It was also the day that changed the life of the cult indie musician John Maus, after he was wrongly labelled a Trump fanboy – a misunderstanding that might well have destroyed his career. “Is John Maus going right-wing?” one wondered on Reddit. They’ll never let a populist left ascend. But billionaires aren’t going to have any reason to get behind a populist left – a legitimate one. Photograph: Paul MaffiFor the full John Maus experience, you have to see him in concert.

Source: The Irish Times December 02, 2025 12:49 UTC