Q&A

"Right now we are suffering the catastrophic consequences of a president who paid no attention to the CIA's warnings about a coronavirus....CIA directors must be prepared to resist presidents who trample the rule of law."

"Have a backup for your backup—whether we're talking about computer data, access to your money or escape routes."

In this Q&A, Judith Martin, aka Miss Manners, shares her unvarnished views on emojis, over-the-top weddings and today's new foundation garments in light of COVID-19.

"Amazon's drive for automation in everything from its warehouses and delivery vans is likely to lead to massive unemployment, and business and governments will have to work together to find solutions to that."

"Parents shouldn't micromanage. And trying to 'work things out' with other parents just about always backfires."

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim spoke with Newsweek about how they want their surreal new show to remind viewers of classic sitcoms—that is, until "you start looking at the characters and the ideas."

"The Electoral College as it functions today damages our republic...Thanks to the winner-take-all rule used to award electors in 48 states, presidential campaigns focus almost entirely on a small handful of "battlegrounds" to the exclusion of the rest of the country."

"One thing we know for sure is that women voters are not a bloc...About half of white women will vote for the Republican candidate, while the vast majority of black women will support the Democratic nominee."

Can Coco Chanel's self-confidence can be an example for ambitious young women in business today?

"The terrible tragedy at Parkland had a profound impact on those students, their families, our nation and me personally."

"It's a remarkable thing to be on the air for so long and to feel like each season is still something exciting to look forward to."

O'Connell interviewed Bowie in 2002, and he now shares his insights about Bowie and how his book on Bowie's literary influences came into being.

"The whole story that alludes to New York politics is invented and has certain resonances with what's going on in the world now," says Dafoe.

Whitehouse describes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as a "wily cat" and opines that there might already be "enough horror and resentment" in the Senate to convict Trump on impeachment articles.

"The way the stories are told, you feel so close to all these characters and you feel so invested in their lives and the ups and downs," says Morrison.

A staunch ally of pro-democracy Russians, McFaul is only the second U.S. ambassador to be declared persona non grata by the Russian government.

"Schools are taking better measures to protect confidentiality and make the experience less intimidating. But it's difficult to understand exactly how hard it is to come forward unless you've been through it."

Walker opens up about his new book, 'The Art of Noticing,' and innovation in the digital age.

Who's the best regional manager in Dunder Mifflin history? Who has the better jumper: Kevin or Jim? Is Toby good? We ask Shea Serrano the important questions.

Eve Babitz was a legendary '70s "it" girl and a dishy chronicler of Los Angeles until the party stopped in the '90s. She may not be writing anymore, but she still has plenty to say.

The legendary "All the President's Men" reporter confesses his regrets and shares journalism secrets.

The song is called "Time Spent Looking At my Phone," and it is frighteningly real.

The singer confronts politics and being a mother during the Trump era in her ambitious new video.

"It's making me want to make a really intimate and dark record," Tegan Quin says.

"I think a new comedian is Jerry Seinfeld. That's how behind the times I am."

A new book by the radio host Brooke Gladstone deconstructs the lies and dislocation of the early Trump era.

Does Werner Herzog like Trump? "Forget about it. I have never admired a president."

The Flaming Lips' eccentric mastermind discusses Trump, Kanye and giant glowing unicorns.

"The show is about how you can't control your legacy; it is determined by who survives. All you can control is the work. Make the best thing you know how."

"I don't exist online. I don't have a computer."