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With Donald Trump successfully harnessing the bro-sphere to help win him the US election, it may be time to look at the implications of alienated young men substituting podcasts for traditional media and real-life connection

With Jake Paul set to face off against Mike Tyson this weekend, it might be time to ask if ‘The Problem Child’ is taking us all for fools

The emphatic nature of Donald Trump’s victory in last week’s US election surprised many in my echo chamber. But was the result hidden in plain sight all along? And what other truths can we glean from these digital dustbins?

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?