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Ms. Magazine marks 50 years of uplifting feminist voices, ideals

Ms. Magazine debuted in 1972, charting a new path in journalism, centering on feminist voices and concerns. Executive Editor Katherine Spillar discusses how Ms. is marking its 50th anniversary and what that will mean for the magazine’s next 50 years.   Keep up with the latest news about the It’s All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly…

Billy Bob Thornton

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Billy Bob Thornton as today marks the 25th anniversary of him winning the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay with “Sling Blade.” Thornton called in with his bandmate J.D. Andrew when their band The Boxmasters played Rams Head in Annapolis and The Hamilton in D.C. in 2017.

3/23 Three more examples of why we are doomed from the Failed Academy

From the Failed Academy: 1. University of Virginia student newspaper believes a Mike Pence appearance on campus would result in unjustifiable speech. 2. Mankato State University uses a 31 page document to approve the use of various words. 3. A school board in Tacoma WA intends to adopt a student disciplinary policy telling school officials…

3/23 Three more examples of why we are doomed from the Failed Academy

From the Failed Academy: 1. University of Virginia student newspaper believes a Mike Pence appearance on campus would result in unjustifiable speech. 2. Mankato State University uses a 31 page document to approve the use of various words. 3. A school board in Tacoma WA intends to adopt a student disciplinary policy telling school officials…

Arrested Development

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Speech from the hip-hop group Arrested Development as tomorrow marks the 30th anniversary of their Grammy-winning album “3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of…” on March 24, 1992. They spoke in 2019 when the group played City Winery in Washington D.C.