Political Culture covers news events where politics intersects with public life, media, activism, protests, and cultural institutions. Stories in this category report on real-world political moments, public reactions, and notable incidents influencing the national conversation.
Icelandic strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (aka “Thor” and “The Mountain”) recently broke his own world record in the deadlift. Björnsson successfully deadlifted an astounding 510 kg (1,124.4 lb) at the 2025 World Deadlift Championships in Birmingham, England. This surpasses his previous world record of 505 kg, which he set in July 2025 at the Eisenhart … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies were fresh off a 1-0 win against the New York Mets. Pitcher Aaron Nola has returned from his long break due to injury and was making another start. He allowed 0 runs in the effort, after giving up 5 runs alone in a single inning during his last game. It was a … Read more
The Savannah Bananas recently trolled a Philadelphia Phillies fan, dubbed “Phillies Karen” by the internet, during their debut at Petco Park in San Diego by reenacting a viral incident where the fan tried to claim a home run ball from a child. The original incident occurred at LoanDepot Park during a Miami Marlins game when … Read more
J.J. McCarthy shook off a sluggish start to deliver three fourth-quarter touchdowns, sparking the Minnesota Vikings to a dramatic comeback win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. With Monday’s performance in Chicago, McCarthy became the first quarterback in NFL history to notch three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of his debut. McCarthy, who … Read more
The Chicago Bears were booed off the field after their epic collapse to the visiting Minnesota Vikings. The Bears were up 17-6 at one point, then gave up 21 points in the 4th quarter while only scoring 7 more themselves. The final score had the Vikings beating the Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field. To add … Read more
A conversation between billionaire Mark Cuban and Tucker Carlson went viral for the wrong reasons. Cuban is a huge supporter of helping Ukraine during their conflict with Russia. Carlson asked him how much money he’s sent to help, and the answer was ZERO. Mark Cuban has a net worth in the billions. The conversation went … Read more
Rookie wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter was supposed to make all the headlines this week, but his wife stole the show instead. The Jacksonville Jaguars dual threat was drafted second this year and helped his team beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10. Except, it seems like his wife put on more of a show than … Read more
Kent Broussard, a 66-year-old freshman at LSU, went viral after performing with the LSU Tiger Marching Band on Saturday. ESPN featured the nearly AARP-eligible student in its Random Fandom segment. Saturday’s matchup against Louisiana Tech marked Broussard’s debut as an official member of the LSU Tiger Marching Band. “Now, the first time he watched LSU … Read more
The dispute over a Philadelphia Phillies fan who confronted a father for a home run ball during a game against the Miami Marlins has continued to spark outrage. Angry spectators, upset after the woman approached the man and demanded the ball he had given to his young son, began trying to identify her online. Their … Read more
The NFL season kicked off in Philadelphia with the Super Bowl banner being revealed in front of the visiting Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles won 24-20 but the biggest story was Jalen Carter getting ejected before a single snap was played. Carter spit on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, but many people don’t realize Dak spit too. … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was SLAPPED in the face during the 27-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The game took place in Brazil on Friday night and Taylor Swift’s other half had two catches for 47 yards and a score. But the biggest hit of the night was when the Chargers’ Teair … Read more
The Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 and the game ended with one of the most KAREN moments in sports history. The game took place down in Florida and a Phillies dad ran over to grab a homerun ball, then gave it to his son. As with literally EVERY HOMERUN EVER HIT – everyone scrambles … Read more
Steven Spielberg could’ve directed a ‘Call of Duty’ movie, but Activision decided to go with Paramount instead. According to the Culture Crave account on X: Steven Spielberg really wanted to direct a ‘Call of Duty’ movie • He’s a huge gamer and plays CoD • He pitched his vision to Activision — wanted final cut … Read more
Jimmy Kimmel is at the root of another scandal after the Center for American Rights filed an FCC complaint against ABC’s show, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ The complaint accused the host of ‘unlawful politicking’ during the show, which is an improper way to use public airwaves that are governed by the FCC. Hosts are not exactly … Read more
Don’t have time to stop violence when the UK is busy arresting comedians for comments in social media. A member of Parliament warned the United States legislators that Americans can and will get arrested too if they visit the United Kingdom and get a little too sassy on social media. A new British law, which … Read more
Fired MSNBC host Joy Reid pushed a theory that President Donald Trump faked his assassination attempt when he was shot at during a 2024 rally in Butler, PA. Reid was talking to Katie Phang of MeidasTouch and said the following: “He’s got these magical doctors who claimed that he was shot in the ear, but … Read more
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is apparently the owner of a $150 million super yacht that has more decks than most people’s homes and it’s absolutely stunning. The yacht is named Samsara and it’s 89ft long, built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The Samsara has a top speed of 20 knots, cruising speed … Read more
Actress Dyan Cannon, 88, was blocked from joining a White House tour after a decades old lie finally caught up with her. She lied about her age on a passport back in the day, but since the White House denied her entry due to a strict identify verification process. She likely didn’t think Secret Service … Read more
Marc Maron was recently complaining about Netflix having a Dave Chappelle special. The complaint took place during an episode of Maron’s podcast where he mentioned Chappelle’s special from 2021 that included some anti-transgender content. Maron said “Fascism is good for business” and accused Netflix of doubling down on content that stirs controversy in hopes of … Read more
The wife of famous actor and New Jersey native, Bruce Willis, recently made one of the hardest decisions when it comes to his battle with dementia. Emma Heming Willis said she had to move Bruce into a second home so that he could get 24/7 care while she’s home with the kids. Emma was interviewed … Read more
The controversial race-bait content shilling Joy Reid previously claimed she was removing herself from the X social media platform, but then X user Collin Rugg may have just caught her in a big lie. Let’s see what Joy Reid did then, compared to what she’s saying otherwise. Joy Reid deleted her X (formerly Twitter) account … Read more
Alternative rock band “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus” took things to a political level after the lead singer banned Trump supporters from his shows. His name is Ronnie Winter and he posted a video on the band’s Instagram with a heated message for fans of the current president. Winter said: “If you voted for Donald Trump, … Read more
On a recent episode of The Daily Show, comedian Leslie Jones delivered a fiery critique of Elon Musk, expressing her disapproval of his involvement in the Trump administration. Jones targeted Musk’s appearance at a cabinet meeting where he wore two pro-Trump hats, questioning his professionalism. She quipped, “Cut that goofy sh-t out. This is a … Read more
Jen Psaki, former White House press secretary under President Joe Biden, has launched a new MSNBC prime-time show titled The Briefing with Jen Psaki. The program airs Tuesday through Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, occupying the slot previously held by Alex Wagner Tonight. This transition follows Rachel Maddow’s return to a once-a-week schedule on … Read more
Marissa Rothenberger, a transgender high school softball pitcher from Champlin Park High School in Minnesota, has become the center of a national debate regarding the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Rothenberger, a biological male who transitioned at the age of nine (wtf), has been delivering standout performances this season, leading his team to … Read more
Exterritorial, a German action-thriller directed by Christian Zübert, has rapidly ascended to the top of Netflix’s global streaming rankings with over 38,300,000 views since its release on April 30, 2025. The film stars Jeanne Goursaud as Sara Wulf, a former Special Forces soldier grappling with PTSD, who embarks on a perilous mission to find her … Read more
Prince Harry has lost his appeal against the UK government’s decision to revoke his automatic taxpayer-funded police protection when visiting the United Kingdom. The High Court upheld the 2020 ruling by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC), which determined that Harry would no longer receive the same level of … Read more
