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Aaron MacLean is a columnist at The Free Press, national security analyst at CBS News, and host of the School of War podcast.

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The Free Press presents great literary treasures—from William Shakespeare to David Foster Wallace and beyond—that we should commit to heart.

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Coleman Hughes is the host of Conversations with Coleman. He writes about race, public policy, ethics, and more for The Free Press.

Douglas Murray is the best-selling author of seven books, and is a regular contributor at the New York Post, National Review, and other publications. His work as a reporter has taken him to Iraq, North Korea, northern Nigeria, and Ukraine. Born in London, he now lives in New York.

Eli Lake is a veteran journalist of foreign affairs and national security. He is the host of Breaking History.

Elliot Ackerman is a decorated veteran of the Marine Corps and CIA special operations. He is a CBS contributor, and Free Press columnist.

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Haviv Rettig Gur is The Free Press Middle East Analyst, based in Israel. He is also the host of Ask Haviv Anything.

Jed Rubenfeld is a professor of law at Yale Law School. He is the author of five books, and a Free Press columnist.

Jonathan Haidt is a professor, social psychologist, and author of The Anxious Generation among others. His research includes political polarization

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Kat Rosenfield is a culture writer at The Free Press and the author of five novels, including the Edgar-nominated No One Will Miss Her.

Larissa Phillips lives on a farm in upstate New York. Learn more about her work by following her Substack, Honey Hollow Farm.

Martin Gurri is a former CIA analyst and author of The Revolt of the Public. He is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at GMU.

Matti Friedman is the Jerusalem columnist for The Free Press. He’s the author of Who by Fire: War, Atonement, and the Resurrection of Leonard Cohen.

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Niall Ferguson is a Hoover Institution fellow, senior faculty member at Harvard, the author of 16 books, and a columnist at The Free Press.

Ruy Teixeira is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the co-founder of the Substack The Liberal Patriot.

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Keeping tabs on the world’s oldest prejudice—and the people fighting back—as it once again rears its ugly head.

Updates America’s wildest and most populous state, with dispatches from our on-the-ground reporters and writers.

From political polarization and press freedom to trade wars and culture wars—The Free Press covers the stories that matter in Canada but often go underreported in headlines about “the 51st state.” Featuring reporting and commentary by Rupa Subramanya and others.

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These are deep investigations—from kindergarten to college—into school choice, the misallocation of resources, and how we can fix our broken school system.

The new religious revival, faith, and community, are explored in commentary from religious leaders, with stories brought to you by Madeleine Kearns and our team.

Dispatches from the war over our fundamental freedom are delivered by Coleman Hughes, Rupa Subramanya, Olivia Reingold, and others.

These stories prioritize your body, not ideology.

Dive into columns, discoveries, and thoughtful and informative essays from the past and present, penned by Eli Lake, Niall Ferguson, and others.

Wars, global trade, and the world’s shifting alliances.

Covering the Jewish state from the external threats it faces to disagreements among Israelis themselves, with breaking news and commentary by Haviv Rettig Gur, Matti Friedman, and many others.

News and opinion on the always-chaotic capital of the world by Olivia Reingold and the rest of our team.

These are stories that impact families—from wars over parenting styles to parents’ rights and new-age reproduction. Featuring stories by Emily Oster, Abigail Shrier, and others.

Abigail Shrier, Emily Yoffe, and others cover the new sex wars—from sports fields to classrooms and hospitals. Plus: the new realities of reproduction.

Coverage of Silicon Valley and beyond, with a curious eye.

Breaking news, deep investigations, and eye-opening commentary that favor no party.

Eli Lake is a veteran journalist of foreign affairs and national security. He is the host of Breaking History.

Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge. This podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: It’s all fair game. If you’re done with hot takes and hungry for real talk, come join the conversation.

The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal reporter Bari Weiss.

Fewer of us than ever are reading books for pleasure. Shilo Brooks is on a mission to change that. Old School is a new podcast from The Free Press about great books and how reading them can make us stronger, better men. The show features intimate conversations with fascinating men—from fitness gurus to philosophers—about the books that shaped their lives. New episodes out every Thursday. Read with us: https://bookshop.org/lists/old-school-with-shilo-brooks

In School of War, CBS News National Security Analyst and Free Press Columnist Aaron MacLean sits down with secretaries of state, top military historians, war planners, and key political decision makers to help understand the lessons of war. Tune in as School of War takes you to the front lines.

A look at what’s happening across popular culture. Find out what’s worth your time in movies and television, books, music, dating, wellness, and more.

Free Press Interviews always offer something different. We speak to the people who see changes coming. We speak to the people whose stories help us understand society. We speak to the people who are shaping America and the world. These are conversations you wonߴt find anywhere else, delivered with a dose of common sense. Only at The Free Press.

The Free Press Investigates brings you gripping, deeply reported stories you can't find anywhere else—and the investigations others won’t dare to cover. Our new series, Spiral: Murder in Detroit drops soon. Until then, listen to Season 1: The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling.

Veteran reporter Joe Nocera investigates a 94-year-old crime that deserves a second look: the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr.

Livestreams are where Free Press subscribers get to hear conversations about the most important stories out there—from tariffs to AI, the shifting political realities and the international order—with the most knowledgeable people on the subject. Tune in for raw, wide-ranging conversations on the economy, politics, and more, and ask questions in real time.

Our 2025 live debate series, which will be recorded in cities across the country, speaks to FDR’s four freedoms and tackles the urgent, complex questions associated with them.

Sponsored by Bank of America, "Things That Matter" is a series of town halls and debates that will dive into the most important issues shaping Americans' lives today, from immigration to AI. We’ll convene top political leaders, tech pioneers, and prominent intellectuals to discuss the forces impacting our health, happiness, and future.