Table of Contents

May 2, 2011

Cover Story

What’s Left of the Left

Paul Krugman’s lonely crusade. By Benjamin Wallace-Wells

On the Cover: Photo by Transtock/Corbis. Photo-illustration by Gluekit.

Features

The Comic Stylings of Brian Williams

How’s an anchor to cope when network newscasts keep losing ground? Having a second career helps.
The Invisible Scent

He’s built a career concocting high-concept fragrances like “Wet Mitten” and“Clean Baby Butt.”

Intelligencer

Agenda

The Latest Pop-up

Chef Bill Telepan establishes temporary residency at Pécan.

Strategist

Departments

Culture

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