/* ============================================
   VENTURE PROTOCOL — Consolidated Design System
   WSJ meets FT meets Colossus
   Single source of truth for all pages
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================ */
:root {
    /* Colors — VP Brand (softer navy) */
    --vp-blue: #89CFF0;
    --vp-blue-dark: #5BA8D9;
    --vp-blue-muted: rgba(137, 207, 240, 0.12);
    --vp-navy: #1A1A2E;
    --vp-navy-light: #232340;
    --vp-black: #111111;
    --vp-text: #333333;
    --vp-text-secondary: #666666;
    --vp-text-tertiary: #999999;
    --vp-bg: #FAFAFA;
    --vp-white: #FFFFFF;
    --vp-border: #E5E5E5;
    --vp-border-light: #F0F0F0;
    --vp-section-grey: #F5F5F5;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-headline: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Fira Code', monospace;

    /* Typography scale */
    --text-xs: 0.75rem;
    --text-sm: 0.875rem;
    --text-base: 1rem;
    --text-lg: 1.125rem;
    --text-xl: 1.25rem;
    --text-2xl: 1.5rem;
    --text-3xl: 1.875rem;
    --text-4xl: 2.25rem;
    --text-5xl: 3rem;

    /* Layout */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --header-height: 90px;
}

/* ============================================
   2. RESET
   ============================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--vp-text);
    background: var(--vp-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ============================================
   3. HEADER / NAV
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
}

.header-masthead {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 0 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    transition: padding 0.4s ease;
}
.site-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    transition: font-size 0.4s ease;
}
.site-title span { color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }

.header-nav-bar {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 64px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.header-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 64px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.site-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--vp-black);
}
.site-logo span { color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }

.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.main-nav > a,
.main-nav .nav-item > a {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    padding: 0 14px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.main-nav > a:hover,
.main-nav .nav-item:hover > a {
    color: var(--vp-black);
    border-bottom-color: var(--vp-blue);
}
.main-nav > a.active,
.main-nav .nav-item > a.active {
    color: var(--vp-black);
    border-bottom-color: var(--vp-black);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 200px;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    padding: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s, visibility 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    z-index: 50;
}
.nav-item:hover .nav-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    height: auto;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--vp-section-grey);
    color: var(--vp-black);
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-label {
    display: block;
    padding: 6px 20px 4px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--vp-border-light);
    margin: 4px 0;
}

.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.btn-subscribe {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: var(--vp-navy);
    color: var(--vp-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.btn-subscribe:hover { background: var(--vp-navy-light); }

.hamburger { display: none; width: 24px; height: 24px; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; gap: 5px; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 100%; height: 1.5px; background: var(--vp-black); transition: 0.3s; }

/* ============================================
   4. MAIN LAYOUT
   ============================================ */
main { padding-top: var(--header-height); }

.section { padding: 60px 40px; }
.section-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }

.section-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--vp-border);
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}
.section-divider::after {
    content: '\25C6';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: var(--vp-white);
    padding: 0 16px;
    color: var(--vp-blue);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.section-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.section-label::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--vp-blue-muted);
}

/* ============================================
   5. PAGE HEADER (shared by subpages)
   ============================================ */
.page-header {
    padding: 60px 40px 24px;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--vp-blue);
}
.page-header-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}
.page-header-left { flex: 1; }
.page-header-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.page-header-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
}
.page-header-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-header-stat {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.page-header-stat strong {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
}
.page-header-stat-sep {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Page hero (episodes variant) */
.page-hero {
    padding: 60px 64px 24px;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
}
.page-hero-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}
.page-hero-left { flex: 1; }
.page-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.page-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    max-width: 520px;
}
.page-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.page-hero-stat {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.page-hero-stat strong {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-black);
}
.page-hero-stat-sep {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   6. NEWSLETTER CTA (light variant — default)
   ============================================ */
.newsletter-cta {
    background: var(--vp-section-grey);
    padding: 64px 40px;
    text-align: center;
}
.newsletter-inner {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-text);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.newsletter-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    color: var(--vp-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--vp-blue); }
.newsletter-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: var(--vp-blue);
    color: var(--vp-navy);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--vp-blue-dark); color: var(--vp-white); }

/* ============================================
   7. FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--vp-black);
    padding: 56px 40px 32px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vp-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-logo span { color: var(--vp-blue); }
.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.footer-social a:hover {
    border-color: var(--vp-blue);
    background: rgba(137,207,240,0.1);
}
.footer-social a svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--vp-blue); }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-legal a {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-legal a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* ============================================
   8. MOBILE MENU
   ============================================ */
.mobile-menu {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 80px 40px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu > a {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-section {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    padding: 12px 0;
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-section-title::after {
    content: '+';
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    font-weight: 300;
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-section.open .mobile-section-title::after { content: '\2212'; }
.mobile-menu .mobile-sub { display: none; padding: 8px 0 4px 16px; }
.mobile-menu .mobile-section.open .mobile-sub { display: block; }
.mobile-menu .mobile-sub a {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}
.mobile-menu .mobile-sub a:hover { color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.mobile-menu-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--vp-text);
}

/* ============================================
   9. SHARED ANIMATION
   ============================================ */
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* ============================================
   10. READING PROGRESS BAR (articles)
   ============================================ */
.reading-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    z-index: 200;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ============================================
   11. SHARED BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--vp-blue);
    color: var(--vp-navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    color: var(--vp-white);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
    color: var(--vp-white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* ============================================
   12. EMPTY STATE
   ============================================ */
.empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
}
.empty-state-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.empty-state-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE COMPONENTS (page-home)
   ============================================ */

