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The US Presidential race is possibly the biggest pop-culture event of year . . . with apologies to Tay-Tay and Trav. But what are the repercussions of viewing politics as a circus?

What we choose to read often follows gender lines, particularly for men. But as Esquire columnist Ben Jhoty has discovered, if your reading habits have a conspicuous gender slant, you are likely missing out

Apparently, lack of height can be offset by an outsized presence. While Kamala Harris is bringing this to the world’s attention, it’s something the ‘Short Kings’ among us have always known

Despite harsh penalties and increased vigilance from authorities, cheating in professional sport remains rampant. But what drives an athlete to break the rules? And if it’s human nature to seek advantage, can cheating ever be stopped?

With the former Labor leader announcing his retirement from politics, Esquire columnist Ben Jhoty recalls how a jog around Sydney with ‘Bill’ revealed a side of the man at odds with his public persona

Dadbods, dad core, dad cinema . . . using ‘dad’ to preface pursuits and hobbies is a surefire way to render something instantly daggy or culturally benign. Is it all becoming a bit of a (dad) joke?

From hustle culture to quiet quitting, our relationship to work is ever changing. So how will Australia’s landmark new legislation impact the way we operate out of hours?