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Scott Nover

Freelance Writer

Scott Nover is a freelance writer covering media and technology. He is a contributing writer at Slate and his writing has been featured in the Atlantic and the Washington Post. Scott was previously a staff writer at Quartz and Adweek covering the business of the internet.

After stints in Washington, DC, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, he now resides in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife and pup.

Latest articles by Scott Nover

Culture
The Golden Bachelor is kinder, gentler, grayer reality TVThe Golden Bachelor is kinder, gentler, grayer reality TV
Culture

The best Bachelor yet is revitalizing a tired old franchise.

By Scott Nover
Culture
The rise of daily fantasy and sports betting has created an economy of its ownThe rise of daily fantasy and sports betting has created an economy of its own
Culture

From rotisserie merch to a dedicated weatherman, fantasy sports-related businesses are booming.

By Scott Nover
archives
Prince Andrew steps back from public duties after Jeffrey Epstein interviewPrince Andrew steps back from public duties after Jeffrey Epstein interview
archives

The Duke of York hoped to clarify his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in the BBC interview. He only raised new questions.

By Scott Nover and Anna North
Politics
Poll: Pete Buttigieg becomes the presidential frontrunner in IowaPoll: Pete Buttigieg becomes the presidential frontrunner in Iowa
Politics

Pete Buttigieg’s having a big moment in Iowa. But with support fluid, it’s unclear if he can remain at the top of the field during the caucuses.

By Scott Nover
Politics
SNL adds “pizzazz” to the impeachment hearings by turning them into a soap operaSNL adds “pizzazz” to the impeachment hearings by turning them into a soap opera
Politics

Pundits called the first public impeachment hearings boring. SNL answered that criticism by turning them into a soap opera.

By Scott Nover