Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on May 09, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Ezra Klein! May your day be filled with as much clarity and insight as your columns—and hopefully fewer deadlines. Your thoughtful analysis on MSNBC and sharp commentary in The Washington Post have made complex issues understandable (and even enjoyable!) for countless readers.

Here's wishing you another year of breaking down policy debates without breaking a sweat, navigating political chaos gracefully, and continuing to make us smarter one column at a time. Keep up the great work—your audience eagerly awaits more brilliant insights...and perhaps an occasional humorous tweet or two!

Cheers to many more successful years ahead!