A sweeping new book is challenging the way Americans understand political division, arguing that today’s fractured landscape didn’t suddenly emerge—it was decades in the making. In The Politics of Social Change, political scientists Larry M. Bartels and Katherine J. Cramer draw on an extraordinary long-term study to examine how everyday Americans experienced—and reacted to—the seismic…
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A new theatrical production arriving in downtown Manhattan is taking on one of the most pressing questions in the arts today: who gets to decide which stories are worth telling? Company Della Luna is debuting the world premiere of The Perfect Story, an original electropop musical written and directed by Edoardo Tesio. The production will…
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Bestselling author Sarah Vaughan is poised to dominate summer reading lists with her latest novel, Based on a True Story, a sharp, suspense-filled thriller that digs into the dark side of fame, family, and carefully curated lives. Already earning major buzz following its UK release, the novel has been praised for its tension and psychological…
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In a business culture obsessed with unicorns and billion-dollar exits, Mike Grossman is offering something far less polished — and far more honest. His book, Failure Is An Option: Reflections of a Silicon Valley CEO (out June 9 via Ideapress), strips away the mythology of Silicon Valley and replaces it with a clear-eyed look at…
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In a dating culture increasingly defined by blurred lines and emotional burnout, Shae Primus is stepping in with a message that cuts through the noise: clarity, accountability, and self-worth come first. Known to many as a standout on Love Match Atlanta, Primus has built her reputation as a celebrity matchmaker unafraid to tell clients the…
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Veteran stand-up Jackie Kashian is back with a new hour that proves she hasn’t lost a step — if anything, she’s sharper, funnier, and more fearless than ever. Alter-Kashian officially lands today as an audio release via Blonde Medicine, following its late February debut on YouTube, and it’s already earning critical praise. In a nod…
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After facing an uncertain future, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange is making a powerful return. The Peabody Award-winning series will premiere its 18th season on June 15, 2026, thanks to a determined effort by Black Public Media to keep the long-running program alive following devastating federal funding cuts. The series was put at risk after…
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The traditional week-long getaway is starting to lose ground. In its place, a new kind of travel is taking over — shorter, sharper, and easier to pull off. Micro-cations, typically two- to three-night escapes, are up more than 35% this year, signaling a shift in how people want to travel now. And few cities deliver…
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There are millions of families navigating life with autism—estimated at 1 in 127 people globally. But for military families, the challenge is often magnified by constant relocation, deployments, and the unpredictability of service life. A new book, The Mission at Home, aims to meet that reality head-on with practical, experience-driven guidance. Written by retired U.S.…
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