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Carlo Versano
Director, Politics & Culture
Carlo Versano is Newsweek's director of politics and culture. He has in-depth knowledge and experience covering a range of topics and stories over a 20-year career in the news business. Carlo joined Newsweek in 2024 after a stint at The Messenger. Before that, he was an Emmy-winning producer at NBC News. He is a graduate of the University of...
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Articles by Carlo Versano
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Politics
Ready To Join the American Socialist Revolution? Take Our Quiz and Find Out
Are you a Bernie Bro or a capitalist to the core? Find out here.
12 min read
News
The Ground Zero Scars Hidden in Plain Sight After 25 Years
A WTC site tour reveals reminders of 9/11 are everywhere—if you know where to look. Plus, Newsweek readers share their memories.
9 min read
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Politics
Donald Trump Remade the GOP. What Happens When He Leaves?
Trump never built anything structural to succeed him. Now he’s about to walk off the stage.
13 min read
Opinion
The 1600: A Message to the Class of 2026
A humanist response to the AI pablum of this year’s commencement addresses.
8 min read
Newsmakers
Kara Swisher: The Woman Who Wants to Live Forever (But Doesn’t, Really)
The journalist and podcaster explores longevity in her new docuseries, and pondered mortality in a conversation with Newsweek.
5 min read
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Politics
Welcome to the Golden Age of Corruption in America
“I fear our regulators have ushered in a climate where people feel free to do anything they want,” Ben Schiffrin told Newsweek.
16 min read
Newsmakers
Brandon Stanton Talked to Strangers for 15 Years. Here’s What He Learned
The photographer behind ‘Humans of New York’ sat down to discuss the value of listening to people who are different from you.
3 min read
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Analysis
Donald Trump Must Answer These 10 Questions on Iran War
Perspective: The biggest question of all remains unknown to everyone, including the president himself: How does this end?
5 min read
Opinion
I Survived SOTU—Thanks to You
Here’s what the Newsweek watch party thought about Donald Trump’s record-breaking speech. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t positive.
5 min read
Opinion
We Don’t Have To Suffer SOTU Alone
Here’s what to expect from Donald Trump tonight. Join my watch party for live reactions, hot takes, and mutual emotional support.
6 min read
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Politics
1600 Fans: Let’s Chat Via Text Message
There’s a new way to get in touch with Carlo Versano at Newsweek. Join my text group here.
4 min read
Newsmakers
The 1999 Protest That Kicked Off Today’s Changing World Order
A new documentary tells the story of the WTO demonstrations in Seattle and how they foreshadowed today’s political moment.
5 min read
Newsmakers
Is the AI Apocalypse Inevitable? Here’s What You Can Do
Newsweek sat down with tech ethicist Tristan Harris for a discussion on artificial intelligence ethics.
2 min read
Politics
Is MAGA a Spent Political Force? A Conversation
Carlo Versano talks with Justin Stapley of “The Conservative Underground” about anti-Trump Republicans, MAGA, and Reaganism.
17 min read
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TV
Ken Burns on His ‘Most Important’ Project Yet—The American Revolution
Ken Burns tackles ‘the most important event in the history of the world since the birth of Christ’—America’s Revolutionary War
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News
The 1600: War is Over! If You Want It
Editor’s note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek’s daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
5 min read
News
The 1600: Same As It Ever Was
Editor’s note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek’s daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
5 min read
News
The 1600: Credit Where it’s Due
Editor’s note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek’s daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
5 min read
News
Cold as (ICE)
Editor’s note: This is a preview of The 1600 newsletter.
6 min read
News
The 1600: Shutdown Showdown
Editor’s note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek’s daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
6 min read
News
The 1600: Ham Sandwich
Editor’s note: This is a preview of The 1600, Newsweek’s daily newsletter by politics and culture director Carlo Versano.
6 min read
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