The World and Everything In It 1.30.26 Culture Friday, a review of Marvel Studios’ new superhero TV series, and recent comments from listeners
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Jan 30, 2026 
Colin Garbarino, film critic who reviews Marvel's Wonder Man, and John Stonestreet, Colson Center president focusing on cultural and family issues. They discuss Minneapolis unrest and cultural polarization. They analyze Wonder Man’s character-driven, low-violence take on superheroes and Hollywood satire. The show also features listener feedback on collectivism, nutrition, and public programs.
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2020 Patterns Repeat In Minneapolis
- John Stonestreet says 2024 unrest in Minneapolis echoes 2020 with snap judgments and polarized narratives.
- He argues culture remains infected by a "critical theory mood" that sorts people by group identity.
Pause Before Accepting Media Narratives
- John advises resisting instant media virtue narratives and withholding judgment until facts emerge.
- He urges keeping law enforcement accountable while avoiding group-based absolutes about good and evil.
Broken Immigration Process Fuels Disorder
- Stonestreet links immigration policy breakdowns to the current tensions and mistakes on the street.
- He says politicized hostage-taking of deportation processes helps produce cultural breakdowns.