In this culture-focused episode, Carri and Brad share many examples that shed light on Carri's saying, "Culture is how Americans understand the world." From the Gold Globes adding a podcast category to Tom Cruise's work ethic to Carri's dislike for Spotify's Wrapped. Brad's deep dive into the H Mart / Madeline TikTok controversy sheds light on America's race issues, culture, and cultural appropriation, becoming a battleground for identity and inclusion. They also expound on how the White House's rage-bait social media tactics are setting us up to expect propoganda-esk future seasons of  ICE and Border Patrol procedurals on our TV screens. Political theatre in all its forms is working to distract and overwhelm so that we don't dig deep and create generational protest art and doomscrool instead.  As Public Enemy says, "Fight the Power." Be sure to click that FOLLOW button on Spotify,  Apple Podcasts, or SUBSCRIBE button on YouTube, so that you don’t miss out on our coverage of the most pressing and interesting news stories.  Have thoughts about this episode? Have ideas on topics we should discuss? Let us know! Email us at twiggandjenkinspodcast@gmail.com, DM us, or leave a comment on YouTube. Also, share this episode with a friend, a bestie, or humans you want to foster political discourse with.  Twigg & Jenkins is produced by Culture House and Enfranchisement Productions.