#AaronSorkin believes there’s been “a glamorization of dumbness” in America. Elsewhere, with the unceremonious departures of Scott Pelley and Stephen Colbert, he sees how a second blacklist could potentially snake its way through news outlets and Hollywood studios alike. Still, he hasn’t given up hope: “Put competent people in leadership positions and of course we can turn this around.” At the link in our bio, Sorkin shares his thoughts on the state of the nation—and what we can do to change it. Swipe to see more. Story by Esquire Editor-in-chief: Michael Sebastian michaeljsebastian Photographed by Chantal Anderson chantalaanderson Styled by Alfonso Fernandez Navas alfonsofn Grooming by Fabiola for Exclusive Artists using Saie Beauty fabiolamakeup saiebeauty Tailoring by Elena Korbukh Production by Hyperion hyperion.la Directors of Video: kriceee amandakabbabe Supervising Producer: bmurrayreal Director of Photography: darrenkho Senior Editor: sampxmiller Esquire Executive Design Dir...