Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
February 14, 2026 • 6 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #181
About This Episode
Kelly Jenrette lands a major Netflix role, Sexyy Red faces MJ’s estate, and Da Brat speaks on donor backlash. Plus, we break down UT Austin's study cuts and Trump's latest NFL player pardons.
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Da Brat And Judy Say Using White Sperm Donor Resulted In Death Threats
Da Brat and Judy Harris-Dupart released their new book, The Way Love Goes, earlier this month, opening up about their relationship, parenthood, being moms to their son, True Legend, who was born in 2023, and the backlash they received for choosing a white man as a sperm donor.
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Ring Camera Ad Backlash Results In Amazon Cutting Ties With Police Tech Company
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‘Trump Nominated A Legit White Nationalist To A Top Post At The State Department,’ Says Sen. Chris Murphy
A Trump administration nomination for a top State Department job appears to be in jeopardy, as the nominee has been called out for supporting and spreading white nationalist views.
UT Austin Folds Race, Ethnic, Gender And Sexuality Studies Programs Into 2 Departments; Faculty And Students Concerned
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) announced structural changes to seven departments focused on ethnic and gender studies.
Largest Black Eagle Scouts Class Yet: 5 South Carolina Teens Make History
Five teenagers made South Carolina history after being inducted together as the largest class of Black Eagle Scouts.
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