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Noel King

Noel King

Co-host and Editorial Director

    Latest articles by Noel King

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    Why many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the countryWhy many transgender Americans are preparing to flee the country
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    In his second term, Trump’s rhetoric and policies regarding the trans community have become far more menacing.

    By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
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    Why Marjorie Taylor Greene is suddenly trashing her partyWhy Marjorie Taylor Greene is suddenly trashing her party
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    The diehard MAGA lawmaker’s new fight with the GOP, explained.

    By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
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    What Gaza has been like since the ceasefireWhat Gaza has been like since the ceasefire
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    People are joyful — but Hamas is asserting its power.

    By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
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    Saudi Arabia’s comedy festival is no laughing matterSaudi Arabia’s comedy festival is no laughing matter
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    Comedians went to Saudi Araba — and faced blowback in America.

    By Amina Al-Sadi and Noel King
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    What the National Guard is doing in ChicagoWhat the National Guard is doing in Chicago
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    The mood in the city is tense.

    By Noel King and Danielle Hewitt
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    How KPop Demon Hunters became everyone’s idolHow KPop Demon Hunters became everyone’s idol
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    The real reason why the animated movie resonates.

    By Denise Guerra and Noel King
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    The chaos at the Pentagon, explainedThe chaos at the Pentagon, explained
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    Why Trump is sticking with Pete Hegseth.

    By Devan Schwartz and Noel King
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    Trump wants to give TikTok to his friendsTrump wants to give TikTok to his friends
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    Larry Ellison, Oracle, and Trump’s potential TikTok deal, explained.

    By Miles Bryan and Noel King
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    RFK Jr. is running a dangerous experiment on all of usRFK Jr. is running a dangerous experiment on all of us
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    A pediatrician on why we should trust the vaccine schedule — even when Trump officials don’t.

    By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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    The problem with debating fascists — from a guy who’s debated just about everyoneThe problem with debating fascists — from a guy who’s debated just about everyone
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    Mehdi Hasan explains why he’ll debate (almost) anyone.

    By Devan Schwartz and Noel King