
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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Can Allbirds’ pivot from shoes to AI really work?
Talking Points It might be a cash grab. Or it could be an escape hatch.
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Has the Iran war supercharged China’s ‘electrostate’ power?
Today's Big Question Oil shock plays to Beijing’s dominance in renewable energy
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Will Democrats try to remove Trump from office?
Today's Big Question Impeachment, 25th Amendment are likely to fall short
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Could Trump cause a Catholic schism?
Today's Big Question Pope Leo condemned the war and Trump accused him of ‘catering to the radical left’
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SpaceX could be the biggest IPO in history. Will investors see a return?
Today's Big Question IPOs used to fund growth for young companies. No more.
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Is the US a rogue superpower now?
Talking Points Trump alienates allies with tariffs, threats and war in Iran
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Could seizing Kharg Island end the war in Iran?
Today's Big Question The oil hub becomes a target as Trump seeks a victory
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The CDC is leaderless. That's a problem for MAHA.
Today's Big Question White House reconsiders health agenda amid GOP pushback
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What is the Jones Act and why is it controversial?
In the Spotlight The 1920 law protects US shipping, but critics say it raises prices
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Will the Iran war end oil dependence?
Today’s Big Question Trump fights clean energy, but oil shock may spur change
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How will the Iran war widen the rift between the US and China?
Today's Big Question Trump asks to delay planned summit with Xi
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Is it too late for Trump to declare victory in Iran?
Today's Big Question Allies worry the exit strategies are slipping out of reach
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What is in China’s new ‘ethnic unity’ law?
In the Spotlight Xi Jinping backs effort to assimilate minority ethnic groups
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How will the Iran war impact Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Diminishing munitions raise concerns in Kyiv
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Why is Hungary’s Orbán raising alarms over Ukraine?
Today's Big Question He faces a strong election challenge
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How strong is Trump’s case for war with Iran?
Talking Points The administration is offering shifting rationales
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Why is Trump going after Netflix’s Susan Rice?
Talking Points Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery may be at stake
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What are the risks of an attack on Iran?
Today’s Big Question Once again, fears of a wider Middle East war
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Is AI really enabling productivity gains?
Today’s Big Question A new survey of executives suggests not
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Why is the Trump administration talking about ‘Western civilization’?
Talking Points Rubio says Europe, US bonded by religion and ancestry
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Are Big Tech firms the new tobacco companies?
Today’s Big Question A trial will determine whether Meta and YouTube designed addictive products
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Elon Musk’s pivot from Mars to the moon
In the Spotlight SpaceX shifts focus with IPO approaching
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Trump’s plan to ‘nationalize’ US elections
Talking Points States oversee voting. Will Republicans take over?
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What do Xi’s military purges mean for Taiwan?
Today’s Big Question Analysts say China’s leader is still focused on reunification
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