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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Late-Night Hosts Unite for Strike Relief Podcast on Spotify

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver are collaborating on a limited-series podcast called "Strike Force Five" to discuss the ongoing WGA writers strike. The podcast, launching on August 30, will run for at least 12 episodes and all proceeds will go to the staff members of their respective shows, which have been suspended due to the strike. Spotify will distribute the podcast, with Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile and Diageo as co-presenting sponsors. Additionally, Spotify has signed a deal with Trevor Noah for a weekly current-events and interview podcast.

via Variety|

#entertainment #late-night-hosts #podcast

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Dianne Feinstein's Return Sparks Controversy and Progress for Democrats

California Senator Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate Judiciary Committee after a three-month absence due to shingles. Her return has sparked debate over whether the 89-year-old should leave before the end of her term and raised questions about whether aging lawmakers grow too dependent on their staffs. While lawmakers become accustomed to life with doting assistants and aides, some believe that needed support can become enabling, especially in the Senate, where winning an initial term is costly and grueling, and staying for a long tenure is rewarded with even more power.

via Los Angeles Times|

#aging-lawmakers #dianne-feinstein #health