Intro

Daniel Kolitz's reporting has appeared in Harper's, The Nation, The Atavist, and numerous other publications. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kolitz shares the inside story about his viral Harper's article and discusses what it's like to "go gonzo." Kolitz also shares insight into earning a source's trust and offers a nuanced take on narratives about Gen Z/millennials.

Works Cited:

-https://harpers.org/archive/2025/11/the-goon-squad-daniel-kolitz-porn-masturbation-loneliness/

-https://magazine.atavist.com/2021/the-love-bomb-enthusiastic-sobriety-bob-meehan-abuse-cult-drugs-rehab

-https://thebaffler.com/latest/millennial-cringe-kolitz

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