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Keep The Flame Alive Podcast
In the last several Olympics (Winter and Summer), corporate media have added podcasting to their toolbox for broadcasting about the Olympics. Peacock has an Olympics podcast, but the platform hosted Olympic-themed content and podcasts during the 2024 Paris Games, like In the Village with Elizabeth Beisel and Watch with Alex Cooper, while NBC also had shows like The Podium, featuring athlete interviews and behind-the-scenes looks, all tied to the Olympic experience on Peacock, which served as the exclusive streaming home for live coverage.
By Frank Racioppi13 days ago in Interview
When the Artist Becomes the Art. Content Warning.
We like to think we can separate the art from the artist, but can we, really? Art is born from the same place as sin. It mainly emerges from conflict: between what is felt and what is permitted, between the self that is lived and the self that must be hidden. No figure embodies this tension more vividly than Oscar Wilde: a man who transformed his own contradictions into style, wit, and devastating clarity. His novel The Picture of Dorian Gray is not merely a tale of aesthetic decadence but the battleground on which this question is fought.
By Yasmine Lagras13 days ago in Art
An A.I. Start-Up Says It Wants to Empower Workers, Not Replace Them. AI-Generated.
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a job killer, a technology that automates tasks and threatens traditional employment. However, a rising AI start-up is challenging this narrative, stating that its mission is to empower workers rather than replace them. By focusing on augmentation rather than automation, the company aims to demonstrate that AI can enhance human capabilities, improve productivity, and create more meaningful work for employees.
By Muhammad Hassan13 days ago in The Swamp
Plans Lodged for Assembly Rooms Replacement. AI-Generated.
Plans have been officially submitted for the replacement of the historic Assembly Rooms, signaling a significant transformation in the heart of the city. The Assembly Rooms, long regarded as a cultural and architectural landmark, have been a venue for public gatherings, performances, and civic events for decades. With the new plans now lodged, the community, local authorities, and heritage groups are preparing for a debate over modern development versus preserving historical character.
By Muhammad Hassan13 days ago in Earth
The Last Letter at Kew Gardens
The air in Richmond was crisp, carrying the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the promise of early crocuses. Arthur adjusted his woollen scarf—a deep navy blue that matched his eyes—and checked his pocket watch. It was half-past ten. In London, Valentine’s Day usually arrived with a frantic rush of overpriced roses and desperate dinner reservations, but here, within the iron gates of Kew Gardens, time seemed to decelerate.
By Mohd Kaish13 days ago in Marriage
Cryptocurrencies: The Looming Crypto Winter of 2026
The cryptocurrency business has always prospered under challenging circumstances. Crushing sadness followed exuberant anticipation. Dramatic crashes that come after rises that are parabolic. Every cycle humbles people who think "this time is different" and promises maturity. As the second half of the decade progresses, an increasing number of indicators suggest an unsettling reality that many in the cryptocurrency industry are unwilling to face: a crypto winter in 2026 is not only conceivable, but it might well be likely. This isn't a scare tactic. Pattern recognition is what it is.
By Mark Arthur13 days ago in The Chain
