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The Cat Ladies Haven't Forgotten

In his new book, JD Vance tries to walk back his old "childless cat lady" comments.

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The UK’s Violent Riots Were Stoked by Elon Musk and a Global Far-Right Network

The trillionaire's role in Belfast; chaos at 60 Minutes; and how to survive authoritarianism.

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"Making China Great Again" One Web-Novel At A Time

A deep dive into "Make China Great Again" internet literature.

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How Anthropic Became Holier Than Thou

Plus, a literary AI scandal heralds a new era of publishing and journalism.

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I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.

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Trump Sued Himself … and ‘Settled’ for a $1.8 Billion Fund

Plus, how a deadly prison fire in 1930 changed the course of history for CBS News.

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A Russian Phrasebook for Surviving Authoritarianism

From apparatchik to samizdat, Russians have lots of words for describing life under an oppressive government.

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Episode 4 of American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA

FEMA’s uncertain future. Plus, what happens when the next disaster strikes?

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Trump's Refugee Program Is Reserved for Whites Only

10,000 new spots for Afrikaners

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Episode 3 of American Emergency; The Movement To Kill FEMA

Oh, and there's a basic statistical error in the majority's opinion.

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All Episodes

The Cat Ladies Haven't Forgotten

The UK’s Violent Riots Were Stoked by Elon Musk and a Global Far-Right Network

"Making China Great Again" One Web-Novel At A Time

How Anthropic Became Holier Than Thou

I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Trump Sued Himself … and ‘Settled’ for a $1.8 Billion Fund

A Russian Phrasebook for Surviving Authoritarianism

Episode 4 of American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA

Trump's Refugee Program Is Reserved for Whites Only

Episode 3 of American Emergency; The Movement To Kill FEMA

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