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This Is Why the New 'Twin Peaks' Sounds Weird as Shit

Sound supervisor Dean Hurley explains how David Lynch's unsettling world gets populated with crackling music and other audio horrors.
Colin Joyce
8.18.17
police

Ohio cop filmed repeatedly punching black man placed on paid leave

Alex Lubben
8.18.17
Rise Up

With Obamacare Safe for Now, Local Activists Push for Medicare-for-All

For many activists, there's no time to waste on unresponsive elected officials when it comes to the nation's health care future.
Emily Weitz
8.18.17
free play

Play this Lovely Game About Petting Pups at a Party

'Pet the Pup at the Party' lovingly distills the sensation of relieving social anxiety by finding a dog.
Jordan Mallory
8.18.17
united states of addiction

We Treat People With Addiction a Lot Better Than We Used to

But there’s still a lot of work to be done.
Rajul Punjabi
8.18.17
Essays

Frank Ocean’s “Seigfried” Builds on the Beatles’ Production Legacy

On the one-year anniversary of 'Blonde,' we look at the album's most experimental song and its ties to '60s psychedelia.
Phil Witmer
8.18.17
Charlottesville

What to Do When the Fascists Come to Town

Charlottesville and a newly prominent far right have ignited debates about violence, speech, and the right way to protest against neo-Nazis.
Allie Conti
8.18.17
drinking

Laugh Not at the Man Who Drank One Beer and Called the Cops on Himself

It’s better to go to jail than to live in the torture chamber of your mind.
Drew Brown
8.18.17
Expert Witness with Robert Christgau

Robert Christgau on Waxahatchee's Brilliant New Anger

The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews Katie Crutchfield's latest album and a new LP from Beth Ditto.
Robert Christgau
8.18.17
Crime

The Confederate Statue Topplers Are Already Screwed

A North Carolina defense lawyer explains how even if the people accused of taking out a monument to confederate soldiers get off, their lives will be changed forever.
Chase Madar
8.18.17
Essays

'Backstreet Boys' Is The Greatest Boy Band Album of All Time

No arguments, please!!!!!
Sarah MacDonald
8.18.17
DIY

How to Make the 'Delete' Key Actually Delete Files in MacOS's Finder

A simple, six-step process in order to make "Delete" perform the function printed on the key.
Jason Koebler
8.18.17
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