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.
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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.
Powerbrokers · 18 Oct 2026
Saving America's Story
Columbus Day Conundrum
Is it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day? Charlatan follows the new American identity.
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Politico · 9 Nov 2025
We Own the Future!
The Democratic Socialists of America
As a political schism unfolds across the nation, Charlatan follows the cost of living crisis to the practical reality of a post-capitalist, socialist democracy.
Politico · 26 Jul 2026
Parasite 🦠
Trusting Your Gut
More than 11,500 confirmed or probable cases are rising in the worst cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history. Contributor THEA KARLSSON tracks the parasites to Washington, and signals why trusting the gut is the cleanest path to wellness.
Politico · 4 Jun 2023
American Pride
Disney v. DeSantis
Disney, Gay Pride, and Ron DeSantis collide on Main Street USA.
Politico · 24 Aug 2025
Captain America
Remapping America
As Texas redistricts five GOP congressional seats for the state and nation, Charlatan follows the roadmap to 2026 and the Voting Rights Act.
Powerbrokers
Movers & Shakers Wielding World Power
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Powerbrokers · 17 Mar 2024
Nightingale
St. Patrick's Way
Marriage equality in style, sexism hits headwinds in the Emerald Isle.
Powerbrokers · 5 Jul 2026
The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush: What the Swift-Kelce Wedding Reveals
Before 1970, more than 80% of Americans 25–34 were married. By 2023, that statistic fell to 38%. Charlatan follows college-educated, higher-income Americans to an increasingly elitist institution of marriage.
Powerbrokers · 6 Apr 2025
Pay for Play
NCAA MARCH MADNESS
The cost of an unstoppable force is the price of an immovable object.
Powerbrokers · 15 Sep 2013
All American
Steve Young
NFL Hall of Famer Steve on the LDS Church, Gay Rights, and Affirmation.
Perspective
Where Passion & Reason Form Reality
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Perspective · 29 Mar 2026
Holy Week 2026
It’s a 7-day metaphor for life & living. Charlatan follows 2026 to the sacrifices and redemption.
Perspective · 8 Mar 2026
Chasing the Light
The Death of Daylight Savings
Politics and science contend with the end of winter.
Perspective · 5 Feb 2023
Hot Spot Police
Predictive Policing
The best way to predict a crime is to create it.
Perspective · 4 Jun 2023
Coming of Age
Ageism
At 81, Pinup Girl Martha Stewart is stirring perceptions about Age Bias.
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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 · 27 Sep 2013
City of Czars
Four Seasons St. Petersburg Lion Palace
Russia's fervent nationalism, religious messianism, and identity as a chosen nation has driven expansion across the world. Charlatan checked in to the Four Seasons Lion Palace before Magyar conquered Budapest, Trump was summoned to Beijing, or Moscow retreated from Ukraine — and saw that all roads no longer lead to St. Petersburg.
Places · 6 Sep 2015
The Gate to China
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
The world's most competitive economy prevails inside the PRC. Contributor MATT GRAY checks in at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and discovers One Country, Two Systems.