Exploring the upcoming trial of Donald Trump involving Stormy Daniels' hush money case, campaign finance violations, and alleged tax offenses. Delving into the contentious relationship between Trump and Michael Cohen, speculating on trial outcomes and the impact on Trump's political future, while noting public indifference to scandals. Shifting to a cultural retrospective on a pivotal 1874 art show featuring Monet and Cézanne, contrasting their revolutionary works with traditional art, and showcasing a modern VR exhibition reconstructing the historic show's essence.
For the first time Iran launched a huge attack on Israel from its own territory, though the effort largely failed. Israel’s response could easily lead to regional war; what is it likely to be? The first of the four criminal trials that Donald Trump faces will get under way today. It is by some margin the tawdriest (11:46). And celebrating the 150th anniversary of Impressionism (20:02).
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