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Interviews

Getting access to world-changing personalities is one of the perks of this job. 

Maxine Waters Won't Let You Stand Down

Maxine Waters Won't Let You Stand Down

"I have never, ever, ever, ever, ever seen anything like this before. I am simply stunned.”

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It's Time For The Creative Class To Grow Up

It's Time For The Creative Class To Grow Up

I spoke with Richard long before either the 2016 election or the publication of a new book that undid many of the landmark theories he proposed in The Rise of the Creative Class. 

Role: Writer (as told to)
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RuPaul On The Timeless Power Of Drag

RuPaul On The Timeless Power Of Drag

On people who accuse drag queens of transphobia: "They’re fucking idiots and who cares about them. The truth is, they’re digging their own graves."

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Good Advice: Don’t Give Up On Gun Control

Good Advice: Don’t Give Up On Gun Control

Not long after the Pulse shooting in Orlando, Ms. Giffords managed to reassure me that all was not lost when it comes to gun violence in America.

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Time Travel, Marijuana, Trump: Neil DeGrasse Tyson Just Wants To Help You Understand The Mysteries Of The Universe

Time Travel, Marijuana, Trump: Neil DeGrasse Tyson Just Wants To Help You Understand The Mysteries Of The Universe

Getting a chance to talk to Neil was a real career highlight. He was a witty, measured presence in a chaotic time.

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Lauren Duca Knows The Secret To Surviving Trump

Lauren Duca Knows The Secret To Surviving Trump

After she dropped the bomb that Trump was gaslighting America, Lauren says, "I thought maybe we could open some dialogue. Then I got responses like, ‘Get raped.’"

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Joss Whedon Knows How To Unleash Your Post-Election Superpowers

Joss Whedon Knows How To Unleash Your Post-Election Superpowers

Okay, so maybe Joss isn't quite as feminist as he lets on. But back when our writer scored this interview, hearing about his journey from cake-eater to activist was pretty inspiring.

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Peter Buffett On The Power—And Limits—Of Art And Money

Peter Buffett On The Power—And Limits—Of Art And Money

As a homegrown Nebraskan who used to run into Warren Buffett at the movies, I never expected this interview to attract so many readers. But Peter's openness was refreshing, and it came at a critical cultural moment. 

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