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Tablet's editor on opinion writing and Gen Z’s newfound love of print
Dec 13, 2025
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Journalist Bradley Hope talks narrative writing and the future of AI
Oct 17, 2025
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“Proximity is power” : Max Blau on mixing investigative and feature writing (Live at UGA)
Sep 26, 2025
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What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark
Aug 29, 2025
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Thinking about your sun exposure this summer? Journalist Rowan Jacobsen has answers
Jul 12, 2025
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| 12/13/25 | ![]() Tablet's editor on opinion writing and Gen Z’s newfound love of print✨ | opinion writingGen Z+3 | Alana Newhouse | Tablet Magazine | — | Tablet Magazineopinion writing+3 | — | 46m 09s | |
| 10/17/25 | ![]() Journalist Bradley Hope talks narrative writing and the future of AI | In a new Q&A with The Sunday Long Read, journalist Bradley Hope chats about his recent story for WIRED: a deep dive into the deadly sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Italy during a storm last year, killing seven people— including the vessel’s billionaire owner, Michael Lynch. The yacht’s tragic, and initially unexplained, sinking immediately became fodder for conspiracy theorists. This year, Hope painstakingly unraveled the full story for WIRED. In a wide-ranging interview with The SLR, Hope gives behind-the-scenes details about the reporting of that story, and also weighs in on the value of writing across different mediums, the pros and cons of AI, and his hope for the future of narrative writing. Hope is a journalist, a bestselling author and a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He is also the co-founder of the production company Brazen. This episode was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | ![]() “Proximity is power” : Max Blau on mixing investigative and feature writing (Live at UGA) | Sunday Long Read co-founder Jacob Feldman talks with ProPublica’s Max Blau in a wide-ranging conversation about his piece “I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network, the art of combining investigative and feature reporting and what it was like to see his story adapted for a stage performance. This episode was recorded in July live at the University of Georgia, in partnership with the school’s Low-Residency MFA in Narrative Nonfiction. This episode was hosted by Jacob Feldman and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. This episode would not have been possible without the help and support of Monimala Basu, the director of the MFA program at the University of Georgia. Show notes : 2:18 : ProPublica author page 2:20 : “I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network (ProPublica) 3:08 : Creative Loafing author page; Atlanta Magazine author page; CNN author page 3:15 : Max Blau’s personal website 3:38 : About the Local Reporting Network (ProPublica) 4:10 : Sunken Costs (ProPublica) 6:25 : An Unbelievable Story of Rape (ProPublica & The Marshall Project) 6:48 : T. Christian Miller’s ProPublica author page 6:50 : Ken Armstrong’s Marshall Project author page 6:50 : Lizzie Presser’s ProPublica author page 6:51 : Ava Kofman’s ProPublica author page 18:45 : Jason Molina’s long dark blues (Chicago Reader) 59:00 : How Jim White Helped His Bluebird Spread Her Wings (Sunday Long Read) | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | ![]() What does Hampton Inn’s popularity say about us, with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark | The Sunday Long Read chats with Bloomberg’s Patrick Clark about one of his latest articles: a deep dive into the hotel chain Hampton Inn, and why its reputation as being "rigorously OK” has led, unexpectedly, to world domination. Read Patrick's story : American Mid: Hampton Inn’s Good-Enough Formula for World Domination As Americans take some of their last summer vacations this Labor Day weekend, Clark digs into everything from Hampton Inn’s “good-enough” business formula, to the perceived value of a free hotel breakfast, to the reporting process when writing about the country’s largest hotel chain. Clark covers housing, hotels and real estate for Bloomberg. This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Justin Greenawald. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 7/12/25 | ![]() Thinking about your sun exposure this summer? Journalist Rowan Jacobsen has answers | As summer officially kicks off, Behind the Story host Amanda Ulrich chats with fellow journalist Rowan Jacobsen about his in-depth reporting on sunlight and sun exposure—and its many benefits you may not know about. Rowan gives his take on when you should wear sunscreen, how to write a narrative-driven science story, and whether or not moving to a sunny place may just be the key to longevity. Rowan is a journalist and author who writes about science and nature for many publications, including most recently for Scientific American. He is a current media fellow with Nova Institute for Health. 8:24 Is Sunscreen the New Margarine? (Outside) 8:40 Against Sunscreen Absolutism (The Atlantic) 9:00 Australia’s sun safety guidelines updated to take account of diverse skin types (The Guardian) 35:44 An Ocean Plastics Field Trip for Corporate Executives (Outside) 35:47 Truffle Hound (Bloomsbury Publishing) | — | ||||||
