Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026

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The Most Corrupt World Cup in History. How Do NYC Kids Feel About Mamdani's Bedtime Repeal? Persepolis | Movie. The Global Dating Crisis. Caveman Questions Answered.

A Good Life for the 99% Isn’t a Pipe Dream

Thomas Piketty, Lucas Chancel, Cornelia Mohren, Rowaida Moshrif, Moritz Odersky and Anmol Somanchi The Guardian
Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains. Here's how it can be done.

The Return of the Dixiecrat South

Jacob S. Hacker, Zoltan Hajnal, G. Agustin Markarian and Mackenzie Lockhart The American Prospect
In the pre-1960s South, which Supreme Court Republicans have just brought back from the dead, Black citizens have no voice in federal lawmaking.

“Waiting for the Missiles To Pass”

Timothy Snyder Thinking About ...
Why have a book festival in the middle of a war? Why have a war in the middle of a book festival? A report from Ukraine.

Persepolis | Movie Trailer (2007)

The poignant story of a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution;  precocious and outspoken nine year old Marjane sees people's hopes dashed as fundamentalists take power

 

The Global Dating Crisis

In many countries, dating seems to be on the decline, with many young people either dating less, or finding it harder to have meaningful relationships.