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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"Not scared of you" - Leaked audio caught Caitlin Clark's heated response to Rhyne Howard during Thursday game
Leaked audio caught Caitlin Clark's heated response to Rhyne Howard during Thursday game (Image Credit: Getty Images) Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard had a brief, heated encounter during the first quarter of Thursday's game. A leaked audio confirms that Clark retaliated against Rhyne Howard's provocation. The Indiana Fever avenged their defeat against the Atlanta Dream, winning the game 81-76. The Fever are leading the series 2-1. Caitlin Clark caught retaliating against Rhyne Howard in a leaked video Caitlin Clark was again at the center of a heated exchange. On Thursday, Clark's team, the Indiana Fever, and the Atlanta Dream met each other for another exciting game. The things got heated up a bit right in the first quarter of the game. The two pivots from the respective teams, Caitlin Clark and Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard got into a minor scuffle. In a leaked audio, the two can be heard exchanging heated words. The Dream's Rhyne Howard provocatively challenged Clark, saying: 'Try it.' The flaring temper was settled by the teammates with their timely intervention. According to the leaked audio, Clark retorted, saying, 'I'm not scared of you,' with a taunting expression. Clark is facing a dual challenge of taking the team to the winning position and of managing temper, as is evident from the two confrontations she had in just three games since the season's start. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like サントリーロコモアが５,９４０→１,０８０円で試せる ロコモア こちらをクリック Undo In the previous encounter, which happened in the opening game against the Chicago Sky, Caitlin Clark and her arch rival, Angel Reese, got into a brief physical contact. It led to the WNBA charging Clark with a Flagrant foul. Caitlin Clark's team won game against Atlanta Dream 81-76 The brief heated confrontation took place in the closing minutes of the first quarter of the game. At that time, the Atlanta Dream were leading the scoreboard, which read 18-10. Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever bounced back in the second quarter and restricted the opponents from widening the points gap. Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 22, 2025 The game ended in the Indiana Fever's dramatic win where they led the game 81-76. Among the top performers from the Fever's side was Natasha Howard. She led the team with 26 points. Caitlin Clark's performance included 11 points, six assists. Clark made an unwanted record in the game. She went 0-for-5 from three-point range. It ended her 140-game streak where she scored at least one three-pointer. Also Read: Caitlin Clark leaves a lucky fan awestruck after Indiana Fever's stunning win against Atlanta Dream As drama continues to dominate Caitlin Clark's games, she has to ensure her full focus is on improving her game and not on the buzz around her performances. Her recent altercations are pointing to unnecessary tension and jealousy taking over the current season. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sanders knocks Democrat establishment's strategic use of 'identity politics' to vilify Bernie bros, podcasters
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., compared the Democratic establishment for demonizing his supporters in the 2016 election to how male podcasters are being vilified today. Sanders spoke to Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh of the "Flagrant" podcast on Monday, agreeing that the Democratic Party has robbed their constituents of their right to participate in the democratic process. After discussing how the 2016 primary nomination was stolen from Sanders for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Schulz asked, "Could we not also say, ostensibly, there hasn't been a fair primary for the Democrats since 2008, are they not also a threat to democracy?" he asked. "Yes," Sanders replied. But another key element about the 2016 election was how Sanders' supporters, then referred to as "Bernie bros," were condemned by the Democratic establishment and the media in 2016. Singh recalled claims that they "have a racism problem, a misogyny problem," and asked, "do you think that's a super PAC thing behind that?" Conservatives Mock Dem Rhetoric About 'Oligarchy' As Nyc Living Room Pic Of Alex Soros And Abedin Goes Viral "That was the Democratic establishment," Sanders replied, arguing he had a diverse grassroots base. "They were sitting there - We had a lot of young people, we had people-of-color and, you know, they create this kind of myth with the help of the corporate media and all that stuff." Read On The Fox News App "You know it's kind of interesting, to that note, is during this election, the podcast space which the Democrats largely avoided, they feel had some influence in the election and um they started to label us 'the podcast bros' and said that we were sexist, and we were racist and bigoted," Schulz recalled. "It's almost like it's the exact same strategy to get you out of there." "Yeah," Sanders replied, agreeing that's what the "liberal elite" does. The Vermont senator went on to argue that there is a clear distinction between working against "all forms of bigotry" versus engaging in "identity politics." "'You're Black? You're wonderful, you're tremendous. You're gay? You're the greatest human being on Earth,'" Sanders said, criticizing the identity politics. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Sanders argued advocates of identity politics are failing to ask the real question, "'What do you stand for?' You're gay? That's fine, who cares? But what do you stand for?" Sanders continued, "You know, is every gay person brilliant and wonderful and great? No, of course not. Everybody's a human being. So the issue is 'What you stand for?' which gets you back to what we discussed earlier. Class politics, in the sense of 'Which side are you on?' Are you going to stand with working families? Are you going to raise the minimum wage to a living wage or not? Are you going to guarantee - fight to guarantee - healthcare to all people or not? Are you going to demand that the wealthiest people stop paying their fair share of taxes or not? Those are the issues, and no one cares what color you are, you know, what your gender is etc. etc."Original article source: Sanders knocks Democrat establishment's strategic use of 'identity politics' to vilify Bernie bros, podcasters
