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Speculation is swirling around Ossoff’s presidential ambitions. First, though, he needs to win reelection, help win the governorship, and keep peace with his fellow Georgia senator. By Josh Wingrove and Brett Pulley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White evangelicals are core to Allie Beth Stuckey’s audience. They’re also among the most loyal Republican voters. By Devin Leonard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two candidates for state insurance commissioner want to rework homeowners’ insurance after two devastating wildfires last year. By Adam Rogers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How AI and DEI led a famous venture capitalist into the arms of Donald Trump. By Austin Carr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By Jason Schreier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trumpworld, hunters and environmentalists want to resurrect the American chestnut. What they can’t agree on is how. By Kit Chellel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Owens’ think tank is getting traction by blaming the likes of Instacart and Walmart for voters’ tight budgets. By Max Chafkin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marco Rubio is executing the president’s wishes around the world, even when they contradict his past beliefs. What’s his long game? By Eric Martin and Nancy Cook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind-the-scenes with the skeleton crew that’s unwinding every last bit of the airline—until there’s nothing left. By Drake Bennett and Sri Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s elders need more places to live, but even in liberal enclaves that recognize the problem, developers are facing the fiercest foes of all: America’s elders. By Charley Locke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How De Beers and friends are battling the avalanche of cheaper, near-identical synthetic gems. By Stacey Vanek Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ambiguous future of Japan’s most prestigious group of animators won’t get clearer anytime soon. By Sohee Kim and Felix Gillette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short-form soap operas for smartphones are having their moment. By Christopher Beam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new genre has transformed the book business, unleashed a cottage industry and promised Hollywood its next big franchise. By Hannah Miller and Madison Muller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors are betting Suno is the app that turns everyone into a rock star. Its detractors could fill an arena. By Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifteen years in, the ubiquitous mobile game is still crushing it. By Alanna Okun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A yearslong partnership between Narendra Modi’s government and Apple has established the country as a serious rival to China. By Sankalp Phartiyal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement. By Olivia Carville See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiut Denim’s production cap was meant to inspire a degrowth movement in business. But first it needed to grow. By JB MacKinnon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Fishback isn’t likely to be governing the sunshine state next year, but his strong showing portends difficult choices for Republicans this fall and in 2028. By Max Chafkin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.