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Capitalism as an economic system has been around in various forms for over a thousand years and according to our featured guest this week, it keeps evolving. Join us for a lively and challenging discussion between Ralph and Harvard history professor, Sven Beckert, as they discuss his book “Capitalism: A Global History.”Sven Beckert is the Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University. He has written widely on the economic, social, and political history of capitalism. His book Empire of Cotton won the Bancroft Prize and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His latest book is Capitalism: A Global History.Capitalism has existed within a whole range of political systems of organizing political power. And this includes authoritarian regimes; this includes fascist regimes; and this includes also liberal democratic regimes such as Great Britain and the United States. And you see this kind of tension emerging today within the United States in which there is a kind of concern, I think, among some capital-owning elites about liberal democracy. They see that as being limiting to some of their business interests.Sven BeckertIn a way, the book tries to not make us to be just powerless cogs in a machine and not powerless cogs in the unfolding of history. But the book very much emphasizes that the particular shape that capitalism has taken at any particular moment in time has a lot to do also with questions of the state. It has a lot to do with questions of political power. It has a lot to do with questions of social contestation. And sometimes capitalism has been reshaped drastically by the actions of people with very little power. And I show that in particular when I look at the end of the slave-based plantation economy in the Americas, which is very much driven by the collective mobilization of some of the poorest and most exploited people on planet Earth—namely the enslaved workers who grow all that sugar and all that cotton or that tobacco in the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.Sven BeckertI think markets and market activities have existed in all human societies. That is not particular to capitalism. And the few efforts in world history in which people have tried to get rid of the market in its entirety have been pretty much economic disasters. So there is a place for the market. There has been a place for the market in all human societies. But in capitalism, the market takes on an importance that it didn't take on in other forms of economic life… I think it is so important to think about this, because, as I said earlier, capitalism is not natural. It's not the only form of economic life on planet Earth. Indeed, it's the opposite. It's a revolutionary departure from older forms of the organization of economic life.Sven BeckertTrump seems really concerned about impeachment because it's beyond his control. And he sees if (with inflation) the economy starts going down more, unemployment up, prices up, all these campaign promises bogus, polls going down—he fears impeachment. And I've yet to hear him say if he was impeached and removed from office, he wouldn't leave the White House—while he's defied all other federal laws, constitutional provisions, and foreign treaties.Ralph NaderNews 1/30/26* Following the murders of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renée Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis – along with the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, the abduction of 5-year-old Liam Ramos along with his father, and the arrest of an estimated 3,000 people – the Minnesota AFL-CIO called a General Strike for workers to demand ICE leave the state. This one-day general strike, staged during temperatures of -20°F, drew as many as 100,000 workers into the streets, according to Labor Notes. Participating unions included the SEIU, AFT, and the CWA, along with UNITE HERE Local 17, OPEIU Local 12, IATSE Local 13, and AFSCME Council 5, among many others. Minneapolis has been the site of major labor actions before, perhaps most famously the 1934 General Strike, and it remains a relatively union-dense hub today. It was also the locus of the 2020 George Floyd protests, which many see as a reason why the Trump administration has been so hostile towards the locals.* With the spiraling situation in Minnesota, the Trump administration has finally moved to deescalate somewhat. Per POLITICO, “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, has…been sidelined,” and border czar Tom Homan has been dispatched to the state to take over operations there. Moreover, the Atlantic reports “Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as Border Patrol ‘commander at large' and will return to his former job in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.” While hardly an adequate response to the crisis, these moves do show that Trump sees how badly his lieutenants have bungled their mission. It remains to be seen whether this will mark the end of the high-lawlessness period of ICE activity or if the agency will simply shift its primary theater of operation.* For Minnesota Republicans meanwhile, the situation is nothing short of catastrophic. While the party's fortunes had looked promising just weeks ago, some, like Republican attorney Chris Madel, now say “National Republicans have made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota.” Madel had been a candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, but dropped out abruptly this week, citing national Republicans' “stated retribution on the citizens of our state,” per the Star Tribune. While the election is still 10 months away – “a lifetime in politics,” as one person quoted in the story puts it – it is hard to imagine Minnesotans forgetting about the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti and delivering a statewide victory for Republicans for the first time since 2006.* Speaking of dropping out, the New York Times reports Eleanor Holmes Norton, the 18-term incumbent delegate representing Washington, D.C. in Congress, has filed a termination notice for her re-election campaign. Norton, a civil rights activist and law professor, was elected D.C. delegate in 1991 and earned a reputation as D.C.'s “warrior on the Hill.” Today, she is the oldest person serving in the House at 88 years old. Norton has shown signs of cognitive decline but insisted she would seek reelection and even after her campaign filed this termination paperwork Norton did not make a public statement for days, raising questions about how aware she even was of this decision – a disgraceful end to a towering career. If any silver lining is to be found, one hopes this will serve as a cautionary tale for other members of Congress not to cling to their seats to the bitter end.* In more congressional news, Axios reports, “Nearly half of the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee broke with their party's leadership in stunning fashion…by voting to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress,” for his refusal to testify in the committee's probe related to Jeffrey Epstein. While House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries whipped votes against the motion, Ranking Member Robert Garcia gave committee members permission to “vote their conscience.” With the defections, the vote to hold former President Clinton in contempt was a lopsided 34-8. Nine Democrats voted yes, eight no, and two present. On a separate vote to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt, far fewer Democrats broke ranks. In that vote, Democrats Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee and Melanie Stansbury voted yes, Dave Min voted present, and the rest voted no. The contempt measure will now move to the House floor and Jeffries must decide whether or not to formally whip votes against the measure there. If it passes a full house vote, the Clintons could be held in jail on contempt charges until they agree to testify, as Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro were during the January 6th investigation.* In more news out of D.C., legendary modern classical composer Philip Glass has pulled the world premiere of his Lincoln Symphony from the Kennedy Center in protest of the venue's takeover by Trump and his cronies. In a statement, Glass wrote “After thoughtful consideration , I have decided to withdraw my Symphony No. 15” because the symphony is “a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center [and its current leadership] today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony.” Just days after this embarrassing fiasco, Kevin Couch, the Center's new head of artistic programming, abruptly resigned without explanation, per the Hill.* Meanwhile, in Alaska, the Anchorage Daily News reports the Alaskan Independence Party – the state's third largest political party founded in the 1970s to push for Alaskan independence from the United States – has voted to dissolve itself. Ballot Access News reports that the party leaders felt that there is “little support” for Alaskan independence today and “the public doesn't even understand the party's original purpose.” Still, the party stands as one of the most successful minor parties of the twentieth century, electing Walter Hickel Governor in 1999 and electing a state legislator in 1992. It almost elected another candidate Tyler Ivanoff, in 2022; he won 48.73% of the vote. The state of Alaska will now give the roughly 19,000 members of the AIP the chance to re-register with another party, per Alaska Public Media.* In more positive independent political news, the Chicago Tribune reports Southwest Side Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez has launched an independent bid for Illinois' 4th Congressional District seat. Sigcho-Lopez, a DSA member and progressive firebrand in Chicago, is campaigning to “end tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and dramatically expand social services in housing and health care,” in Congress and is “aligned with working-class labor unions and street protesters pushing back against Trump.” This seat is currently held by stalwart progressive Jesús “Chuy” García, but he pulled an unsavory bait and switch, announcing he would “not seek reelection just hours before the party primary filing deadline, leaving no time for other hopefuls to get in the race for the suddenly vacant seat as his chief of staff, Patty Garcia, became the only candidate in the Democratic primary.” This has forced other candidates like Sigcho-Lopez to launch independent campaigns. To get on the ballot, he must collect at least 10,816 petition signatures between February 25th and May 26th.* In more state and local news, NPR reports that as the federal government withdraws from international institutions like the World Health Organizations, states are stepping into the breach. California, for example, has joined the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, or GOARN, and other states like Illinois are poised to follow suit. States like California and Illinois, being sub-national entities, can not join the WHO as a full member, but are eligible to participate in WHO subgroups like GOARN. In a statement, California Governor Gavin Newsom said “The Trump administration's withdrawal from WHO is a reckless decision that will hurt all Californians and Americans…California will not bear witness to the chaos this decision will bring.”* Finally, Axios is out with a major story on the Catholic Church emerging as a “bulwark of resistance,” to Trump's authoritarianism. This piece cites Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning the ICE killings as “examples of the violence that represent failures in our society to respect the dignity of every human life.” This piece adds that “the three highest-ranking heads of U.S. archdioceses also recently issued a plea for ‘moral foreign policy'” in response to the lawless American military action abroad, namely in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran. Most strikingly, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, the Catholic archbishop for the military's archdiocese, is quoted saying it would be “morally acceptable” for troops to disobey orders that violate their conscience. A related question of troops disobeying illegal orders has been much discussed lately, with Trump suggesting members of Congress who reminded troops of their obligation to do so should be hanged for treason. Notably, Pew data suggests 43% of Catholics in the U.S. were born outside the country or had at least one parent born outside the U.S. Reverend Tom Reese, a Jesuit priest and analyst, said the people being targeted by Trump's immigration crackdown are “the people in the pews.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