/* ---- 13. HERO ---- */
.hero {
    padding: 80px 40px 60px;
    background: var(--vp-white);
}
.hero-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-badge .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #E74C3C;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
}
.hero-meta .guest-name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-text); }
.hero-meta .separator { color: var(--vp-border); }
.hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--vp-navy);
    position: relative;
}
.hero-video iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }
.hero-video-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vp-white);
    gap: 12px;
}
.play-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.play-icon:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); transform: scale(1.05); }
.play-icon svg { margin-left: 3px; }
.hero-sidebar {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
    padding-left: 40px;
}
.hero-sidebar-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
}
.sidebar-episode {
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-episode:hover { opacity: 0.7; }
.sidebar-episode:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-ep-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sidebar-ep-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sidebar-ep-guest {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
}

/* ---- 14. STATS BAR ---- */
.stats-bar {
    background: var(--vp-navy);
    padding: 28px 40px;
}
.stats-bar-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-blue);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

/* ---- 15. FEATURED GRID + CARDS ---- */
.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
}
.featured-grid .card:first-child {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 1 / 3;
}
.card {
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    padding: 10px;
}
.card:hover {
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border-color: var(--vp-border-light);
}
.card:hover .card-image { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.card:hover .card-meta::before { background: var(--vp-blue-dark); width: 48px; }
.card-podcast:hover {
    background: var(--vp-blue-muted);
    border-color: rgba(137,207,240,0.2);
}
.card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vp-navy), #2C2C4A);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}
.card-image-large { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
.card-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.card-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--vp-white);
}
.card-image-overlay .card-tag { color: var(--vp-blue); border-color: rgba(137,207,240,0.3); }
.card-image-overlay .card-title { color: var(--vp-white); }
.card-body { padding: 20px; text-align: center; }
.card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-blue-muted);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.card-meta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #e1e1e1;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, width 0.25s ease;
}
.card-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.card-large .card-title { font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.card-large .card-excerpt { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ---- 16. PODCAST ROW ---- */
.podcast-row {
    padding: 48px 64px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
}
.podcast-row-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.podcast-row-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.podcast-row-arrows { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.podcast-row-arrows button {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
}
.podcast-row-arrows button:hover {
    background: var(--vp-blue-muted);
    border-color: var(--vp-blue);
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
}
.podcast-row-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.podcast-row-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.podcast-row-grid > * { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 72px) / 4); min-width: 200px; }
.podcast-cover { text-decoration: none; display: block; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.podcast-cover:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.podcast-cover-art {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--vp-navy);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.podcast-cover:hover .podcast-cover-art { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(137,207,240,0.25); }
.podcast-cover-art::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(137,207,240,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(137,207,240,0.04) 100%);
}
.podcast-cover-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.podcast-cover-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.podcast-cover-title span { color: var(--vp-blue); }
.podcast-cover-tagline {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-top: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.podcast-cover-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vp-blue);
    z-index: 1;
}
.podcast-card { text-decoration: none; display: block; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.podcast-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.podcast-card:hover .podcast-card-img {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(137,207,240,0.2);
    filter: grayscale(0);
}
.podcast-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s, filter 0.4s;
}
.podcast-card-ep {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.podcast-card-body { padding: 14px 4px 0; text-align: center; }
.podcast-card-guest {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.podcast-card-topic { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); line-height: 1.4; }
.ep-number-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- 17. FEATURED QUOTE ---- */
.quote-featured-section {
    background: var(--vp-blue-muted);
    padding: 96px 40px;
}
.quote-featured-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.quote-featured-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.4;
    margin-bottom: -8px;
}
.quote-featured-text {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin: 0 0 40px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.quote-featured-attribution {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.quote-featured-rule {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.quote-featured-author {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.quote-featured-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
}
.quote-featured-source {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ---- 18. HOMEPAGE ESSAYS SECTION ---- */
.essays-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}
.essay-item {
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s;
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
}
.essay-item:hover { background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.essay-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); padding-right: 32px; }
.essay-item:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 32px; }
.essay-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding-top: 4px;
}
.essay-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.essay-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
}
.essay-readtime {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

