Archive - Wisdom of Crowds

Rupture Without Reformation

A year of living with Trump in the infinite present.

16 hrs ago • Damir Marusic

Our Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2025

CrowdSource 12.29.2025

Dec 29 • Santiago Ramos

How Democracies Can Get Their Mojo Back

Michael McFaul on China, Russia and the emerging global order.

Dec 28 • Damir Marusic, Shadi Hamid, and Michael McFaul

58:17

Holiday Special: The Case for a New American Founding

Osita Nwanevu on the shortcomings of American democracy.

Dec 24 • Wisdom of Crowds

59:32

Burnout and Hope

Every age has its signature afflictions

Dec 24 • Ian Tuttle

Present at the Destruction

CrowdSource 12.22.2025

Dec 22 • Santiago Ramos

Culture and Cool

CrowdSource 12.15.2025

Dec 15 • Santiago Ramos

Why are Charismatic Demagogues So Attractive?

Nils Gilman on what it takes to build meaning and community in an increasingly fractured world.

Dec 14 • Damir Marusic, Samuel Kimbriel, and Nils Gilman

1:13:57

The Future is Flesh-and-Blood

Matthew Gasda on why live events are booming.

Dec 11 • Matthew Gasda

The Lost Battle for a Certain Idea of America

"America First" is all the rage. Is it too late to reverse course?

Dec 10 • Shadi Hamid

Double Tap Strike

CrowdSource 12.8.2025

Dec 8 • Santiago Ramos

Do We Crave Intensity in Our Lives?

War in Ukraine. War with Venezuela. And the quick-hit thrill of populism.

Dec 8 • Damir Marusic and Christine Emba

1:20:42

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