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But First …
The View from Here Will Trump use an obscure legal loophole to turn the National Guard into an anti-immigrant army answerable only to him?
On the Scent
Scents to Savor The hottest new fragrances smell a whole lot like dinner—and the effect is much more appealing than it sounds
Adventures in Comedy
“Area Loser Wants Job” The longest-serving editor of The Onion on how a group of “unemployable” twentysomethings created America’s foremost satirical publication
Inside Story
Leave the Cannoli, Take the Oval Office From F.D.R. to J.F.K., Trump to Biden, a look behind the mythology of the Mob and the presidency
Eight Questions
From the Metropol Hotel to Hollywood In an interview, Amor Towles discusses adapting A Gentleman in Moscow for the screen and the inspiration behind his newest book, Table for Two
City Guides
Nick Cave’s Guide to Chicago The American sculptor shares his go-to spots in the city he calls home
Listen
Inside AIR MAIL’s 2024 Over-Under List On this week’s podcast, Jeanne Malle tells us about the people and things that were over- (and under-) hyped this year
Profile
Deep Dish Emily Sundberg’s addictive Substack has made her one of the most influential voices in media—and she’s just getting started
