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Cudi Replaces M.I.A. After Controversial Conservative Remarks
music21 days ago

Cudi Replaces M.I.A. After Controversial Conservative Remarks

Kid Cudi has dropped M.I.A. as the opener for his current tour after M.I.A. made viral conservative remarks at a Dallas show. Cudi said he told management to notify M.I.A.’s team that offensive remarks wouldn’t be tolerated on his shows, citing fan backlash. The article notes M.I.A.’s history of controversial statements, including anti-vaccine rhetoric and a Trump endorsement, as context for the controversy.

Carlson’s Moral Reckoning: Apology Signals Rift With Trump
politics1 month ago

Carlson’s Moral Reckoning: Apology Signals Rift With Trump

Tucker Carlson apologized on his show for backing Donald Trump, saying he and others were implicated in Trump’s rise and that it was a moral failure to mislead voters; in a conversation with his brother Buckley Carlson, he reflects on Trump’s ascent, the erosion of conservative values, and acknowledges a personal reckoning as the rift with Trump widens.

Trump’s Iran Exit Plan Fails to Mend GOP Rifts Amid War Politics
world-news1 month ago

Trump’s Iran Exit Plan Fails to Mend GOP Rifts Amid War Politics

Trump’s plan to end U.S. involvement in Iran isn’t healing rifts within the GOP; while the ceasefire is praised by some, others warn of domestic costs and political risk ahead of the midterms, and Democrats push for further war-powers oversight even as Republicans back air strikes more than troop deployment, underscoring a party divided over how to handle foreign policy and its domestic implications.

Adam Carolla leans into conservative comedy, bucking Hollywood labels
arts-and-entertainment1 month ago

Adam Carolla leans into conservative comedy, bucking Hollywood labels

Adam Carolla, the comedian and podcaster, has embraced a conservative-leaning stance in his work, resisting the idea of being labeled a conservative comedian while acknowledging libertarian leanings and a preference for saying whatever he wants; during the COVID era he attacked Fauci and school shutdowns, a stance that strained Hollywood relationships and even drew a nudge from Judd Apatow to tone it down, and he continues to steer his career toward audiences that respond to his unapologetic, provocative humor.

Smart men less tied to traditional politics, study finds
cognitive-science3 months ago

Smart men less tied to traditional politics, study finds

A long-running German study of gifted (IQ 130+) and non-gifted adults shows they largely share the same political views, with one gender-based exception: non-gifted men score higher on conservatism than gifted men, while women show no difference. The results support cognitive-flexibility and centering ideas, suggesting high intelligence does not predict radical politics, though the study’s small sample and Germany-specific context limit generalizability.

Trump Honors Charlie Kirk at Memorial Amid Traffic Congestion
politics8 months ago

Trump Honors Charlie Kirk at Memorial Amid Traffic Congestion

The article covers the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, where Donald Trump praised him as a 'giant of his generation' and emphasized his role in American liberty and conservatism. Erika Kirk, Charlie's wife and CEO of Turning Point USA, spoke emotionally about his legacy. The event featured prominent speakers, including Trump, JD Vance, and Marco Rubio, highlighting Kirk's influence on the conservative movement and the belief in a revival of conservatism in the US. The memorial also marked a moment of reconciliation between Trump and Elon Musk.