
Joel Mathis, The Week US
Joel Mathis is a writer with 30 years of newspaper and online journalism experience. His work also regularly appears in National Geographic and The Kansas City Star. His awards include best online commentary at the Online News Association and (twice) at the City and Regional Magazine Association.
Joel lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with his wife and son.
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Will Trump’s 10% credit card rate limit actually help consumers?
Today's Big Question Banks say they would pull back on credit
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Why is Trump threatening defense firms?
Talking Points CEO pay and stock buybacks will be restricted
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Can Trump make single-family homes affordable by banning big investors?
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Do oil companies really want to invest in Venezuela?
Today’s Big Question Trump claims control over crude reserves, but challenges loom
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Why is pizza in decline?
In the Spotlight The humble pie is getting humbler
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Will regulators put a stop to Grok’s deepfake porn images of real people?
Today’s Big Question Users command AI chatbot to undress pictures of women and children
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How robust is the rule of law in the US?
TODAY’S BIG QUESTION John Roberts says the Constitution is ‘unshaken,’ but tensions loom at the Supreme Court
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What is China doing in Latin America?
Today’s Big Question Beijing offers itself as an alternative to US dominance
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Is tanking ruining sports?
Today's Big Question The NBA and the NFL want teams to compete to win. What happens if they decide not to?
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Trump considers giving Ukraine a security guarantee
Talking Points Zelenskyy says it is a requirement for peace. Will Putin go along?
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What will the US economy look like in 2026?
Today’s Big Question Wall Street is bullish, but uncertain
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Why is Trump killing off clean energy?
Today's Big Question The president halts offshore wind farm construction
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Which side is JD Vance taking in MAGA’s infighting?
Today’s Big Question GOP insiders are battling over antisemitism with an eye on 2028
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A January deadline could bring the pain all over again
Today’s Big Question A January deadline could bring the pain all over again
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Why, really, is Trump going after Venezuela?
Talking Points It might be oil, rare minerals or Putin
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Why does Trump want to reclassify marijuana?
Today's Big Question Nearly two-thirds of Americans want legalization
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What is Roomba’s legacy after bankruptcy?
In the Spotlight Tariffs and cheaper rivals have displaced the innovative robot company
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Is MAGA melting down?
Today's Big Question Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer and more are feuding
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Are Trump’s peace deals unraveling?
Today’s Big Question Violence flares where the president claimed success
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Will Trump’s $12 billion bailout solve the farm crisis?
Today’s Big Question Agriculture sector says it wants trade, not aid
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What role will Trump play in the battle over Warner Bros. Discovery?
Today’s Big Question Netflix and Paramount fight for the president’s approval
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How will China’s $1 trillion trade surplus change the world economy?
Today’s Big Question Europe may impose its own tariffs
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Is Trump in a bubble?
Today’s Big Question GOP allies worry he is not hearing voters
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Can Mike Johnson keep his job?
Today's Big Question GOP women come after the House leader
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