The Real Crisis of The Pitt
What the hit show’s approach to Dr. Robby reveals
Culture
What I Saw Inside the Kennedy Center
I spent 10 months working at the institution because I thought I could help protect it. What I observed there is far worse than the public knows.
The Quiet Way Authoritarianism Begins to Crumble
Among the many reasons for Viktor Orbán’s defeat was the rural clubs where citizens relearned democratic habits.
Don’t Just Replace Chavez—Rethink Monuments
It’s time for tributes to leave the great-man theory of history behind.
When Did the Job Market Get So Rude?
Employer ghosting is on the rise. Now candidates are punching back.
The Apocalyptic Potential of the Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
A streaming company buying one of Hollywood’s most storied studios could spell doom for cinemas.
The Most Impractical Tool in My Kitchen
Carbon-steel knives are high-maintenance. And that’s the point.
The 10 Best Movies of 2025
The standout films that helped cinema survive another turbulent year
Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game?
A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fare—until you taste them.
Frank Gehry’s Best Work Was Not His Flashiest
If you really want to understand the late architect’s transformative genius, look past the titanium showpieces that made him a household name.
ChatGPT’s Self-Serving Optimism
OpenAI’s new guidelines ask its chatbot to celebrate “innovation,” contradicting its stated goal of objectivity—and raising questions about what objectivity even means.
The Loneliness Crisis Hits SNL
In last night’s episode, Andrew Dismukes played a normal guy who just wanted to hang out.
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The Mad Men Streaming Debacle Is a Strange Cautionary Tale
The show’s messy HBO Max debut reveals the quirks of ushering old shows into a new era.