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Hasan Piker on his rise as a voice of the ‘insurgent left’

President Donald Trump recently called Hasan Piker a “terrible liability” and a “communist.” The California-based streamer — who describes himself as a socialist — has b

Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split and Trump’s ‘nihilism’

Tucker Carlson is talking about what happened behind closed doors in his very public break with President Trump over the war with Iran. He recounts an Oval Office meetin

Robby Hoffman thinks comics can ‘say anything’ — and she does

There’s a gripe in the comedy scene these days that ‘you can’t say anything anymore.’ Robby Hoffman doesn’t buy it. “Bro, you just did,” she says, responding to an ‘old

Democrat Ro Khanna’s 2028 pitch: tax the rich, regulate tech

Congressman Ro Khanna says America needs an “economic realignment.” Fresh off a tour through Pennsylvania, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said he is “thinking seriously” abou

Hunter Biden on addiction and being publicly shamed

Hunter Biden says he has nothing left to hide. He’s been all over the internet in recent months, including appearances with some of his harshest critics, such as ultra-co

Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump

Bill Maher says he’s “exactly the same person” he plays on TV. He’s been hosting comedy shows on TV for 33 years and just won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.  NP

MAGA-linked pastor Doug Wilson’s plan for a Christian theocracy

Pastor Doug Wilson believes women should not be allowed to vote and homosexuality should be a crime. He was also invited to speak at the Pentagon this year. That controv

Chloe Malle’s vision for a new era at Vogue

Chloe Malle has a new job: steering American Vogue into a new era, and capturing a new generation of readers — ones accustomed to consuming fashion and culture via algori

Jill Biden on Hunter’s pardon and her husband’s turbulent political end

Former first lady Jill Biden is shedding new light on one of the biggest decisions her husband made as president: to drop out of his own reelection campaign. In this epi

Can Maine Senate hopeful Platner survive another controversy?

Anti-establishment candidate Graham Platner seemingly came out of nowhere to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Maine. But his campaign has

Byron Allen on replacing Colbert, political comedy and Black ownership

Byron Allen, the media mogul and former stand-up comedian, is gearing up for his latest venture: bringing his show Comics Unleashed to the CBS time slot long held by The

Dana White on Trump, masculinity and bringing UFC to the White House

When Donald Trump celebrated his imminent return to the White House on election night in November 2024, a parade of high-profile supporters joined him on stage. They incl

From exile to rebuilding: María Corina Machado's plan for a new Venezuela

In a different world, María Corina Machado would be leading Venezuela. That’s exactly what many Venezuelans expected after authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro was ousted

Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats

Through his first 100 days as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has focused on “pothole politics” — a blend of high-level legislative wins and intense focus on every

Dave Chappelle on free speech, the purpose of comedy and the weaponization of jokes

Dave Chappelle, the provocative comedian and architect of Chappelle’s Show, is one of the biggest names in comedy. Now in arguably the most successful chapter of his life

Jamie Dimon on the Iran war, President Trump and why he’s optimistic about AI

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorganChase, the United States' largest bank, has a financial stake in almost everything. Unlike many CEOs, he says it’s his job to speak out on man

Gov. Wes Moore on Iran, pardon power, and what his future holds

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has turned aside speculation that he might seek the presidency in 2028. He is seeking re-election to his current job in 2026. But in this debut e

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