How Crazy Am I to Think I Know Where That Malaysia Airlines Plane Is?
When a science writer and pilot named Jeff Wise was first asked to write about the disappearance of MH370, he had no idea that the plane’s mysterious disappearance would take over his life. Soon, he was appearing as an on-air expert on CNN upwards of six times a day. He found himself unable to let go of his obsession, even after the international hubbub died down. This essay is about what happened next.
The Hidden Story of Harley Quinn and How She Became the Superhero World’s Most Successful Woman
Riesman talks to the creators of the popular comic character, and explains how she’s evolved over the years.
Joni Mitchell, Unyielding
The singer sits down with a writer and has a frank conversation about her legacy.
To the Office, with Love
What do we lose when the traditional office job disappears? An examination of the forced freelance future.
What It Was Like to Be Basquiat’s Lover
Three scenes of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life with his longtime lover Suzanne Mallouk, as sketched by Mallouk’s friend Jennifer Clement.
Talking to Cheryl Strayed About What Made ‘Wild’ Work
How did Wild become such a huge bestseller? Oprah helps, but Kathryn Schulz talks to the author about how her story—now a movie starring Reese Witherspoon—resonated with readers.
Is Livestreaming the Future of Media, or the Future of Activism?
On the livestreamers hitting the streets to bring thousands of online viewers an unedited look at the protests occurring in Ferguson and elsewhere.
In Conversation: Chris Rock
Things discussed with the comedian: if the Obama presidency is a disappointment; the difficulty of workshopping stand-up material in the age of social media; Ferguson and the lack of black leaders.
The Strand’s Stand: How It Keeps Going in the Age of Amazon
A look behind the business of the Strand, an independent bookstore in New York City that was founded in 1927.
In Conversation: Jon Stewart
An interview with the Daily Show host about making movies, the 2016 election, and why everybody loves Stephen Colbert.