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This episode dives into one of the wildest weekends of news we’ve seen in a while. Chicago was rocked by another wave of violence with nearly 60 people shot in just a few days, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggles with crime, gun control, and community safety. Meanwhile, off the coast of Venezuela, authorities reportedly bombed a drug trafficking boat in dramatic fashion — raising questions about the country’s escalating role in the global drug trade and the risks of its “war on smugglers.”But the headlines weren’t just about violence and geopolitics. Comedian Druski stirred major controversy after appearing in a skit wearing whiteface, sparking heated debates online about double standards in comedy, racial humor, and where the line should be drawn in entertainment.On the international stage, world leaders convened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. With countries like China, Russia, India, and Iran at the table, the summit put a spotlight on shifting global power blocs, new economic partnerships, and what this means for the United States and the West in the years ahead.From America’s urban violence crisis and Venezuela’s drug wars to pop culture controversy and global diplomacy, we break down all the stories you need to know this week.
By Tom BystrekThis episode dives into one of the wildest weekends of news we’ve seen in a while. Chicago was rocked by another wave of violence with nearly 60 people shot in just a few days, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggles with crime, gun control, and community safety. Meanwhile, off the coast of Venezuela, authorities reportedly bombed a drug trafficking boat in dramatic fashion — raising questions about the country’s escalating role in the global drug trade and the risks of its “war on smugglers.”But the headlines weren’t just about violence and geopolitics. Comedian Druski stirred major controversy after appearing in a skit wearing whiteface, sparking heated debates online about double standards in comedy, racial humor, and where the line should be drawn in entertainment.On the international stage, world leaders convened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. With countries like China, Russia, India, and Iran at the table, the summit put a spotlight on shifting global power blocs, new economic partnerships, and what this means for the United States and the West in the years ahead.From America’s urban violence crisis and Venezuela’s drug wars to pop culture controversy and global diplomacy, we break down all the stories you need to know this week.