Month: February 2025

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Lost Debate - The Politics of Lively v Baldoni

Why should we care about the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni? Ravi takes a closer look at the deeper implications of Hollywood’s latest feud and what it tells us about the cultural and political moment we’re living in. He then dives into what we can learn from the ways traditional, alternative, and online media have shaped the story’s narrative, what it signals about the evolving legacy of social movements like #MeToo, and why the controversy should cause us to ask critical questions about power, credibility, and accountability.


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Federalist Radio Hour - The Education Renaissance

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," President and CEO of EdChoice Robert Enlow joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the future of public education in the U.S. and give an update on the school choice movement in states.

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Bad Faith - Episode 450 – Rule of Lawlessness (w/ Sarah Leah Whitson)

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Lawyer and Executive Director for Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) Sarah Leah Whitson returns to Bad Faith for an update on the genocide and ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza, the culpability of regional Arab leadership, and Trump's latest real estate ambitions. Briahna and Sarah also debate how the Democratic Party lost to Trump and whether a focus on certain social issues was a dispositive factor in the 2024 election.  

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Produced by Armand Aviram.

Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

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CBS News Roundup - 02/20/2025 | World News Roundup

Hostage bodies returned to Israel. War of words between President Trump and Ukraine's leader. Assessing flight safety after recent air disasters. Correspondent Peter King has the CBS World News Roundup for Thursday, February 20, 2025:

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Yes, The CIA Hired Magicians, Chapter One: The Craft and The Art

The US Central Intelligence Agency gets a lot of criticism these days - historically, the institution has a number of missteps. The thing about unorthodox "outside-the-box" approaches is simply this: some ideas work, and some ideas are superb. A few decades back, the CIA hired a magician.

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1A - Celebrating The Legacy Of David Lynch

David Lynch, an icon of American cinema, died last month at 78 years old.

As a filmmaker, he was known for his eccentric and dark depictions of American life – as illustrated in his 1986 film "Blue Velvet."

And in "Twin Peaks." His small-town mystery series aired for two seasons beginning in 1990 leading to a film and a 2017 reboot.

Of course, his imagination wasn't limited to small towns and suburbia. His films included an adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune," and he showed off his love for Los Angeles in films like "Mulholland Drive."

We look back at David Lynch's life and career.

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Headlines From The Times - Airbnb co-founder donations $15 million to Steadfast LA to help wildfire victims rebuild

When wildfires strike, some communities burn—but one neighborhood in Irvine proves that doesn’t have to be the case. A controversial procedure—leg lengthening surgery—is gaining popularity. LA County is taking steps to protect renters following January’s devastating fires. The LA Unified School District has implemented a cellphone ban. In the first month of President Trump’s administration, thousands of federal workers have been fired. And billionaire Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, is donating $15 million to Steadfast LA to help wildfire victims rebuild.

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Focus on Africa - Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels

Sudan's military led government are upset by Kenya's decision to host a conference of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

Is there a regional power play behind Mauritania and Morocco's electricity exchange agreement ?

And what's the deadly bacteria that's making Lake Victoria turn green?

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Sunita Nahar, Stefania Okereke, Nyasha Michelle and Bella Hassan in London. and Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer : Philip Bull Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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Native America Calling - Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Public broadcasters brace for federal funding fight

Public and tribal radio and television stations are fortifying their defenses ahead of what could be the biggest funding threat they’ve ever faced. President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly called for an end to federal funding for public broadcasters. Bills proposed in Congress would go as far as eliminating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nearly 60-year-old entity created by Congress to facilitate federal support for non-commercial media. We’ll hear from broadcasters about what changes might be in store.