It's Casey Neistat's World—We're Just Living In It
'Second Thought' is a podcast now! And my first guest is the original YouTuber. . .
This Is a Dark Time for Britain's Jews. But I'm Not Going Anywhere.
Don't Blame the Girlboss for the Falling Birth Rate
Patrick T. Brown
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Ezra Klein Doesn't Understand Israel
By ignoring the ideological reality of Hamas and Hezbollah, Klein treats Israelis and Palestinians as props in a Western morality play rather than…
TGIF: The Luddite Party
Tom Steyer goes hard in the paint, the father of SantaCon and the missing SantaBucks, World Liberty Financial gets accused of being an ATM, and Allbirds…
The Structural Problem with the Ceasefire in Lebanon
A fragile peace has been declared in Lebanon, but it wasn't negotiated between the two parties that were actually in conflict with one another.
This Is a Dark Time for Britain's Jews. But I'm Not Going Anywhere.
As antisemitic violence escalates in the UK, the instinct to flee is understandable. But abandoning Britain would mean conceding that Jewish life in the…
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Don't Blame the Girlboss. Plus . .
TGIF: The Luddite Party
Epstein in Neverland. Plus . .
Send in the Mine-Clearing Dolphins
A former trainer of Navy dolphins explains how they might help rid the Strait of Hormuz of mines—and restore commercial shipping.
Orbán's Ouster Doesn't Prove His Critics Wrong
Many dictatorships have ended peacefully, so the end of Orbán's rule in Hungary isn't proof he was never really taking the country in an authoritarian…
How Dangerous Is Anthropic's New AI Model? Its Chief Science Officer Explains.
Anthropic says Mythos is so powerful that the company is slowing its release. We asked Jared Kaplan why.
War in the Middle East
The Future of Warfighting Technology Is Now, with Aviv Shapira
An Israeli defense-tech founder explains how AI-powered drone swarms, born in gaming and sports tech, are reshaping modern warfare.
The War in Iran Is Not Over
The Catholic Case for War with Iran
The Men Who Bankrolled America
As America turns 250, two founding funders deserve a place alongside the statesmen and generals.
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U.S. Politics
No, You Are Not Being Drafted
The Trump administration announced a small change to the draft registration rules—and people immediately declared it to be an authoritarian plot.
Actually, Hasan Piker Is the Democrats' Enemy
Democrats should go on his show—and stand up for Democratic values.
Allie Beth Stuckey: Trump's Jesus Meme Was Dumb—Not Blasphemous
Critics rushed to call the AI meme depicting Trump as Jesus sacrilege. But the more likely explanation is simpler—and says more about online outrage…
Podcasts
The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
Chapter 7: What If You're Wrong?
Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K.
Raising Parents with Emily Oster
Ep 8: Should You Have Kids?
For most of human history, having kids wasn't much of a choice.
Conversations with Coleman
The Liberal Case for American Power
Watch now | Though critical of some U.S. interventions, Shadi Hamid says the country's dominance remains essential.
The Free Press Interviews
Elise Stefanik on the 'Rotten' Ivy League
As she plans her departure, Rep. Stefanik reflects on rifts over antisemitism.
Culture
It's Casey Neistat's World—We're Just Living In It
'Second Thought' is a podcast now! And my first guest is the original YouTuber. . .
I Don't Care If Gen Z Likes Me
Why are my fellow media personalities—people like Tucker Carlson—so desperate to impress the kids?
It's Not Relatable to Hate Your Spouse
If a wife is unhappy, it might not be her husband's fault; it might be because she's human. That's what a new show, 'The Miniature Wife,' accidentally…
Video Series
Swing State Debates
Swing State Debates Episode Five: The Youth Vote in Michigan
While talking to Generation Z voters, I discovered a troubling consequence of our political divide.
Things That Matter
DEBATE: Do We Need God?
Religion has faded across the West, but the hunger for meaning hasn't. Steven Pinker and Ross Douthat debate.
The Free Press Live
WATCH: The U.S. and Israel Strike Iran
Niall Ferguson, Douglas Murray, Michael Oren, Haviv Rettig Gur, and more bring live reactions.
Education
The Ancient Jewish Wisdom Behind a $5 Billion Company
Daniel Lubetzky of 'Shark Tank' talks about 'Pirkei Avot.'
Your Local College Is Running Out of Cash
Over 15 percent of America's colleges and universities have closed their doors since 2013. It's a trend that's only going to get worse.
Arthur Brooks: Grade Inflation Won't Make You Happy
At Harvard, inflated grades mirror easy-money economics: The more you hand out, the less they're worth.
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