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Glenn Greenwald Joins RBN Live. Is Trump Really Turning on Israel? Free Speech Under Attack!

#Trump #DonaldTrump #Netanyahu #Israel #Gaza #Palestine #GlennGreenwald #Freespeech

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Main Topic:

The video features a discussion with Glenn Greenwald about various political issues, including Donald Trump's evolving stance on Israel and Iran, hypocrisy surrounding free speech, and the changing dynamics within both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Key Points:

• Trump and Iran: Trump is reportedly pursuing a nuclear deal with Iran, similar to the one he previously abandoned, which is causing anger among neoconservatives and Israel-first Republicans.
• Free Speech Hypocrisy: The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of some right-wing figures, particularly Zionists, who previously championed free speech but are now advocating for restrictions on anti-Israel speech, especially on college campuses.
• Changing Public Opinion on Israel: There's a noted shift in American public opinion regarding Israel, with declining support across many demographics, leading to desperation and crackdowns on dissent from pro-Israel voices.
• Trump-Netanyahu Rift: While the US and Israel still share policy goals, there's a growing strategic divergence between Trump and Netanyahu. Trump is prioritizing deals that benefit the US, even if they conflict with Netanyahu's agenda.
• Democratic Party's Pro-Israel Stance: The Democratic party is criticized for its unwavering support for Israel, with figures like AOC accused of promoting pro-genocide propaganda.
• Rewriting History: The media is accused of attempting to rewrite history regarding Biden's cognitive decline, with figures who previously denied it now acknowledging it.

Highlights:

• Glenn Greenwald emphasizes the "Israel exception" to free speech and anti-interventionism on the right.
• The discussion points out the desperation of neoconservatives who are losing their grip on the narrative surrounding Israel and Iran.
• The video highlights the hypocrisy of politicians and media figures who are now acknowledging issues they previously denied or downplayed.
• Mark Levin's "Zionist meltdown" is presented as an example of the anger and frustration within the neoconservative movement.
• The discussion touches on the idea that Trump's foreign policy, despite his controversial image, may be more pragmatic and less interventionist than Biden's in some respects.

About Channel, Revolutionary Blackout:

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

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Elle Reeve interviews comedian Tim Dillon on JD Vance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., & the Joe Rogan comedy scene.

#CNN #News

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• Main Topic: Elle Reeve interviews comedian Tim Dillon about the changing landscape of comedy, media, and political influence, particularly focusing on the role of podcasts and figures like Joe Rogan.

• Key Points:

  • Changing Media Landscape: Dillon argues that traditional media has become predictable and boring, leading people to seek alternative voices and platforms online, including comedy podcasts. He sees the internet as an antidote to corporate speak.
  • Joe Rogan's Influence: Dillon emphasizes Rogan's impact on comedy and media by creating a platform for long-form conversations driven by genuine interest, a departure from traditional media structures. Rogan's move to Austin has created a comedy hub.
  • Comedy and Political Correctness: Dillon discusses the debate around "woke" comedy and Rogan's club's approach to allowing comedians to explore edgy topics without censorship, as long as there's a good-faith effort to be funny.
  • Power of Podcasts: While acknowledging the power of a large audience, Dillon pushes back against the idea that podcasters are a "new establishment" wielding power equivalent to legacy media, intelligence agencies, or political parties. He views the narrative as an excuse for running an unpopular political candidate.
  • Cultural Energy and Political Shifts: Dillon expresses skepticism about a singular "cultural energy" in the country. He acknowledges a potential rightward shift among young people due to COVID-related frustrations and "cancellation" culture, but believes things are malleable.
  • Israel and Foreign Policy: Dillon expresses disappointment with the current administration's foreign policy, particularly regarding the conflict in the Middle East and deportations based on political speech. He notes a growing discontent with continued funding of the conflict.

• Highlights:

  • Dillon's humorous take on his Netflix special and the importance of podcasters.
  • The discussion about Joe Rogan's influence and the comedy scene in Austin.
  • Dillon's pushback against the idea that podcasters are a new establishment.
  • The analysis of Elon Musk's behavior and internet trolling culture.
  • The discussion about the shift in comedy away from institutions.
  • Dillon's perspective on the current state of cultural energy and political shifts in the country.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/29961055

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Video Description:

Glenn Greenwald Joins RBN Live. Is Trump Really Turning on Israel? Free Speech Under Attack!

