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Is Presidents' Day the Worst Holiday?
Let's move it to a less-crappy month. Who’s with me?
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The Kennedy We Should Be Listening To
Joe Kennedy III on how we created an America that actually believes his BS-peddling uncle, RFK Jr.
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Tom McGrath
Triumph of the Yuppies Is Out Today!
It's an Amazon Editors' Pick and a No. 1 new release. Read an excerpt — and check out the terrific reviews.
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If You Went to College, I Bet You’ll Answer This Question Incorrectly
Pencils ready?
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Is John Fetterman the Smartest Politician in America?
Or is he going to be a one-term U.S. Senator?
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Tom McGrath
Yes, AI Is Coming for White-Collar Workers
Will we protect them? Or sell them out the way we've been selling out blue-collar workers for decades?
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Tom McGrath
Americans Have Been in a Bad Mood for 20 Years
Surveys show it’s been more than two decades (!) since the majority of Americans felt “satisfied” with how things are going in the country. What’s…
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