| 5/23/25 | ![]() Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers | Behind the Story host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with The Washington Post’s Geoff Edgers about everything music and pop culture — from Edgers’ recent story about a group of diehard Kinks fans, to his approach to interviewing celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and the late Norm Macdonald. His biggest reporting tips? Don’t be afraid to reach out to big names for an interview (repeatedly) and then spend as much time with them as possible. Show notes : 18:30 There Is No Safe Word (Vulture) 20:15 My road trip with Sinéad O’Connor (The Washington Post) 20:20 Roseanne Barr just can’t shut up (The Washington Post) 21:00 Q&A with Pamela Adlon: ‘Better Things,’ using material from her family for the show and Warren Zevon’s ‘Steady Rain’ (The Washington Post) 22:30 Tiffany Haddish wants it all (The Washington Post) 24:35 Rock forgot one of its wildest front men. He’s got a story to tell. (The Washington Post) 26:20 He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable. (The Washington Post) 30:47 Edge of Fame (WBUR) 32:40 Dennis Quaid and the never-ending comeback (The Washington Post) 36:15 Hanging out with Norm Macdonald is the best way to watch a boring Super Bowl (The Washington Post) 41:45 I went on a 15-hour road trip with Fabio. Here's what we talked about. (The Washington Post) 42:00 Fifteen hours with Fabio (The Washington Post) This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | ![]() Behind the Story : Rhana Natour on the plight of Palestinian child amputees | SLR podcast host and writer Amanda Ulrich talks with fellow journalist Rhana Natour about her National Magazine Award-winning story, "Coming to America." That piece, written for The Atavist Magazine last year, tells the story of one teenager from Gaza: 14-year-old Layan Albaz, who lost both of her legs in an Israeli airstrike and traveled to the United States for medical treatment. This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 3/28/25 | ![]() Behind the Story: Writer Natalia Galicza unveils the horrors of solitary confinement | Host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with fellow writer Natalia Galicza of Deseret Magazine about her reporting on solitary confinement, the future of long-form journalism, and Natalia's surprise at being selected as a finalist for a National Magazine Award. Read Natalia’s Deseret Magazine story : What’s the future of solitary confinement? This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 1/18/25 | ![]() Behind The Story : James Robenalt | In a new piece for Vanity Fair, author and presidential historian James Robenalt, who has written about commanders in chief from Warren G. Harding to Donald J. Trump, uncovers the full story of JFK and Jackie’s surprising and little-known home video — and what it might say about the late president’s state of mind in his final months. The SLR’s Amanda Ulrich talks to Robenalt about the story, his interest for the former president, and political assassination attempts. Read James’ piece : Why JFK Staged His Own Murder in a James Bond–Inspired Spy Film—2 Months Before His Assassination This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 1/11/25 | ![]() Behind The Story : Caity Weaver | The first time Caity Weaver, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, heard about the legend of Zozobra, she stumbled upon it almost by accident. Back in 2018, Weaver and her now-husband happened to be visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the sole night of the year when one of the country’s most unique celebrations was taking place. In her latest piece, Weaver delves into the broader idea of Zozobra, a gigantic effigy made of wood and wire and cloth burned down as part of a festival. The piece begs one evergreen question: Could this quirky annual rite be Santa Fe’s unexpected “secret to happiness”? Read Caity’s piece : One City’s Secret to Happiness: The Annual Burning of a 50-Foot Effigy This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was hosted by Amanda Ulrich and produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
