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National Affairs

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the American Revolution

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the American Revolution

How the Story of the American Revolution Is Misunderstood

The Misunderstanding of the American Revolution

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the American Revolution

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the American Revolution

How the Story of the American Revolution Is Misunderstood

The Misunderstanding of the American Revolution

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’

‘The American Revolution’ With Ken Burns

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

• 1 hr

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’

‘The American Revolution’ With Ken Burns

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

How the American Revolution Changed the World, With Ken Burns

How the American Revolution Changed the World, With Ken Burns

Ken Burns on the American Revolution

Plain English With Derek Thompson

Plain English With Derek Thompson

• 57 min

How the American Revolution Changed the World, With Ken Burns

How the American Revolution Changed the World, With Ken Burns

Ken Burns on the American Revolution

Plain English With Derek Thompson

Plain English With Derek Thompson

The Latest

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

Will LeBron Pass the Torch Like Kareem?

By Howard Beck • 8 min read

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

Will LeBron Pass the Torch Like Kareem?

Howard Beck • 8 min read

World Cup Countdown: 42 Teams Locked In. Just Six to Go.

World Cup Countdown: 42 Teams Locked In. Just Six to Go.

World Cup Countdown: Only Six Teams to Go

By Anthony Dabbundo • 12 min read

World Cup Countdown: 42 Teams Locked In. Just Six to Go.

World Cup Countdown: 42 Teams Locked In. Just Six to Go.

World Cup Countdown: Only Six Teams to Go

Anthony Dabbundo • 12 min read

Tyrese Maxey Is Levitating Above the Wreckage of Philly’s Past

Tyrese Maxey Is Levitating Above the Wreckage of Philly’s Past

Tyrese Maxey Is Levitating

By Tyler Parker • 5 min read

Tyrese Maxey Is Levitating Above the Wreckage of Philly’s Past

Tyrese Maxey Is Levitating Above the Wreckage of Philly’s Past

Tyrese Maxey Is Levitating

Tyler Parker • 5 min read

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

By Anthony Dabbundo • 15 min read

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

Anthony Dabbundo • 15 min read

Meet the Press: Why Full-Court Defense Is on the Rise in the NBA

Meet the Press: Why Full-Court Defense Is on the Rise in the NBA

Why the Full-Court Press Is on the Rise

By Logan Murdock • 5 min read

Meet the Press: Why Full-Court Defense Is on the Rise in the NBA

Meet the Press: Why Full-Court Defense Is on the Rise in the NBA

Why the Full-Court Press Is on the Rise

By Logan Murdock • 5 min read

Special Project

What the Heck Should I Watch This Weekend?

What the Heck Should I Watch This Weekend?

What to Watch This Weekend

The Ringer Staff

Special Project

What the Heck Should I Watch This Weekend?

What the Heck Should I Watch This Weekend?

What to Watch This Weekend

The Ringer Staff

Noteworthy Reads

Noteworthy Reads

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

The Best TV Show Coaching Trees, Ranked

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

The Best TV Show Coaching Trees, Ranked

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

The Best TV Show Coaching Trees, Ranked

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

Which TV Show Has the Best Coaching Tree?

The Best TV Show Coaching Trees, Ranked

Videos

Videos

The Rockets’ Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe. Plus, Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House.

The Rockets’ Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe. Plus, Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House.

The Rockets’ Rise, NBA League Pass Rankings, and Week 12 NFL Picks

NBA League Pass Rankings and Week 12 NFL Picks

The Bill Simmons Podcast • Nov. 21

The Rockets’ Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe. Plus, Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House.

The Rockets’ Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe. Plus, Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House.

The Rockets’ Rise, NBA League Pass Rankings, and Week 12 NFL Picks

NBA League Pass Rankings and Week 12 NFL Picks

The Bill Simmons Podcast • Nov. 21

NFL Week 12 Is Here

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

By Anthony Dabbundo • Nov. 20 • 15 min read

What Does Success Look Like for Shedeur Sanders in His First NFL Start?

What Does Success Look Like for Shedeur Sanders in His First NFL Start?

Will More Practice Help Shedeur Sanders?

By Diante Lee • Nov. 21 • 11 min read

Predicting the Week 12 Headlines With Domonique Foxworth

Predicting the Week 12 Headlines With Domonique Foxworth

Predicting the Week 12 NFL Headlines

The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer NFL Show

• Nov. 21 • 30 min

Week 11 QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

Week 11 QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

Steven Ruiz • Nov. 18 • 11 min read

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

The Best NFL Bets of Week 12

By Anthony Dabbundo • Nov. 20 • 15 min read

What Does Success Look Like for Shedeur Sanders in His First NFL Start?

What Does Success Look Like for Shedeur Sanders in His First NFL Start?