/* ---- 19. HOMEPAGE INSIGHTS FEED ---- */
.insights-feed {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.insight-card {
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.insight-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vp-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(137,207,240,0.1);
}
.insight-platform {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.insight-platform-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
}
.insight-platform-icon svg { opacity: 0.6; }
.insight-date { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.insight-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--vp-text);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.insight-text strong { color: var(--vp-black); }
.insight-link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.insight-link:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ---- 20. HOMEPAGE MASTHEAD SHRINK ---- */
.page-home .site-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
.page-home .header-masthead { padding: 24px 0 8px; }
.page-home.scrolled .site-title { font-size: 1.65rem; }
.page-home.scrolled .header-masthead { padding: 14px 0 0; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: ESSAYS LISTING (page-essays)
   ============================================ */
.essays-grid-section {
    padding: 48px 40px 72px;
    background: var(--vp-white);
}
.essays-grid-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-essays .essays-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.essay-card {
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--vp-white);
    padding: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}
.essay-card:hover {
    background: #f1f1f1;
    border-color: var(--vp-border-light);
}
.essay-card:hover .essay-card-image { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.essay-card:hover .essay-card-meta::before { background: var(--vp-blue-dark); width: 48px; }
.essay-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}
.essay-card-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.essay-card-body {
    padding: 20px 10px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}
.essay-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.essay-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.essay-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--vp-text-tertiary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.essay-card-meta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #e1e1e1;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, width 0.25s ease;
}
.essay-card-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.essay-card-featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.essay-card-featured .essay-card-image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 6px; }
.essay-card-featured .essay-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 32px 40px;
}
.essay-card-featured .essay-card-title { font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.essay-card-featured .essay-card-excerpt { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.essay-card.hidden { display: none; }
.essay-card-tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.essay-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    background: var(--vp-blue-muted);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.essay-card-featured .essay-card-tags { justify-content: flex-start; }
.latest-podcast-link:hover {
    border-color: rgba(137,207,240,0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(137,207,240,0.1);
}
.latest-podcast-link:hover .podcast-thumb { filter: brightness(1.05); }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: EPISODES (page-episodes)
   ============================================ */
.episodes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
}
.episode-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--vp-white);
}
.episode-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.episode-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.episode-card-image-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.episode-card:hover .episode-card-image-bg { transform: scale(1.03); }
.episode-card-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 70%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.episode-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 24px;
}
.episode-card-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue);
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.episode-card-overlay-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}
.episode-card-play {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.episode-card:hover .episode-card-play {
    border-color: var(--vp-blue);
    background: rgba(137,207,240,0.15);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.episode-card-play svg { margin-left: 2px; }
.episode-card-duration {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.episode-card-body { padding: 24px; }
.episode-card-guest {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.episode-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--vp-black);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.episode-card-description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.episode-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
}
.episode-card-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.episode-card-link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: gap 0.2s;
}
.episode-card:hover .episode-card-link { gap: 8px; }
/* Featured episode */
.episode-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}
.episode-featured .episode-card-image { aspect-ratio: 4/3; border-radius: 6px; }
.episode-featured .episode-card-body {
    padding: 32px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}
.episode-featured .episode-card-title { font-size: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.episode-featured .episode-card-guest { font-size: 0.85rem; }
.episode-featured .episode-card-description { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; }
/* Listen CTA */
.listen-cta { background: var(--vp-navy); padding: 56px 40px; }
.listen-cta-inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
}
.listen-cta-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-headline);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-white);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.listen-cta-text p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.6; }
.listen-platforms { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.platform-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.platform-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--vp-blue);
    color: var(--vp-white);
    background: rgba(137,207,240,0.08);
}
.platform-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: currentColor; opacity: 0.7; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: ABOUT (page-about)
   ============================================ */
.about-hero { padding: 100px 40px 72px; background: var(--vp-white); }
.about-hero-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.about-hero-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.about-hero-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about-hero-subtitle { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 32px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.about-hero-intro { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--vp-text); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.about-hero-rule { width: 48px; height: 2px; background: var(--vp-blue); margin: 40px auto 0; }
.bio-section { padding: 72px 40px; }
.bio-inner { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.bio-inner p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--vp-text); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.bio-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.bio-inner .bio-dropcap::first-letter { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 3.4rem; font-weight: 700; float: left; line-height: 0.85; margin-right: 8px; margin-top: 6px; color: var(--vp-black); }
.bio-pull-quote { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.55rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--vp-black); border-left: 3px solid var(--vp-blue); padding: 4px 0 4px 28px; margin: 44px 0; }
.bio-stat-row { display: flex; gap: 32px; padding: 32px 0; margin: 36px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.bio-stat { text-align: center; flex: 1; }
.bio-stat-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.bio-stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-top: 4px; }
.stories-section { background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.story-card { background: var(--vp-white); border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; padding: 32px; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s; cursor: pointer; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.story-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.story-card:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.story-card-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.story-card-eyebrow .story-year { color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.story-card-opening { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.15rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--vp-text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.story-card:first-child .story-card-opening { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.story-card-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.story-card:first-child .story-card-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.story-card-desc { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.story-card-link { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); letter-spacing: 0.02em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.story-card-link:hover { gap: 8px; }
/* About projects grid (3-col) */
.page-about .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.project-tile { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s; cursor: pointer; background: var(--vp-white); }
.project-tile:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.project-tile-header { padding: 28px 24px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); min-height: 88px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.project-tile-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); border: 1px solid var(--vp-blue-muted); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-self: flex-start; }
.project-tile-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); line-height: 1.3; }
.project-tile-body { padding: 20px 24px 24px; }
.project-tile-desc { font-size: 0.825rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.project-tile-role { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.project-tile-role strong { color: var(--vp-text); font-weight: 600; }
/* Favorites */
.favorites-section { background: var(--vp-navy); padding: 80px 40px; }
.favorites-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.favorites-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.favorites-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.favorites-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.favorites-card { border-left: 2px solid rgba(137,207,240,0.3); padding-left: 24px; }
.favorites-card-category { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue); margin-bottom: 12px; opacity: 0.7; }
.favorites-card-text { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.1rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.favorites-card-detail { font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.55; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
/* Instagram */
.instagram-section { background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.instagram-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.insta-card { aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: pointer; transition: transform 0.15s; }
.insta-card:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.insta-card-bg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.insta-card-bg svg { opacity: 0.2; }
.insta-card-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.insta-card-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 16px; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 0%, transparent 100%); opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.insta-card:hover .insta-card-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.insta-card-overlay span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.instagram-handle { text-align: center; margin-top: 24px; }
.instagram-handle a { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); letter-spacing: 0.02em; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.instagram-handle a:hover { gap: 10px; }
/* Speaker carousel */
.speaker-carousel { position: relative; max-width: 800px; margin: 40px auto; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; }
.speaker-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.6s ease; }
.speaker-slide.active { position: relative; opacity: 1; }
.speaker-slide-image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; }
.speaker-slide-overlay { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5); padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 2px; }
.speaker-slide-caption { font-size: 0.8rem; color: white; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.speaker-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 16px; }
.speaker-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-border); cursor: pointer; border: none; transition: background 0.3s; }
.speaker-dot.active { background: var(--vp-blue-dark); }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: GUESTS (page-guests)
   ============================================ */
.guests-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.guest-cover { position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; min-height: 560px; display: flex; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.guest-cover:hover { transform: scale(1.003); }
.guest-cover--full { flex-direction: row; }
.guest-cover--full .cover-visual { width: 45%; min-height: 560px; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 6px; }
.guest-cover--full .cover-content { width: 55%; padding: 72px 64px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.guest-cover--full.cover-reversed { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.guest-pair { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0; }
.guest-cover--half { flex-direction: column; min-height: 680px; }
.guest-cover--half .cover-visual { width: 100%; height: 320px; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 6px; }
.guest-cover--half .cover-content { padding: 48px 48px 56px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; flex: 1; }
.cover-visual-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.cover-bg-1 { background: url('../images/90c3a258a1e85ba12c4e82e542dfe068.jpg') center/cover; }
.cover-bg-2 { background: url('../images/2a9d0260fbb94c0cdddec6de23a2fafb.jpg') center/cover; }
.cover-bg-3 { background: url('../images/2575ba036175918ac1521573f63764b1.jpg') center/cover; }
.cover-bg-4 { background: url('../images/7b4401631e497a81aa9279ad0339196a.jpg') center/cover; }
.cover-visual::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(137,207,240,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 100%); pointer-events: none; }
