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How The Village Voice Changed Journalism
An oral history tells the story of this iconic alt-weekly. Apr 10, 2024
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Revisiting a Conversation with Paul Auster
Last week, news broke that writer Paul Auster died from complications related to lung cancer. The New York Times called him “the patron saint of literary Brooklyn;” elsewhere he was d... May 8, 2024
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How to Read a President, with Carlos Lozada, Vinson Cunningham, and Curtis Sittenfeld
When politicians publish their autobiographies, often they reveal more than intended. May 3, 2024
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'The Three Body Problem' And the Rise of Chinese Science Fiction
The evolution of science fiction in China, from accusations of "spiritual pollution" to the spotlight. May 1, 2024
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How Not to Cover the Trump Trials. Plus, the Latest Push To Defund NPR
Why the law won't fix the Trump's lawlessness; and a former NPR editor's essay puts a spotlight on the public radio network. Apr 26, 2024
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A War Photographer Watches Alex Garland's 'Civil War'
Award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario on the new film 'Civil War.' Apr 24, 2024
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Meet the Media Prophets Who Preach Christian Supremacy. Plus, Journalism in ‘Civil War’
How Christian nationalism is reshaping politics, and a movie centering journalism tops the box office. Apr 19, 2024
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Happy Bicycle Day!
We have never-before-heard tapes from Ken Kesey, the man who taught the hippies how to be hippies and inspired the psychedelic 60's. Apr 17, 2024
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The Rise and Fall of Alt-Weeklies, and Backpage.com vs The Feds
What has American journalism lost with the decline of alt-weeklies? Apr 12, 2024
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How The Village Voice Changed Journalism
An oral history tells the story of this iconic alt-weekly. Apr 10, 2024
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Warring Narratives Around UNRWA. Plus, Media Bets on Sports Gambling
The origins and politics of the largest humanitarian organization operating in Gaza; and the history of sports media and gambling. Apr 5, 2024