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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
This Pride Month, ‘I identify as scared'
This Pride Month, 'I identify as scared' In the background of the parades, festivals and protests going off for Pride Month, there are executive orders targeting trans Americans and diminished support of certain rights for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Many corporate sponsors, happy to wave rainbow flags and sell Pride-themed merch in years past, are pulling back funds, too. Writer John Paul Brammer joins Drew Goins and Molly Roberts to discuss how the political atmosphere is affecting Pride this year.
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
We'll defend Sesame Street with our life
'Sesame Street' recently announced it is coming to Netflix. The deal is a lifeline for the 56-year-old kids' show, which has struggled after getting dropped from HBO and now has to deal with federal funding cuts for educational programming. With public media under attack once again, Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Monica Hesse talk about whether things like 'Masterpiece Theater' or 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' or NPR are still important — and can still survive — in today's political and cultural landscape. Check out our Memorial Day Sale to subscribe to the Washington Post. It's just $2, every four weeks, for your first year. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Washington Post
How AI is depriving students of basic human skills
The debate over how to use AI in schools — and what constitutes cheating — may seem like a replay of previous debates that occurred when technology disrupted education. But AI feels different. Columnists Molly Roberts, Megan McArdle and Monica Hesse unpack AI's pernicious effects and discuss how we might bring about a better AI future.
Washington Post
16-05-2025
- Washington Post
AI is getting smarter. But are we?
Check out our Memorial Day Sale to subscribe to the Washington Post. It's just $2, every four weeks, for your first year. Additional reading from our columnists: Megan McArdle: Don't be fooled. This is the calm before the AI storm. Megan McArdle: If you haven't been worrying about AI, it's time to start preparing Molly Roberts: AI is forcing teachers to confront an existential question And here's a link to an article mentioned in the episode: Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College (New York Magazine)
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
The Art of the Grift
Additional reading by our columnists: Molly Roberts: With crypto, Democrats finally put up a fight Dana Milbank: As the world goes to hell, Trump is living his best life Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
