Melanie Mannarino: Longtime magazine writer and editor

Josh Adam Meyers: Stand-up comedian

On funny v. not funny; on how addiction impacts performing; on tragedy's role in finding a voice; on the late Jerry Rocha

Paola Boivin: Arizona State journalism professor

On the state of journalism education in 2026. On how to teach writing and reporting. On great students, good students, bad students. On life as a newspaper columnist back in the day.

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.