#Trump #DonaldTrump #Netanyahu #Israel #Gaza #Palestine #GlennGreenwald #Freespeech

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video features a discussion with Glenn Greenwald about various political issues, including Donald Trump's evolving stance on Israel and Iran, hypocrisy surrounding free speech, and the changing dynamics within both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Key Points:

• Trump and Iran: Trump is reportedly pursuing a nuclear deal with Iran, similar to the one he previously abandoned, which is causing anger among neoconservatives and Israel-first Republicans.
• Free Speech Hypocrisy: The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of some right-wing figures, particularly Zionists, who previously championed free speech but are now advocating for restrictions on anti-Israel speech, especially on college campuses.
• Changing Public Opinion on Israel: There's a noted shift in American public opinion regarding Israel, with declining support across many demographics, leading to desperation and crackdowns on dissent from pro-Israel voices.
• Trump-Netanyahu Rift: While the US and Israel still share policy goals, there's a growing strategic divergence between Trump and Netanyahu. Trump is prioritizing deals that benefit the US, even if they conflict with Netanyahu's agenda.
• Democratic Party's Pro-Israel Stance: The Democratic party is criticized for its unwavering support for Israel, with figures like AOC accused of promoting pro-genocide propaganda.
• Rewriting History: The media is accused of attempting to rewrite history regarding Biden's cognitive decline, with figures who previously denied it now acknowledging it.

Highlights:

• Glenn Greenwald emphasizes the "Israel exception" to free speech and anti-interventionism on the right.
• The discussion points out the desperation of neoconservatives who are losing their grip on the narrative surrounding Israel and Iran.
• The video highlights the hypocrisy of politicians and media figures who are now acknowledging issues they previously denied or downplayed.
• Mark Levin's "Zionist meltdown" is presented as an example of the anger and frustration within the neoconservative movement.
• The discussion touches on the idea that Trump's foreign policy, despite his controversial image, may be more pragmatic and less interventionist than Biden's in some respects.

About Channel, Revolutionary Blackout:

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/29966526

Video Description:

YERRR – the one and only Senator Bernie Sanders sat down with us to talk about the failures of the Democratic party, Elon & corporate interests upending modern democracy, and why the system’s still rigged against the working class person. From taking on billionaires to clashing with Congress, Bernie keeps it blunt: he breaks down socialized healthcare, fixing student debt, and why he is still bitter about the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn. All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 Start and introduction to Senator Bernie Sanders
2. 1:11 Bernie reflects on the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn and how it exposed him to politics
3. 6:03 Bernie watched Jackie Robinson play & can still name the starting rotation
4. 8:44 the 3 questions of REAL politics & how they apply to the US
5. 14:31 America’s lack of care for educators
6. 16:52 Elon’s wealth & uber capitalist rulers
7. 20:40 Citizens United & Super PACs explained and how billionaires use it in elections
8. 26:25 US funding Israel, speaking out against Netanyahu & AIPACs power
9. 30:10 “Bernie Bros” origins & podcast similarities
10. 31:35 Bernie on “Bernie Bros” & “Podcast Bros” similarities
11. 35:40 Are Americans better off now than in 40 years ago?
12. 39:20 Democrats failures with the status quo & Trump’s acknowledgement of the working class person
13. 42:58 Are the Democrats also a threat to democracy?
14. 47:30 Politicians trading stocks
15. 49:01 Has Trump changed the American culture and dream?
16. 56:22 is it possible to tax billionaires effectively?
17. 1:03:45 Is college tuition and debt fixable?
18. 1:08:10 States should provide their own health care and why they do not
19. 1:11:14 Trump’s new bill to lower drug prices
20. 1:17:40 Will Bernie run for President?
21. 1:17:51 is AOC next in line?
22. 1:19:48 Bernie’s bravery and does he have fear from powerful people?
23. 1:21:55 how can YOU help Bernie?

Video Deacription:

Damon Albarn: The genius behind Blur and Gorillaz, two of the most iconic bands in modern music history. From creating the Britpop movement to revolutionizing the industry with the world’s first virtual band, Albarn has consistently redefined what it means to innovate in music. How did he do it? What’s his secret? Dive into the story of how one artist’s bold vision shaped entire generations of sound and continues to inspire today’s biggest stars.

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 - Intro
2. 1:21 - Chapter 1: Blur
3. 5:29 - Chapter 2: Gorillaz
4. 9:28 - Chapter 3: The Message

In this video:

1. Damon Albarn
2. Blur
3. Gorillaz
4. Britpop
5. Grunge
6. Plastic Beach
7. Song 2
8. Feel Good Inc
9. Clint Eastwood
10. Elton John
11. Snoop Dogg
12. Lou Reed
13. Music innovation
14. Virtual band
15. Music industry
16. Iconic songs
17. Damon Albarn’s secret
18. Blur vs. Oasis
19. Anti-grunge music
20. Collaborations
21. Environmental message in music

Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video explores the career and impact of Damon Albarn, the creative force behind Blur and Gorillaz, highlighting his innovative approach to music and his lasting influence on the industry.

