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Just like Donald Trump during the presidential campaign, when the mere mention of his name was sufficient to boost one's Nielsen rating by several points, so Russia's president Vladimir Putin has, for various reason, become a media magnet over the past year. And when it comes to Putin, perhaps the most anticipated interview with the Russian leader is that of Oliver Stone, which is expected to premiere in less than two weeks on Showtime, on June 12.

Van Cliburn: America’s Greatest Diplomat

Paul Craig Roberts

The Cold War could have ended in 1958 when Van Cliburn won the Piano Competition in Moscow. Van Cliburn was overwhelmed with Russian applause and his stage with the profusion of flowers.

The judges asked Khrushchev if they were permitted to award the prize to the American. Khrushchev asked, “was he the best?” “Yes,” replied the judges. “Then give him the prize,” said the Soviet leader.

By Emily Jashinky, originally in the Washingtonm Examiner,

Camille Paglia is much more worried about the media than about the steady string of Trump-related scandals they claim to be uncovering.

In a Tuesday interview with the Washington Examiner, Paglia excoriated the press for its coverage of Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey and his alleged sharing of classified information with Russian officials.

Katy Perry, a woman so crazy Russell Brand divorced her over text message, broke down in tears Saturday night at a concert and urged the crowd 'not to let terrorists win' in response to the Manchester bombing. Tuesday morning, she went on the radio to tell everyone all we need is open borders, hugs, and love in response to horrific terrorism. Basically this.

Paul Joseph Watson can bring you fully up to speed:

Welcome To Utopia University, "a wonderful place to learn everything your parents taught you was wrong."

"It's not based on reality, it's based on your reality"

 

"I will punch you if you're a fascist."

 

"our commitment to diversity means that nobody graduates until they think just the right way..."