Will More Practice Help Shedeur Sanders?

Predicting the Week 12 Headlines With Domonique Foxworth

Predicting the Week 12 Headlines With Domonique Foxworth

Predicting the Week 12 NFL Headlines

The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer NFL Show

Week 11 QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

Week 11 QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

QB Notebook: Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

Should the Vikings Bench J.J. McCarthy?

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

Josh Naylor’s off the board. Where do the rest of baseball’s stars fit in the offseason hierarchy?

Anthony Dabbundo

Anthony Dabbundo

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

The MLB 2025-26 Free Agency Tier List

Josh Naylor’s off the board. Where do the rest of baseball’s stars fit in the offseason hierarchy?

Anthony Dabbundo

Anthony Dabbundo

‘Wicked: For Good’ Takes Flight

2:09:00

‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is.

‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is.

‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good

The Big Picture

2:09:00

‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is.

‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is.

‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good

The Big Picture

1:05:00

Ariana Grande Has No Problem With Being 5-Foot-2

Ariana Grande Has No Problem With Being 5-Foot-2

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

1:05:00

Ariana Grande Has No Problem With Being 5-Foot-2

Ariana Grande Has No Problem With Being 5-Foot-2

Good Hang With Amy Poehler

The Great Debate About ‘Wicked’

The Great Debate About ‘Wicked’

By Nora Princiotti and 4 more • 13 min read

The Great Debate About ‘Wicked’

The Great Debate About ‘Wicked’

By Nora Princiotti and 4 more • 13 min read

The Return of LeBron

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

Will LeBron Pass the Torch Like Kareem?

By Howard Beck • 8 min read

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

LeBron’s Next Decision and the Echoes of Kareem

Will LeBron Pass the Torch Like Kareem?

LeBron James Is Trying to Fit In, Not Fit Out

LeBron James Is Trying to Fit In, Not Fit Out

By Michael Pina • 4 min read

LeBron James Is Trying to Fit In, Not Fit Out

LeBron James Is Trying to Fit In, Not Fit Out

1:10:00

LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity With Steve Jones Jr.

LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity With Steve Jones Jr.

LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity

LeBron Returns, and the Pistons Are Rolling

The Zach Lowe Show

LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity With Steve Jones Jr.

LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity With Steve Jones Jr.

LeBron Returns, the Pistons Are Rolling, and Insights to Mediocrity

LeBron Returns, and the Pistons Are Rolling

The Zach Lowe Show

The Zach Lowe Show

Podcasts

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Plain English With Derek Thompson

Plain English With Derek Thompson

The American Math Crisis

The American Math Crisis

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Adviser Zara Rahim.

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Joel’s Nuzzi Take. Plus: Mamdani Adviser Zara Rahim.

Trump’s “Piggy” Attack, MLB’s TV Deal, and Zara Rahim Joins

Trump’s Comment, MLB’s TV Deal, and More

Every Single Album

Every Single Album

Our Taylor Swift Songwriting Hall of Fame

Our Taylor Swift Songwriting Hall of Fame

The Town With Matthew Belloni

The Town With Matthew Belloni

Did Hollywood Ever Have a Chance Against YouTube?

Did Hollywood Ever Have a Chance Against YouTube?

The Full Go with Jason Goff

The Full Go with Jason Goff

“The QB Episode” With Steven Ruiz

“The QB Episode” With Steven Ruiz

Explore All Podcasts

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

May I Explain the “May I Meet You?” Meme?

Shorts

An all-time tanking scenario for the Pacers? 👀

Nov. 21
57s

Who doesn’t love a sticky tab?

Nov. 21
58s

This week’s “best you’ve ever had” is a wild one

Nov. 21
52s

Tim Robinson is the funniest person on the planet

Nov. 21
86s

Special Project

The Ringer’s NFL Rankings

The Ringer’s NFL Rankings

We’ve got you covered all season long with team power rankings, QB rankings, and fantasy football rankings. See where your favorite squads and players fall.

The Six NBA Trends That Actually Matter This Week

The Six NBA Trends That Actually Matter This Week

The Six NBA Trends That Actually Matter This Week

The Six NBA Trends That Actually Matter This Week

Kirk Goldsberry

Kirk Goldsberry

Special Project

The Ringer’s NBA Rankings

The Ringer’s NBA Rankings

Welcome to our ranking of the top 100 players in the NBA. Where did your favorite end up?

National Affairs

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

Sure, the cent is ineffectual, outdated, and often in the way. But it deserves our appreciation—and our grief.

National Affairs

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

RIP Penny, an Essential Part of Americana

Sure, the cent is ineffectual, outdated, and often in the way. But it deserves our appreciation—and our grief.