Jeffrey Masters appears in the following:
In “Great Expectations,” Vinson Cunningham Watches Barack Obama’s Rise Up Close
Friday, March 08, 2024
The journalist’s autobiographical novel reflects his time working on Barack’s Obama’s campaign, and in his White House. Has the former President lived up to his expectations?
Kara Swisher on Tech Billionaires: “I Don’t Think They Like People”
Friday, March 01, 2024
One of the most influential Silicon Valley reporters chronicles the rise of an industry, and moguls like Elon Musk, in “Burn Book.”
Lily Gladstone on Oscar Hopes and Holding the Door Open
Friday, February 23, 2024
The “Killers of the Flower Moon” star talks with Michael Schulman about making history at this year’s Academy Awards, and the challenges facing Native actors in Hollywood.
For Brontez Purnell, “Memoir Is Fiction—I Don’t Care What Anyone Says”
Friday, February 16, 2024
The author of “Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt” and other books talks with Jeffrey Masters about his journey from go-go boy to Renaissance man.
Michelle Zauner and Hua Hsu Talk “Crying in H Mart”
Friday, February 09, 2024
The front woman for the indie band Japanese Breakfast got to be both a detective and a time traveler in her memoir.
Sheila Heti Talks with Parul Sehgal About “Alphabetical Diaries”
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
The author of the influential novel “How Should a Person Be?” culled decades of material from her own journals to take a radical approach to her new book.
Jonathan Blitzer on the Battle over Immigration; and Olivia Rodrigo Talks with David Remnick
Friday, February 02, 2024
Now that the border crisis has migrated into blue cities, the White House cannot avoid addressing a political liability. The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer talks with David Remnick.
Sheila Heti Talks with Parul Sehgal About “Alphabetical Diaries”
Friday, February 02, 2024
The author of the influential novel “How Should a Person Be?” culled decades of material from her own journals to take a radical approach to her new book.
The Immigration Battle in Washington, and the Real Crisis at the Border
Friday, February 02, 2024
Now that the border crisis has migrated into blue cities, the White House cannot avoid addressing a political liability. The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer talks with David Remnick.
E. Jean Carroll on Trump Defamation Cases: “Money Is Precious to Him”
Friday, January 19, 2024
E. Jean Carroll won a major victory against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. But the defamatory statements continue even as a court weighs damages in a related case.
E. Jean Carroll on Trump Defamation Cases: “Money Is Precious to Him”
Friday, January 19, 2024
E. Jean Carroll won a major victory against Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. But the defamatory statements continue even as a court weighs damages in a related case.
Danielle Brooks Comes Full Circle in “The Color Purple”
Friday, January 12, 2024
In a new film, the actress is attracting Oscar buzz for a role first made famous by Oprah Winfrey almost forty years ago.
Brandy Clark: Grammy-Nominated Album Is “Authentically Me”
Friday, December 08, 2023
The singer-songwriter reflects on her sexuality, playing country music for Democrats, and how Kim Kardashian and Kanye West inadvertently influenced her most recent album.
Dolly Parton “Busted a Gut” Reaching for the High Notes on “Rockstar”
Friday, December 01, 2023
When Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she decided to prove that she belonged there.
Emerald Fennell’s Anatomy of Desire
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
For the follow-up to her acclaimed and controversial début feature film, “Promising Young Woman,” the writer and director Emerald Fennell (also well known as an actor on “The Crown”) ...
Emerald Fennell’s Anatomy of Desire
Friday, November 10, 2023
The new film from the director of “Promising Young Woman” isn’t just a class satire—we are all affected by our love of wealth, beauty, and power.
”Fellow Travelers”: A Showtime Series Explores a Forgotten Witch Hunt
Friday, October 20, 2023
The Red Scare, though focussed on Communists, also targeted gay government employees, who were fired by the thousands. A TV series based on the Thomas Mallon novel tells their story.
Rodrigo Duterte’s Deadly Promise
Friday, October 13, 2023
When an outrageous yet charismatic candidate for president promises to kill suspected criminals, reporter Patricia Evangelista says, we should listen: it may not be just a talking point.
Werner Herzog Defends His “Ecstatic” Approach to the Truth
Friday, October 13, 2023
The German filmmaking legend says the New York Times is simply “dazed and confused” when it comes to the veracity of his new memoir.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading
Friday, September 22, 2023
Each week, Pop Culture Happy Hour guests and hosts share what's bringing them joy. This week: For the Culture, The People Who Report More Stress, Dreaming Whilst Black and Little Fires Everywhere.
