Dunya Mikhail on the Lives Stolen by ISIS

Diplomacy on the Rocks in Iran and North Korea

The Breeders on Sexism, Drugs, and Rock and Roll

Paul Schrader: Movies as Religion

Malcolm Gladwell on the Sociology of School Shooters

Glenda Jackson Onstage, and Marco Rubio on “Modernizing” Conservatism

Angélique Kidjo and David Byrne on “Remain in Light”

Anthony Bourdain’s Interview with David Remnick

Another Fiasco for American Soccer, and Praying for Tangier

In the Civil Service, Loyalty Now Comes Before Expertise