.cover-monogram { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); letter-spacing: -0.02em; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.guest-cover--half .cover-monogram { width: 120px; height: 120px; font-size: 2.75rem; }
.cover-visual-lines { position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px; z-index: 1; }
.cover-visual-lines span { display: block; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.cover-visual-lines span:nth-child(1) { width: 48px; }
.cover-visual-lines span:nth-child(2) { width: 32px; }
.cover-visual-lines span:nth-child(3) { width: 40px; }
.cover-ep-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 1; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.cover-content { background: var(--vp-white); }
.guest-cover:nth-child(even) .cover-content, .guest-pair .guest-cover:nth-child(2) .cover-content { background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.cover-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); border: 1px solid var(--vp-blue-muted); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; width: fit-content; }
.cover-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 2.75rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.guest-cover--half .cover-name { font-size: 2.25rem; }
.cover-role { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.cover-quote { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.35rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; padding-left: 20px; border-left: 2px solid var(--vp-blue); }
.guest-cover--half .cover-quote { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.cover-bio { font-size: 0.925rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 520px; }
.guest-cover--half .cover-bio { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.cover-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-navy); padding: 10px 24px; border: 1px solid var(--vp-navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all 0.2s; width: fit-content; }
.cover-link:hover { background: var(--vp-navy); color: var(--vp-white); }
.cover-link svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.cover-link:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.cover-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--vp-border); }
.guest-pair .guest-cover:first-child { border-right: 1px solid var(--vp-border); }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: SPEAKING (page-speaking)
   ============================================ */
.featured-event { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.featured-event-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2ECC71; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.featured-event-badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2ECC71; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.featured-event-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.featured-event-role { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.featured-event-description { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.featured-event-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; }
.featured-stat { text-align: left; }
.featured-stat-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.featured-stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-top: 2px; }
.featured-event-visual { aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vp-navy) 0%, #2C3E6B 50%, #1A1A2E 100%); border-radius: 4px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--vp-white); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.featured-event-visual::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50%; right: -50%; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(137,207,240,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%); }
.event-visual-icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; border: 2px solid rgba(137,207,240,0.3); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.event-visual-label { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.event-visual-sublabel { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
/* Conference timeline */
.conference-timeline { position: relative; }
.conference-timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 120px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 1px; background: var(--vp-border); }
.conference-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); position: relative; }
.conference-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.conference-date { text-align: right; padding-right: 28px; }
.conference-year { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.conference-month { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.conference-dot { position: absolute; left: 116px; top: 36px; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-white); border: 2px solid var(--vp-blue-dark); z-index: 1; }
.conference-content { padding-left: 20px; }
.conference-photo {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    filter: grayscale(40%);
    transition: filter 0.4s;
}
.conference-item:hover .conference-photo { filter: grayscale(0); }
.conference-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.conference-location { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.conference-location svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; opacity: 0.5; }
.conference-description { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); max-width: 600px; }
.conference-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); border: 1px solid var(--vp-blue-muted); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px; margin-top: 8px; }
/* Topics */
.topics-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.topic-card { padding: 28px; border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; }
.topic-card:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(137,207,240,0.1); }
.topic-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 6px; background: var(--vp-blue-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.topic-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.topic-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.topic-description { font-size: 0.825rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
/* Photo grid */
.photo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
.photo-placeholder { aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vp-section-grey) 0%, var(--vp-border-light) 100%); border-radius: 4px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.photo-placeholder svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; opacity: 0.4; }
.photo-placeholder span { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.photo-placeholder-wide { grid-column: span 2; aspect-ratio: 8/3; }
/* Speaking CTA */
.speaking-cta { background: var(--vp-navy); padding: 80px 40px; text-align: center; }
.speaking-cta-inner { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.speaking-cta-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-white); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.25; }
.speaking-cta-description { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.speaking-cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.speaking-cta-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-top: 20px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: INSIGHTS (page-insights)
   ============================================ */
.filter-bar { padding: 20px 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.filter-bar-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.filter-btn { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); padding: 6px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--vp-border); border-radius: 2px; background: var(--vp-white); transition: all 0.2s; cursor: pointer; }
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--vp-text); border-color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.filter-btn.active { color: var(--vp-white); background: var(--vp-navy); border-color: var(--vp-navy); }
.filter-count { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-left: auto; }
/* Enhanced insight cards for insights page */
.page-insights .insights-feed { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.page-insights .insight-card { padding: 28px; background: var(--vp-white); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s; }
.page-insights .insight-card:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(137,207,240,0.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.page-insights .insight-card.featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding: 36px; border-left: 3px solid var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.page-insights .insight-card.featured .insight-text { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.insight-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.page-insights .insight-date { font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.insight-footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.insight-engagement { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.insight-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.insight-stat svg { opacity: 0.5; }
.insight-thread-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); border: 1px solid var(--vp-blue-muted); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px; margin-left: 8px; }
.insight-yt-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c4302b; border: 1px solid rgba(196,48,43,0.2); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px; margin-left: 8px; }
/* Follow CTA */
.follow-cta { background: var(--vp-navy); padding: 72px 40px; }
.follow-cta-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.follow-cta-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.follow-cta-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 560px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.follow-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.follow-btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 14px 28px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 2px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: all 0.2s; }
.follow-btn:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); background: rgba(137,207,240,0.08); color: var(--vp-white); }
.follow-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; }
.follow-btn.btn-yt { border-color: rgba(196,48,43,0.4); }
.follow-btn.btn-yt:hover { border-color: #c4302b; background: rgba(196,48,43,0.08); }
.follow-btn .yt-subscribe-badge { font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #c4302b; background: rgba(196,48,43,0.12); padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 2px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: VALUES (page-values)
   ============================================ */
.values-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.value-essay { padding: 72px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.value-essay:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.value-essay-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.value-accent-bar { width: 3px; min-height: 80px; background: var(--vp-blue); border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
.value-essay-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.value-essay-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--vp-black); }
.value-essay-body { padding-left: 35px; }
.value-essay-body p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--vp-text); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.value-essay-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.value-essay-body p:first-child::first-line { color: var(--vp-black); font-weight: 500; }
.value-essay-body em { font-style: italic; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
.value-essay-body strong { font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); }
/* Values pull quote (centered variant) */
.page-values .pull-quote { padding: 56px 0; text-align: center; }
.page-values .pull-quote-text { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.5rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--vp-black); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.page-values .pull-quote-text::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 40px; height: 2px; background: var(--vp-blue); margin: 0 auto 24px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: PROJECTS (page-projects)
   ============================================ */
.page-projects .projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.project-tile-featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.project-header { padding: 40px 36px 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.project-monogram { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-white); flex-shrink: 0; }
.project-status { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.status-active { color: #2ECC71; background: rgba(46,204,113,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(46,204,113,0.2); }
.status-active .status-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2ECC71; animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
.status-past { color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); background: var(--vp-section-grey); border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.project-body { padding: 24px 36px 36px; }
.project-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.project-tagline { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 0.95rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.project-description { font-size: 0.925rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.project-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.project-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.project-meta-item svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; opacity: 0.5; }
.project-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: gap 0.2s; margin-top: 20px; }
.project-link:hover { gap: 10px; }
.project-tile-featured .project-header { padding: 48px 48px 0; }
.project-tile-featured .project-body { padding: 24px 48px 48px; }
.project-tile-featured .project-name { font-size: 1.75rem; }
.project-tile-featured .project-description { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 720px; }
.project-stats { display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.project-stat { text-align: left; }
.project-stat-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.project-stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-top: 2px; }
/* Past projects */
.past-projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.project-tile-past { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; padding: 32px; background: var(--vp-section-grey); transition: box-shadow 0.2s; }
.project-tile-past:hover { box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.past-project-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.past-project-monogram { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-white); flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.85; }
.past-project-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.past-project-tagline { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 0.85rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.past-project-description { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
/* Logos */
