Paul Mecurio on Trump's coronavirus "blessing in disguise" The president told Americans, "Don't be afraid of Covid"; the Emmy-winning writer/comedian, who also suffered symptoms from the virus, begs to differ Oct 11, 2020
The changing role of the vice president In the wake of President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson reflects on how the power and profiles of vice presidents have grown in recent decades Oct 4, 2020
The New Season: The latest documentary releases Critic David Edelstein recommends new non-fiction films that will expand your world, at a time when our worlds are so severely contracted Oct 3, 2020
Jimmy Carter and a lifetime's response to race Bestselling historian Jonathan Alter, author of a new biography about the 39th president, explains how Jimmy Carter spent the second half of his life making up for what he did not do when he was younger Sep 27, 2020
Presidential debates: When the whole world is watching John Dickerson of "60 Minutes" on what televised debates tell us about the weight of the job – and about the candidates themselves Sep 27, 2020
The New Season: Fall fiction titles Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles previews a few of the most hotly-anticipated novels and short story collections coming to bookstores this fall Sep 27, 2020
John Dickerson on the Senate's impending Supreme Court fight "60 Minutes" correspondent on the history of SCOTUS confirmation hearings, and Mitch McConnell's reversal over the principle of voting on high court picks during an election year Sep 20, 2020
Bobby Flay on breaking bread at the dinner table The chef and restaurateur reflects on what quarantine has meant for a return to dinners and conversations with family and friends Sep 20, 2020
The New Season: Film & TV on screens large and small With some theatres reopening, and film festivals and specialty distributors available via streaming, critic David Edelstein previews this fall's offerings for movie and TV buffs Sep 20, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on summer memories, '50s style The comedian notes that the simple, family-oriented pleasures that filled our days while quarantining looked a lot more like post-war America than what we're used to Sep 13, 2020
The smile behind the mask COVID has literally wiped the smiles from our faces, robbing us of this critically-important means we use to connect with each other Sep 6, 2020
John Lewis and the power of our vote Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham says the civil rights icon wanted citizens to use their votes as a means to rebuild America "in the image of God and democracy." Aug 30, 2020
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 30) Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles Aug 30, 2020
RNC 2020: Unconventional wisdom regarding an unconventional president "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson shares his thoughts on what to expect from this week's Republican National Convention, where President Trump and his party will make the case for a second term Aug 23, 2020
Jim Gaffigan: Back to (home) school The comedian wonders whether another semester of "distance learning" will provide much learning for his kids, when they won't be all that distant from him. Aug 23, 2020
Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high." Nov 5
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings. Nov 2
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone. Nov 2
Salman Rushdie on "The Eleventh Hour" and free speech The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies. Nov 2
Ken Burns on America's origin story: "The most important event since the birth of Christ" The documentary filmmaker, long a chronicler of the American experience, talks about his latest film for PBS, "The American Revolution," and why the end of the Revolutionary War did not mean the end of our nation's revolution. Nov 2
The Book Report: Ron Charles' latest picks (Nov. 2) The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from fall's fiction and non-fiction releases. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winner returns with an epic tale set in Polynesia a thousand years in the past. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea The author of "The Glass Woman" returns with a gripping reimagining of how young Mary Shelley created her classic horror novel. Nov 2
Book excerpt: "A Guardian and a Thief" by Megha Majumdar A National Book Award finalist, Megha Majumdar's novel is set in India in a climate-ravaged near-future. Nov 2
Commentaries
Paul Mecurio on Trump's coronavirus "blessing in disguise"
The president told Americans, "Don't be afraid of Covid"; the Emmy-winning writer/comedian, who also suffered symptoms from the virus, begs to differ
The changing role of the vice president
In the wake of President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, "60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson reflects on how the power and profiles of vice presidents have grown in recent decades
The New Season: The latest documentary releases
Critic David Edelstein recommends new non-fiction films that will expand your world, at a time when our worlds are so severely contracted
Jimmy Carter and a lifetime's response to race
Bestselling historian Jonathan Alter, author of a new biography about the 39th president, explains how Jimmy Carter spent the second half of his life making up for what he did not do when he was younger
Presidential debates: When the whole world is watching
John Dickerson of "60 Minutes" on what televised debates tell us about the weight of the job – and about the candidates themselves
The New Season: Fall fiction titles
Washington Post book reviewer Ron Charles previews a few of the most hotly-anticipated novels and short story collections coming to bookstores this fall
John Dickerson on the Senate's impending Supreme Court fight
"60 Minutes" correspondent on the history of SCOTUS confirmation hearings, and Mitch McConnell's reversal over the principle of voting on high court picks during an election year
Bobby Flay on breaking bread at the dinner table
The chef and restaurateur reflects on what quarantine has meant for a return to dinners and conversations with family and friends
The New Season: Film & TV on screens large and small
With some theatres reopening, and film festivals and specialty distributors available via streaming, critic David Edelstein previews this fall's offerings for movie and TV buffs
Jim Gaffigan on summer memories, '50s style
The comedian notes that the simple, family-oriented pleasures that filled our days while quarantining looked a lot more like post-war America than what we're used to
The smile behind the mask
COVID has literally wiped the smiles from our faces, robbing us of this critically-important means we use to connect with each other
John Lewis and the power of our vote
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham says the civil rights icon wanted citizens to use their votes as a means to rebuild America "in the image of God and democracy."
The Book Report: Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles (August 30)
Recommendations of new fiction and non-fiction titles
RNC 2020: Unconventional wisdom regarding an unconventional president
"60 Minutes" correspondent John Dickerson shares his thoughts on what to expect from this week's Republican National Convention, where President Trump and his party will make the case for a second term
Jim Gaffigan: Back to (home) school
The comedian wonders whether another semester of "distance learning" will provide much learning for his kids, when they won't be all that distant from him.
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Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on addressing challenges facing higher education
Universities have found themselves under pressure from President Trump – from blocked funds for research, to attacks on their admission policies and diversity programs. Princeton's president says, "The stakes are really high."
George Clooney on "Jay Kelly," fame and family
In his latest film, George Clooney plays a familiar role – one of the world's biggest movie stars – who nonetheless tries to reconcile professional success and his personal shortcomings.
Dealing with the crushing costs of child care
For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thousands of women out of the workforce this year alone.
Salman Rushdie on "The Eleventh Hour" and free speech
The author talks about his first fiction published since the 2022 attack that nearly killed him; his own immigrant experience in the U.S.; and what happens when freedom of speech dies.
Ken Burns on America's origin story: "The most important event since the birth of Christ"
The documentary filmmaker, long a chronicler of the American experience, talks about his latest film for PBS, "The American Revolution," and why the end of the Revolutionary War did not mean the end of our nation's revolution.
The Book Report: Ron Charles' latest picks (Nov. 2)
The Washington Post book reviewer offers highlights from fall's fiction and non-fiction releases.
Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson
The Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winner returns with an epic tale set in Polynesia a thousand years in the past.
Book excerpt: "1929" by Andrew Ross Sorkin
The New York Times financial columnist's new book looks back to Wall Street's most catastrophic market collapse.
Book excerpt: "Love, Sex, and Frankenstein" by Caroline Lea
The author of "The Glass Woman" returns with a gripping reimagining of how young Mary Shelley created her classic horror novel.
Book excerpt: "A Guardian and a Thief" by Megha Majumdar
A National Book Award finalist, Megha Majumdar's novel is set in India in a climate-ravaged near-future.