Up until today, Ed Capano held two titles here at NR, “publisher” and “CEO.” Today, he’s given up the “publisher” part to Jack Fowler. (Yes, you know him as bookseller/cruise-god/etc. Jack Fowler.)

We’re delighted Ed’s giving Jack the work he doesn’t want to do (knowing when to cut the writers off at fundraisers) and glad to know we should now also be buying Jack coffee, too, in the morning.

More seriously, both Ed and Jack are not only professional joys, but the best of men. After 40 some years at NR, Ed deserves to lighten his load a tad with responsibility for only one crucial job. And, Jack, after 20-some years, knows well what he’s getting himself into. Bottom line: National Review is in good hands.

And so subscribe already why don’t you?