Mark Dent

Mark Dent is a senior writer and editor at The Hustle, where he writes feature stories about business and the economy. Mark's work has also appeared in outlets like the New York Times and Wired. He's the author of Kingdom Quarterback, a book about Patrick Mahomes and the fall and rise of midwest cities.

Why you’re going to see a lot more swimming pools in strip malls

Goldfish Swim School helped pioneer a new type of swim school: tropical, warm, and in a strip mall.

Mark Dent

8/1/25

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The only state without a Walgreens pharmacy

Mark Dent

7/25/25

Why the $25,000 car is going extinct

Mark Dent

6/27/25

How AI is creeping into our personal lives

Mark Dent

6/6/25

The insane growth of America’s millionaire class

The average net worth for an American household is now $1 million.

Mark Dent
Updated 5/16/25
What the hell are rare earth elements?

Rare earths are needed for EVs, smartphones, and fighter jets, but the United States lost the indust...

Mark Dent
Updated 5/9/25
The suburban office park that launched Silicon Valley

Stanford built one of the first office parks in the country. Tech pioneers swooped in.

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Updated 4/25/25
Can God fix America’s housing crisis?

The US has a severe shortage of affordable homes — and a staggering number of churches and synagogue...

Mark Dent
Updated 4/11/25