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The Roundtable: The Torch Passes
A new school year, a masthead grown to nine, and a tradition too good to retire: the full new crew convenes — editors, new desks, and one brand-new politics writer — to declare what they'll...
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The Roundtable: The Summer Everything Happened
Spain conquered the World Cup with ten-man Argentina defiant to the last. Sinner kept Wimbledon. A New Zealander stole the Open with a final-round 62. And a Korean golfer shot the lowest...
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The Roundtable: The Heartbreak Round
The World Cup group stage has delivered its verdicts, and one of them broke this masthead's collective heart: Korea is out — on a benching nobody can explain, a result nobody saw coming, and...
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The Roundtable: The AI Job Question
A new table convenes for the first time — and picks the question its generation actually argues about at lunch: we are preparing for careers that artificial intelligence is visibly...
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The Roundtable: The Farewell Edition
After three years, hundreds of pieces, and one shared byline that became a friendship, the founding cohort of The Argosy gathers for its final roundtable. House rules, one last time: no...
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The Roundtable: A Winter Olympics in a Warming World
Milan-Cortina has closed: Norway ruled the medal table, Korea owned the short track, an overtime hockey final stopped two countries, and much of it happened on snow made by machines. The...
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The Roundtable: The AI Companion Question
Millions of people — many of them teenagers — now talk daily to AI companions that remember them, flatter them, and never log off. The editors gather to argue about the fastest-growing...
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The Roundtable: 2025, Year in Review
A ceasefire that held, a shutdown that wouldn't end, an AI boom that ate the economy, a youth revolt that toppled a government, and a pop star who sold four million albums in a week. The...
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The Roundtable: Growing Up Between Worlds
With two new writers joining the masthead — one raised in Abu Dhabi, one in Texas — the editors sit down for a conversation about a subject every one of them lives daily: what it means to...
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The Roundtable: A World Series Without Borders
With the World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays gripping two countries at once, the editors gather mid-series to talk about superteams, national pride, and whether a sport is...
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The Roundtable: Is the Modern Education System Setting Us Up to Fail?
As a new school year begins, the editors, all high school students themselves, have a frank conversation about the intense pressures of the modern education system, the obsession with...
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The Roundtable: Has Social Media Ruined Travel?
In the age of Instagram and TikTok, travel has become a performance. The editors debate whether social media has created a new golden age of travel or ruined it with over-tourism and a quest...
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The Roundtable: The Great Unraveling of US Climate Policy
The new US administration's systematic assault on the Inflation Reduction Act has sent shockwaves through the global green economy. The editors debate the political motivations, the economic...
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The Roundtable: What is the Secret to the Korean Wave's Global Power?
From K-Pop to Oscar-winning films, South Korean culture has become a global phenomenon. The editors, three of whom are Korean, debate the reasons for the Hallyu's success and what it means...
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The Roundtable: Does the Masters' Exclusivity Have a Place in Modern Sports?
The Masters Tournament is one of the most beloved and prestigious events in sports. It is also one of the most exclusive and controversial. The editors debate the paradox of Augusta...
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The Roundtable: After the Oscars, Is Cinema in Crisis?
The Academy Awards just celebrated another year of cinema. But in an industry dominated by streaming services and superhero franchises, the editors debate whether the movies, and the Oscars...
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The Roundtable: An Analysis of the World's Most Expensive Advertisements
The Super Bowl is a cultural phenomenon, but its main event for many is the commercials. The editors deconstruct the business strategy, consumer psychology, and cultural significance of the...
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The Roundtable: Are We Playing God, or Just Practicing Good Medicine?
The first gene-editing therapies are now a clinical reality, offering the potential to cure devastating diseases. The editors debate the immense promise, the staggering cost, and the...
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The Roundtable: The Big Question of 2024
For our final discussion of the year, the editors look back at the major events of 2024 and debate the central theme: was this the year the old order, both at home and abroad, finally broke?
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The Roundtable: America Has Voted. Now What?
The stunning return of Donald Trump to the presidency has sent shockwaves around the globe. The editors analyze the immediate political, economic, and cultural consequences of a...
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The Roundtable: The World Watches the US Election
With the US presidential election just a week away, the editors discuss what the contest looks like from the outside, and how the outcome will have profound consequences for the entire...
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The Roundtable: Should We Engineer Sports for Shorter Attention Spans?
Major League Baseball's pitch clock was a runaway success, speeding up a notoriously slow game. The editors debate whether this is a smart adaptation to the modern world or a concession that...
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The Roundtable: Understanding the 'Swiftonomics' Phenomenon
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is not just a concert; it's a global economic event. The editors break down the financial impact, the cultural power, and the business strategy of a pop star who has...
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The Roundtable: Can the Olympics Still Unite a Divided World?
The Paris Olympics are underway, a global celebration of sport. But in an era of intense geopolitical conflict and economic anxiety, the editors debate whether the Olympic ideal is still...
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The Roundtable: Two Elections, Two Surprises, One Big Message
The stunning results in the Indian and Mexican elections sent a powerful message to the political establishment. The editors discuss what the humbling of Narendra Modi and the historic...
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The Roundtable: The AI Revolution is Here. Are We Ready?
The release of new, powerful generative AI models has moved artificial intelligence from a futuristic concept to a present-day reality. The editors debate the immense promise and the...
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The Roundtable: Campus Protests and the Question of Free Speech
As pro-Palestinian encampments roiled US university campuses, they ignited a fierce national debate. The editors discuss the complex collision of free speech, student safety, and the role of...
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The Roundtable: Are We Addicted to Ultra-Fast Fashion?
Giants like SHEIN and Temu have reshaped how a generation shops for clothes. The editors debate the sophisticated psychology, the questionable business models, and the real cost of a...
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The Roundtable: The Meaning of Courage in the Face of Autocracy
The death of Alexei Navalny in an Arctic penal colony was a brutal and predictable act by the Kremlin. The editors discuss his unique legacy, the psychology of his courage, and the future of...
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The Roundtable: Is Our Globalized World More Fragile Than We Thought?
The Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea have exposed the startling vulnerability of our global supply chains. The editors discuss the economic fallout, the military challenge, and what...
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The Roundtable: Can an Oil State Save the Planet?
The UN climate summit in Dubai was led by an oil CEO and ended with a historic, if flawed, agreement to 'transition away' from fossil fuels. The editors debate the contradictions,...
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The Roundtable: The Fall of the Crypto King
The conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was the final act in a spectacular corporate collapse. The editors discuss the media narratives, the psychology of fraud, and what the saga...
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The Roundtable: After October 7th, A World in Trauma
The horrific attack by Hamas and the devastating Israeli response in Gaza have unleashed a global shockwave of grief, rage, and polarization. The editors grapple with the impact of a...
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The Roundtable: When the World Looks Away
The swift, violent end to the decades-long conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh and the subsequent exodus of its Armenian population raises a difficult question: in an age of superpower...
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The Roundtable: Is the G7's Dominance Coming to an End?
The decision by the BRICS bloc to invite six new members, including major oil powers and regional rivals, was a major statement of intent. The editors debate whether this new 'club of the...
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The Roundtable: Deconstructing 'Barbenheimer'
The 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon saved the summer box office, but what did the simultaneous success of a hot pink fantasy and a bleak historical drama say about our culture, our politics, and...
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The Roundtable: Did the PGA Tour Sell Its Soul?
In our inaugural monthly discussion, the editors debate the stunning merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Was it a cynical betrayal, a brilliant business move, or just the...
