Long Lead Presents: Depth Perception

Long Lead Presents: Depth Perception

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“On fire and hard to kill.” How Maria Bustillos’ Flaming Hydra is fighting for a free internet
After witnessing firsthand the precarious nature of American media, the lead editor of the worker-owned outlet wants to build something even stronger.
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Christopher Mathias
Genius or hubris? Faiz Siddiqui on unraveling the mythology of Elon Musk
In his book about the world’s wealthiest man, the Washington Post reporter explores how an air of brilliance has both aided and worked against President…
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Christopher Mathias

July 2025

Two years after wildfires devastated Maui, journalist Erika Hayasaki shares how she reported the disaster’s human impact
Hayasaki reflects on her patient approach to interviewing people and communities who grounded her reporting during one of 2023’s quickest-unfolding…
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Kelly Kimball
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Morgan Lieberman documents the Alien Enemies Act's horrific legacy amid a new "Age of Incarceration“
The documentary photographer discusses her multimedia project for Long Lead, building trust with trauma survivors, and why historical parallels to the…
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Parker Molloy
The machinery of modern propaganda: Renée DiResta on invisible rulers and bespoke realities
The disinformation researcher explains how small communities of propagandists have transformed the rules of influence and public opinion.
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Through family road trips, Sarah Kendzior discovered America’s fate isn’t sealed just yet
In her new memoir, the journalist and academic used the United States’ open roads to show her children what’s worth preserving.
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Kelly Kimball
Sophie Gilbert’s steamy-smart summer reading list: Books and essays about sex and desire in culture
Required reading from The Atlantic staffer and author of 'Girl on Girl,' who explores how 21st century pop-culture convinced young women that sex…
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Jenna Schnuer

June 2025

The web's "original sin": Garrett Graff on tech's deadly embrace of the algorithm
For 25 years, America's adversaries have used online lies, hackers, and trolls to weaponize the web against the democracy, says the historian…
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Parker Molloy
How journalist Judd Legum’s 'Popular Information' grew into a corporate accountability powerhouse
Legum shares his methodical approach to reporting, the power of free access to information, and why he's expanding his coverage to monitor the…
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Parker Molloy
“It's very insidious.” Melanie Haiken on reporting out the schemes insurance companies use to limit eating disorder treatment
The longtime freelance journalist talks about her process of writing a devastating four-part series.
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Jenna Schnuer
How spite drove legendary sportswriter Jeff Pearlman to become a TikTok and YouTube all-star
The former 'Sports illustrated' scribe discusses the enduring impact of his John Rocker profile, and how social video propelled his career.
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Parker Molloy

May 2025

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