Megan Greenwell explains how a private equity takeover forced her out of her dream job and inspired her six-year investigation into the industry's impact on American workers.

NFL Playoff panic has already arrived in Kansas City

The leftist streamer says that in the rush to mourn Kirk and condemn political violence, Kirk’s own words and politics are in danger of being whitewashed or ignored.

The odd alchemy that sends a brand-new song to the top of the charts.

Ozempic has turned social media from a safe space into a minefield.

And do internet comedians need SNL?

How Jane Fonda created an industry.

On this week’s show, the creators of The Office deliver us The Paper, heterosexual hijinks ensue in Splitsville, and, in her new album, Sabrina Carpenter is Man’s Best Friend.

Vanessa Zoltan on walking away from your calling and finding peace of mind.

One half of the famous Duplass Brothers indie movie duo explains why he struck out on his own.

The president stole the spotlight – and tested the audience's patience – at the U.S. Open.

Slate’s parenting podcast on smoother school transitions.

Taylor Swift’s most misunderstood fandom is bearing the brunt of her engagement.

Why a fashion podcast got into hot water for posting, then deleting, a job that asked too much for too little.

This week, the gabbers gab on Darren Aronofsky’s new film Caught Stealing, Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club, and the ascendancy of the film studio A24.

Katherine Goldstein on using the best parts of dinner parties—and ditching the rest.

Comedian and writer Tamara Yajia reflects on her unique upbringing, its joys, and the things she wishes her parents had done differently.

Risk alienating your “auteurs”—or risk being left behind?

The California governor is now tweeting like Trump.

What the “Panama Playlists” revealed, other than JD Vance’s taste.