.logos-section { padding: 64px 40px; background: var(--vp-white); border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border); }
.logos-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.logos-tagline { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.logos-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 48px 56px; }
.logo-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; opacity: 0.45; transition: opacity 0.3s; }
.logo-item:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.logo-monogram { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-white); }
.logo-name { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: HALL OF FAME (page-hall-of-fame)
   ============================================ */
.entries-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 48px; }
.entry { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr; gap: 20px; align-items: start; padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); transition: background 0.2s; }
.entry:nth-child(1), .entry:nth-child(2) { padding-top: 8px; }
.entry:nth-last-child(1), .entry:nth-last-child(2) { border-bottom: none; }
.entry-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); padding-top: 6px; text-align: right; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.entry-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.entry-header { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.entry-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--vp-black); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.entry-tag { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 2px; border: 1px solid; white-space: nowrap; position: relative; top: -1px; }
.entry-tag--podcast { color: #8B5CF6; border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.25); background: rgba(139,92,246,0.05); }
.entry-tag--investor { color: var(--vp-blue-dark); border-color: var(--vp-blue-muted); background: rgba(137,207,240,0.04); }
.entry-tag--founder { color: #059669; border-color: rgba(5,150,105,0.25); background: rgba(5,150,105,0.04); }
.entry-tag--creator { color: #D97706; border-color: rgba(217,119,6,0.25); background: rgba(217,119,6,0.04); }
.entry-tag--media { color: #DC2626; border-color: rgba(220,38,38,0.25); background: rgba(220,38,38,0.04); }
.entry-description { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); max-width: 640px; }
/* Nomination form */
.nomination-section { background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.nomination-inner { max-width: 680px; }
.nomination-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.nomination-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.nomination-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--vp-border); border-radius: 2px; background: var(--vp-white); color: var(--vp-text); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; }
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--vp-blue-dark); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--vp-blue-muted); }
.form-select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23999' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 40px; cursor: pointer; }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; line-height: 1.6; }
.form-submit { align-self: flex-start; padding: 12px 32px; background: var(--vp-navy); color: var(--vp-white); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; border-radius: 2px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s; }
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--vp-navy-light); }
.form-note { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-top: -4px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: REPORTS (page-reports)
   ============================================ */
.reports-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.report-card { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; padding: 32px; transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; background: var(--vp-white); }
.report-card:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(137,207,240,0.1); }
.report-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.report-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.report-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.report-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.report-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.report-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-top: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; transition: gap 0.2s; }
.report-cta:hover { gap: 10px; }
.intelligence-banner { background: var(--vp-navy); padding: 56px 40px; text-align: center; }
.intelligence-banner-inner { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.intelligence-banner-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-white); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.intelligence-banner-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.intelligence-stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 48px; }
.intelligence-stat-number { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue); }
.intelligence-stat-label { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 4px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: SNAPSHOTS (page-snapshots)
   ============================================ */
.snapshots-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.snapshot-card { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s; background: var(--vp-white); cursor: pointer; }
.snapshot-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.snapshot-image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1/1; overflow: hidden; }
.snapshot-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(30%); transition: filter 0.4s, transform 0.4s; }
.snapshot-card:hover .snapshot-image img { filter: grayscale(0); transform: scale(1.03); }
.snapshot-body { padding: 20px; }
.snapshot-date { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.snapshot-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.snapshot-text { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
.snapshot-location { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-top: 12px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: PROFILES (page-profiles)
   ============================================ */
.profiles-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.profile-card { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s; background: var(--vp-white); cursor: pointer; }
.profile-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.profile-card-image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vp-navy), #2C2C4A); position: relative; overflow: hidden; filter: grayscale(100%); transition: filter 0.4s ease; }
.profile-card:hover .profile-card-image { filter: grayscale(0); }
.profile-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.profile-card-body { padding: 20px; }
.profile-card-type { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.profile-card-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.profile-card-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
.section-anchor { padding-top: 20px; }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: EPISODE DETAIL (page-episode-detail)
   ============================================ */
.episode-hero { width: 100%; max-height: 480px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.episode-hero img { width: 100%; height: 480px; object-fit: cover; display: block; filter: grayscale(40%); }
.episode-hero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 240px; background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--vp-white) 0%, transparent 100%); pointer-events: none; }
.article-header { max-width: 720px; margin: -100px auto 0; position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; padding: 0 24px; }
.article-ep-badge { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.article-category { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.article-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.025em; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.article-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 28px; }
.article-divider { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--vp-border); margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.article-author { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-text); letter-spacing: 0.02em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.article-meta { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.article-meta .sep { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-text-tertiary); display: inline-block; }
.article-meta .guest-highlight { font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-text); }
/* Episode layout */
.episode-layout { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.episode-content { max-width: 660px; }
.view-switcher { display: flex; gap: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.view-tab { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); padding: 12px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; cursor: pointer; background: none; font-family: var(--font-body); }
.view-tab:hover { color: var(--vp-text); }
.view-tab.active { color: var(--vp-black); border-bottom-color: var(--vp-blue-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.view-content { display: none; }
.view-content.active { display: block; }
.show-notes-body p { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--vp-text); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.show-notes-body p:first-child { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--vp-black); }
.show-notes-body p:first-child::first-letter { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 700; float: left; line-height: 1; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--vp-black); }
.show-notes-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); margin-top: 36px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.show-notes-body ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.show-notes-body ul li { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--vp-text); padding: 8px 0 8px 20px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.show-notes-body ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.show-notes-body ul li::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 16px; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.show-notes-body .timestamp { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); margin-right: 8px; }
.summary-text { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--vp-text); }
/* Pull quote (border-left variant — base) */
.pull-quote { margin: 40px 0; padding: 28px 0 28px 24px; border-left: 3px solid var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.pull-quote p { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.4rem; font-style: italic; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.article-end { text-align: center; margin: 48px 0 0; padding-top: 48px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); }
.article-end-mark { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); letter-spacing: 0.3em; }
/* Episode sidebar */
.episode-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.sidebar-video { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--vp-navy); margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.sidebar-video iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none; }
.sidebar-video-placeholder { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--vp-white); gap: 12px; cursor: pointer; }
.sidebar-play-btn { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, background 0.2s; }
.sidebar-play-btn:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); transform: scale(1.08); background: rgba(137,207,240,0.1); }
.sidebar-play-btn svg { margin-left: 3px; }
.sidebar-video-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.sidebar-platforms { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.sidebar-platforms a { flex: 1; text-align: center; padding: 8px 0; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 2px; transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
.sidebar-platforms a:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue); color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.sidebar-guest { background: var(--vp-section-grey); border-radius: 6px; padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.sidebar-guest-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sidebar-guest-photo { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vp-navy), var(--vp-navy-light)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--vp-blue); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sidebar-guest-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.sidebar-guest-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.5; }
.sidebar-guest-bio { font-size: 0.825rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--vp-text); }
.sidebar-guest-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
.sidebar-guest-links a { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); padding: 5px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--vp-blue-muted); border-radius: 2px; transition: background 0.2s; }
.sidebar-guest-links a:hover { background: var(--vp-blue-muted); }
.sidebar-details { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; }
.sidebar-details-title { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.sidebar-detail-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); font-size: 0.825rem; }
.sidebar-detail-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-detail-label { color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }
.sidebar-detail-value { font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-text); }
/* Related episodes/essays grid */
.related-episodes { padding: 64px 40px; }
.related-episodes-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.related-essays { padding: 64px 40px; background: var(--vp-section-grey); }
.related-essays-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.related-card { border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.15s; background: var(--vp-white); }
.related-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.related-card-image { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; position: relative; overflow: hidden; filter: grayscale(100%); transition: filter 0.4s; }
.related-card:hover .related-card-image { filter: grayscale(0); }
.related-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.related-card-image::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.related-card-overlay { position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 16px; right: 16px; z-index: 1; }
.related-card-ep { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-blue); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.related-card-tag { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-blue); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.related-card-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-white); line-height: 1.3; }
.related-card-body { padding: 16px; }
.related-card-guest { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--vp-text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.related-card-meta { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--vp-text-tertiary); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.related-card-meta .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--vp-text-tertiary); }