A man rushed towards Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar during an event in her home state on Tuesday, spraying the congresswoman with a liquid authorities later identified as vinegar. President Donald Trump told reporters later that evening he thought there was a chance that Omar had staged the attack herself as a stunt.Another deadline for a government shutdown is fast approaching. And questions are mounting about whether Democrats will continue to dig their heels in over the Trump administration's immigration agenda.And more acts are pulling out of scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center. Composer Phillip Glass announced his decision to not debut a symphony he wrote in honor of Abraham Lincoln written for the Center's 50th anniversary.And, in global news, President Donald Trump said this week that Iran needed to give into a list of demands related to its nuclear disarmament and that “time was running out.” The military is now moving Navy and Air Force assets to the Middle East.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he couldn't rule out further military intervention in Venezuela during testimony before the Senate.And traditional U.S. allies are looking elsewhere for aid and trade deals, as the president continues to demolish the old world order in favor of one that centers himself.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid takes another lonesome loser to task after the wannabe know-it-all spent time in his mother's basement to rail on the great morning show host. In other news of the day, Craig Carton speaks the truth about Eli Manning's Hall of Fame hopes; The Daily Show invokes our colleague Brian Kilmeade's influence on President Trump's actions; the film Melania premieres at The Kennedy Center; and the truth is uncovered regarding the true character of the late Alex Pretti, the anti-I.C.E. protester who was shot in Minneapolis last week. Aaron Siri, Anthony D'Esposito, Cory Zelnik, David Carr, Donna Rotunno & Joe Tacopina join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The premiere for Melania was another star-studded event, drawing top cabinet officials and celebrities to the Kennedy Center event. The movie is a fantastic behind-the-scenes that takes you inside the crucial days leading up to President Trump's second inauguration. Don Lemon was in L.A. partying with Busta Rhymes hours before he was arrested for storming the church service in Minneapolis. He's currently being charged with conspiring to deprive rights and interfering with someone's religious freedom in a house of worship. Our buddies Ross Patterson and Dan Hollaway, hosts of the popular podcast Drinkin' Bros were debanked by JP Morgan Chase for being Conservatives. This happened 6 months ago, not years ago at the height of cancel culture. Today they come on the show to share what happened to them and how Old Glory bank came in and partnered with them. Old Glory has fought for conservatives and CEO Mike Ring joins us to discuss what Old Glory stand for and why banking with them is the best move for conservatives and patriots. It's Friday night and if you're looking for an adult beverage to sip on as you munch on some Masa Chips while watching the Sean Spicer Show, crack open a Hard AF seltzer. Featuring: Drinkin' Bros Ross Patterson | Co Host Dan Hollaway | Co Host https://drinkinbros.com/ Mike Ring CEO | Old Glory Bank https://oldglorybank.com/ Check out Hard AF seltzer: https://hardafseltzer.com/ Open an account with Old Glory today: https://oldglorybank.com/ My latest book Trump 2.0: The Revolution That Will Permanently Transform America is available for preorder, just click the link: https://a.co/d/67kKgje Today's show is sponsored by: Patriot Mobile Take a stand for faith, family, and freedom—switch to Patriot Mobile. Patriot Mobile provides PREMIUM service on all three major U.S. networks.  Patriot Mobile has the same or even better coverage, backed by 100% U.S.-based customer support. Get unlimited data plans, mobile hotspots, international roaming, and more with Patriot Mobile. Take a stand as a PATRIOT by going to ⁠https://PatriotMobile.com/SPICER⁠ or call 972-PATRIOT for a FREE month! Masa Chips You're probably watching the Sean Spicer Show right now and thinking “hmm, I wish I had something healthy and satisfying to snack on…” Well Masa Chips are exactly what you are looking for. Big corporations use cheap nasty seed oils that can cause inflammation and health issues. Masa cut out all the bad stuff and created a tortilla chip with just 3 ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow. Snacking on MASA chips feels different—you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or sluggishness. So head to https://MASAChips.com/SEAN to get  25% off your first order. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Dover is a Grammy winning clarinetist and a member of Imani Winds. But like more and more artists these days Mark moves in many musical circles. Yes he's been a soloist with the Atlanta, Baltimore, and Albany Symphonies, and the American Composers Orchestra. He's also a member of the chamber ensemble yMusic. He's performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Kennedy Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. But he's also performed with the Knights, a very adventurous ensemble. And he also plays improvisational music too including with Vulfpeck, one of my favorite bands that includes guitarist Cory Wong, a previous guest on this podcast.My featured song is my recent single called “Moon Shot”. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MARK:www.markdovermusic.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Not all listeners agree with Mark’s take on the anti-ICE protests — immigration raids are what they voted for, and that’s what they’re happy to be getting. Are the protesters being paid? And if so, by whom? The silent majority speaks! That is, via the KFI talkbacks. When Barack Obama was president, he was known as the “Deporter in Chief,” but he apparently did it in a much less violent manner. Miracle weightloss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy that’ve been the darling of every fatty trying to drop a few pounds may have a few risky complications! Acute pancreatitis for one. Who knew minor celebrity Mark Thompson went on a date with Sheena Easton to the Kennedy Center! What do you say after a screening when the movie was terrible, but you have to interact with the filmmaker? Disgraced filmmaker Brett Ratner directed the “Melania” documentary. That last sentence has nothing to do with the first sentence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy addresses the latest news in his monologue and chats with Liam Neeson, Patrick Dempsey and Reggie Miller before welcoming comedian Nick Thune.

