Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor

Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor

On her life at everywhere from Cosmo to Seventeen to Shape to Marie Claire. On the difference between a print byline and a digital byline. On the glory days of magazines. On Seventeen during its golden run.

Marisa Ingemi: Golden State Valkyries beat reporter

On starting her own website to cover the WNBA's golden franchise. On what she's learned about life in independent media. On past existence as a hockey writer. On journalism 2026.

Hunter Biden: Addiction advocate, man who has seen some shit

On overcoming addiction in a public spotlight. On why his father would have beaten Trump again. On cruelty spreading like poison oak. On finding joy in life. On TikTok.

Jemele Hill: Writer, reporter, podcaster

On the WNBA and limited locker room access. On reporters refusing to back on another. On covering democracy as it crumbles. On the definitions of 2026 media ...

Chelsea Frei: "The Paper" star and deliverer of THE wedding toast of 2026

On the pressures of writing a toast for your sister's wedding. On whether it's OK to call her a "bitch." On working her ass off to make it in Hollywood. On the joy of "The Paper."