The New Republic Is For Sale—Turns Out Media Is Hard
Facebook cofounder Chris Hughes, who bought the magazine in 2012, says he underestimated the challenge of transitioning an old institution…
Governors Can Design Higher Education for the Future
This is especially for new state governors. What do you need to know about higher education? The post Governors Can…
The White House Is Now on Snapchat (And Every Other Platform)
Is a pre-SOTU selfie from the President asking too much? The post The White House Is Now on Snapchat (And…
Chill. Yellowstone’s Volcano Isn’t About to Destroy Us All
Over the past few weeks, the media has made some outlandish claims about the chances of a massive Yellowstone eruption.…
This Viral GIF is a Beautiful Homage to David Bowie
By illustrator Helen Green, it features 29 colored pencil drawings of Bowie throughout his career. The post This Viral GIF…
Song Exploder: Courtney Barnett on Her Melodic ‘Depreston’
Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett talks about the making of her song “Depreston.” The post Song Exploder: Courtney Barnett on Her…
Microsoft CEO Scores a Front Row Seat to State of the Union
Expanding computer science education has been a major point of focus for the Obama administration, and Microsoft is emblematic of…
An FDA Stamp on CES Gadgets Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Thanks to the arcane way the FDA deals—and doesn’t deal—with consumer and medical devices, the same FDA logo can mean…
Remembering David Bowie, Always One Step Ahead of the Rest of Us
David Bowie’s curiosity for life infused his art and changed the world. RIP. The post Remembering David Bowie, Always One…
To Attract New Listeners, Podcasts Need to Move Beyond Sound
Successful podcasts know that hourlong episodes aren’t necessarily the best way to get the word out. The post To Attract…