The Fifth Column #519 - Creed, Crimea, Crime...and a City of Baby Newts
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Aug 14, 2025 They discuss the evolution of the 'Creed' franchise and its ties to the 'Rocky' series. A critical look at the media’s shift from substantive commentary to fleeting narratives is shared. They analyze Trump's diplomatic tactics and the repercussions of sidelining key nations in negotiations. Insights into crime reporting in D.C. reveal biases and stereotypes perpetuated by the media. Personal anecdotes illuminate urban versus rural political dynamics, all wrapped in a humorous take on the absurdities of contemporary American culture.
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Creed Holds Up, Rocky V Fails
- Matt Welch describes watching Creed with his 17-year-old and finding it a great film that holds up.
- Kmele Foster contrasts that by saying Rocky V does not hold up and recounts its disastrous plot and casting.
Most Political 'Hot Take' Books Don't Age
- Matt Welch warns many anti-Bush/instant political books were perishable and won't age well.
- He argues most of those should have been articles, not padded books for advances.
Trump Acts Personal, Not As An Agent
- Kmele Foster and Matt Welch argue Trump isn't a Russian agent with grand strategy but acts from personal motives.
- They say his behavior is transactional and driven by desire for personal wins, not ideology.
