Are you sitting down in your comfiest chair? Do you have a drink in hand? (Coffee or cocktail, reader’s choice.) Notifications on mute? Good. In today’s edition of InsideHook’s best stories of 2023, I’ve handpicked a selection of long reads — those articles you maybe opened on your phone with the intention of eventually reading them, but never got to. These stories are full to the brim with intrepid reporting (an investigation into a monumental lawsuit against the UFC led me down many unexpected paths), enlightening interviews (with John Prine’s youngest son, courtesy of our editor-in-chief) and insightful observations (about a variety of subjects, including the one that dominated the attention of many men this year). In the coming year, expect more where these came from.
The company helped turn mixed martial arts into a global sensation. According to a $4.8 billion class-action lawsuit filed by fighters, it’s also an illegal monopoly paying them far less than they are worth.
The huge potential of geothermal energy to meet the climate and energy crises has always been outweighed by its problems. With Eavor, John Redfern believes he’s found the solution.
The youngest of John Prine's three sons is about to release his debut album — with the help of an impressive team of Nashville insiders who believe deeply in his talent
On a cruise with Abercrombie & Kent, our travel correspondent came face to face with towering icebergs, turbulent seas and the majesty of the White Continent
