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The Headlines: May 25

May 25, 2023

Ron DeSantis faces a bumpy start to his 2024 presidential campaign, battling competition from other candidates while trying to navigate a chaotic Twitter launch. Meanwhile, anti-Kremlin fighters escalate tensions by conducting incursions into Russian territory, raising critical questions about military preparedness. The episode also pays tribute to Tina Turner, celebrating her incredible resilience in the music industry and her empowering hits, proving her enduring legacy and influence.

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Intro

4min

A Conflict Unfolds on Russian Soil and Remembering Tina Turner's Legacy

6min

The Resilience and Legacy of Tina Turner

3min

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This episode includes:

DeSantis’s Entry into the 2024 Race Goes Awry With a Twitter Meltdown, with our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher
Anti-Kremlin Fighters Take War to Russian Territory for a Second Day, with our Russia and Ukraine War reporter Valerie Hopkins
Remembering Tina Turner, with our critic Wesley Morris

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