phone calls
Trump’s Damn Lucky That Jan. 6 Witness Didn’t Pick Up His Call
The matter may have been sent to DOJ, but lawyers say because the witness didn’t answer, it’s unlikely the former president can be charged with anything.
How to Make a Phone Call
If just... picking up and dialing fills you with dread, here are some ways to make it suck a little less.
Is It Acceptable to Walk Around a Hotel Without Shoes?
Time for your weekly edition of the, uh No Longer Deadspin Funbag. Today, we're talking about baseball fights, chili, and more.
Why Long Phone Conversations Are Necessary to My Happiness
A phone call is a remarkably contained experience between two people in a world that otherwise demands we share everything.
How to Stop Telemarketers and Robocalls Dead in Their Tracks
Burner, the mobile app that lets users create temporary phone numbers, is now working with Nomorobo to block spam phone calls.
There's Only Room in Your Brain for Five Best Friends, Says Science
Turns out it doesn't matter how many Facebook friends you have, because your brain only has room for five BFFs.
How the Expensive, Shady Process of Making a Phone Call from Behind Bars Is Finally Changing
Inmates are excited about the plan to impose new caps on how much it costs to call their loved ones.
The Future of Emergency Calls Is Texting
A new report argues that UK emergency call systems should be updated for the smartphone age.
How Do Suicide Hotline Operators Deal with People Who Call In to Masturbate?
I talked to the director of a new documentary about hotline operators and the lonely people who call them to find out.
Phone Calls from Jail Are Criminally Expensive
The FCC has finally put a cap on how much inmates can be charged for out-of-state calls, which is gonna provide some relief for prisoners and their families who were getting robbed blind by predatory companies like Global Tel Link.