Maybe you already have a subscription but only consistently glance at the cartoons? Or perhaps you yearn for in-depth reporting, written well without the prefab soundbites of TV news? Or you might just like to meet up with interesting individuals to talk about current events, the latest big hit on Broadway, upcoming museum exhibits worth a look all while enjoying a sip of wine and savory bites on a beautiful summer evening. If so, this group is for you!

Selected readings from the June 1 issue:

• Page 16: My Country 'Tis of Thee: How problematic is patriotism? by Arthur Krystal
• Page 22: Breeding Ground: Our warming planet has become a petri dish for dangerous microbes by Shayla Love
• Page 28: The Stunt Pilot: A motley crew of volunteer aviators hunting Russian drones by Ed Caesar
• Page 55: Books: Loving and losing the canine gaze by Adam Gopnik
• Page 59: Books: Looking back at Lewis and Clark by Caleb Crain

Register online for the Summer 2026 series! The magazine issue is on us.