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Jon Ossoff’s Georgia Conundrum

Speculation is swirling around Ossoff’s presidential ambitions. First, though, he needs to win reelection, help win the governorship, and keep peace with his fellow Georg

Conservative Women’s Favorite Podcaster Is Burned Out on Politics

White evangelicals are core to Allie Beth Stuckey’s audience. They’re also among the most loyal Republican voters. By Devin Leonard See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

The Race for the Worst Job in California Politics

The two candidates for state insurance commissioner want to rework homeowners’ insurance after two devastating wildfires last year. By Adam Rogers See omnystudio.com/lis

The Re-education of Marc Andreessen

How AI and DEI led a famous venture capitalist into the arms of Donald Trump. By Austin Carr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Rockstar Games Built the Biggest Entertainment Product of All Time

By Jason Schreier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s Weirdest Culture War Is Over a Tree

Trumpworld, hunters and environmentalists want to resurrect the American chestnut. What they can’t agree on is how. By Kit Chellel See omnystudio.com/listener for privac

When CEOs Brag About Price Hikes, Groundwork Collaborative Is Listening

Lindsay Owens’ think tank is getting traction by blaming the likes of Instacart and Walmart for voters’ tight budgets. By Max Chafkin See omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Trump’s Unapologetic Emissary

Marco Rubio is executing the president’s wishes around the world, even when they contradict his past beliefs. What’s his long game? By Eric Martin and Nancy Cook See omn

Where Does Spirit Airlines Go When It Dies?

Behind-the-scenes with the skeleton crew that’s unwinding every last bit of the airline—until there’s nothing left. By Drake Bennett and Sri Taylor See omnystudio.com/l

The Seniors Against Senior Housing

America’s elders need more places to live, but even in liberal enclaves that recognize the problem, developers are facing the fiercest foes of all: America’s elders. By C

The Diamond Industry’s Old Guard Wants You to Buy ‘Natural’

How De Beers and friends are battling the avalanche of cheaper, near-identical synthetic gems. By Stacey Vanek Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Studio Ghibli Doesn’t Really Care What’s Coming Next

The ambiguous future of Japan’s most prestigious group of animators won’t get clearer anytime soon. By Sohee Kim and Felix Gillette See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

China’s New Cultural Export to US? 90 Second Microdramas

Short-form soap operas for smartphones are having their moment. By Christopher Beam  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Enchanted, Steamy, Booming Romantasy Business

The new genre has transformed the book business, unleashed a cottage industry and promised Hollywood its next big franchise. By Hannah Miller and Madison Muller    See

The Next Spotify—Or an AI Music Slop Machine?

Investors are betting Suno is the app that turns everyone into a rock star. Its detractors could fill an arena. By Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman   See omnystudio.com/li

Candy Crush's Sweet Success

Fifteen years in, the ubiquitous mobile game is still crushing it. By Alanna Okun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s Long-Shot Attempt to Become an iPhone Manufacturing Powerhouse Is Paying Off.

A yearslong partnership between Narendra Modi’s government and Apple has established the country as a serious rival to China. By Sankalp Phartiyal See omnystudio.com/lis

TikTok Withheld a Safety Feature From Millions. One Died by Suicide

A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement. By Olivia Carville See omnystu

The Company That Wanted to Make Exactly 10,011 Pairs of Jeans

Hiut Denim’s production cap was meant to inspire a degrowth movement in business. But first it needed to grow. By JB MacKinnon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

What Florida’s Ultra-Right Campaign Means for the Future of MAGA

James Fishback isn’t likely to be governing the sunshine state next year, but his strong showing portends difficult choices for Republicans this fall and in 2028. By Max