Powerbrokers · 15 Nov 2026

Honey Trap

The Spy Who Loved Me

The crown jewels of global A.I. dominance have been leaking to China. Charlatan follows a sex scandal to a national security failure, a “Chinese intelligence asset” and the Thucydides Trap.

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The Punch

The Month’s Most Important News Stories

Politico · 8 Nov 2026

America’s Reckoning

Don't Cry for Me, America

As a blue tsunami rolls across the nation, MARY BONELLI ASHWORTH shows the Republic, Democracy, and the parties of “us and them” to the American kitchen table.

Politico · 1 Nov 2026

The Slaughter House

U.S. MIDTERM ELECTIONS 2026

As America turns 250, the republic has assembled a colorful cast of characters. Charlatan follows what could be the biggest turnout in a U.S. midterm election cycle to a whodunit, American-style reckoning.

Perspective · 25 Oct 2026

Chasing the Light

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 2026

Politics and science contend with the end of summer.

Politico

Politicians Shaping Policy & Power

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Politico · 2 Feb 2026

The Imperialist Presidency

Davos 2026

It’s Day 365 of what some are referring to as an Imperialist Presidency. Charlatan follows global leaders to the World Economic Forum as they gather to realign & reassess how the West was won.

Politico · 25 May 2025

The $hadow Wars

Memorial Day 2025

It’s Memorial Day, so let the world beware of a deep state of patriots along the way. Charlatan follows the smoke to a new world order.

Politico · 6 Jul 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill

U.S. signs a massive spending bill, and hands an ominous promissory note to its posterity.

Politico · 26 Jun 2022

Marcos 2.0

The Rise of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

How Ferdinand Marcos Jr reclaimed the Philippines in the esprit de corps of dynasty.

Powerbrokers

Movers & Shakers Wielding World Power

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Powerbrokers · 6 Oct 2024

Melania

The War of the Roses

Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.

Powerbrokers · 30 Mar 2025

White Collar Recession

White Collar Recession & AI

The white collar recession is pummeling office workers, but the remedy is tried and true.

Powerbrokers · 11 May 2025

The Motherload

She’s the patron saint of Mother’s Day. Charlatan salutes the social activist who indemnified motherhood into the ethos of Americana.

Powerbrokers · 16 Aug 2026

Open Sesame

The Future is for Everyone

Superintelligence is the future. Charlatan follows the balance of power to an open weight muse glimmer in the hands of the people.

Perspective

Where Passion & Reason Form Reality

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Perspective · 1 Mar 2026

The Silent Majority

Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are in the dock for product liability, negligence, and a failure to warn. Charlatan follows free speech and passive scrolling to the Collective Action Problem of our time.

Perspective · 19 Jan 2026

The Super Models

The Supermodel's allegations of sexual misconduct and rape evince in the latest release of the Epstein Files renewed focus on modeling industry abuse and the cost-benefit of beauty.

Perspective · 9 Jun 2024

True Threats

Cyberstalking

Post what you like; as much as you please; Americans call it Freedom of Speech.

Perspective · 13 Aug 2024

The Blacklist

Face identification software is quick to justice, but things aren't always what they seem.

Places

Charlatan Explores the Halls & Corridors of Power

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Places · 15 May 2013

Trianon Palace Versailles

Waldorf Astoria Versailles

Places · 30 Aug 2015

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Thai Coup d'état 2015

Charlatan checks in to the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and stumbles onto a revolt & reformation on the River of Kings.

Places · 10 Aug 2013

Four Seasons Firenze

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

Its the birthplace of the Renaissance. Contributor BRENDA WENSIL checks into the Four Seasons Hotel Florence and discovers the paintings, antiques and masters that created the modern age.

Places · 6 Sep 2015

The Ritz London

Exploring the Ritz London

It's the finest example of Edwardian England's style. Charlatan Magazine checks into the neoclassical masterpiece in the heart of London and experiences why this hotel's customs feel tried, true, and contemporary.