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Excited to bring you this week's podcast which you can access here.After many successful rehearsals in New York and a marathon journey, we're finally in DC for tonight's performance of OCTOBER 7, our verbatim play, at the Trump Kennedy Center.Please go to October7thePlay.com and buy your tickets before it's too late. Right after the October 7 massacres we went to Israel and interviewed the survivors, the bereaved, the heroes who fought back, and turned their pure testimony into the verbatim play that you need to go and see.We toured it Off-Broadway and at various college campuses across America where anti-Israel protests and anti-semitism became the norm.The New York Post said that the play was “spellbinding…powerful and a sanctuary for truth.”The mainstream media have threatened us with bad press if we didn't follow the flock of wannabe rebels who canceled their performances at the Trump Kennedy Center due to the name change. We have let them know that we're not going anywhere! Please come to the Kennedy Center tonight. We look forward to seeing you! If you can't come tonight please donate here to help us keep doing what we are doing.This week we talked to a few of our very talented actors who'll be playing tonight. Watch the Scoop to hear their message for you!And another bittersweet victory in Israel as the last body held in Gaza has been returned. Watch the scoop to see the hope arising from such tragedy.And watch this week's scoop as Phelim debunks the Alex Pretti narrative that an innocent bystander was shot by law enforcement and you will also see one of Phelim's brushes with danger and a gun threatening leftist. And Nurse Ratchet got a job in the maternity ward somehow. Watch this week's scoop where one labor and delivery nurse lost her job for barbarically wishing Trump's press secretary with severe childbirth injury. You can also find out what she said through the link below. We ask how many atrocities happened to conservatives under her “care”?Watch the scoop where Ann and Phelim examine the peace and respect that people on the right tend to bring to others that they disagree with, and the vile behavior that radical leftists extend to whom they deem deplorable.If you're in the DC area you still have time to attend tonight's performance! Please go to October7thePlay.com (linked below) and see if you can snag the few remaining tickets to this historic event.If you're not already in DC you've missed out on seeing tonight's performance at the Trump Kennedy Center but, you could help us continue our tour and increase your chances of seeing the show. Please go to the link below and donate so that we can keep taking OCTOBER 7 to venues near you, as well as our other projects, and projects yet to come!Please subscribe to our channel and leave a comment wherever you get our content. You may end up getting a mention on the show.And if you have finished watching the latest Scoop, bought your theater tickets to come watch OCTOBER 7 in DC, and you're waiting in your seat for the curtain to go up, please subscribe to our Stories.io substack through the link below where we post news and views beyond the weekly show. Then put your phone away because that's rude in the theater.To hear one of the latest vile threats against the Trump administration click here:https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2014393006703718841?s=46&t=hNriRYT4wGKNCud-eNZ0YQ Please go to this link to buy tickets to the play: https://october7theplay.com To donate and take part in our matching challenge please click here: https://secure.anedot.com/unreported-story-society/eoy_2025 To subscribe to our Stories.io substack please click here: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head is joined by filmmakers, New York Times bestselling authors, and playwrights Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney to discuss their stage production “October 7,” premiering at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30PM.The play documents the 2023 terror attack in Israel through verbatim testimony from survivors — stories of faith, resilience, and defiance in the face of unimaginable brutality. McAleer and McElhinney explain why telling these stories has come at a cost, from boycotts and venue refusals to open hostility in Ireland, where anti-Israel sentiment has made staging the production an uphill battle.The pair breakdown why “October 7” matters now, how firsthand accounts cut through propaganda, and why bringing these voices to audiences, especially on college campuses, is essential to countering false narratives and historical erasure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BKA-Ermittler durchsuchen Gebäude der Deutschen Bank. Sven Schulze ist neuer Ministerpräsident in Sachsen-Anhalt. Und der berühmte Komponist Philip Glass sagt die Uraufführung einer »Lincoln« Sinfonie ab. Das ist die Lage am Mittwochabend. Hier geht´s zu den Artikeln: Verdacht der Geldwäsche: BKA durchsucht Deutsche Bank Haseloff-Nachfolger Sven Schulze in Sachsen-Anhalt: Entweder gelingt ihm ein Wunder. Oder die AfD gewinnt Wegen Trumps Werten: Philip Glass will Lincoln-Sinfonie nicht im Kennedy Center uraufführen +++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Send us a textPlaywright, pianist, and composer along with her collaborator Raymond O. Caldwell who is a director, producer, and artistic director of The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, stopped by the studio to discuss their latest project - Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience. While our conversation did have a few technical setbacks, we were able to get back on track about their budding relationship, Adrienne's personal and collaborative relationship with June, building the team that would encapsulate the life and poetry of June as well as her importance to society and her concept of the "rings of connection." We unpack the process of combining conflicting visions in collaboration, the importance of trust and sharing a vision, and centering on the work. We also discuss introducing new elements durning the last few weeks of rehearsal, the evolution of different iterations, surprise revelations, unconventional storytelling, creating a through line from unconnected sources, and the secret to smooth transitions. It's wonderful back-and-forth that becomes a little silly at the end, but the whole conversation is insightful and entertaining. Enjoy!For tickets to Poetry for the People at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles from January 27th through March 29th, visit - https://www.fountaintheatre.com/events/poetry-for-the-peopleAdrienne Torf, is a playwright, pianist, and composer. In 2022, Adrienne co-devised the theater piece Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience with Raymond O. Caldwell at Theater Alliance in Washington DC. The show was awarded the 2023 Helen Hayes Theater Washington Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical Adaptation and enjoyed a second run in 2024. It is slated to run at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles in early 2026.Also set for production in 2026 is For Women Serving Time, an extended poem/opera for which she composed the score, with text by Fatemeh Keshavarz, produced by IN Series Opera in Washington, DC. Her community-collaboration performance piece The Awesome Difficult Work of Love, which was produced in Madison WI (2008), San Francisco (2012) and Sedona, AZ (2022), and will be produced in Flint, MI in Spring, 2026.Raymond O. Caldwell has written and adapted new works for Theater Alliance and the Kennedy Center, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks from the book by 2024 MacArthur recipient Jason Reynolds. Prior to joining the Fountain Theatre he was the artistic director at Theater Alliance for six seasons where he directed, developed, and produced. He expanded the company's digital footprint during the pandemic, developing, directing, and producing new works from emerging local artists.Links to sites and resources mentioned in this episode -www.fountaintheatre.comSocials for Adrienne Torf and Raymond O. Caldwell -www.adriennetorf.comIG - @adriennetorf FB - https://www.facebook.com/adriennetorfwww.raymondocaldwell.comIG - @raymondocaldwellFB -  https://www.facebook.com/raymondocaldwellWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Production,s and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la Playwright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightSupport the show

