Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
May 18, 2026 • 4 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #274
About This Episode
KBJ sounds the alarm on the fight for our vote, plus we track political shifts in TX. We also dive into Aleshea Harris’s film vision and Star Wars' big screen leap. Stay locked for the culture.
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