Andrew Marantz

The comedian, who stars in a new one-man show, “Grandiloquent,” explains why he keeps returning to his childhood in Massachusetts.

The sociologist Musa al-Gharbi argues that the “Great Awokening” alienated “normie voters,” making it difficult for Kamala Harris—and possibly future Democrats—to win.

The public intellectual’s Presidential campaign could ease Donald Trump’s path to the White House. Why won’t he drop out?

After his Fox show was cancelled, Carlson spent a year in the wilderness, honing his vision of what the future of Trumpism might look like. This fall, he took his act on tour.

The rally featured Hulk Hogan, Rudy Giuliani, “Y.M.C.A.,” and a thrum of American nativism.

The comedian, whose new show’s title, “WOOF!,” might refer to dogs or to a reaction to a Gadsby joke, ponders the very particular environments in which they flourish.

From the daily newsletter: Andrew Marantz on undecided voters; the case for having lots of kids; Katy Perry becomes the joke; and has Trump’s luck finally run out?

Some progressives in Michigan say that they won’t support Kamala Harris unless she changes her policy on Israel. Will their tactics persuade her, or risk throwing the election to Trump?

After the President’s debate with Trump, Democratic politicians felt paralyzed. At the D.N.C., they felt giddy relief. How did they do it?

In 2022, in an HBO special called “Rothaniel,” Carmichael came out as gay, and, while he was at it, divulged several other family secrets. This both elevated his career and shattered his personal life, and the premise of “Reality Show” was that he would let a camera crew follow him around as he tried to pick up the pieces. The cameras would also give him the courage (or excuse) to stage conversations (or confrontations) that he still found difficult to initiate, especially with his parents. (“I’…