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Mike Case

Mike Case

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Latest articles by Mike Case

Culture
The depressing lesson of Independence DayThe depressing lesson of Independence Day
Culture

Sure, the movie Independence Day is about humanity repelling an alien invasion. But it’s also about abandoning all your principles to be able to win.

By Mike Case
Gig work
What it’s like to write jokes for President ObamaWhat it’s like to write jokes for President Obama
Gig work

Two former White House speechwriters explain what goes into a successful White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech.

By Mike Case
Technology
The mystery on new podcast Serial would be much less mysterious with smartphonesThe mystery on new podcast Serial would be much less mysterious with smartphones
Technology

Here are all of the ways your iPhone would change the case at the center of this great new program.

By Mike Case