Archive - The Honest Broker

25 Propositions about the New Romanticism

This article would normally be behind a paywall.

14 hrs ago • Ted Gioia

The Day NY Publishing Lost Its Soul

How did we get here? And how do we get back?

Jan 14 • Ted Gioia

Fifty People Control the Culture

The state of the culture 2026

Jan 11 • Ted Gioia

How I Learned to Love Reading

Is this how to fix the crisis in reading?

Jan 9 • Ted Gioia

This University Built an Honors College — and Then Destroyed It

A conversation with Jennifer Frey about liberal education and the future of the university

Jan 7 • Jared Henderson

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An Introduction to Stan Getz in 10 Tracks

He is still famous today for his bossa nova hits—but Getz did so much more

Jan 4 • Ted Gioia

Why Secondhand Is Now Better Than New

Or how the thrift store suddenly became cool

Jan 1 • Ted Gioia

December 2025

The 10 Most Popular Articles of the Year

It’s been quite a year at The Honest Broker. Here are the highlights.

Dec 30, 2025 • Ted Gioia

A Woman on a NY Subway Just Set the Tone for Next Year

This is what's coming in 2026

Dec 28, 2025 • Ted Gioia

The Eight Questions You Must Answer

The great divergence is at hand—and you must choose

Dec 26, 2025 • Ted Gioia

Four Perspectives on Bing Crosby

We hear him sing "White Christmas" every December, but the most inspiring stories about Bing are hidden from view

Dec 24, 2025 • Ted Gioia

The Return of the Weirdo

Will this be the cool new thing of 2026?

Dec 22, 2025 • Ted Gioia

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