Finally, Someone Said It to Joe Rogan’s Face
Should the star podcaster take any responsibility for how he uses his power?
The Coming Economic Nightmare
Trump’s tariffs could cause stagflation for the first time in decades. It may go on for a long, long time.
Trump’s Cosplay Cabinet
The president’s appointees often appear to be acting out a made-for-television version of their jobs rather than actually doing them.
Trump Administration to Judges: ‘We Will Find You’
The attorney general’s message to the judiciary is clear.
How the Trump Administration Flipped on Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Officials were developing a plan to get him back to the United States. Why did they stop?
What It Means to Tell the Truth About America
And what happens when empirical fact is labeled “improper ideology”
The Project 2025 Presidency
The blueprint for Trump 2.0 predicted much of what we’ve seen so far—and much of what’s to come.
What Porn Did to American Culture
Sophie Gilbert discusses how the industry defined womanhood, sex, and power.
Elon Musk’s Luck Runs Out
Why he didn’t see this coming
The Conversation That Moviegoers Don’t Need to Be Having
Sinners has made a splash at the box office, but analysts want to focus on the money it isn’t making.
Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit
Older Americans might be doing more child care than ever.
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
Ben-Gvir Can’t Bring Himself to Pretend
The Israeli national-security minister came to New Haven to tell the story of his political awakening.
Why a Dog’s Death Hits So Hard
I loved my mom more than my dog. So why did I cry for him but not for her?
I Should Have Seen This Coming
When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won.
The Knowledge That Brings True Happiness
Three principles to help you decide whether to go to college
AI Executives Promise Cancer Cures. Here’s the Reality
The technology is genuinely useful for scientific discovery, but its applications are less dramatic than you might think.
Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place’
We need physical spaces for serendipitous, productivity-free conversation.
What Would Be Worse Than a Recession?
The loss of America’s economic hegemony
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