At The New Yorker, Andrew Marantz takes us behind-the-scenes at the HBO comedy “Silicon Valley,” revealing how its writers and creators are so good at accurately skewering the tech world.
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Why Verizon’s Former Pitchman Is Working for Sprint
You might have noticed that actor Paul Marcarelli, who played a memorable role as Verizon’s “Test Man” for many years, has begun to star in commercials for Sprint, a rival telecommunications company. Why the switch? Some insight can be found in a 2011 profile of Marcarelli by Spencer Morgan in The Atlantic.
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The Defenders
What does the future of legal services for the poor look like?
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Prince: 1958-2016
Prince, the singer, songwriter, producer, and rock star, died on April 21 at the age of 57. Here are six stories about the legendary musician.
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Prince: 1958-2016
Prince, the singer, songwriter, producer, and rock star, died on April 21 at the age of 57. Here are six stories about the legendary musician.
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The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners
The 2016 Pulitzer Prizes winners have been announced.
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The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners
The 2016 Pulitzer Prizes winners have been announced.
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The Freelancers’ Roundtable
A conversation between freelancers Eva Holland, Josh Dean, Jason Fagone, and May Jeong about pitching stories, negotiating contracts, and breaking into a tough industry.
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The Freelancers’ Roundtable
A conversation between freelancers Eva Holland, Josh Dean, Jason Fagone, and May Jeong about pitching stories, negotiating contracts, and breaking into a tough industry.