How to Lose Texas
Latinos helped put Trump in office. Now they’re over him.
The Man Who Risked Death Documenting ISIS
Omar Mohammed on life in Mosul under ISIS rule
How the Campaign War Chests Are Being Spent
The Republican spending strategy is about turnout, not persuasion.
Do Miracles Really Happen?
People throughout history have claimed to witness impossible occurrences. Historian Carlos Eire asks: What if they’re telling the truth?
The Armageddon Economy
Tech leaders have escape plans. What about everybody else?
Maria Bamford on OCD, Pugs, and Getting Paid
An interview with the comedian about Paralyzed by Hope, a new Netflix documentary about her
Will the Tech Oligarchs Turn on Trump?
Kara Swisher on whether AI will ever be regulated
Trump’s ‘Staggering One-Two Punch’ to Ukraine
Why is Trump making deals with Putin?
A New Season of Autocracy in America
Anne Applebaum’s podcast asks: Can we repair the American institutions Donald Trump is breaking?
What Role Should Politics Play In Your Life?
Long careers spent covering politicians have taught David Brooks and Jeffrey Goldberg the importance of putting politics in its place.
Will the New ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Be a Weapon in the Culture Wars?
It’s not just stealing cars and running from cops anymore.
Have We Reached Peak Testosterone?
A live taping with Helen Lewis and Sophie Gilbert about the evolution of masculinism
How Trump Is Selling Out Ukraine
The Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko on his new book, The Land of Tears and Hope, a history of his country
The Incredible Ambitions, and Rivalry, of Musk and Bezos
Space is hard, and expensive. The U.S. is relying on some of its wealthiest individuals to help it get there.
Do Human Beings Have Souls?
The philosopher Shelly Kagan has gained millions of fans online while arguing that we can embrace physicalism without giving up meaning, morality, or human exceptionalism.
Is Crypto Dead? Or More Influential Than Ever?
Ben McKenzie is a celebrity who investigated crypto during the pandemic, rather than shilling for it. He describes the currency’s strange journey.
Why FBI Officials Are Worried About the Midterms
People inside the bureau believe that Kash Patel is “desperate” to deliver indictments—and generate headlines—that would please the president.
Why American Cities Cost So Much and Deliver So Little
Reihan Salam on why large American cities are often so ineffective at governing themselves, and how those cities can deliver better government to their residents
The 2026 Midterms Must-Watch List
The midterm races that could define 2028 and beyond
Should We Ban AI for Kids?
Jonathan Haidt sounded the alarm on phones in schools. He thinks what’s coming will be even worse.