Politicians Think Voters Are Dumb. Are They Right?
A striking new study reveals that elected officials have a far more pessimistic view of voter behavior than do citizens themselves.
Jeffrey Goldberg on the Group Chat That Broke the Internet
What happened when Trump officials accidentally texted him their war plans
The Bird-Flu Tipping Point
If and when it happens, we might not know until it’s too late.
Liberals Can’t Blame Trump for California
Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein on their new book, Abundance
Water Is Not Political
Gaza is struggling to keep clean water flowing.
The Scientific Controversy That’s Tearing Families Apart
The neuroscientist, the nanny, and the shaky science of shaken baby syndrome
Introducing: How to Age Up
The science around aging is expanding, but are our cultural narratives keeping up?
The Podcast of Magical Thinking
Don’t fall for The Telepathy Tapes.
You May Miss Wokeness
Mere weeks into Trump 2.0, the war on “wokeness” is in full swing.
What Does a Robot With a Soul Sound Like?
The Wild Robot’s sound designer breaks it down.
The Five Eyes Have Noticed
The intelligence community watches as Trump shakes up the world order.
The Human-Neanderthal Love-Story Mystery
How a pandemic travel restriction led to a revolutionary discovery about early humans
Americans Are Stuck. Who’s to Blame?
Yoni Appelbaum on his new book, Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity
The Dark History Behind Public Education
Schools weren’t meant to set you free, one political scientist argues.
The Strange, Lonely Childhood of Neko Case
In a new memoir, the singer-songwriter peels back the mystery of her life—and her lyrics.
The Great Political Sort Is Happening at the Office
Social workers are Democrats. Real-estate brokers are Republicans. What does your job say about your politics?
Pay Attention to the FBI
That’s a whole other crisis brewing.
Are We Thinking About Gun Violence All Wrong?
The unexpected origins of gun crime
The War for Your Attention
Chris Hayes explains how bad it’s really gotten.
Why States Took a Gamble on Sports Betting
States bet on sports gambling, but their residents could be paying the price.
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