Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
-
How is AI reshaping the economy?
Today's Big Question Big Tech is now 'propping up the US economy'
Today's Big Question -
Will Trump privatize Social Security?
Today's Big Question Bessent calls savings program a 'back door' to privatization
Today's Big Question -
Could Iran's water crisis be the regime's tipping point?
Today's Big Question Drought is a problem. So is government mismanagement.
Today's Big Question -
Why is the Democratic Party's favorability rating so low?
Talking Points Voters do not like Republican policies. They like Democrats even less.
Talking Points -
Does depopulation threaten humanity?
Talking Points Falling birth rates could create a 'smaller, sadder, poorer future'
Talking Points -
Is China's giant new hydropower dam a 'water bomb' aimed at India?
Today's Big Question River is a 'lifeline for millions' across Asia
Today's Big Question -
Is Trump actually going to prosecute Obama for 'treason'?
Today's Big Question Or is this just a distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal?
Today's Big Question -
Are AI lovers replacing humans?
Talking Points A third of Gen Z singles use tech as a 'romantic companion'
Talking Points -
Are referees and 'physicality' hurting the WNBA?
Today's Big Question The league is growing, but Caitlin Clark's absence raises questions
Today's Big Question -
Trump's threats to fire Jerome Powell are unsettling the markets
Talking Points Expect a 'period of volatility' if he follows through
Talking Points -
Can the US economy survive Trump's copper tariffs?
Today's Big Question The price hike 'could upend' the costs of cars, houses and appliances
Today's Big Question -
Can Texas redistricting save the US House for the GOP?
Today's Big Question Trump pushes a 'ruthless' new plan, but it could backfire
Today's Big Question -
What is Linda Yaccarino's legacy? And what's next for X?
Today's Big Question An 'uncertain future' in the age of TikTok
Today's Big Question -
Are right-wing conspiracy theorists turning on Trump?
Today's Big Question The administration's Jeffrey Epstein announcement has sparked a MAGA backlash
Today's Big Question -
The Supreme Court and Congress have Planned Parenthood in their crosshairs
Talking Points Trump's budget bill and the court's ruling threaten abortion access
Talking Points -
Will Europe pivot to Asia on trade?
Today's Big Question It could be an attempt to sidestep the impact of Trump's tariffs
Today's Big Question -
Mamdani is promising government-run grocery stores. How would that work?
Talking Points The goal: To make food cheaper and more accessible
Talking Points -
How would the Trump administration denaturalize immigrant citizens?
Today's Big Question Using civil courts lowers the burden of proof
Today's Big Question -
Are masked ICE agents America's new secret police?
Today's Big Question Critics say masks undermine trust in law enforcement
Today's Big Question -
Will NATO countries meet their new spending goal?
today's big question The cost of keeping Trump happy
today's big question -
Is Trump sidelining Congress' war powers?
Today's Big Question The Iran attack renews a long-running debate
Today's Big Question -
How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral run will change the Democratic Party
Talking Points The candidate poses a challenge to the party's 'dinosaur wing'
Talking Points -
Doing the hustle: Are side gigs a sign of impending recession?
In the Spotlight More workers are 'padding their finances while they can'
In the Spotlight -
Can MAGA survive a US war on Iran?
Talking Points Trump's wavering sparks debate about 'America First'
Talking Points
