Meet the Terrifying Line of Shock Troops Likely to Make Up the New Trump DOJ Toni Aguilar Rosenthal
Trump 2.0 may well see many of these same figures return to helm the implementation of an even darker vision for the department.
The New Lion King Is a Roaring Achievement—and a Waste Sam Adams
Mufasa crosses the uncanny valley. That’s a problem for Mufasa. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/a53388a5-8dae-4c8d-b1d8-0685c67a72a0.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The New Lion King Is a Roaring Achievement—and a Waste” />
Joe Rogan Has Been Dethroned on Spotify. His Successor’s Podcast is a Delight. Lyz Lenz
Kylie Kelce didn’t want to be famous. But what she’s doing now is kind of perfect.
Americans Love to Pick a Folk Hero. Luigi Mangione Fits the Pattern. Elliott Gorn
Our country has a long history of admiring particular acts of violence.
Stop Asking Me What to Buy My Kids for Christmas. It’s Not My Job! Dan Kois
Gift cards. The answer is always gift cards.
Which British Hero Was Born in the Village of Burnham Thorpe? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Dec. 18, 2024.
Slate Mini Crossword for Dec. 18, 2024 Mike Dirolf
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
The 2024 ICYMI Fancam Awards Candice Lim and Nadira Goffe
We’re celebrating our favorite fancams of the year with special guest, Emma B. Videos.
How Trump Got ABC to Pay Up Mary Harris
How bad was that for the fight for a free press?