Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
October 28, 2025 • 4 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #72
About This Episode
The fight is on as SNAP benefits stop in November. We explain the crisis and why AI is still tripping on Black students. Also, salute to Gizelle Bryant repping AKA!
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