Nicholas Thompson

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Apr 6, 2026

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8 min read

My favorite podcast of the year so far

The Most Interesting Reads: April 6, 2026

Mar 21, 2026

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8 min read

A bonkers story about a life-or-death Olympics, plus the choice that led to tragedy in Tahoe

The Most Interesting Reads: March 21, 2026

Mar 7, 2026

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8 min read

The bizarre story of a man who broke into jail, plus a family's harrowing fight to survive a flood

The Most Interesting Reads: March 7, 2026

Feb 21, 2026

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10 min read

A brilliant theory of creativity, plus a stunning story about the fall of Assad

The Most Interesting Reads: February 21, 2026

Feb 7, 2026

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9 min read

A tale of Olympic triumph and tragedy, plus a bonkers podcast about a California con artist

The Most Interesting Reads: February 7, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

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8 min read

The best ideas I heard in Davos

The Most Interesting Reads: January 24, 2026

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