/* ============================================
   PAGE: ESSAY DETAIL (page-essay-detail)
   ============================================ */
.essay-hero { width: 100%; max-height: 560px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.essay-hero img { width: 100%; height: 560px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.essay-hero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 200px; background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--vp-white) 0%, transparent 100%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-essay-detail .article-header { margin: -80px auto 0; }
.page-essay-detail .article-title { font-size: 3.25rem; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.article-body { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px 64px; }
.article-body p { font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.82; color: var(--vp-text); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.article-body p:first-child { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--vp-black); }
.article-body p:first-child::first-letter { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 700; float: left; line-height: 1; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 4px; color: var(--vp-black); }
.page-essay-detail .pull-quote { margin: 48px 0; padding: 32px 0 32px 28px; }
.page-essay-detail .pull-quote p { font-size: 1.65rem; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
/* Author bio */
.author-bio { max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px 64px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; }
.author-avatar { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vp-navy), var(--vp-navy-light)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--vp-blue); font-weight: 700; }
.author-bio-text { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
.author-bio-text strong { color: var(--vp-text); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — 1024px (tablet)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    /* Layout */
    .section { padding: 48px 32px; }
    .header-nav-bar { padding: 0 32px; }
    .header-inner { padding: 0 32px; }
    .main-nav > a, .main-nav .nav-item > a { padding: 0 10px; font-size: 0.68rem; }
    .nav-dropdown { min-width: 180px; }