Int'l Business Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Bernie Sanders is 'Not Going to Argue' Against Claim That Democrats Are a 'Threat to Democracy': 'Why I'm Proudly Independent'
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a former Democrat turned Independent, admitted that his former party was a threat to American democracy, agreeing with podcast hosts who disapproved of Hillary Clinton as the party's candidate for the 2016 presidential election. Sanders appeared on the Flagrant podcast Monday, hosted by comedians Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh, on Monday, where they discussed Sanders' participation in Democratic Party primary elections. "Could we not also say, ostensibly, there hasn't been a fair primary for the Democrats since 2008, are they not also a threat to democracy?" Schulz asked the senator. Sanders replied, "yes," before adding, "I'm not going to argue with that point. And that's why I'm proudly an Independent." Sanders has been traveling the nation with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour in the wake of President Donald Trump's election. The tour has drawn massive crowds, with some speculating that the New York representative intends to run for the nation's highest office in 2028. "Over the last four elections, Democrats, we felt that we didn't have a say on who could be president," Schulz said. "We talk a lot about the Republicans being autocrats and oligarchs and taking over democracy. But from the Democrat perspective, and I'm a lifelong Democrat, I felt like the Democratic Party completely removed the democratic process from its constituents. And I think they need to have some accountability of that." "No argument here," Sanders said, echoing Schulz' sentiment. Schulz continued to describe his disappointment at the party's selection of Clinton as the presidential candidate in 2016, stating that he believed the nomination should have gone to Sanders, who narrowly lost. "And I'll be honest, it broke my heart when you supported them," Schulz continued. "In the world that I live in, you've got a choice. And I know a lot of people, including my wife, agree with you, but you're down to a choice," Sanders said. "Is it going to be Hillary Clinton? Or is it going to be Donald Trump? Not a great choice." Originally published on Latin Times
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Truth Berns: How Democrats became undemocratic long before Donald Trump
Fascist. Autocratic. Tyrant. These are the words frequently used by Democrats to describe the erosion of American democracy under Donald Trump . Yet, as Bernie Sanders candidly acknowledged on a recent episode of the Flagrant podcast, the Democratic Party itself had long abandoned internal democratic norms. He admitted the party had "completely removed the democratic process from its constituents" and didn't object when it was pointed out that the Democrats hadn't conducted an honest primary since 2008 — the year Barack Obama won the nomination. The Democratic Party, it seems, ceased being fully democratic well before Donald Trump ever stepped behind a teleprompter. The internal erosion began in the Obama era and became painfully clear in the 2016 primaries, when Sanders ran an insurgent campaign powered by small-dollar donors and grassroots mobilisation. Despite winning multiple states, Sanders found himself outmanoeuvred by a party establishment aligned with Hillary Clinton , aided by unelected superdelegates and a Democratic National Committee (DNC) whose neutrality was seriously in question. The Superdelegate System The use of superdelegates was a central point of contention. These unelected party insiders were free to back any candidate, regardless of primary outcomes. By early 2016, before most voters had even cast a ballot, Clinton had secured hundreds of such endorsements. Media outlets like CNN included superdelegates in their official delegate tallies, giving the impression of an insurmountable lead. Sanders and his supporters described the system as inherently undemocratic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Modern and Economic Container Houses in the Philippines: 2025 Prices and Models LocalPlan Learn More Undo The party eventually reformed the rules in 2018 to prevent superdelegates from voting on the first ballot at the convention, but by then the damage had been done. Notably, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard resigned as DNC vice-chair during the primaries, citing bias and the lack of a fair contest. DNC Emails and Internal Bias In July 2016, WikiLeaks released internal DNC emails revealing active discussions among senior officials about undermining Sanders' campaign. Some emails suggested exploiting Sanders' perceived lack of religiosity to damage his appeal in Southern states. Others discussed framing his campaign as disorganised. DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz stepped down following the leaks. Yet, she was quickly appointed honorary chair of Clinton's campaign efforts — fuelling allegations that the party's leadership had compromised its neutrality. CLIP: President Obama's Anger Translator (C-SPAN) Debate Access and Media Exposure The DNC's scheduling of debates also came under scrutiny. Only six debates were sanctioned, with some held at low-viewership times, such as Saturday nights. Sanders supporters argued this limited his exposure to the broader electorate. When Tulsi Gabbard called for additional debates, she was rebuffed by party leadership. Media coverage further skewed public perception. In 2015, network news programmes devoted significantly more airtime to Donald Trump than to Bernie Sanders. For example, ABC's evening