Iran Is Using Foreign Criminals to Attack Its Critics Overseas
Cora Engelbrecht writes about how Iran is relying on non-Iranian nationals to attack its critics who are living overseas.
August 2026
admin Consider the Oyster Bar
Helen Rosner writes on Zig Zag Oyster Bar.
Drake’s “Janice STFU” on Every Corner
Vinson Cunningham on Drake’s song “Janice STFU,” from his new album “Iceman.”
Sean Duffy in the Real World
Jon Allsop on the YouTube show “The Great American Road Trip,” starring Sean Duffy, Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary and a…
Meg Stalter Commits to the Bit
Rachel Syme interviews the actress and comedian Meg Statler about her red-carpet-outfit stunts, her star turn in “Oh Mary!,” and…
Why I Am Not Like Other Tourists
Kerry Elson jokes about a traveller with a unique approach to experiencing culture when travelling, which involves communing with locals…
I’m Totally Open to Anything
Kerry Elson and Sarah Garfinkel humorously imagine the confessions of someone who, in social matters, completely defers to the wishes…
Never Going to Italy
Shouts & Murmurs by Ian Frazier: A big part of the fun of never travelling somewhere is in the planning.
Family-Vacation Breakdown
Andrea Lewis (Vacation Nation): Jill, Ryan, thank you for taking the time for this press conference. You guys just came…
Automatic Reply
Colin Jost jokes about a lengthy, very honest out-of-office automatic reply from a vacation-bound worker’s e-mail account.