Arts & Culture
A playground bully, her victim, and their God
An incident in Germany reminded me who we all belong to.
When forgetting is more useful than remembering
Some things are better forgotten, says Lewis Hyde.
The problem with specialization
Chess players and golfers might benefit from an early, singular focus. Most people don’t.
Episode 67: Minding the Gap
On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk skateboarding, family, brokenness, and Bing Lau's incredible film Minding the Gap.
The Mega podcast draws mega laughs
The evangelical satire also offers insight and empathy.
Flannery O’Connor’s letters with Caroline Gordon and other friends
Two new collections add to the landmark volume The Habit of Being.
Episode 66: Joker
Matt and Adam talk mental health, literary theory, superheros, and Todd Phillips’ Joker.
Back to Margaret Atwood’s Gilead
The Testaments returns to the world of The Handmaid’s Tale. Is this a good idea?
Episode 65: Booksmart
Matt and Adam are joined by Christy Lang Hearlson to talk adolescence, anger, and Booksmart.