Monday, January 26th, 2026Today, 37 year old Veterans Affairs ICU nurse Alex Pretti was disarmed and executed by Trump's agents in Minneapolis; Chuck Schumer says Democrats will not vote to fund most of the government; gay asylum seekers are being deported to Iran where they will likely face torture or execution; an FBI agent who tried to investigate Jonathan Ross in the murder of Renée Good has resigned; Ted Cruz rakes JD Vance and Trump over the coals during private donor meetings; a judge has ordered the three people arrested for entering a church with Don Lemon released from prison; Pam Bondi has written a letter offering to take ICE out of Minnesota if the state hands over it's SNAP and voter rolls; a judge has issued a restraining order barring the feds from destroying or tampering with evidence in the Alex Pretti murder; corporate media covers a general strike in Minneapolis; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, ShopifySign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/dailybeansGuest: Joyce Vance Giving Up Is Unforgivable by Joyce Vance - Penguin Random HouseCivil Discourse with Joyce Vance | Substack#SistersInLaw - Podcast - Apple Podcasts, The Insider Podcast@joycewhitevance.bsky.social on BlueskyThe LatestNEW: A Leaked Internal CBP Memo Orders Mandatory Riot Control Training for All Officers | The BreakdownStoriesBondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order" in wake of shootings | CBS NewsDemonstrators Flood Minneapolis Streets as Hundreds of Businesses Close to Protest ICE | NYTGay asylum-seekers set for deportation to Iran fear execution in their home countryExclusive: In secret recordings, Cruz trashes Trump tariffs, Vance | Axios Good TroubleHelp get SJ reinstated at Yosemite We're asking members of the public to amplify by emailing Acting Director Jessica Bowron at nps_director@nps.gov and Yosemite Superintendent at raymond_mcpadden@nps.gov to reinstate Dr. SJ Joslin. They may also fill out the “contact us” form at Yosemite's page at NPS.gov/yose.Here's a script people can send: "Hello Acting NPS Director Jessica Bowron,I saw that several NPS unions have signed and released an open letter directed to you in support of Dr. SJ Joslin and their reinstatement to Yosemite National Park. I strongly agree with the 4,200 NPS employees, or an estimated 33% of the total NPS workforce, that these signatures represent. Please review their letter and reinstate SJ to their rightful place in the National Park Service.Sincerely,    Your Name”→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances →Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good Newsquiltbynight.com/_files/ugd/ba8c2f_61341fec36e14147a709360bdedbbfc6.pdfMadison Roller Derby→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Jazz artists have a history of making political statements. Mingus, Max, Rollins and Nina are among those. Recently there have been several jazz artists that have made a statement to this administration for the taking over the respected Kennedy Center for the Arts. We honor them here. Chuck Redd, The Cookers and Bela Fleck have cancelled their scheduled appearances at the Center in protest. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Chuck Redd ~ A Groove for Gail ~ Groove City Chuck Redd ~ Lonely Woman ~ Groove City The Cookers ~ Capra Black ~ Warriors Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda & Antonio Sánchez ~ Touch and Go ~ BEATrio Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein & Bill Stewart ~ FU Donald ~ Perpetual Pendulum Charlie Haden ~ This Is Not America ~ Not In Our Name Les McCann & Eddie Harris ~ Compared to What ~ Swiss Movement John Coltrane ~ Alabama ~ Live At Birdland

