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What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
I think there’s an answer. But it’s not age — or, at least, it’s not just age.
Mentioned:
“White House aides lean on delays and distraction to manage T…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Hidden Politics of Disorder
Crime data has been a flashpoint in this election. Kamala Harris has claimed that violent crime is at a “near 50-year low,” while Donald Trump has in…
1 year, 9 months ago
Book Review: Robert Caro on 50 Years of ‘The Power Broker’
As of this week, the archive of this show is behind a paywall. The three most recent episodes are free, but earlier episodes are available only to Ne…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Israel: ‘I Felt Lied To.’
In his new book of essays, “The Message,” Ta-Nehisi Coates writes about a trip he took to Israel and the West Bank in May 2023. “I felt lied to,” he …
1 year, 9 months ago
How Biden’s Middle East Policy Fell Apart
On Oct. 6 of last year, the Biden administration was hammering out a grand Middle East bargain in which Saudi Arabia would normalize relations with I…
1 year, 9 months ago
The Economy Is at a Hinge Moment
The economy has hit a hinge moment. For the past few years, inflation has been the big economic story — the fixation of economic policymakers, journa…
1 year, 9 months ago
The V.P. Debate Came Down to One Moment
The most consequential and revealing exchange during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday came toward the end, when JD Vance was asked whether he …
1 year, 10 months ago
About the Coming Paywall
In a couple weeks, the archives of our show will only be available to subscribers. Here’s why that’s happening and what to expect.
To learn more, go …
1 year, 10 months ago
MAGA Is Not as United as You Think
I’ve been fascinated by the problem Donald Trump faces with Project 2025. Trump has been caught in an awkward position, disavowing the document itsel…
1 year, 10 months ago
What Pete Buttigieg Learned Playing JD Vance
America has become increasingly polarized when it comes to trust. Voters who distrust the system — who see institutions as corrupt and are prone to c…
1 year, 10 months ago