news reportedly gave Trump over 80 minutes of coverage while allocating just 20 seconds to Sanders. One notable breach of journalistic ethics occurred when CNN contributor Donna Brazile, who also served as interim DNC chair, shared debate questions in advance with Clinton's campaign. Brazile was later forced to resign from CNN. Fundraising Structures and Equity Another area of concern was campaign financing. The Hillary Victory Fund, a joint fundraising effort between the Clinton campaign and the DNC, was billed as a mechanism to support state parties. In practice, however, less than 1% of the money remained with state organisations. Most of it was funneled back to Clinton's national campaign or DNC efforts supporting her nomination. This financial structure deepened perceptions of bias. Sanders campaign officials and supporters alleged that the arrangement circumvented individual donation limits and favoured a pre-selected candidate. Democratic Debate Cold Open - SNL Shifting Political Identity Beyond procedural concerns, 2016 revealed a broader identity shift in the Democratic Party. Once a champion of labour unions and working-class interests, the party increasingly appealed to affluent, college-educated professionals. Issues such as free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), were widely supported by party elites, despite opposition from many working-class voters. Senator Chuck Schumer summed up this pivot in 2016: "For every blue-collar Democrat we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will pick up two moderate Republicans in the suburbs of Philadelphia." The election results later contradicted this assumption, with Democrats losing support among both constituencies. Lasting Impact Bernie Sanders' campaign exposed fractures in the Democratic Party that had been forming for years. He challenged the prevailing party consensus on trade, healthcare, and campaign financing. Rather than engage with this critique, many party leaders and institutions responded with procedural barriers and quiet resistance. While Sanders ultimately endorsed Clinton for the sake of party unity, the underlying tensions persisted. Many voters, particularly younger and working-class ones, remained disillusioned. In hindsight, the internal conflicts of 2016 highlighted a party struggling to reconcile its democratic ideals with centralised control and elite decision-making. (Democratic Debate) Bernie Sanders explains Democratic Socialism Well before Donald Trump emerged as a dominant political figure, the Democratic Party had begun compromising its own democratic processes. From the use of superdelegates and internal bias at the DNC, to limited debates and questionable fundraising mechanisms, 2016 laid bare the institutional advantages wielded by the party establishment. Sanders' campaign was not merely a political insurgency — it was a litmus test for whether the Democratic Party could accommodate dissent and grassroots mobilisation. The outcome suggested otherwise. As the party moves forward, the question remains whether it has learned from the past or merely adapted to maintain control under the guise of reform. The Way Forward Well before Donald Trump emerged as a dominant political figure, the Democratic Party had begun compromising its own democratic processes. From the use of superdelegates and internal bias at the DNC, to limited debates and questionable fundraising mechanisms, 2016 laid bare the institutional advantages wielded by the party establishment. Sanders' campaign was not merely a political insurgency — it was a litmus test for whether the Democratic Party could accommodate dissent and grassroots mobilisation. The outcome suggested otherwise. As the party moves forward, the question remains whether it has learned from the past or merely adapted to maintain control under the guise of reform. The only way back for the Democratic Party is to start listening to its constituents instead of assuming it knows what's best for them. And the strongest contender — not the most connected — should be allowed to win, the way Barack Obama once did.. From the use of superdelegates and internal bias at the DNC, to limited debates and questionable fundraising mechanisms, 2016 laid bare the institutional advantages wielded by the party establishment. Bernie Sanders Rips DC Corruption, The Israel Lobby, & Reveals How Billionaires Buy Politicians
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US Senator Bernie Sanders says Democrats are 'threat to Democracy' on podcast
Senator Bernie Sanders with Andrew Schulz in a podcast Senator Bernie Sanders agreed that the Democratic party is a " threat to democracy " in a new podcast interview and also admitted that Democrats had not held a fair primary since 2008. Speaking on an episode of Andrew Schulz's popular "Flagrant" podcast, Sanders said no argument when the co-host Akaash Singh claimed that over the last four elections, Democrats didn't have a say on who could be president. When Singh said, "But then could. Could we not also say if ostensibly there hasn't been a fair primary for The Democrats since 2008, are they not also a threat to democracy? We often hear, fair enough, that is." To this Sanders replied, "Yeah, I'm not going to argue with that point." Schulz said he felt the party stole the nomination from Sanders in 2016, when he narrowly lost the Democratic primary to establishment favorite Hillary Clinton, who went on to lose to Donald Trump. This has been a long-standing contention in Democratic circles that Bernie's bid was scuttled in 2016 and he was more popular than Hillary. "And I'll be honest, it broke my heart when you supported them," Schulz told Sanders. Currently, Sanders is conducting nationwide appearances alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, which has attracted substantial attendance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Sanders responded, "In the world that I live in, you've got a choice. And I know a lot of people, including my wife, agree with you, but you're down to a choice. Is it going to be Hillary Clinton? Or is it going to be Donald Trump? Not a great choice."