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, a candidate has every right to challenge election results, as President Trump did in 2020. Any candidate may legally question an election, claim it was stolen, or pursue alternate slates of electors - none of these actions are criminal. Jack Smith's criminal prosecution of Trump was a major assault on the Constitution and the Republic. Also, this Iranian regime needs to be decisively defeated. They have been slaughtering for over a half a century. Iran's Khamenei can be taken out without deploying U.S. ground troops.  Later, Phelim McAleer calls in to discuss his new verbatim play – October 7.  It is drawn directly from survivor testimonies of Israel's darkest day and is set to be staged at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on January 28, 2026.  Afterward, Mark Meckler, President of Convention of State, calls in to announce that the Kansas State legislature has become the 20th state to pass the Convention of States resolution.  Finally, Josh Hammer calls in to express concern over Israel possibly being cut out of the Board of Peace and Gaza reconstruction. The idea of allowing Muslim Brotherhood-linked actors like Qatar and Turkey to influence in Gaza's redevelopment is self-defeating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Friday, January 23rd, 2026Today, fireworks in the committee room as Jack Smith testified publicly for the first time; a magistrate judge refused to sign off on charges brought against Don Lemon and 7 others for entering a church; a Chicago man has been acquitted of a murder for hire plot to kill Greg Bovino; ICE detained a five year old Minnesota boy and then used him as bait; a judge rules for Democrats in a case to redraw a New York district; a private autopsy of Renée Good confirms that the shot that likely killed her came from the side of the car and not the front; a navy admiral removed by Kegseth is running for Congress; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Boxie CatEnjoy 30% off with code DAILYBEANS at boxiecat.com/DAILYBEANSGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!The LatestI Have Filed a FOIA Request for the DHS OGC Determination Allowing ICE to Search Homes Without a Judicial Warrant | Allison GillJack Smith, The Criminality of Trump, and the Utter Lack of Accountability | MSW Media YouTubeStoriesTrump administration loses lawsuit against man accused of plot to murder Greg Bovino | The GuardianFormer Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee | CSPAN YouTubeICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home, say school officials | The GuardianPrivate Autopsy Shows Renee Good Was Shot at Least 3 Times, Lawyers Say | New York TimesNavy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress | ABC NewsJudge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon | The GuardianJudge Rules for Democrats in Push to Redraw N.Y.C. House District | The New York Times Good TroubleIn Columbus, Ohio on December 19, 2025-January 4, 2026 we experienced ICE's Buckeye Surge.  One organization went above and beyond to make sure the most vulnerable had food.  The nonprofit Our Helpers got 685 boxes of food out to families who had a family member detained (list from immigration attorneys). and families who partner organizations recommended were extremely vulnerable.  www.ourhelpers.org, @ourhelperscmh - InstagramNonprofit bridges gap for families in fear of ICE | NBC4 WCMH-TV→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances →Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsWhistleblowerAid.org/beans→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

A felon-turned-lawmaker wants to ban ICE agents under Trump from getting hired as law enforcement in Washington. Gavin Newsom rolled up to Davos, Switzerland to troll Trump and the White House fired back. // A new bill would effectively require public colleges in Washington to become abortion providers. Democrats in the State Senate passed another gun bill that criminals will ignore. // A Seattle playwright is withdrawing her play from the Kennedy Center to spite Trump.

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026Today, Jack Smith will testify publicly before Congress at 10 AM ET; the House Oversight Committee has voted to hold the Clintons in contempt for refusing to testify about the eEpstein Files; TACO Trump backpedals on his tariffs over Greenland after the EU halts the approval of a US trade deal; the Pentagon orders more soldiers to prepare for deployment to Minnesota; the Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's ability to fire Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook without cause; the 8th Circuit has blocked a Minneapolis judge's preliminary injunction against ICE; another judge blocks the government from accessing the devices they seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson; Congressman Veasey has drafted an amendment to the funding bill that would lower the pay of that nazi ICE prosecutor to $1; the feds launch ICE operations in Maine; Trump called Greenland Iceland several times in his weird and dangerous speech in Davos; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/TsZYz_pQKYAThank You, Mint MobileMake the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANSThe LatestImmigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo saysWhistleblower Aid Clients Disclose Hidden DHS Policy That Encourages ICE Agents to Break into Homes without WarrantsStoriesE.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump's Greenland tariff threat | NBCTrump administration prevails in appeal over tear gas tactics in Chicago | ReutersSupreme Court casts doubt on Trump's power to fire Fed official without proper review | POLITICOFederal officials launch ICE operation in Maine and begin arrests | The Washington PostJudge blocks government from searching data seized from Post reporter | Washington PostHouse Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt in Epstein Inquiry | The New York TimesCongressman Tries to Cut Pay of ICE Prosecutor with Racist X Account to $1 | Texas Observer Good TroubleCalling your congressperson is the most effective way to influence policy. The House is expected to vote TODAY on a standalone appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill maintains ICE's current funding level for fiscal year 2026.We recommend 5Calls.org for information on who to call and scripts to use when calling your RepresentativeDefund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances →Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsBusiness Plot - WikipediaHow to see the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) | Discover TasmaniaFinicky FarmThe Adventures of the Little Gray Cat and the Flounder→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

How do Michigan schools decide to cancel school for snow, cold days? All-star jazz combo who canceled Kennedy Center gig headed to Detroit Michigan chefs, restaurants named James Beard Award semifinalists

