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Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 02: In this photo illustration, the names of the candidates for the 2024 Presidential election, including Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, appear on a vote-by-mail ballot on October 02, 2024 in Miami, Florida. With 33 days to go until election day, voters across the nation have begun to receive their absentee/mail ballots. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Florida Voters Receive Mail-In Ballots

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October Surprises Are Bullshit

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Rainy day in New York City

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Some Kind Of Summer Vibes

Storm drain on street during Tropical Storm Hilary. August 19, 2023.

Storm drain on street during Tropical Storm Hilary

A User Guide To Feeling Bad

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during an event on the South Lawn of the White House August 5, 2021 in Washington, DC. Biden delivered remarks on the administration’s efforts to strengthen American leadership on clean cars and trucks. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

President Biden Delivers Remarks On Clean Cars

Joe Biden Should GTFO, With Rohan Nadkarni

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 16: Actor Paul Rudd speaks about his latest movie "Ant Man" at the Apple Store Soho on July 16, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagic)

Apple Store Soho: Meet The Filmmaker: Paul Rudd, “Ant-Man”

Who’s On The List Of Universally Liked People?

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NFC Divisional Game: Minnesota Vikings v Philadelphia Eagles

Holiday In Onterrio

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Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar Nod Is A Nomination For The Past

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I Truly Cannot Believe How Dumb This Convoy Shit Is

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President Biden Delivers Remarks On Bipartisan Infrastructure Law In Wisconsin

The State Of The Union Is Oof, With Jason Zengerle

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Patrick Wyman is the host of the Tides of History podcast, which is currently covering prehistory from the dawn of humanity to the Bronze Age. Prior to that, he was the host of the Fall of Rome podcast, which you might remember from Deadspin back in the day, where he also contributed pieces on mixed martial arts. In previous lives, he wrote about MMA for Bleacher Report and the Washington Post, and completed a PhD in History at the University of Southern California.

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Christopher Columbus And The Replacement-Level Historical Figure

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Stop Acting Surprised By Gun Violence

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Investigations Editor. You can reach her at diana@defector.com or, if you prefer protonmail, dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. If security is a concern, download the Signal app and send her a text at 929-251-8187.

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Let Me FOIA The Senate (And The House)

WASHINGTON - APRIL 13: U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (L) shakes hands with Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady after a Rose Garden event to honor the Super Bowl Champion's the New England Patriots April 13, 2005 at the White House in Washington, DC. Kerry had knee surgery recently. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

President Bush Welcomes New England Patriots To White House

No, Tom Brady Won’t Run For Office

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The Inalienable Right To Host The All-Star Game

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Tito Ortiz’s Co-Councilors Already Want To Strip Him Of His Position As Mayor Pro Tem

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Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Catastrophe

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Congress Holds Joint Session To Ratify 2020 Presidential Election

What It Means To Get “Caught Up In The Moment”

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Looking Ahead To The NHL Season And Societal Collapse, With Lauren Theisen

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Ireland v Australia – International Rules Series

100 Years On, Bloody Sunday Still Bleeds

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Are We Having Fun Yet?

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Voting at the Staples Center

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