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David Sedaris On What To Do About Your Trump-Supporting Family Members
Family DynamicsPolitical PolarizationLanguage And Identity

David Sedaris On What To Do About Your Trump-Supporting Family Members

David Sedaris shares his unique, often contrarian, perspectives on navigating political divides within families, the evolving language of identity, and the discomforts of aging and relationships, all filtered through his signature observational humor.

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Regulating A.I. Within a Broken Political System Under Trump (w/ Sen. Bernie Sanders)
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Regulating A.I. Within a Broken Political System Under Trump (w/ Sen. Bernie Sanders)

Senator Bernie Sanders details the existential and economic threats of unregulated AI and the corrupting influence of big money in politics, while Peter Hamby discusses the rise of political violence rhetoric and conspiracy theories across the political spectrum.

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Trump FLIPS OUT As Approval Rating Hits NEW LOW
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Trump FLIPS OUT As Approval Rating Hits NEW LOW

Donald Trump's 'arsonist' foreign policy and flawed economic messaging are eroding his support, while Democrats struggle to adapt their communication strategies to the new digital media landscape.

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Cory Booker GOES OFF on Trump and Democrats’ Tax Plan
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Cory Booker GOES OFF on Trump and Democrats’ Tax Plan

Senator Cory Booker delivers a passionate critique of Trump's administration and Congressional inaction, while advocating for bold Democratic policies, including a controversial tax plan that would eliminate federal income tax for most Americans.

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How To Survive a Dictatorship (feat. Wagner Moura)
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How To Survive a Dictatorship (feat. Wagner Moura)

Actor Wagner Moura, known for 'Narcos' and 'The Secret Agent,' discusses the chilling parallels between Brazil's past dictatorship and current global authoritarian trends, emphasizing the critical role of civil resistance and art in preserving democratic values.

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World BOOS As Trump Goes INSANE In UNHINGED Move
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World BOOS As Trump Goes INSANE In UNHINGED Move

Trump's second term descends into chaos with threats to invade Greenland, weaponized federal agents in Minneapolis, and corrupt pardons, while an interview reveals Tucker Carlson's calculated embrace of extremism to dominate conservative media.

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