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026Today, a Trump appointed judge strikes “US Attorney” from Lindsey Halligan's title; DOJ prosecutors subpoena more Minnesota officials in an ongoing criminal investigation for impeding ICE as a pretext to invoke the Insurrection Act; Judge Kacsmaryk compares drag to blackface and allows college campus drag ban in Texas; Congress releases its massive funding bill ahead of a looming shutdown; the stock market takes a dive after Trump announced EU tariffs; the DOJ concedes DOGE misused Social Security data; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rips Trump during his Davos speech; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/NUZ1aRHU-Sg Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Thank You, COYUCHIGet 15% off your first order when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeans The LatestWhat to know about the Insurrection Act | AG & Steve VladeckStoriesProsecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry | The New York TimesJudge Kacsmaryk Compares Drag To Blackface, Allows College Campus Drag Ban In Texas | Erin In The MorningCanadian PM Rips Trump's Greenland Push: 'We Are in the Midst of a Rupture' | Rolling StoneTrump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data | POLITICODemocrats Successfully Strip All Anti-Trans Riders From Final Appropriations Bills | Erin In The MorningCongress releases massive funding bill ahead of shutdown deadline as ICE clash looms | NBC NewsJudge bans Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan from 'masquerading' as top federal prosecutor | NBC News Good TroubleICEOUT.ORG - “People over papers”ICEOUT's objective is to collect community-submitted information about possible ICE activity down to the street level to help inform the public and raise awareness. All reports are reviewed and categorized by a moderator team before appearing on the map. The website is available in 11 different languages.iceout.org to view the map. iceout.org/location/report to submit a report. →Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances→Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsThe Wilds in Ohio37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Two Seattle schools shelter in place over reported ICE activity, Seattle Children's Theatre withdraws from Kennedy Center production, and the Crocodile venue is up for sale. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Excited to bring you this week's podcast which you can access here.We are now travelling to New York for the rehearsals for OCTOBER 7, our verbatim play, which will be performed at the Trump Kennedy Center on January 28. It's an amazing show. Please go to October7thePlay.com and buy your tickets (also linked below). Right after the October 7 massacres we went to Israel and interviewed the survivors, the bereaved, the heroes who fought back, and turned their pure testimony into the verbatim play that you need to go and see.We toured it Off-Broadway and at various college campuses across America where anti-Israel protests and anti-semitism became the norm.The New York Post said that the play was “spellbinding…powerful and a sanctuary for truth.”The mainstream media have threatened us with bad press if we didn't follow the flock of wannabe rebels who canceled their performances at the Trump Kennedy Center due to the name change. We have let them, and now you know, that we're not going anywhere! Please come to the Kennedy Center next week, we look forward to seeing you!The performance will be a staged reading, but with a twist. This week we talked to Jeff Gurner, the director of the Kennedy Center performance and as an actor did an amazing job playing the role of Zaki during its Off-Broadway run.Watch the scoop here to find out what's so special about this performance.And speaking of anti-semitism… Josh Shapiro, democrat Governor of the swing state, Pennsylvania, was considered but stupidly overlooked for the role of Vice President by the Kamala Harris campaign. He would've been the democrat party's best chance to look normal/not deranged and he was a popular governor in a crucial swing state. But he was rejected for TIM WALTZ!!! And now he is revealing it is because he was Jewish. You won't believe the questions he faced.And does the Abortion Pill harm women? The Senate finally begins to ask this question. Last week their hearing, “Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs,” probed the issue and the lies around it. Our second guest this week helped shift the narrative on the danger of the abortion pill when his findings revealed data that could not be ignored.Watch this week's scoop to find out the future of abortion (we hope lack thereof) in America. And please consider making a donation to the Unreported Story Society so that we can keep bringing OCTOBER 7 the play to audiences around the country, and hopefully around the world. We currently have a matching challenge going on so any donation that you make right now will have double the impact. Please use the link below. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit so your donation will be tax deductible. Please subscribe to our channel and leave a comment wherever you get our content. You may end up getting a mention on the show.And if you have finished watching the latest Scoop, bought your theater and maybe airplane tickets to come watch OCTOBER 7 in DC, and just don't know what to do with yourself in the meantime, subscribe to our Stories.io substack where we post news and views beyond the weekly show. Click the link below. Please go to this link to buy tickets to the play: https://october7theplay.com To donate and take part in our matching challenge please click here: https://secure.anedot.com/unreported-story-society/eoy_2025 To subscribe to our Stories.io substack please click here: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.comProjects You Need to Check Out: https://unreportedstorysociety.com/our-projects/To read Substack:https://tinyurl.com/5669t96hGuest: Jeff GurnerSocial Tags: Insta: @jeffgurnerX: @jeffgurner Ann & Phelim SocialsPhelim's X: (https://x.com/PhelimMcAleer)Ann's X: (https://x.com/annmcelhinney)USS SocialsInsta: (https://www.instagram.com/unreportedstorysociety/)

Let's talk about an incredibly adaptable project in which students experiment with creative ideas across modes. It's easy to plug into a variety of units and times of year, and ready to tap at a moment's notice. It remixes easily for Valentine's Day on the horizon, but it could also work well at Halloween, or as part of a creative writing unit, or when you're reading any verse novel or graphic novel. This project starts with fiction, moves into verse, and lands in a multimodal combination of verse and imagery. I call it a multimodal flash verse project, informed along the way by the brilliant mode collaborations of Jason Reynolds. Let's dig into it. Links Mentioned: Jason Reynolds' Interview with the Kennedy Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuXNsJvNaFs  Book Trailer for Ain't Burned all the Bright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjqvOyAh36Y  Reynolds on his collab with Novgorodoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErpAXd7Swg  There was a Party for Langston Read-Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4MYO4WmR9s  Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Get my popular free hexagonal thinking digital toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

The Washington National Opera announced this month that it was leaving the Kennedy Center. It's the most shocking departure yet since Donald Trump's takeover — and it could spell enormous changes for both the center and the opera, as well as Washington's status as a high-culture city. The Washington Post's Philip Kennicott has been covering the chaos and he's here to explain.   Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 21st episode: ⁠Folger Shakespeare Library⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

When unchecked power rewrites the story of America, who gets to live, who gets to speak, and who quietly disappears?In this episode of ART IS CHANGE, Bill Cleveland shares next chapter in the continuing Weather Report, (now called the Arts Freedom Weather Report) Rather than chasing single headlines or isolated outrages, this episode steps back to examine the cultural climate shaping 2026: how small policy shifts stack up, how institutions quietly recalibrate under authoritarian pressure, and how artists and cultural organizations are responding in real time.In this show, we explore three critical dynamics shaping the arts and democracy right now:How culture is being strategically targeted and weaponized — through funding shifts, legal pressure, and narrative control.What's actually happening on the ground at the NEA, in public media, museums, universities, and courts.How artists and organizers are responding with preparation, creativity, and discipline, treating resistance as a learned practice rather than a spontaneous reaction.Listen in as we establish a cultural baseline for 2026 — one we'll return to again and again — and map the early warning signs, fault lines, and sources of strength shaping the struggle for artistic freedom and democratic life.NOTABLE MENTIONSPeopleBill ClevelandHost of ART IS CHANGE and founder of the Center for the Study of Art & Community.Renee Nicole GoodeMinneapolis poet, mother, and community member whose work and life are honored at the close of the episode. (Minnesota Public Radio)Sonia De Los SantosSinger-songwriter and educator who stepped away from a Kennedy Center performance, citing concerns that the space no longer felt welcoming.Stephen SchwartzComposer of Wicked who withdrew from a Kennedy Center gala in protest of politicization.Béla FleckBanjo innovator who canceled Kennedy Center appearances rather than participate in a politicized cultural space.Chuck ReddJazz vibraphonist and bandleader who canceled his long-running Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jam.The CookersJazz ensemble that canceled its New Year's Eve engagement at the Kennedy Center.Wayne TuckerTrumpeter and composer who withdrew from Kennedy Center programming.Doug...

