After unloading on a customer service representative over a cable dispute, Corey Levitan discovers the person on the other end of the line is someone he knows—and admires. A humorous, cringe-worthy lesson in empathy, corporate "sludge," and why the real villain isn't always who picks up the phone.

Journalist Corey Levitan spends a day training with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens at Del Mar Racetrack, discovering the realities, risks, and humor behind life in horse racing.

STNDRD Deviations columnist Corey Levitan offers a witty, brutally honest Oura Ring review that explores sleep tracking, stress alerts, wellness culture, and the absurdity of wearable tech.

Corey Levitan, a self-described hypochondriac, makes the case that AI is already a better doctor than any human—faster, more empathetic, and surprisingly accurate.

Corey Levitan's dog, Zoe, fails her temperament evaluation at Camp Run-A-Mutt — a cage-free boarding facility — proving that some dogs are just too anxious, too stubborn, or too uninterested in food to earn their freedom.