May 25, 2026

Sunday Puzzle on NPR

On-air challenge: I’ll provide some fictional two-word phrases, with each word having five letters. You need to rearrange the letters in one word to form a familiar two-word phrase. It’s up to you to determine which word to anagram. BAKER PEDAL BLANK SERVE LEGAL FIBER MAID’S TOUCH REGAL PRINT HUMAN BINGE PEACH TRICK DREAM GUARD […]

May 24, 2026

Hunter Biden Interviewed by Candace Owens: Addiction, Allegations, and Apologies

Hunter Biden, son of the former president Joe Biden, recently participated in an extensive interview with Candace Owens, a well-known conservative podcaster. During the nearly two-hour conversation, they explored topics including addiction, corruption allegations, and conspiracy theories. Candace Owens, a commentator known for her outspoken conservative views, has previously referred to Hunter Biden with derogatory […]

May 24, 2026

Patton Oswalt Criticizes Bill Maher Over Trump Engagement

Comedian Patton Oswalt recently expressed criticism towards “Real Time” host Bill Maher. Oswalt pointed out what he perceives as Maher’s attempts to appeal to President Donald Trump. Oswalt believes Maher is mistaken in thinking he can find common ground with Trump without becoming a target. Oswalt shared these thoughts with SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah. He […]

May 23, 2026

Revisiting ‘Lord of the Flies’: Its Lasting Influence

In my school days, William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” was an ever-present part of education. The novel, with its Nobel laureate author’s prestige, persists on bookshelves, though its presence is not as strong as it was. Despite its renowned status, the novel is from the 1950s, a time when few works have stood the […]

May 23, 2026

Federal Charges Impact Journalistic Freedom for Georgia Fort

Federal charges linked to a church protest have significantly affected independent journalist Georgia Fort’s ability to conduct interviews with key figures. This limitation, she states, is hindering her ability to report effectively. May 17, 2026 Journalist Georgia Fort experiences barriers in interviewing pivotal community leaders in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. A large part of her network […]

May 21, 2026

Jeff Bezos Discusses Trump and Changes at The Washington Post

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and owner of The Washington Post, shared his views on President Trump and defended recent changes at his newspaper. During an interview on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box,’ Bezos described Trump as ‘more mature, more disciplined’ in his second term. He credited Trump with having ‘lots of good ideas and being […]