The Story of “El Chapo” and Why the Drug War Will Never End The Story of “El Chapo” and Why the Drug War Will Never End
A conversation with Noah Hurowitz about his new book on the Mexican drug lord and the lurid spectacle of mainstream drug coverage.
Aug 2, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Zachary Siegel
What Popular Culture Misunderstands About Addiction What Popular Culture Misunderstands About Addiction
Much of the film and TV we consume misleads audiences with inaccurate and harmful depictions of recovery and treatment.
Feb 18, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Zachary Siegel
‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police ‘Starve the Beast’: A Q&A With Alex S. Vitale on Defunding the Police
We spoke to Vitale about the failures of Obama-era police reform efforts and why reducing police power is one of the best solutions available.
Jun 4, 2020 / Q&A / Zachary Siegel
Capitalism Is Killing Us Capitalism Is Killing Us
In their new book, Anne Case and Angus Deaton argue that suicides, overdoses, and income inequality are consequences of capitalism.
Apr 23, 2020 / Zachary Siegel
Single-Payer Health Care Is the First Step in the Revolution Single-Payer Health Care Is the First Step in the Revolution
Timothy Faust’s new book is part history, part manifesto, and part irreverent tour guide to America’s deeply flawed health insurance system.
Sep 9, 2019 / Zachary Siegel
Why Corporations Want You to Shut Up and Meditate Why Corporations Want You to Shut Up and Meditate
Ron Purser’s new book McMindfulness examines how spiritual practices and self-care became tools for corporate compliance.
Jul 25, 2019 / Zachary Siegel