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Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein

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    Latest articles by Ezra Klein

    2016 Presidential Election
    Many Democrats and Republicans dislike their own parties — and are flocking to Trump and SandersMany Democrats and Republicans dislike their own parties — and are flocking to Trump and Sanders
    2016 Presidential Election

    This election shows the opportunity for candidates who can appeal not just to partisans’ fear of the other party, but to their disappointment in their own party.

    By Ezra Klein
    2016 Presidential Election
    The Clinton campaign’s excuse for not debating Sanders is ridiculousThe Clinton campaign’s excuse for not debating Sanders is ridiculous
    2016 Presidential Election

    His “tone”? Seriously?

    By Ezra Klein
    Podcasts
    David Chang on building Momofuku, raising restaurant wages, and exploring vegan cookingDavid Chang on building Momofuku, raising restaurant wages, and exploring vegan cooking
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    “The road is littered with bodies and bodies of great, great cooks who could never become great chefs. Cooking is about failure — over and over and over again.”

    By Ezra Klein
    Politics
    This presidential campaign is making Americans like Obama — and that’s good for Dems in NovemberThis presidential campaign is making Americans like Obama — and that’s good for Dems in November
    Politics

    “The president’s approval rating is a key predictor of the election results even when the president is not on the ballot.”

    By Ezra Klein
    Tax Day doesn’t have to be this horrible
    Video

    The IRS could just do your taxes for you. Why don’t they?

    By Ezra Klein and Joe Posner
    Politics
    Sanders, Trump, and Cruz all want dramatic changes to the US government. Clinton doesn’t.Sanders, Trump, and Cruz all want dramatic changes to the US government. Clinton doesn’t.
    Politics

    Want to understand the presidential candidates? Look at their tax plans.

    By Ezra Klein
    Podcasts
    Sen. Cory Booker on the spiritual dimension of American politicsSen. Cory Booker on the spiritual dimension of American politics
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    “If we see no angels, it’s because we harbor none.”

    By Ezra Klein
    Podcasts
    World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on revolutionizing how we treat the world’s poorWorld Bank President Jim Yong Kim on revolutionizing how we treat the world’s poor
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    “To say that there is not enough money is just a lie. There’s plenty of money in the world; it’s just not going to health care for poor people.”

    By Ezra Klein
    Politics
    The difference between the Republican and Democratic parties has never been clearerThe difference between the Republican and Democratic parties has never been clearer
    Politics

    “The GOP has become an insurgent outlier in American politics.”

    By Ezra Klein
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton had an amazing night — and not just because of her victoriesHillary Clinton had an amazing night — and not just because of her victories
    Politics

    The Republican Party has lost their best chance against Hillary Clinton.

    By Ezra Klein