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The Trump Tariffs Poised to Remake Global Trade

Shen Yun: The Dark Side of a Dance Troupe

Is Elon Musk Buying Today’s Election in Wisconsin?

ICE on Campus

The Sunday Read: ‘Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Illness’

'The Interview': Megyn Kelly Is Embracing Her Bias and Rejecting the 'Old Rules'

This episode explores Megyn Kelly's career trajectory and her evolving perspective on journalism, particularly in the context of the changing media landscape. Against the backdrop of her experiences at Fox News, including her contentious relationship with Donald Trump and her role in exposing Roger Ailes's sexual hara...

Trump 2.0: Group Chats and a New Spat

This episode explores the fallout from a Signal text messaging security breach within the Trump administration, focusing on the debate surrounding the classification of the leaked information. Against the backdrop of a series of text messages detailing a planned attack on Houthi terrorists in Yemen, the discussion ce...

J.F.K., the C.I.A. and the Original ‘Deep State’

This episode explores the release of long-classified JFK assassination documents and the implications for conspiracy theories. Against the backdrop of decades of document releases aimed at dispelling conspiracy theories, President Trump's decision to release the final batch of unredacted documents is analyzed. More si...

The Editor Who Was Accidentally Texted War Plans

This episode explores the accidental inclusion of Atlantic magazine editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg in a highly secure Signal group chat involving top Trump administration officials, revealing a significant breach of national security. Against the backdrop of a discussion about potential military action against the H...

Nixon Dreamed of Breaking the Media. Trump Is Doing It.

This episode explores the evolving relationship between President Trump and the news media, contrasting his approach with that of previous presidents like Richard Nixon. Against the backdrop of Nixon's frustration with a powerful, independent press, the discussion pivots to Trump's ability to circumvent traditional me...

Trump’s Escalating War With Higher Education

This episode explores the escalating conflict between the Trump administration and American universities, focusing on Columbia University as a case study. Against the backdrop of campus protests and accusations of antisemitism, the administration launched multiple investigations and ultimately threatened to withhold $...

The Sunday Read: ‘What I Found on the 365-Mile Trail of a Lost Folk Hero’

This episode explores the enigmatic life of the Old Leatherman, a 19th-century wanderer who walked a 365-mile loop through New York and Connecticut for decades. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, the Old Leatherman's unwavering routine and refusal to communicate fueled widespread speculation and fasci...

'The Interview': Dr. Lindsay Gibson on What We Owe Our 'Emotionally Immature' Parents

This episode explores the concept of emotionally immature parents and their impact on adult children. Against the backdrop of Philip Larkin's poem "This Be the Verse," which highlights the cyclical nature of inherited flaws, the interview delves into specific examples of emotionally immature parental behavior, such as...

Why a Worrisome Economy Doesn’t Seem to Worry Trump

This episode explores the unexpected consequences of President Trump's economic policies, specifically his aggressive use of tariffs and government spending cuts, and the administration's response to the resulting economic downturn. Against the backdrop of a seemingly healthy economy inherited by the Trump administrati...

Were the Covid Lockdowns Worth It?

This episode explores the effectiveness and costs of the US government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focusing on non-pharmaceutical interventions like lockdowns and school closures. Against the backdrop of pre-pandemic planning documents expressing skepticism about the efficacy of these measures, t...

Trump’s Showdown With the Courts

How Trump Is Scaring Big Law Firms Into Submission

The Weekend Democrats Went to War — Against Each Other

'The Interview': Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat

Trump, Europe and the New World Order