The Battle for the American Mind June 1, 2026 By Maddy Crowell Lauren Chen, a right-wing influencer, ran an alleged Russian-backed media company until the DOJ shut it down. Now she’s back—with a new podcast.
Nothing Is Secure January 14, 2026 By Maddy Crowell The home of Hannah Natanson, a Washington Post reporter, was searched by the FBI. Her devices were seized. Runa Sandvik, whose life’s work is protecting journalists’ digital security, assesses the damage—and what news organizations need to know.
The Idiot December 8, 2025 By Maddy Crowell Lex Fridman’s expansive, compelling, anti-journalistic podcast style.
Buying In December 19, 2024 By Maddy Crowell The editor of Los Angeles magazine recruited new owners, who promised to invest in ambitious journalism. The trouble was, he believed them.
A Little to the Left June 10, 2024 By Maddy Crowell In 2016, far-right outlets upended the media. Now a new brand of liberal ventures is claiming turf online.
The Hacker April 17, 2023 By Maddy Crowell Runa Sandvik has made it her life’s work to protect journalists against cyberattacks. Authoritarian regimes are keeping her in business.
