Cory Manento
Inflation Nation
Let’s face it, we’ve all wondered if the price of bread is getting so high because it’s easy to see Jesus on a piece of toast. But it’s harder to make the same argument about ...
You’re Not Stupid, but it Is the Economy
Despite the pervasive feeling that America is in and out of hospice, the 2022 midterm elections are just four excruciatingly long short months away. The airwaves will soon be ...
Jesus, Take the (Toyota-Branded) Wheel
If your only exposure to American history came from primetime basic cable commercials, you’d think Lincoln and Washington were best known for offering sweet sweet deals on a ...
You Wanna Pizza Me?
For some, pizza debates can get more heated than a coal-fired oven on Wooster Street in New Haven: Thin crust or deep dish? Chicago-style or New York-style? Pineapple or literally ...
TrendSegments: Don’t Roe it Away
Last month, a draft Supreme Court opinion leaked, indicating that the Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Chief Justice John Roberts was very upset about the leak because he ...
Launch Twitter Into Space
Unless you live in a MySpace bubble, you’ve likely heard that Elon Musk has reached an agreement with Twitter to purchase the social media platform for $44 billion. Musk believes ...
TrendSegments: Involvement Means Involvement
Back in late February we asked Americans whether they’d support U.S. military involvement in Ukraine, and less than half were supportive. Now, two months later, a majority (53%) ...
Let's Get Metaphysical
Imagine it’s the year 2072 and Elon Musk’s granddaughter, ƒœ-58µ2, has just invented teleportation. (Though, given the progress on those flying cars we were promised, we should ...
TrendSegments: The Cold, Cruel Fate of New Year’s Resolutions
Ever set up a phone call with someone and secretly hope they don’t answer? That breeze you’re feeling is millions of millennials nodding in unison. For some New Year’s ...