Matthew Yglesias's Blog, page 144

Herschel Walker’s Battle With His MAGA-Influencer Son, Explained

Who is Christian Walker and why did he just go nuclear on his father’s campaign for Georgia senator?

The People Who Are Thrilled That Elon Musk Is Really Buying Twitter

A motley crew of investors, authoritarians, and edit-button aficionados.

My Boyfriend’s Idea of a Fun Saturday Night Makes Me … Very Uncomfortable

I don’t want this to become my new hangout spot.

When Your Roommate Monopolizes All The Conversation

Talking energy vampires and MIA besties with guest Alyssa Knox.

What Elon Musk Might Really Be Up to With Twitter

Four theories.

McGruff Takes a Bite Out of Crime, Part 1

A trenchcoat-wearing bloodhound’s bizarre, yet catchy tunes helped fight the War on Drugs.

Hear Ketanji Brown Jackson Use Progressive Originalism to Refute Alabama’s Attack on the Voting Rights Act

At last, a counterpunch to the conservative justices’ shameless manipulation of history.

What’s the Deal With That Chess Cheating Scandal?

Assessing Magnus Carlsen's accusations against Hans Niemann.

Supreme Court Coverage Is Often a Disaster. This Term, the Media Has a Chance to Fix It.

No more excuses.

On Day One, Ketanji Brown Jackson Excelled at the Skill Stephen Breyer Never Quite Mastered

It’s the only tool that liberal justices can wield against the conservative supermajority.