The Future of the American Empire The Future of the American Empire
Historian Alfred McCoy discusses his new book, the deep state, and Donald Trump’s threats to the US’s position as a global power.
Nov 24, 2017 / Q&A / Nick Turse
Subverting the Western: A Conversation With Hernan Diaz Subverting the Western: A Conversation With Hernan Diaz
The author of In the Distance discusses foreignness, his theory of genre, and what it means to do research for a novel.
Nov 20, 2017 / Q&A / Aaron Bady
In Meeting With Trump, Putin Denies Meddling In Meeting With Trump, Putin Denies Meddling
Denied it man to man, so Trump Said Putin’s in the clear. Ex-agents of the KGB Are notably sincere.
Nov 16, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds
Manhattan Beach maps the networks of power working just below New York’s surface.
Nov 16, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Katherine Hill
Orhan Pamuk’s Fathers and Sons Orhan Pamuk’s Fathers and Sons
In The Red Haired Woman, the Turkish novelist returns to a central theme in much of his work.
Nov 16, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Kaya Genç
Between the News and a Prayer Between the News and a Prayer
Danez Smith’s poetry bends language to hope for the possibility of a better world.
Nov 15, 2017 / David B. Hobbs
Bertolt Brecht: Poet of Ill Tidings Bertolt Brecht: Poet of Ill Tidings
In his poetry, Brecht captured a world torn apart by war and depression.
Nov 15, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Noah Isenberg
King, Gandhi, and Thurman: A Conversation With Sarah Azaransky King, Gandhi, and Thurman: A Conversation With Sarah Azaransky
The author of This Worldwide Struggle discusses the interreligious and international roots of the civil-rights movement.
Nov 13, 2017 / Q&A / Anakwa Dwamena
Trump’s Comprehensive Guide To Denial Trump’s Comprehensive Guide To Denial
Everything’s fine and none of it is his fault.
Nov 7, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
Pieces of Vivian Maier Pieces of Vivian Maier
The mysterious photographer left behind so much and, at the same time, so little.
Nov 6, 2017 / Jillian Steinhauer