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Saving Walden Pond: How a treasured landmark is under threat A storied part of our national heritage, Walden Pond and Walden Woods in Massachusetts – where Henry David Thoreau wrote his 1854 classic "Walden" – has been named one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" due to nearby development. Aug 28, 2024
"Siri, what the heck?" David Sedaris on talking to one's devices Commanding your device to do things you could just as well do yourself is a mark of technological progress that humorist David Sedaris finds peculiar, when your voice-activated app is not up to the job. Aug 25, 2024
Jim Gaffigan's green thumb fails The comedian has had a long interest in growing his own corn, and he's not letting a little thing like lack of knowledge about gardening (or the ready availability of canned corn) get in his way. Aug 11, 2024
The GOP's one-man show, starring Donald Trump John Dickerson on how the Republican National Convention provided little drama this year, as party faithful paid homage to their nominee Donald Trump (whose acceptance speech praised, of all things, a fictional cannibal). Jul 21, 2024
Chip Reid on addressing the long-term mental health of U.S. service members The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent. Jul 7, 2024
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The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other. Jun 23, 2024
Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids. Mar 17, 2024
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David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie? Feb 25, 2024
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others. Feb 18, 2024
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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
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Commentaries
Jim Gaffigan works out his Labor Day weekend complaints
On a holiday weekend, most of us enjoy an extra day to relax. Comedian Jim Gaffigan is not most people.
"N/A" playwright Mario Correa on the power of removing labels from politics
An Off-Broadway play, "N/A," features characters based on former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who remain nameless. The play's author hopes that one day names and labels will no longer magnify loyalties and divide audiences.
Saving Walden Pond: How a treasured landmark is under threat
A storied part of our national heritage, Walden Pond and Walden Woods in Massachusetts – where Henry David Thoreau wrote his 1854 classic "Walden" – has been named one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" due to nearby development.
"Siri, what the heck?" David Sedaris on talking to one's devices
Commanding your device to do things you could just as well do yourself is a mark of technological progress that humorist David Sedaris finds peculiar, when your voice-activated app is not up to the job.
Jim Gaffigan's green thumb fails
The comedian has had a long interest in growing his own corn, and he's not letting a little thing like lack of knowledge about gardening (or the ready availability of canned corn) get in his way.
The GOP's one-man show, starring Donald Trump
John Dickerson on how the Republican National Convention provided little drama this year, as party faithful paid homage to their nominee Donald Trump (whose acceptance speech praised, of all things, a fictional cannibal).
Chip Reid on addressing the long-term mental health of U.S. service members
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
The Biden-Trump debate was held. Now what?
One candidate stumbled, the other repeatedly lied. John Dickerson considers the next steps in an election in which President Biden has declared democracy itself is on the ballot.
The Biden-Trump debate: An interview for the nation's top job
John Dickerson looks at the historical precedents of presidential debates, and explains why a Biden-Trump debate is like no other.
Jim Gaffigan on being a bourbon aficionado
The comedian, a longtime beer guy, is new to the enjoyment of liquor, and finds it helps him forget his five kids.
Luke Burbank on taking "spring ahead" to the next level
It's that time of year, when Daylight Saving Time costs us an hour of sleep, but gifts us another hour of light at the end of the day. Correspondent Luke Burbank is ready for more.
David Sedaris on why you should dress like a corpse
The humorist has noticed that some people just don't know when to dress their best. C'mon, people, is it so hard to put on a tie?
Jason Carter on Jimmy Carter's strength of spirit
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
Jim Gaffigan on surviving the holidays reality TV-style
The comedian says spending the holiday season with extended family and office mates carries with it a heavy reality TV vibe – but you can't vote anyone off the island.
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan
The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself.
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Book excerpt: "The Wayfinder" by Adam Johnson
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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
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