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America’s perennial No. 3 hotel chain has made itself No. 1 with the shrimp-and-margarita crowd. Are its plastic towels and secret tunnels built to last? By Patrick ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speculation is swirling around Ossoff’s presidential ambitions. First, though, he needs to win reelection, help win the governorship, and keep peace with his fellow Georgia senator. By Josh Wingrove and Brett PulleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White evangelicals are core to Allie Beth Stuckey’s audience. They’re also among the most loyal Republican voters. By Devin LeonardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two candidates for state insurance commissioner want to rework homeowners’ insurance after two devastating wildfires last year. By Adam RogersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How AI and DEI led a famous venture capitalist into the arms of Donald Trump. By Austin CarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trumpworld, hunters and environmentalists want to resurrect the American chestnut. What they can’t agree on is how. By Kit ChellelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Owens’ think tank is getting traction by blaming the likes of Instacart and Walmart for voters’ tight budgets. By Max ChafkinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marco Rubio is executing the president’s wishes around the world, even when they contradict his past beliefs. What’s his long game? By Eric Martin and Nancy CookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind-the-scenes with the skeleton crew that’s unwinding every last bit of the airline—until there’s nothing left. By Drake Bennett and Sri Taylor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.