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| 12/29/24 | ![]() SLR Podcast Classics : Wright Thompson & Seth Wickersham | This holiday season, we are rereleasing some of our favorite Sunday Long Read Podcast episodes of all time. A few years ago, SLR cofounder Don Van Natta Jr. spoke to his friends and colleagues, Wright Thompson and Seth Wickersham about their careers, finding your voice in writing and share some fun stories : - Awakening The Giant (ESPN The Magazine, 2014) - The trouble with Johnny (ESPN The Magazine, 2013) - Michael Jordan Has Not Left The Building (ESPN The Magazine, 2013) - Spygate to Deflategate: Inside what split the NFL and Patriots apart (ESPN, 2015) This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/24 | ![]() SLR Podcast Classics : Jeanne Marie Laskas | This holiday season, we are rereleasing some of our favorite Sunday Long Read Podcast episodes of all time. Around five years ago, SLR cofounder Jacob Feldman spoke to journalist Jeanne Marie Laskas about her GQ profile of then Presidential candidate Joe Biden, political writing and story ideas. Show notes : To Obama: With Love, Joy, Anger, and Hope Have You Heard the One About President Joe Biden? Bennet Omalu, Concussions, and the NFL: How One Doctor Changed Football Forever Inside the Federal Bureau Of Way Too Many Guns Oops, You Just Hired the Wrong Hitman This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was produced by Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 12/11/24 | ![]() Behind The Story : Lizzie Presser | In one of her latest longform articles for ProPublica, reporter Lizzie Presser tells the story of teenagers caught on opposite sides of the drug trade: those who are selling opioids and those who are using them. In an interview with SLR Contributor Amanda Ulrich, Presser talks about her writing and research process and shares her personal reflections on the drug trade. This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was produced by Amanda Ulrich and Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 11/2/24 | ![]() Behind The Story: ‘What’s the Deal with Republicans and Steakhouses?’ | Why do steakhouses have such a stranglehold on Republicans in Washington D.C.? Washingtonian's Jessica Sidman joined one of the party members to find out and ended up having “the most Washington night of my entire life in Washington.” Ahead of Election Day, SLR Contributor Amanda Ulrich spoke to Sidman about her reporting, getting to the bottom of the fascinating connections between parties, food preferences, messaging, and identity on the Hill. They also discuss why President Biden and his wife Jill turned heads for their order during a recent visit to an Italian restaurant. Read Jessica's piece : What’s the Deal With Republicans and Steakhouses? This episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast was produced by Amanda Ulrich and Matthew Whitehurst. The Sunday Long Read Podcast is executive produced by Étienne Lajoie. | — | ||||||
| 7/26/24 | ![]() What’s Truly a “True Story” in Hollywood (with Naomi Despres & John Gatins) | In March, after years of work, producer Naomi Despres and screenwriter John Gatins released “Little Wing,” the story of a young pigeon racer, first told by Susan Orlean, in The New Yorker. In this episode of The Sunday Long Read Podcast, Despres and Gatins explain the trials and tribulations of getting an adaptation like this one out into the world and how much loyalty is owed to the authors of the original tale. Naomi Despres is the producer of the movies “Little Wing,” starring Brooklynn Prince and Brian Cox, “Kill the Messenger,” and others. John Gatins wrote “Little Wing,” as well as “Flight,” featuring Denzel Washington, and “Coach Carter.” | — | ||||||
| 7/12/24 | ![]() Texas Monthly's adaptation boom (with Megan Creydt) | Over the last few years, Texas Monthly has had a booming success on the big and small screen, turning impeccable stories into films and TV series. In an interview with The Sunday Long Read’s Jacob Feldman, Texas Monthly’s Executive Producer for TV, films and podcasts, Megan Creydt, explains how it all happened. | — | ||||||
| 6/28/24 | ![]() Speaking To The Nerds (with Marc Bernardin) | A self-described “Star War Kid” and “nerd,” Marc Bernardin left journalism a few years ago to follow his dream: becoming a television writer. Bernardin explains to host Jacob Feldman why nerd culture took over entertainment, and what it was like making the jump from magazine newsroom to Hollywood writers’ room. Marc Bernardin is a writer, director, and producer on shows such as Picard, Carnival Row and The Continental. He has also won a Writers Guild Award for his work on the show Castle Rock. Bernardin has also written multiple comic books and is the co-host, with Kevin Smith, of the podcast Fat Man Beyond. | — | ||||||
| 6/13/24 | ![]() The Art of Big Audience Storytelling (with Jessica Pressler) | In a span of only three years, two of Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine stories ended up on screen, a journey that involved a playdate with Julia Stiles in Queens. In an interview with Don Van Natta Jr., Pressler recounts her experience writing the original stories and the oddness of seeing herself played in a film twice. Jessica Pressler is a contributor to New York Magazine. Her 2015 piece “The Hustlers at Scores,” which became the movie “Hustlers,” starring Jennifer Lopez, was nominated for a National Magazine Award. Pressler is a native of Marblehead, Massachusetts. | — | ||||||
