How a cable TV law procedural became the internet’s favorite show

A story of soft (and cuddly) power.

A tentative agreement has been reached between the studios and the writers’ guild. But what about the actors?

Graphic novelist Dave Chisholm is also a jazz musician himself.

Zadie Smith’s new book The Fraud goes deep into a 19th century criminal trial whose politics speak to modern times.

What experts call linguistic self-censorship has not only taken over TikTok, but spread onto other platforms.

Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by author Caroline Moss.

How one southern university’s history is a bitter lesson in race and power.

Many names in the female reproductive system have roots in misogyny and racism.

TikTok’s trans handy ma’am on the emotional dimensions of home maintenance.

Spoiler alert: it’s a straight line.

Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay to talk about quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ (possibly) season-ending injury.

And—surprise, surprise—Amazon isn’t doing nearly enough about it.

Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by romance author Tia Williams.

Writer Michael Harriot says white-washing Black history is a desperate effort that’s bound to fail.

The tabloids want you to think Sophie Turner is a neglectful mom as her divorce from Jonas goes public. The internet isn’t buying it.

In the 1950s, women weathercasters were idolized and lusted over. They were also seen as a major threat.

Burger patties with earrings. Michael Jordan. And so much rapping.

Polyglot Luca Lampariello on creating a language-learning system that’s functional and fun.