Month: August 2025

Jubilee has become one of the go-to open forums for debate in the digital age. Videos like: “Flat Earthers vs Scientists,” “1 Conservative vs. 20 Feminists,” and, “What Makes a Real Man?” are just some of the few topics they cover.

It’s what caused The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to write his article, “Jubilee is Like Gen-Z’s ‘Jerry Springer Show‘”.

But their most recent video, “1 Progressive vs 20 Far-Right Conservatives,” has gone viral for what some feel is a dangerous platforming of fascist ideals. Brittany is joined by The Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber to get into the state of public discourse, and how traditional media may led us to this moment.

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The intriguing and seriously creepy new film Weapons follows what happens after 17 third-graders get out of their beds on the same night, at the same time, and disappear. The community points fingers at the students’ teacher, played by Julia Garner. The latest film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian), Weapons explores why one student was spared that fateful night. There’s a clear answer – but we guarantee it’s not one you’ll see coming.

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Each year for the past 89, Galax, Va., has hosted what it proclaims is the world’s oldest and largest fiddler’s convention. People come from all around to keep alive a rich American musical tradition.

In a new book, Mallary Tenore Tarpley says she’s learned to reject perfectionism when it comes to recovery and accept her slip-ups as part of a messy “middle place” between sickness and health.

Visiting friends and family this summer? NPR’s Life Kit has tips for being the best type of houseguest.

Asher Watkins had been tracking a cape buffalo for the kill when the animal instead turned its attack on the hunter.

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NPR’s Adrian Ma plays the puzzle with YPR listener Bill Hoffman of Helena, Montana, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

The word “deadline” has been used a lot in reference to tariffs. It got us thinking: what is the origin of the word? NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Benjamin Dreyer, author of “Dreyer’s English.”

The political landscape has changed significantly since Hamilton premiered in 2015 – how the show is seen has changed as well.

A storm is coming and two siblings pull on their boots and head to the sea. The waves crash and the rain starts to fall, but they go on in this quintessential summer adventure story.