| 11/9/23 | ![]() Take a Joke, Episode 4: Edith Zimmerman | Edith Zimmerman rocketed to media stardom early in her career. Her editing of the influential and hilarious website The Hairpin got her a place on Forbes’ 30 under 30—at only twenty-eight, she was a “much sought after writer,” noted the magazine. Zimmerman hasn’t lost an ounce of her humor in the years since, but she has slowly rediscovered herself. In the last episode of Take a Joke, Zimmerman and host Don Van Natta Jr. share their respective experiences stopping drinking, reminisce about the glory days of Internet writing and chat about Zimmerman’s cartooning. | — | ||||||
| 11/4/23 | ![]() Take A Joke, Episode 3: Matt Shearer | Award-winning radio reporter Matt Shearer is making Boston’s WBZ station—and by extension, local journalism—cool again. The thirty-six-year-old TikTok star’s success has breathed new life into the industry. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Jacob Feldman, Shearer shares his path to social media stardom. In the third episode of “Take a Joke,” an SLR series on the mixing of humor and reporting, we got deep into the process of producing short-form and talk about why the Massachusetts stereotype is alive and well. Take a Joke is sponsored by Funny Girls, a program from The Harnisch Foundation that uses improv exercises to help third through eighth graders to develop their leadership skills. | — | ||||||
| 10/28/23 | ![]() Take A Joke, Episode 2: Dina Gusovsky | Dina Gusovsky was an award-winning investigative reporter before she put that career aside to pursue comedy in 2016, joining Late Night with Seth Meyers. Not because she wanted to move away from the news, but the opposite—she saw comedians doing deeper dives than journalists. In the second episode of “Take a Joke,” an SLR series on the mixing of humor and reporting, Jacob Feldman talked to Gusovsky about that decision and the adjustments she had to make in her new role. Gusovsky also discussed how her personal back story—her family fled Soviet Russia when she was a child—has influenced the perspective she brings to the show, to comedy, and to her stories. Take a Joke is sponsored by Funny Girls, a program from The Harnisch Foundation that helps third through eighth graders to develop their leadership skills. | — | ||||||
| 10/21/23 | ![]() Take a Joke, Episode 1: Maureen Dowd | Welcome to the first episode of Take a Joke, a Sunday Long Read podcast series on the captivating world of humor. Our first guest, Maureen Dowd, has been thorn in the side of American politicians for decades. In her conversation with host Don Van Natta Jr., she explains where her sense of humor comes from and how the subjects of her stories have taken it. Take a Joke is sponsored by Funny Girls, a program from The Harnisch Foundation that helps third through eighth graders as they figure out all the changes they’re navigating by using improv exercises. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/23 | ![]() The Art of Remembering, Episode 4: Garrett Graff | Welcome back to The Art of Remembering, a Sunday Long Read podcast series on the fascinating world of obituaries. Our fourth guest is magazine writer and author Garrett Graff. In early 2023, the prolific journalist was tasked with one of the toughest assignments of his career: writing the obituary of his friend, New York Times editor and reporter Blake Hounshell. In a conversation with Don Van Natta Jr., Graff describes his experience working on this emotional piece in a short amount of time. The Art of Remembering is sponsored by our friends at Air Mail, a weekly newsletter from former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and Alessandra Stanley, formerly of The New York Times. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/23 | ![]() The Art of Remembering, Episode 3: James Hagerty | Welcome back to The Art of Remembering, a Sunday Long Read podcast series on the fascinating world of obituaries. Our third guest, James Hagerty, is the only fulltime obituary writer at The Wall Street Journal, where he has worked for nearly 40 years. He's also written a book, Yours Truly, on the value of telling your own story. He and Don discuss the value of humor in the face of grief and how thinking about what your own obituary will say could change your life. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/23 | ![]() The Art of Remembering, Episode 2: Kathleen McElroy | Welcome back to The Art of Remembering, a Sunday Long Read podcast series on the fascinating world of obituaries. Our second guest, Kathleen McElroy, is a journalism professor at The University of Texas at Austin after spending nearly 30 years in the industry, including serving as Associate Managing Editor at The New York Times. Her 2013 article in the Journal of Black Studies focused particularly on obituaries, and the way they shape how civil rights leaders—and the entire movement—are remembered (or misremembered). The Art of Remembering is sponsored by our friends at Air Mail, the sophisticated digital weekly dispatch from Graydon Carter and Alessandra Stanley | — | ||||||
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