Katie Baker
Senior Staff Writer
Baker is a features writer who has covered topics ranging from Olympic ice dance to Oaxacan cuisine to, of course, Knicks angst.
Filed under:
The True Power of ‘Succession’ Comes From Writing Inside the Box
The HBO show was known for witty jabs and f-word-laden insults. But perhaps its biggest achievement was ending on its own terms—and its writing through lines along the way.
Filed under:
One Last Curtain Call for ‘Succession’
In its four-season run, ‘Succession’ has given its audience the thrill of being along for a unique and deeply felt ride
Filed under:
Pressing Play on Goodbye
The best closing songs on television condense a symphony of material into a lasting chord. We celebrate the classics and chat with music supervisors about the selection process.
Filed under:
Previewing the Stanley Cup Conference Finals
Four teams remain in the race to win the Stanley Cup, and none of them are above the 49th parallel—or even, like, the 39th one …
Filed under:
Tyler Hansbrough on His Collegiate Basketball HOF Induction, NBA Vs. NCAA Coaches, and Katie Baker on NHL Playoffs
Tyler joins Tate to talk all things National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, revisit his 2009 NBA draft class, and more
Filed under:
The Dark Art of Throwing the Perfect TV Party
On television, as in real life, being a good party host means setting out napkins and setting up conflict. In the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ sliders are served and Roys are roasted—a recipe for one hell of a shindig.
Filed under:
Regular-Season Success Means Nothing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just Ask the Bruins.
Boston set plenty of records this season, including one for most wins in NHL history. But following an overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Sunday night, the Bruins will be watching the rest of the playoffs from home—like so many previous Presidents’ Trophy winners.
Filed under:
Logan Roy Couldn’t Quit Gerri, Karl, and Frank—and Neither Can ‘Succession’
The show’s "emperor penguins" have been through it all in the last three and a half seasons. And now, with the trio’s futures up in the air, the actors who play them reflect on the characters’ arcs and how little we truly know about them.
Filed under:
Underlined or Crossed Out? Breaking Down Episode 4 of ‘Succession.’
Logan Roy may be no more, but even from beyond the grave, he’s still finding ways to mess with his children
Filed under:
The Long, Strange Road Trip of Elijah Wood
The newest member of the ‘Yellowjackets’ cast arrives at an interesting time in the show—and the series has arrived at a perfect time in the actor’s career