Key Points:

• Damon Albarn's Visionary Approach: Albarn is presented as a visionary who consistently defied trends and expectations, prioritizing artistic expression over commercial appeal.
• Blur's Britpop Success: The video recounts Blur's rise to fame during the Britpop era, emphasizing their deliberate rejection of grunge music and embrace of British identity. Their album "Parklife" is highlighted as a pivotal moment.
• Gorillaz as a Groundbreaking Project: The creation of Gorillaz, the virtual band, is portrayed as a revolutionary concept that challenged the superficiality of the music industry. The band's blending of genres and collaborative nature are emphasized.
• Message and Intentionality: Albarn's music is not just about sound, but also about conveying important messages, such as environmental awareness, as exemplified by the "Plastic Beach" album.
• Albarn's "Secret" to Success: The video suggests that Albarn's success stems from his artistic integrity, willingness to experiment, strong work ethic, and refusal to compromise his vision.

Highlights:

• The recounting of the "Battle of Britpop" between Blur and Oasis.
• The revelation that Gorillaz' iconic "Clint Eastwood" used a default synthesizer preset.
• The emphasis on Gorillaz' influence on modern pop music's genre-blending approach.
• The discussion of the deeper meaning and environmental message behind Gorillaz' "Plastic Beach" album.

Lyrics Archive Link: https://archive.is/h8V4K

The Meaning Behind The Song: Peace Dream by Dave, Archive Link: https://archive.is/V9KqT

Archive Link: https://archive.is/iPk4T

“They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” is the lead single from Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s debut album Mecca and the Soul Brother. The song pays tribute to their friend Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, who was a back-up dancer for Heavy D & The Boyz when he died after an accidental fall following a show in 1990. He was 22 years old.

In a 2010 interview with XXL magazine commemorating the 20 year anniversary of Trouble T-Roy’s passing, CL Smooth talked about his process for writing the song:

"I wrote ’T.R.O.Y.‘ in '92 […] It had been in my head but I just couldn’t put it together and [one day] I wrote it right there in the studio and just recorded it. […] It just took me about an hour to write it, it was the last record [for the Mecca and the Soul Brother album]. […] My whole plight was to make the best record possible for people to like, for people to respect and know it’s genuine."

In a 2011 interview with Complex, Pete Rock talked about the creation of the track:

"I found the record [for the sample] when I was digging with Large Professor. I made the base of the beat at my house, and I finished the rest at his house using his SP-950. […] CL came up with the lyrics even before I came up with the beat. He didn’t have the beat [to write to]. He already had the song written. The beat made me emotional so I figured it would work. When the lyrics came together with the music, that was the match made in heaven. Thank God it matched the way it did. It was a great outcome."

The bassline and now-iconic saxophone riff were sampled from Tom Scott’s cover of Jefferson Airplane’s “Today.” The drums were sampled from James Brown’s “Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud,” and the song’s intro was sampled from “When She Made Me Promise” by The Beginning of the End.

“T.R.O.Y.” topped Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks chart and reached #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has become a hip-hop classic from the ‘90s boom bap/jazz rap era. It has been referenced by numerous artists, while also being featured on several “best of” lists, including The Source’s 100 Best Rap Singles of All Time as well as Rolling Stone ranking the song #12 on their list of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time and #430 on their list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.^[[1] https://genius.com/Pete-rock-and-cl-smooth-they-reminisce-over-you-troy-lyrics]

Archive Link: https://archive.is/pu55N

April 29, 1992 was the day that riots formed in Los Angeles after 4 LAPD officers were acquitted for use of excessive force on Rodney King. The song takes place on the day of the riots — Bradley claims he participated, though the extent to which he did is disputed. Ultimately the song is not just about the day of April 29 but also the overall state of the country and our relationship with police.^[[1] https://genius.com/Sublime-april-29-1992-miami-lyrics]

Archive Link: https://archive.is/HKQyR

“Jobseeker” is a 2007 track by Sleaford Mods from the second album “The Mekon”. (it would later in a redone on a limited vinyl release in 2013)

The original track originally sampled The Yardbirds track “For Your Love” and had slightly altered, more aggressive lyrics.

It remains to be the only old SM song to be “redone” since Andrew Fearne joined the band in 2009.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEYYI1ii0AU ^[[1] https://genius.com/Sleaford-mods-jobseeker-lyrics]

Archive Link: https://archive.is/f2xFY

“Get Your Brits Out” is a tune about a hypothetical night out with Kneecap and the DUP in Thompson’s.

“Brits Out” is a common phrase in the republican movement referring to the end of British dominion and claims to any part of Ireland.

Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara have played on this phrase and have used the other meaning for out: as in, “going on a night out”, the “brits” referring to the DUP.^[[1] https://genius.com/Kneecap-get-your-brits-out-lyrics]

Video Description:

YERRR – the one and only Senator Bernie Sanders sat down with us to talk about the failures of the Democratic party, Elon & corporate interests upending modern democracy, and why the system’s still rigged against the working class person. From taking on billionaires to clashing with Congress, Bernie keeps it blunt: he breaks down socialized healthcare, fixing student debt, and why he is still bitter about the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn. All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 Start and introduction to Senator Bernie Sanders
2. 1:11 Bernie reflects on the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn and how it exposed him to politics
3. 6:03 Bernie watched Jackie Robinson play & can still name the starting rotation
4. 8:44 the 3 questions of REAL politics & how they apply to the US
5. 14:31 America’s lack of care for educators
6. 16:52 Elon’s wealth & uber capitalist rulers
7. 20:40 Citizens United & Super PACs explained and how billionaires use it in elections
8. 26:25 US funding Israel, speaking out against Netanyahu & AIPACs power
9. 30:10 “Bernie Bros” origins & podcast similarities
10. 31:35 Bernie on “Bernie Bros” & “Podcast Bros” similarities
11. 35:40 Are Americans better off now than in 40 years ago?
12. 39:20 Democrats failures with the status quo & Trump’s acknowledgement of the working class person
13. 42:58 Are the Democrats also a threat to democracy?
14. 47:30 Politicians trading stocks
15. 49:01 Has Trump changed the American culture and dream?
16. 56:22 is it possible to tax billionaires effectively?
17. 1:03:45 Is college tuition and debt fixable?
18. 1:08:10 States should provide their own health care and why they do not
19. 1:11:14 Trump’s new bill to lower drug prices
20. 1:17:40 Will Bernie run for President?
21. 1:17:51 is AOC next in line?
22. 1:19:48 Bernie’s bravery and does he have fear from powerful people?
23. 1:21:55 how can YOU help Bernie?

Video Description:

The DeepSeek documentary revealing just how much the world got wrong about R1, what motivates the man behind the company, and what's next. Do we already have hints about what will be in DeepSeek R2?

Generated Summary:

This documentary explores the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, and its groundbreaking R1 model, challenging the dominance of Western AI labs like OpenAI. It delves into the story of DeepSeek's founder, Liang Wenfeng, his motivations, and the innovative techniques behind DeepSeek's success.

Main Topic: The emergence of DeepSeek and its R1 model as a significant competitor in the AI landscape, challenging the established dominance of Western AI companies.

Key Points:

• DeepSeek R1's Impact: DeepSeek R1, released in January 2025, was a cheap, competitive, and openly available language model that rivaled the best Western models. OpenAI even admitted that DeepSeek was narrowing their lead.
• Liang Wenfeng's Background: Liang Wenfeng, a billionaire who made his fortune using AI in financial markets, founded DeepSeek with the goal of exploring general intelligence. He previously ran a hedge fund, Highflyier, which used AI for trading but faced challenges due to its risk-taking behavior and the fund's growing size.
• DeepSeek's Innovative Techniques: DeepSeek achieved impressive results with limited resources by focusing on efficiency and novel techniques like:
  • Towards Ultimate Expert Specialization: A mixture of experts approach where certain subnetworks are always activated, allowing other experts to specialize.
  • Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO): An efficient reinforcement learning method that optimizes for accuracy by comparing a group of answers.
  • Multi-Head Latent Attention: A method for reducing model size by allowing multiple parts of the model to share common weights.
• Challenges Faced by DeepSeek:
  • Chip Export Restrictions: The US government's restrictions on exporting advanced chips to China hindered DeepSeek's access to necessary computing power, leading to smuggling efforts.
  • Funding: Scaling to AGI will require immense compute, and Liang is considering outside funding.
• China's AI Landscape: DeepSeek is not alone in China; other companies like ByteDance, iFlyTech, Huawei, and Moonshot AI are also developing advanced AI models.
• Openness vs. Restrictions: While DeepSeek R1's research was open, the model itself is restricted on sensitive Chinese topics.
• OpenAI's Counter-Narrative (and its Failure): OpenAI briefly suggested DeepSeek may have stolen their chains of thought, but this narrative quickly failed due to OpenAI's own copyright issues.
• The Future of AI: The documentary suggests we are entering an era of automated AI, where AI models may become more than just tools. DeepSeek is working on infinite context and a replacement for the transformer architecture.

Highlights:

• The documentary highlights the surprising speed at which DeepSeek caught up to Western AI labs, despite resource constraints.
• It emphasizes the importance of innovative techniques and efficient resource utilization in AI development.
• It touches upon the geopolitical implications of AI development, including the US-China tech race and the challenges of export restrictions.
• It raises questions about the future of AI and its potential impact on jobs and society.