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May 10, 2024
John Della Volpe, Harvard IOP polling director and author of Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America, joins Jon Stewart to discuss the Harvard Youth Poll. They talk about how economic stresses have been hard on Gen Z, whether the algorithm influences their opinions, and how the experiences of young people may differ from older generations.
John Della Volpe - Understanding Gen Z - The Daily Show
John Della Volpe, Harvard IOP polling director and author of Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America, joins Jon Stewart to discuss the Harvard Youth Poll. They talk about how economic stresses have been hard on Gen Z, whether the algorithm influences their opinions, and how the experiences of young people may differ from older generations.
May 10, 2024
Putin praises veterans, but in reality he barely cares about them. The West finally acknowledged, that attacks against Russian oil refineries do not cause instability in the oil prices. In fact, they decrease. Russian offensive slowed down significantly. Is it good? Z-Lunatic decided to eliminate his comrades at night. Russians are now afraid to use Crimean Bridge. Why?
0:00 Real Russian veterans are different
2:12 Russian oil industry lost dominance
5:10 Offensive of Russians slowed down
8:06 Z-Lunatic eliminated his comrades
10:12 Russians afraid of Crimean Bridge
"No choice left": Z-Lunatic ambushed sleeping comrades. Russian offensive slowed down significantly - The Russian Dude
Putin praises veterans, but in reality he barely cares about them. The West finally acknowledged, that attacks against Russian oil refineries do not cause instability in the oil prices. In fact, they decrease. Russian offensive slowed down significantly. Is it good? Z-Lunatic decided to eliminate his comrades at night. Russians are now afraid to use Crimean Bridge. Why?
0:00 Real Russian veterans are different
2:12 Russian oil industry lost dominance
5:10 Offensive of Russians slowed down
8:06 Z-Lunatic eliminated his comrades
10:12 Russians afraid of Crimean Bridge
May 10, 2024
Chinese president Xi Jinping heads home today after a whirlwind tour to Europe, his first in five years.
President Xi has been in Hungary for the final stop of his five-day trip. He met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest and said the two nations would begin a 'golden voyage' in bilateral relations. Xi and his wife also visited Serbia and France. In Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi to use his influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Xi leaves Europe saying Hungary and China will enjoy 'golden voyage' in relations - DW News
Chinese president Xi Jinping heads home today after a whirlwind tour to Europe, his first in five years.
President Xi has been in Hungary for the final stop of his five-day trip. He met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest and said the two nations would begin a 'golden voyage' in bilateral relations. Xi and his wife also visited Serbia and France. In Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi to use his influence on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
May 10, 2024
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York had a testy exchange during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in K-12 public schools on Wednesday.
Watch: Rep. Elise Stefanik, NYC schools chancellor have feisty exchange at antisemitism hearing - CBS News
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks and Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York had a testy exchange during a congressional hearing on antisemitism in K-12 public schools on Wednesday.
May 10, 2024
Starbucks workers have done what many thought was impossible force one of the largest corporations in the world to negotiate a union contract.
It's a major turning point for Starbucks Workers United and the labor movement.
Here's the inside story on how they did it.
Starbucks Tried to Crush Us -- Here's Why It Backfired - More Perfect Union
Starbucks workers have done what many thought was impossible force one of the largest corporations in the world to negotiate a union contract.
It's a major turning point for Starbucks Workers United and the labor movement.
Here's the inside story on how they did it.
May 10, 2024
Rode believes that the prosecutors may have made an error in calling Stormy Daniels to testify because of credibility issues. While Rode believes that the prosecution had a strong case prior to her salacious testimony, the testimony also contain irrelevant information. - TxT
Stormy Daniels Testimony Hurt The Excellent Case Prosecutors Have Built So Far - Rodecast
Rode believes that the prosecutors may have made an error in calling Stormy Daniels to testify because of credibility issues. While Rode believes that the prosecution had a strong case prior to her salacious testimony, the testimony also contain irrelevant information. - TxT
May 10, 2024
Little Donny Trump pooped his pants in kindergarten class, but his excuse probably won't surprise you...
Little Donny Trump Episode 3: Poopy Pants! - Jabari Jones
Little Donny Trump pooped his pants in kindergarten class, but his excuse probably won't surprise you...
May 10, 2024
Inside the Right episode 33: @bulwarkmedia's Tim Miller discusses Trump's less-than-ideal primary election results in Indiana.
Stunning news threatens Trump's entire campaign - Brian Tyler Cohen
Inside the Right episode 33: @bulwarkmedia's Tim Miller discusses Trump's less-than-ideal primary election results in Indiana.
May 10, 2024
Jon Stewart tackles the media's obsession with Trump's hush money trial, while the GOP freaks out over Biden's new energy efficiency standards and a name change for the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, Biden slows the flow of weapons to Israel, and after Trump shames Jewish Biden supporters, the Best F**kin' News Team stops by to give Jon a guilt trip.
Biden Halts Weapons to Israel & Trump Trial Coverage Hits New Lows - The Daily Show
Jon Stewart tackles the media's obsession with Trump's hush money trial, while the GOP freaks out over Biden's new energy efficiency standards and a name change for the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, Biden slows the flow of weapons to Israel, and after Trump shames Jewish Biden supporters, the Best F**kin' News Team stops by to give Jon a guilt trip.
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