The Bulletin NYC Mayoral Race, Trump Softens to Ukraine, and Can Horror Films Edify?
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Oct 28, 2025 Kutter Callaway, a theology and culture professor and host of the Be Afraid podcast, dives into the fascinating world of horror films. He explores how horror can frame narratives that help us process fear, particularly in a world filled with real violence. Kutter discusses the impact of classic horror like The Exorcist and why some Christian filmmakers are drawn to the genre. He argues that horror can deliver meaningful messages about the human condition, offering a way to confront evil and understand mortality.
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Progressive Upset Tests Democratic Strategy
- Zohran Mamdani's rise signals a leftward shift in NYC politics that tests Democratic strategy.
- His focus on daily cost-of-living issues resonated despite his progressive platform.
Trump Softens Toward Supporting Ukraine
- Trump's posture toward Putin shifted after seeing Putin's unwillingness to negotiate and Ukrainian appeals.
- The administration now entertains arming Ukraine with more capable weapons like Tomahawks.
Putin's War Aims And Brutal Tactics
- Putin appears to prefer prolonging war and uses terrifying tactics to deter escalation from NATO.
- His forces have committed widespread abuses including forced child relocations and evidence of mass graves.