Daily Briefing
What the Culture's Talking About
April 22, 2026 • 5 minutes • Hosted by Victoria
Today's Briefing
Episode #235
About This Episode
From Louisiana’s unhoused bill to A’ja Wilson securing the WNBA bag, we’re diving into the wins and the work. Stay plugged into the politics and culture moving our community forward.
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Inside The Louisiana Bill That Critics Say Would Enact Forced Labor For Unhoused People
Advocates for unhoused individuals are warning about a new bill moving its way through the Louisiana Legislature.
Former University Of Arkansas African American Studies Director Sues School To Oppose His Firing
The former director of the African and African American Studies program at the University of Arkansas is suing the school over his termination from the role and pending firing from his teaching positions.
Why A’Ja Wilson Is The Face Of The WNBA’s Million Dollar Era
The WNBA successfully collectively bargained this past fall, and we will have a 2026-27 WNBA season.
Is TikTok’s Mouth Taping Trend A Game-Changer Or A Health Hazard?
Seeing videos of people sleeping with a piece of tape over their lips may look a little alarming, but this trend – called “mouth taping” – has exploded in popularity.
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