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Longform Profiles Interview #36: Carrie Battan
In this interview, Carrie Battan discusses her process for blending personal insights with the high-stakes world of Formula 1 to profile Sergio Pérez’s…
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Hao Nguyen
Edition #78: Longform Profiles
This edition features the death of a CrossFit athlete, the healthcare hustlers of South Florida, the Khmer Rouge's last stronghold, and more.
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Longform Profiles Interview #35: David W. Brown
In this interview, David W. Brown shares what drew him to Louise Prockter’s story for The New Yorker, exploring her unexpected leap from NASA’s Europa…
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Edition #77: Longform Profiles
This edition features the Mozart of the attention economy, the death of a whale, Hollywood's succession wars, and more.
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Longform Profiles Interview #34: Brett Martin
In this interview, Brett Martin dives into the chaos of writing about Las Vegas for GQ, sharing his secrets for finding fresh stories in a city that’s…
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Hao Nguyen
Edition #76: Longform Profiles
This edition features the fight that defined an era, Switzerland's nuclear bunkers, Kenya's long distance runners, California avocados, and more.
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Longform Profiles Interview #33: Patrick Rucker
In this interview, Patrick Rucker discusses how his story on EviCore came together and why he thinks patients should know more about the role of…
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May 2025

Edition #75: Longform Profiles
This edition features the Amazon's destruction, jihadist training grounds, a professor's final gift, a fantasy football millionaire, and more.
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Longform Profiles Interview #32: Sarah Smith
In this interview, Sarah discusses her story on Jaysen Kettl, exploring his journey from prison for plotting a school shooting to life amid Texas's…
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Edition #74: Longform Profiles
This edition features a professional card counter, Bluesky’s internet takeover, Davos unraveling, Ozempic confessions, and more.
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Longform Profiles Interview #31: Brendan I. Koerner
In this interview, Brendan I. Koerner reflects on the hidden world of OnlyFans chatters and the ethical and emotional challenges of his undercover…
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Edition #73: Longform Profiles
This edition features Russia's ghost detainees, hardcore VR ravers, Haliey Welch, a.k.a. Hawk Tuah, the crypto racket, and more.
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