The NFL Said Players Can Protest — Four Years After Kaepernick
“The NFL needs Black players, and I think the league needs to show that they are truly embracing not just the entertainment value that these players bring, but also their social concerns.”
Are You Spreading Lies About The Protests Online?
“There’s absolutely no shame in falling for mis or dis-information, but it is important to remove it from your social media accounts and correct the record.”
Happy Birthday, Breonna Taylor
Today would have been EMT Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. We talk to writer and editor Morgan Jerkins about Breonna Taylor’s case and the ways that Black women are left out of the conversation on police brutality.
Trump Thinks The Protests Will Help Him Win Like Nixon. That’s Unlikely.
George Floyd’s memorial was held in Minneapolis today, and all four former officers involved in his death have now been charged with crimes. Plus, the New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie on why Trump's Nixon comparison doesn't work (and that controversial Tom Cotton op-ed).
The Government Can Now Secretly Spy On Protesters
The Drug Enforcement Administration got permission to conduct “covert surveillance” on protesters, BuzzFeed News reports. Plus, Matt Ortile joins us to talk about his new book, The Groom Will Keep His Name: And Other Vows I've Made About Race, Resistance, and Romance.
The “Right Way” To Protest Is A Myth
The police were even more aggro than normal last night, and Trump tear-gassed peaceful protesters for a photo op. And BuzzFeed News culture writer Scaachi Koul talks to us about why protests making certain people feel uncomfortable is actually a good thing.
America Is On Fire And Trump Wants More Gas
The president told governors to be even tougher on protestors after a weekend of police clashing with demonstrators. Plus we speak to BuzzFeed News’ Addy Baird and Adolfo Flores, who have been reporting on the protests.
How To Adult When The World Is Falling Apart
Protests over George Floyd’s death spread around the country last night. Twitter responded to the president’s tweet again. Kylie Jenner may not be a billionaire?! And we talked to Rob Kenney, creator of the viral “Dad How Do I?” YouTube channel.
News O'Clock: George Floyd Didn’t Have To Die
Minneapolis police killed a black man named George Floyd, and now the city is dealing with the aftermath. The US has officially hit 100,000 COVID-19 deaths. We talk with Amber McReynolds, CEO of Vote at Home, how to vote safely this fall. And to decompress from all the terrible, we list some of our favorite Sesame Street songs featuring celebrity guests.
News O'Clock: We Can Still Have (Virtual) Bridal Showers During The Pandemic
New Zealand has managed to empty its hospitals of coronavirus cases. There’s a plan to reopen Disney World, but we're not sure if we would go on these rides. And BuzzFeed writer and DM 911 advice-giver Stephen LaConte is back to answer your most pressing questions about life and love.
When A Karen Stops Being A Meme And Starts Being A Threat
After a racist confrontation in Central Park went viral, the New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb talks about the way the police are weaponized against black people.
News O'Clock: Issa Rae Won't Let The Pandemic Slow Her Down
Rae talks to us about The Lovebirds and the real-life experiences that inspired this season of Insecure. Plus, Ariana and Gaga have blessed us with the perfect summer bop.
News O'Clock: America Is Done Buying Stuff & Celebrity ASMR Is Helping Us Cope
The CDC is counting the number of coronavirus tests being performed wrong. Full House’s Aunt Becky has pleaded guilty in the college admissions scandal. Plus, we talk about the death of Americans’ drive to shop during the pandemic.
News O'Clock: The WHO Said What Now?!
Trump thinks he can host the G7 summit at Camp David next month. We figure out which TV doctors we’d trust during These Times. Plus, Mark Leon Goldberg, host of the Global Dispatches podcast, talks to us about this week’s World Health Organization meeting.
News O'Clock: Everyone Loves True Crime & Quarantine Ghosts Are Very, Very Real
Michigan is letting everyone vote absentee this fall, Ryan Seacrest is fine, honest. Plus Patrick Hinds, cohost of the podcast “True Crime Obsessed,” talks about that time he told the New York Times that he saw a ghost.
News O'Clock: Trump's Taking Hydroxychloroquine, And Coronavirus On Reservations
The president is trying to prevent coronavirus; meanwhile, the disease is having a serious impact on Native American communities. Plus, Snoop Dogg and Idina Menzel vibe to each other’s music.
News O'Clock: The Other Plague & A TikTok Quest For Martinelli’s
The White House’s coronavirus test of choice is a bit dodgy, TikTok teens might be messing with us, and the FAO’s Keith Cressman explains why swarms of locusts could become the next plague.
News O'Clock: I Ain’t Afraid Of NYT Ghosts And Come Get Some Advice
The New York Times wrote about quarantine ghosts, and we are here for it. Plus, a whistleblower warns of the “darkest winter in modern history," and BuzzFeed’s Stephen LaConte has advice for some of his followers' most interesting problems...
News O'Clock: States Are Blocking Abortions During The Pandemic
California universities are going to be online-only through 2020, some of your fave movies were the biggest box office flops, and we talk to NARAL Pro-Choice president Ilyse Hogue about some states using Coronavirus to limit access to abortion.
News O'Clock: Robert Pattinson - Genius Troll Or Nightmare Cook?
“Hamilton” is coming to Disney+ just in time to celebrate America this summer! Plus Robert Pattinson’s GQ profile is so bizarre we had to turn it into Theatre. And writer Roxana Hadadi joins us to talk about the ways Alison Roman’s recipes seem to borrow from other cultures.