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026Today, as predicted the government has appealed the preliminary injunction against ICE in Minneapolis to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; lawyers say DHS is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees; the FBI opened but then quickly closed a civil rights investigation into Jonathan Ross; Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend a hearing over his fired colleague Lisa Cook; Kristi Noem denied the use of chemical agents against protestors then quickly backtracked; Trump's call to cancel the midterms must be a wake up call; and newly minted Governor Abigail Spanberger ends ICE cooperation; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/w0-cYf0-Oiw Thank You, Mint MobileMake the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANSThank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide Helix Flash sale, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans. The LatestWhat to know about the Insurrection Act | AG & Steve VladeckStoriesFBI probe into Renee Good's killing focused on ICE agent before pivoting to her and those around her, sources say | CNNLawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees | ABC NewsNoem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks | The New York TimesAP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case | AP NewsTrump's call to cancel elections must be a wake-up call | Democracy DocketDay One: Governor Spanberger ends Virginia's ICE collaboration | WWBT Richmond Good TroubleTell Congress to rein in ICE NOW External linkAfter a weekend of nationwide protests, we're demanding Congress take immediate action to rein in ICE. Use our email tool to instantly contact your representative and senators. Take Action Now | Indivisible →Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances - c.org/zMRcKQpthP→Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsAdapting to Urgent Food Needs - Every MealVeterans For Peace→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

We're talking about the Washington Opera's departure from the Kennedy Center, the FBI searching a Washington Post reporter's house, and more furor over DC police working with ICE. Plus, in a members only fourth segment — and a dose of fun in a tough week – we'll talk about the great Congressional Cellphone Caper, in which a staffer stole 240 smartphones from Congress. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode: Folger Shakespeare Library Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Last week the Washington National Opera announced that it would find a new home after over 50 years at the Kennedy Center, the latest in a series of high profile departures and cancellations at the national cultural center during Trump's second term and following its board's decision to add the president's name to the building. NPR correspondent Elizabeth Blair joins to discuss the latest news from the Kennedy Center in the context of music and art under the current administration.

Hannah Marks is a bassist, composer, and educator living in New York City. She has performed at festivals including the Detroit Jazz Festival, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, and Kennedy Center, and currently leads an acoustic jazz quartet featuring NYC's most in-demand musicians. Hannah teaches at prestigious programs including Interlochen, Stanford Dance Workshop, and Jazz Camp West. In this episode, Hannah shares insights about her versatile playing style, her evolution from rock guitar to jazz bass, and what it's like to balance classical training with a thriving jazz career. Enjoy and be sure to connect with Hannah and her cool projects on her website. Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Theme music by Eric Hochberg

[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…In addition to everything else that's happening in the world, there's a War On Opera! We go Inside the Huddle with librettist (and war correspondent) Caitlin Vincent, author of 'Opera Wars: Inside the World of Opera and the Battle for its Future.' [@ 39 min] Then, in Listener Mailbag, an OBS fan asks us if Caleb Williams is the Pavarotti of football? Glad Ashlee is here to help us answer that one. [@ 44 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'…WNO has officially abandoned the sinking ship that is the Kennedy Center, and a Heritage Foundation flunkie is set to lead the NEA. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD Stream new episodes every Saturday at 10 AM CT on amplisoundsradio.com operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social

We are sorry to bring you the sad news of the death of a hero.Itamar Alus, has died from a short illness aged just 41. He leaves behind his wife, 4 children and the dozens of people whose lives he saved on October 7 in Ofakim, Israel. Itamar, a border police officer, was off-duty when he heard gunfire in his home town on the morning of October 7.Sixteen terrorists came to the city that day, planning to murder and take hostages. Thanks to his heroism, and that of his neighbors, all 16 of the terrorists were killed and no hostages were taken. He saved the life of a Rabbi and an IDF soldier by shielding them from gunfire, he saved the life of the Biliya family, who were hiding under the solar panels of a neighbor's roof. He was brave and he was selfless.We met Itamar when we went to Israel to interview the survivors of that horrible day.That is why we are honored to tell his story in the OCTOBER 7 play. The world needs more Itamars. Itamar's story is the backbone of the play and we hope that you can come to the Kennedy Center on January 28th to see his heroism on stage. Please go to the link below to get your tickets. And we need your support more than ever. The mainstream media is trying to bully us. CNN and The Washington Post have written, asking if we are cancelling because Trump has declared artistic freedom at the Kennedy Center and lots of other cowards have cancelled.Their threat is clear - cancel the Kennedy Center performance of OCTOBER 7 or we will come after you and your cast and crew. We told them what they could do with their threats! We will be proudly bringing the OCTOBER 7 play to the Kennedy Center. We are bringing true art to spaces where the truth is needed. And Washington really needs the truth right now. You can read our statement here. And Hollywood's committing suicide but no one seemed to notice. The Golden Globes were at the weekend celebrating movies that no one has ever heard of. Watch this week's show where we try to find a nominated movie we have actually heard of.And Phelim saw the whole of the loon. Watch the show to find out what that means, and witness Phelim's X war with an 80's pop icon. Make sure to buy tickets to see OCTOBER 7 the play at the Kennedy Center by going to october7theplay.com(also linked below). And please consider making a donation to the Unreported Story Society so that we can keep bringing OCTOBER 7 the play to audiences around the country, and hopefully around the world. We currently have a matching challenge going on so any donation that you make right now will have double the impact. Please use the link below. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit so your donation will be tax deductible. And please remember that we love hearing from you so please subscribe to our channel and leave a comment wherever you get our content and you never know, we may read it on the show.Also, as you make your New Year's resolutions, please consider subscribing to our Substack as one of them. It's the easiest resolution to fulfill just go to our Stories.io account through the link below. Please go to this link to buy tickets to the play: https://october7theplay.com To donate and take part in our matching challenge please click here: https://secure.anedot.com/unreported-story-society/eoy_2025 To subscribe to our Stories.io substack please click here: https://phelimmcaleer.substack.com

Donna Horn shared her journey from teaching to becoming a renowned cake decorator and confectionery artist, including her invention of wafer mache and creation of elaborate cakes for high-profile events. She detailed her experiences making custom cakes for the White House, Kennedy Center, and various other prestigious occasions, showcasing her unique blend of magic-themed elements and artistic creativity. Despite facing recent health challenges, Donna remains committed to her craft and discussed plans for future projects, including a magic show at the House of Magic.wesiseli.comPatreon.com/wes_iseli

