Stephen Talks

There's nothing wrong with making an adaptation, as long as you get certain things right about it.  In this podcast, I discuss the essential elements to get right with any adaptation.

News about Russia's continual oppression of Ukraine and its own people, as well as what it will *really* take to gain peace in the Middle East.

Several lessons in giving credit where credit is due and *not* giving blame where it isn't, as well as news about TikTok, Republicans in Congress, and LGBTQ+ news across the country.

Abortion and IVF both exist for the same reason, the same purpose: to let a woman choose when to have a child.

Between Super Tuesday and the State of the Union address, a lot has happened in American politics this last week.

New sanctions on Russia on the two-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine could lead to higher prices in the U.S. Also, some troubling news from CPAC and the presidential primaries.

Proper compensation and regulating the use of A.I.-generated content were major points of concern in last year's Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild strikes; and they're major points of concern for *all* artists.

The House of Representatives finally got their impeachment, and they may just get their shutdown. But judgment was meted out to Donald Trump this week, too. Also, some words about the Super Bowl and gun control in this week's episode.

Mike Flanagan is at the top of his game when it comes to storytelling and horror. In this episode, I talk about what he's done and what I'd like to see him do next.

All three branches of the federal government saw some heated action this week, including an impeachment vote and an important case before the Supreme Court.