    /* Homepage */
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-sidebar { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border); padding-top: 32px; }
    .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .featured-grid .card:first-child { grid-column: 1 / 3; grid-row: auto; }
    .essays-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .essay-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: none; padding-right: 16px; }
    .essay-item:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 16px; }
    .insights-feed { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

    /* Essays page */
    .page-essays .essays-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .essay-card-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .essay-card-featured .essay-card-body { padding: 24px 8px; }

    /* Episodes */
    .episodes-grid { gap: 28px; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .episode-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-body { padding: 24px 28px; }
    .listen-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .listen-platforms { justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* Guests */
    .guest-cover--full { flex-direction: column !important; }
    .guest-cover--full .cover-visual { width: 100%; min-height: 320px; }
    .guest-cover--full .cover-content { width: 100%; padding: 48px 40px; }
    .guest-cover--full { min-height: auto; }
    .guest-pair { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .guest-pair .guest-cover:first-child { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border); }

    /* Episode detail */
    .episode-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px; gap: 32px; padding: 0 32px; }
    .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .related-grid > :last-child { display: none; }

    /* Values */
    .value-essay-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }

    /* Projects */
    .project-tile-featured .project-header { padding: 36px 36px 0; }
    .project-tile-featured .project-body { padding: 24px 36px 36px; }

    /* Snapshots & Profiles */
    .snapshots-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .profiles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — 768px (mobile)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --header-height: 56px; }
    .section { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .hero { padding: 48px 20px 32px; }
    .header-masthead { padding: 10px 0 0; }
    .page-home .site-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .page-home.scrolled .site-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .page-home .header-masthead { padding: 16px 0 4px; }
    .page-home.scrolled .header-masthead { padding: 10px 0 0; }
    .site-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .header-nav-bar { height: 36px; padding: 0 20px; }
    .header-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
    .main-nav { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }

    /* Page headers */
    .page-header { padding: 40px 20px 16px; }
    .page-header-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .page-header-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
    .page-header-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .page-hero { padding: 52px 24px 20px; }
    .page-hero-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.75rem; }

    /* Homepage */
    .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .stats-bar { padding: 20px; }
    .stats-bar-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; }
    .stat-divider { display: none; }
    .stat-item { min-width: 100px; }
    .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .featured-grid .card:first-child { grid-column: auto; }
    .insights-feed { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .quote-featured-section { padding: 64px 20px; }
    .quote-featured-text { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .quote-featured-mark { font-size: 3.5rem; }
    .podcast-row { padding: 32px 20px; }
    .podcast-row-grid > * { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 16px) / 2) !important; min-width: 160px; }
    .podcast-cover-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .podcast-cover-art { padding: 16px; }
    .card-title { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }
    .card-large .card-title { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }

    /* Essays page */
    .essays-grid-section { padding: 40px 20px 56px; }
    .page-essays .essays-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .essay-card-featured .essay-card-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .essay-card-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }

    /* Episodes */
    .episodes-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
    .episode-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-bottom: 32px; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-image { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-body { padding: 24px; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-description { font-size: 0.875rem; }
    .episode-card-title { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    .listen-cta { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .listen-platforms { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .platform-btn { justify-content: center; }

    /* Guests */
    .guest-cover--full .cover-content { padding: 36px 24px; }
    .guest-cover--half .cover-content { padding: 36px 24px 44px; }
    .guest-cover--half .cover-visual { height: 240px; }
    .cover-name { font-size: 2rem; }
    .guest-cover--half .cover-name { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .cover-quote { font-size: 1.15rem; }
    .guest-cover--half .cover-quote { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .cover-monogram { width: 120px; height: 120px; font-size: 2.75rem; }
    .guest-cover--half .cover-monogram { width: 100px; height: 100px; font-size: 2.25rem; }

    /* Episode detail */
    .episode-hero img { height: 300px; }
    .article-header { margin-top: -60px; }
    .article-title { font-size: 2.25rem; }
    .article-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; }
    .episode-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 0 20px; }
    .episode-sidebar { position: static; order: -1; }
    .related-episodes { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .related-grid > :last-child { display: block; }
    .view-tab { padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 0.75rem; }

    /* Essay detail */
    .essay-hero img { height: 340px; }
    .page-essay-detail .article-header { margin-top: -48px; }
    .page-essay-detail .article-title { font-size: 2.25rem; }
    .article-body p { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .article-body p:first-child { font-size: 1.1rem; }
    .article-body p:first-child::first-letter { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .page-essay-detail .pull-quote p { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .related-essays { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .author-bio { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 0 20px 48px; }

    /* Values */
    .value-essay { padding: 48px 0; }
    .value-essay-header { gap: 20px; }
    .value-essay-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .value-essay-body { padding-left: 23px; }
    .value-essay-body p { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .page-values .pull-quote-text { font-size: 1.25rem; }

    /* Projects */
    .page-projects .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-tile-featured { grid-column: auto; }
    .past-projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-header { padding: 28px 24px 0; }
    .project-body { padding: 20px 24px 28px; }
    .project-tile-featured .project-header { padding: 28px 24px 0; }
    .project-tile-featured .project-body { padding: 20px 24px 28px; }
    .project-stats { gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* Hall of Fame */
    .entries-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Reports */
    .reports-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .intelligence-banner { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .intelligence-stats { gap: 32px; }

