How Joe Rogan Remade Austin
The podcaster and comedian has turned the city into a haven for manosphere influencers, just-asking-questions tech bros, and other “free thinkers” who happen to all think alike.
Politics
How Harris Roped a Dope
She stayed human where Trump went feral.
What Happened to the Politically Conscious Black Athlete?
Many Black sports stars refused to be silent during the 2020 election. This time around, silence seems to suit them just fine.
The Video That Perfectly Captures the Utter Strangeness of RFK Jr.
What’s he doing with that lizard?
How Should Harris Debate Trump?
Democrats have some advice.
Why Mike Lee Folded
In 2016, he tried to stop Trump from becoming president. By 2020, he was trying to help Trump overturn the election. Now he could become Trump’s attorney general.
Trump Called Harris ‘Beautiful.’ Now He Has a Problem.
If he finds Harris alluring, there is no doubt in his mind that America will too.
Hypocrisy, Spinelessness, and the Triumph of Donald Trump
He said Republican politicians would be easy to break. He was right.
Trump Promises a ‘Bloody Story’
His latest comment about mass deportation are a revelation about how he feels—and a troubling reminder of the sources of his appeal.
How the GOP Went From Reagan to Trump
The 40th president inadvertently prepared the ground for the 45th in multiple ways.