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Jun. 29, 2025 |

‘Into Dust (Still Falling).’ The U.K. electronic mastermind Kieran Hebden, who records as Four Tet, is back with a

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Jun. 27, 2025 |

‘Dear June.’ A native of Rio de Janeiro, Amon Tobin now lives in Montreal, after living, well, literally all around

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Jun. 25, 2025 |

Quiet luxury. You’ll have seen them if you’ve been to Miami or Monaco, or perhaps you’ve read

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War and peace

Why didn’t China or Russia help Iran? What on Earth is “the West”? New music from Four Tet, Mary Halvorson, & Amon Tobin. + What’s a pandeiro? &c. … The member’s despatch, Week XXVI.
16 minute read
| Allison Braden

The new atomic age

Why are China and Russia dominating nuclear energy? Ashley Finan on its emerging role in shaping global power.
9 minute read
| Carlos Blanco & Gustav Jönsson

Help wanted

Why are millions more Americans turning to talk therapy—and sticking with it? Carlos Blanco on the decline of a stigma, a shift in health coverage, and the individualization of treatment.
8 minute read
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Brave new world

Is political violence in America really getting worse? Why are the ultra-wealthy buying more and larger superyachts? + New music from Neggy Gemmy, Yumi Zouma, & Buscabulla. Who is Bad Bunny? &c. … The member’s despatch, Week XXV.
17 minute read
| Sir William Browder & John Jamesen Gould

Cold cash

What do you do if you’re the European Union, and you’re sitting on more than $200 billion belonging to the Kremlin? Sir William Browder on a potential turning point in the Ukraine war.
10 minute read
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Turning points

What’s been holding back those U.S.-Iran nuclear talks? What’s happening to democracy in Mexico? + New music from Ben LaMar Gay and Baxter Dury. What’s so important about Sly Stone and Brian Wilson? &c. … The member’s despatch, Week XXIV.
19 minute read
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