    /* Snapshots & Profiles */
    .snapshots-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .profiles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Newsletter & Footer */
    .newsletter-cta { padding: 48px 20px; }
    .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
    .site-footer { padding: 40px 20px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — 480px (small mobile)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .page-hero-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .episode-card-body { padding: 20px; }
    .episode-card-overlay { padding: 16px; }
    .episode-featured .episode-card-body { padding: 20px; }
    .cover-name { font-size: 1.75rem; }
    .guest-cover--half .cover-name { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .about-hero-name { font-size: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE — HOMEPAGE INLINE-GRID OVERRIDES

   The homepage sections set grid-template-columns inline (allowed by the
   project conventions for one-off sections). Inline styles outrank any
   stylesheet rule, media query or not, so the 1024/768 breakpoints above
   silently did nothing on the homepage and the three-column layout stayed
   three columns at 390px with horizontal overflow. !important is the fix
   here, not a smell -- it is the only way a stylesheet can beat an inline
   declaration without rewriting every section to a class.
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hp-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
    .hp-hero-grid > :last-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
    .hp-insights-grid,
    .hp-events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
    .hp-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hp-hero-grid,
    .hp-insights-grid,
    .hp-events-grid,
    .hp-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px !important; }
    .hp-hero-grid > :last-child { grid-column: auto; }
    .hp-about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 12px !important; }

    /* Column dividers read as stray vertical lines once stacked. */
    .hp-hero-grid > * { border-left: none !important; border-right: none !important; padding-left: 0 !important; padding-right: 0 !important; }
}

/* Nothing may overflow the viewport horizontally on a phone. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; }
    img, svg, iframe, table { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
}

/* ---- INTELLIGENCE / SIGNALS ---- */
.signals-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.signal-card {
    display: block; padding: 36px 32px; background: var(--vp-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border); border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.signal-card:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.signal-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.signal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25; color: var(--vp-black); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.signal-dek { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 24px; }
.signal-meta {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
}
.signal-sources { flex: 1; line-height: 1.5; }
.signal-date { white-space: nowrap; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .signals-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .signal-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .signal-title { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .signal-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
}

/* ---- INLINE SUBSCRIBE (end of essay) ---- */
.essay-subscribe {
    max-width: 680px; margin: 56px auto 0; padding: 40px 44px;
    background: var(--vp-navy); border-radius: 4px; text-align: center;
}
.essay-subscribe-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.essay-subscribe-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.essay-subscribe-dek {
    font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    margin: 0 auto 26px; max-width: 460px;
}
.essay-subscribe-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; max-width: 440px; margin: 0 auto; }
.essay-subscribe-form input {
    flex: 1; min-width: 0; padding: 13px 16px; font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--vp-black); background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 3px;
}
.essay-subscribe-form input::placeholder { color: #9A9A9A; }
.essay-subscribe-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--vp-blue); }
.essay-subscribe-form button {
    padding: 13px 26px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-navy); background: var(--vp-blue); border: none;
    border-radius: 3px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.essay-subscribe-form button:hover { background: #FFFFFF; }
.essay-subscribe-note {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .essay-subscribe { padding: 32px 22px; margin-top: 40px; border-radius: 0; }
    .essay-subscribe-title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .essay-subscribe-form { flex-direction: column; }
    .essay-subscribe-form button { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---- FUND DIRECTORY ---- */
.fd-controls { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border); background: var(--vp-white); }
.fd-controls-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 24px 40px 20px; }
.fd-search {
    width: 100%; max-width: 420px; padding: 11px 14px; font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--vp-black); background: var(--vp-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.fd-search:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.fd-facet { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.fd-facet-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    width: 82px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fd-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--vp-text);
    background: var(--vp-white); border: 1px solid var(--vp-border);
    border-radius: 100px; padding: 5px 12px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.15s, background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
}
.fd-chip:hover { border-color: var(--vp-blue-dark); }
.fd-chip.on { background: var(--vp-navy); border-color: var(--vp-navy); color: #FFFFFF; }
.fd-chip-n { opacity: 0.5; font-size: 0.66rem; margin-left: 3px; }
.fd-chip.on .fd-chip-n { opacity: 0.65; }
.fd-status {
    margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
}
.fd-clear, .fd-clear-inline {
    margin-left: 14px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.66rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); background: none;
    border: none; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;
}

.fd-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.fd-row {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 28px;
    padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
}
.fd-row:hover { background: rgba(137,207,240,0.04); }
.fd-name {
    font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--vp-black); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.fd-gp { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.fd-gp a { color: var(--vp-blue-dark); text-decoration: none; }
.fd-gp a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.fd-loc:before { content: "·"; margin: 0 7px; opacity: 0.5; }
.fd-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.fd-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-text-secondary);
    background: var(--vp-bg); border: 1px solid var(--vp-border-light);
    border-radius: 2px; padding: 3px 7px;
}
.fd-meta { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; text-align: right; }
.fd-size { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--vp-black); }
.fd-size span {
    display: block; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vp-text-secondary); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 2px;
}
.fd-vintage { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
.fd-source {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px;
}
.fd-more {
    display: block; margin: 32px auto 0; padding: 11px 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-navy); background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--vp-border); border-radius: 3px; cursor: pointer;
}
.fd-more:hover { border-color: var(--vp-navy); }
.fd-empty { padding: 48px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }
.fd-error { padding: 40px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--vp-text-secondary); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fd-controls-inner { padding: 18px 20px 16px; }
    .fd-facet { gap: 6px; }
    .fd-facet-label { width: 100%; margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .fd-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 18px 0; }
    .fd-meta { text-align: left; gap: 18px; align-items: center; }
    .fd-size span { display: inline; margin-left: 5px; }
}

/* ---- DIRECTORY: people + LP variants ---- */
.fd-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.56rem; font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--vp-navy); background: var(--vp-blue);
    border-radius: 2px; padding: 3px 7px;
}
.fd-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.fd-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--vp-blue-dark); text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor; padding-bottom: 1px;
}