Emma Brockes
Emma Brockes is a British journalist and columnist for The Guardian, known for her incisive commentary on politics and culture. With a distinctive voice, she often explores themes of societal norms and the implications of contemporary political movements. In her recent article, she critiques the emergence of a group of young men hired by Elon Musk for government roles, drawing comparisons to British political figures and highlighting the potential dangers of their inexperience and attitudes.
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Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist who discusses the implications of the Epstein story.
How did Epstein ensnare so many rich men? By knowing they were entitled and insecure | Emma Brockes
United Kingdom· 2026-02-25
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist who wrote the article discussing the incident.
After the shooting of Renee Good, we see dissent can be fatal in Trump’s America – all bets are off | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Emma Brockes stated that the biggest danger for Mamdani is not Donald Trump, but the old Democratic guard.
La gran apuesta roja de Mamdani | Ideas
Spain· 2025-11-16
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist who discusses the implications of Trump's demolition project.
Big? Beautiful? Donald Trump is literally ripping apart the home of US democracy. Is anyone really surprised? | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist who discusses the actions of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan in her article.
Of course Mark Zuckerberg is still doing good works – he’s just switched up the definition of ‘good’ | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
Emma Brockes is the author of the article discussing Ellen DeGeneres's move.
So Ellen has fled Trump’s US for a ‘simpler’ life in the Cotswolds. Nice if you have the money, don’t you think? | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist who discusses the representation of middle-aged women in media.
Middle-aged women are having a moment – and my new favourite TV series shows why | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-11
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist.
Do you trust Mark Zuckerberg to solve your loneliness with an ‘AI friend’? No, me neither | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-16
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist discussing the emotional responses to economic downturns.
It’s the economic end times, so obviously I’m thinking about my takeaway coffee | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-17
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist.
Let’s put it in language the Signal leakers will understand: what a bunch of pathetic sleazebags | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist discussing the Oscars and Hollywood's political silence.
The main Oscars takeaway? Hollywood is as scared of the world right now as you and I are | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist.
Life keeps getting in the way of my quest to turn my family into robots | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-27Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist.
Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-26
Emma Brockes is the author of the article discussing Meghan's new brand.
Meghan’s rebranded herself – and it’s another valiant attempt to flog poshness to the little people | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Emma Brockes discusses the implications of loose talk among Labour politicians.
Digested week: Labour politicians’ loose talk part of longstanding tradition | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist who critiques the young men hired by Musk.
If you thought Elon Musk was bad, look at his dreadful mini-mes and shudder for America | Emma BrockesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
