Monday June 16 2025

Bibi bombs Iran: Master stroke or armageddon?

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Good Reads

An excellent list of deep dives, features, and profiles from around the web.

A list of good reads

The Quiz

Say hello to splainer’s weekly quiz. Nope, it isn’t boring!

A list of puzzling questions

Smart and Curious

Brazil’s life-like baby doll obsession, water sommeliers, and Pitbull fans looking the same.

A list of curious fads

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Big edition: Welcome to Souk

July 7 2025

Next week, splainer launches Souk—a marketplace of wonderful products worth your time and money.

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Big edition: Black (Un)Box

June 30 2025

A detailed New York Times investigation uncovers more answers than Indian agencies.

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Big edition: Trump Bombs Iran

June 23 2025

Seven B-52 stealth bombers pounded three nuclear plants in Iran. We look at possible outcomes.

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Big edition: ICE(d) Out in LA

June 9 2025

ICE raids in LA spark protests, as Trump sends in the National Guard to clamp down.

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