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We Need to Talk About Why the NFL Draft Is Now Better TV Than the Games
How a glorified HR meeting became the most addictive reality show in American history.
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9 Brutal Realities of the NIL Era One Year Later
One year into the NIL era, college sports has transformed into a high-stakes corporate landscape. Larry Chen breaks down the winners, the losers, and the chaos.
Why Quiet Luxury Became the Loudest Trend in Fashion History
Marco Reyes breaks down how the 'stealth wealth' aesthetic moved from the boardrooms of Succession to the feeds of TikTok, losing its soul in the process.
The Real Reason the Workplace Mental Health Crisis Is Only Getting Worse
Wellness apps and 'resilience' training are failing because they treat systemic workplace issues as individual failings. Judith Okafor explores the real crisis.
We Need to Talk About How the Tunnel Walk Stole Fashion
From the NBA tunnel to the Met Gala, athletes are the new face of luxury. Larry Chen breaks down how point guards became more influential than supermodels.
8 Reasons the NIL Era Is Basically the Wild West Right Now
One year into the NIL era, college sports have transformed into a high-stakes digital economy. Larry Chen breaks down the winners, the losers, and the chaos.
The Natural Wine Craze Is Dead — Here’s What Killed It
The natural wine movement promised a rebellion against corporate viticulture, but it has become a victim of its own 'funky' aesthetic and hype-driven culture.
The Real Reason True Market Competition Is Quietly Disappearing
Judith Okafor examines how the illusion of choice in modern markets masks a dangerous trend of corporate consolidation that stifles innovation and suppresses wages.
We Need to Talk About Who Actually Won the NIL War
One year into the NIL era, college sports has transformed into a high-stakes content machine. Larry Chen breaks down the winners, the losers, and the chaos.
We Need to Talk About How Women’s Sports Became Must-Watch TV
The 'niche' label is dead. With 18.9 million viewers for the NCAA finals, women’s sports are no longer a charity project—they're the smartest investment in media.