Trump's Second Coming
John Gray accuses US liberals of displaying a 'reckless hubris' in the election campaign.
- 9 mins
- 22 Mar 2024
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
John Gray accuses US liberals of displaying a 'reckless hubris' in the election campaign.
Adam Gopnik warns of our tendency to normalise evil behaviour.
Will Self reflects on an 'epidemic' of envy.
Sarah Dunant on Alexei Navalny and the creation of a modern martyr.
Howard Jacobson on the liberation of laughter and a world turned upside down.
Rebecca Stott reflects on what's to be gained by going 'down the rabbit hole'.
Tom Shakespeare ponders the demise of his handwriting.
Sara Wheeler ponders the value of ritual and its role in improving character and society.
Stephen Smith asks what's to become of Britain's naval tradition.
The theft of her backpack gets AL Kennedy thinking about questions of identity and loss.
Mark Damazer on how we judge our political masters.
Zoe Strimpel on sugar's extraordinary power to bind generations.
Alex Massie on the changing face of a Scottish New Year.
Michael Morpurgo takes us on a frosty walk near his home in Devon.
Will Self ponders the contemporary power of the sermon.
John Gray argues that pessimism can be a force for change.
Rebecca Stott reflects on the importance of nurturing the curiosity of children.
Adam Gopnik tells us why he's obsessed with steps... a lot of steps.
Sarah Dunant explores the elusive, individual nature of dreams.
Zoe Strimpel discusses her new-found fascination with infrastructure.