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Abbas goes off about his new tour, playing the Kennedy Center, the ICE shooting in Minnesota, and the protests in Iran. TOUR DATES Calgary, AB - January 23/24 Edmonton, AB - January 30/31 Halifax, NS - April 10/11 Atlanta, GA - April 16 San Diego, CA - April 22 Los Angeles, CA - April 23 Columbus, OH - April 25 Victoria, BC - April 30 Surrey, BC - May 1 Vancouver, BC - May 2 Washington, D.C. - May 15/16 Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28

Over the weekend, The Kennedy Center director claimed his X account was hacked… and that’s why his original tweet announcing ITS decision to end its partnership with the Washington National Opera was taken down. Richard Grenell was not happy with the media headlines that all read the Opera was leaving the Kennedy Center, making it the biggest departure yet in a growing number of artists who have cancelled shows or boycotted the center under Trump’s leadership. Many have commented it appears Grenell has found another excuse to blame hackers and the media for the fallout from Trump’s takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, The Kennedy Center director claimed his X account was hacked… and that’s why his original tweet announcing ITS decision to end its partnership with the Washington National Opera was taken down. Richard Grenell was not happy with the media headlines that all read the Opera was leaving the Kennedy Center, making it the biggest departure yet in a growing number of artists who have cancelled shows or boycotted the center under Trump’s leadership. Many have commented it appears Grenell has found another excuse to blame hackers and the media for the fallout from Trump’s takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, The Kennedy Center director claimed his X account was hacked… and that’s why his original tweet announcing ITS decision to end its partnership with the Washington National Opera was taken down. Richard Grenell was not happy with the media headlines that all read the Opera was leaving the Kennedy Center, making it the biggest departure yet in a growing number of artists who have cancelled shows or boycotted the center under Trump’s leadership. Many have commented it appears Grenell has found another excuse to blame hackers and the media for the fallout from Trump’s takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howie Kurtz on the Justice Department opening an investigation into the renovation costs of the Federal Reserve headquarters, the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and the Washington National Opera's deciding to leave its long-time home at the Kennedy Center. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the weekend, The Kennedy Center director claimed his X account was hacked… and that’s why his original tweet announcing ITS decision to end its partnership with the Washington National Opera was taken down. Richard Grenell was not happy with the media headlines that all read the Opera was leaving the Kennedy Center, making it the biggest departure yet in a growing number of artists who have cancelled shows or boycotted the center under Trump’s leadership. Many have commented it appears Grenell has found another excuse to blame hackers and the media for the fallout from Trump’s takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs? In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the shocking resignations by performers at the Kennedy Center and Meiselas speaks when music legend Ben Folds about his resignation back in February and his reaction to the the mass resignations by performers that just took place. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A parody website and a new corporate logo are examples of rebrands with unexpected results. Tim and John examine name changes at the Kennedy Center, and PepsiCo's new look. The geographic center or the lower 48 states is revealed and how about holetox for 2026? The “Father of Standard Time,” Sandford Fleming, is our Business Birthday. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ian Bremmer joins Preet to break down his annual Top Risks report and the biggest geopolitical threats shaping 2026. Bremmer is the founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. They discuss the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the new “Donroe Doctrine” of U.S. foreign policy, and why a political revolution in the U.S. ranks as the top risk. Then, Preet answers your questions on why Nicolás Maduro is being prosecuted in New York and the show “Schoolhouse Rock.” In the bonus for Insiders, Preet answers a listener's question about the legality of renaming the Kennedy Center to include Donald Trump's name. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Cohen and Ben Meiselas break down Donald Trump's disaster briefing with the GOP at the Kennedy Center over the invasion of Venezuela as the GOP Majority in the House shrinks. All that and more on a new episode of Political Beatdown. Subscribe to Michael Cohen's YouTube channel for daily episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow/featured Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://linktr.ee/meaculpapod Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prediction markets turn global politics into profit as traders cash in on Nicolás Maduro's capture, the federal government faces constitutional backlash for labeling ICE observers “domestic terrorists,” and Black women survivalists prepare for another Trump era by building systems of self-reliance where the state has failed. NewsThe Government Unconstitutionally Labels ICE Observers as Domestic TerroristsMaduro's capture gives Polymarket, prediction market traders huge profitsBlack Women Survivalists and Preppers Are Ready for Trump Era Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump's disaster briefing with the GOP at the Kennedy Center over the invasion of Venezuela. Order now at https://drinkwillies.com and use code MEIDAS for 20% off of your first order + free shipping on orders over $95 Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial⁠ The PoliticsGirl Podcast: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast⁠ Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan⁠ Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen⁠ The Weekend Show: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show⁠ Burn the Boats: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats⁠ Majority 54: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54⁠ Political Beatdown: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown⁠ On Democracy with FP Wellman: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman⁠ Uncovered: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'The View' co-hosts react to the United States' capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and weigh in on its legality. Then, the co-hosts discuss the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files that were released last month and what still has yet to be made public. The co-hosts discuss artists cancelling their gigs after Pres. Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center. Josh Charles joins "The View" and discusses starring in the new comedy series about a big city doctor who starts practicing in a small town and looks back on his first feature film role in "Hairspray." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Years kiss led to some anxious moments for an ESPN host. President Trump adds his name to the Kennedy Center. What is keeping young people from marriage. And a new Ken Burns documentary just in time for the nation's 250th birthday.    Recommendations  Benjamin Rush Breakpoint  Lead Like Jael: 7 Timeless Principles for Today's Women of Faith by Emma Waters    Segment 1 – An Awkward Kiss; Renaming the Kennedy Center  Scott VanPelt comments  TGC Article  Sports Illustrated article  Kennedy Center renaming   Segment 2 – You Can Have a Trad Life  Matt Iglesias article  The Briefing  In the Library   Segment 3 – Ken Burns: The American Revolution  Ken Burns American Revolution  Joe Loconte videos  ______________________   Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.   

Nicolle Wallace on the escalation of tension between the U.S. and the Maduro regime after reports of a CIA drone strike on a port facility in Venezuela last week. This attack would be the first known land attack in the country, a stunning turn after multiple Pentagon ordered boat strikes in the Caribbean.Later, Nicolle covers the tragic passing of Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of American diplomat Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy. Tatiana's passing comes at a time of uproar from the creative community over Trump adding his own name to the title of the historic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.