Month: February 2022

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Chapo Trap House - 604 – The Quiz That Makes You Old feat. Srećko Horvat (2/21/22)

The boys take a quiz that makes you old. Then, Will talks to Croatian philosopher Srećko Horvat about the upcoming Belmarsh Tribunal, an attempt to hold U.S. and U.K. governments accountable for war crimes and wrongful imprisonments done in the name of the War on Terror. They discuss imprisonments of whistleblowers, extra-judicial surveillance, breaking mass media blackout of reporting on western war crimes and more. All you need to know about the Belmarsh Tribunal here: https://progressive.international/ Tickets for our southern tour still on sale here: chapotraphouse.com/live
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Reset Gets Into a Jazzy Groove With Artist Wynton Marsalis

A special immersive concert at the Symphony Center this weekend will pay tribute to important moments and figures in Black history. Saturday’s Freedom, Justice and Hope performance will feature award-winning jazz musician Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Center and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson as a special guest. Reset learns more about the event and how the arts have shaped justice movements in America.
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Consider This from NPR - Red Zip Codes Are Getting Redder, Blue Zip Codes Are Getting Bluer

The U.S. is becoming more geographically polarized. Red zip codes are getting redder and blue zip codes are getting bluer. And this is because people are purposefully moving to places that reflect their views. Which is a trend that comes with consequences.

NPR correspondent John Burnett spoke with some Texan transplants about how their politics impacted their choice of community.

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Federalist Radio Hour - The Dystopic Power Grab Nobody Is Talking About

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Dr. Matthew Mehan, director of academic programs for Hillsdale in Washington D.C. and assistant professor of government for the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss what happens when governments use their "kill switch" emergency powers to control their citizens.
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Strange News: Wordle Saves Lives, Cybercrime, and Qanon Hates Butterflies

An elderly woman may well owe her survival to Wordle. Another recent Bitcoin scam is called the 'heist of the century.' Over in Texas, Qanon has found a new target... a non-profit butterfly center. Find out why in this week's Strange News.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 2.21.22

Alabama

  • The AL House is likely to vote this week on Constitutional Carry bill
  • Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against congressman Mo Brooks for speech on Jan. 6th
  • University of Alabama VP resigns after being arrested in prostitution sting
  • West Alabama human trafficking task force arrests 15 men in sting operation
  • Chelsea Hunter of Macon County bags a 13 point 242 lb. buck

National

  • The accusations and denying continue between US and Russia regarding Ukraine
  • Family research council petitions Biden admin re: Pakistan's abuse of Christians
  • Donald Trump's competition to Twitter, Truth Social is launching on Monday
  • Rock and Roller Ted Nugent plans to join Trucker Convoy in US
  • Actress posts video urging Canadian Prime Minister to listen to protests in Ottawa
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Trial run: genocide claims against Myanmar

The Gambia’s first-of-its-kind case at the International Court of Justice might bring a rebuke and shine light on Myanmar’s brutal tactics. It might not, alas, bring succour for the Rohingyas. Our correspondent considers a grand geopolitical gamble from exactly 50 years ago, seeking lessons for today from Richard Nixon’s visit to China. And research reveals that noise stresses plants out. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer