The Ornery Intrigues of “Slow Horses” The Ornery Intrigues of “Slow Horses”
Emblematic of post–prestige television drama, AppleTV+’s spy thriller relies on the dyspeptic repartee and verbal sparring instead of sophisticated plot twists.
Sep 16, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Jorge Cotte
The Age of Public Austerity and Private Luxury The Age of Public Austerity and Private Luxury
A conversation with Melinda Cooper about the recent history of neoliberalism and her new book Counterrevolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance.
Sep 12, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins and Kate Yoon
How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon
In contemporary publishing, novels fixated on the past rather than the present have garnered the most attention and prestige.
Sep 11, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Manshel
AP and Chapo Trap House on “Reagan” the Movie AP and Chapo Trap House on “Reagan” the Movie
On this episode of American Prestige, a crossover episode with Chapo Trap House on the new film.
Sep 10, 2024 / Podcast
Imagining a World of Open Borders Imagining a World of Open Borders
John Washington’s compelling new book lays out the case for abolishing the hellish idea of the border.
Sep 10, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Jake Romm
The Enduring Influence of Marx’s Masterpiece The Enduring Influence of Marx’s Masterpiece
No book has done more than Capital to explain the way the world works.
Sep 9, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Wendy Brown
There Is No Peace Without Justice There Is No Peace Without Justice
Defend justice and human rights for all.
Sep 6, 2024 / OppArt / Rosa Borrás
James C. Scott, the Ambivalent Anarchist James C. Scott, the Ambivalent Anarchist
The radical anthropologist offered not only incisive studies of the state but also a vision of what life looked like beyond it.
Sep 5, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Ben Mauk
The Coming of World Art at the Venice Biennale The Coming of World Art at the Venice Biennale
At one of the oldest biennials on the planet, a glimpse of a more global idea of art history is on view.
Sep 4, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Florida as Abortion Ground Zero, Plus Rachel Kushner on “Creation Lake” Florida as Abortion Ground Zero, Plus Rachel Kushner on “Creation Lake”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Amy Littlefield reports on the battle for reproductive rights, and Rachel Kushner talks about her new novel.
Sep 4, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener