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Essential Listening, Watching, and Reading

  • Writer: Independent Times News
    Independent Times News
  • 2 days ago
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Updated: 7 hours ago




Welcome and thanks for joining us! We hope you enjoy our selections in this week's dispatch.


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🎧 Must Listen: America's Moral Crisis


  • Source: The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

  • The Scoop: Author David Brooks argues our national crisis isn't structural politics—it’s a deeper, collective erosion of character, meaning, and public trust.

  • Editorial Note: While both Galloway and Brooks have center-left backgrounds, independent voters should look past partisan leanings here. Focus entirely on the brilliant data tracing how algorithms and institutional shifts accidentally reward public resentment over community connection.

  • Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts | YouTube








📺 Must Watch: World War II with Tom Hanks


  • Source: Sky History / History Channel

  • The Scoop: This 20-part documentary series bypasses basic battle tactics to explore the sweeping human cost and systemic shifts that reshaped global alliances. Essential viewing for anyone trying to understand today's fractured geopolitical landscape.

  • Where to Watch: Stream on the History Channel








📰 Must Read: Global Economic Outlook


  • Source: World Economic Forum / Chief Economists' Outlook (May 2026)

  • The Scoop: The latest report highlights a bizarre economic crosscurrent: escalating Middle East conflicts are driving serious supply chain anxieties, yet a massive surge in global AI infrastructure investment is single-handedly propping up GDP growth. Essential data on why the macroeconomy looks booming on paper while everyday households feel the pinch.

  • Where to Read: Read the WEF Report








📚 Must Read Book: The Honesty Crisis


  • Source: The Honesty Crisis by Christian B. Miller

  • Why It Matters: A sharp, philosophical deep dive into how deepfakes and political rhetoric erode public trust. Miller avoids partisan blame to offer a vital roadmap for independent citizens looking to safeguard truth in daily life.

  • Where to Find It: Borrow it free via the WorldCat Digital Library Catalog. Available for purchase at Barnes & Noble.








🏛️ Must Follow: Steve Kornacki


  • Our Upcoming Pick: Steve Kornacki (NBC News & MSNBC)

  • Why It Matters: With the midterms looming, separating media hype from cold numbers is critical. Trusted across the political spectrum, Kornacki strips away pundit spin to deliver objective, data-first breakdowns of shifting voter demographics and historical polling trends.

  • Where to Follow: Follow on X (@SteveKornacki) or read his columns on the NBC News Politics Hub.








🗓️ Must Subscribe: GZERO Media's "Signal" Newsletter


  • Source: GZERO Media

  • Why It Matters: A crisp, daily morning digest offering objective, non-partisan breakdowns of how global politics impacts local wallets. Perfect for independent minds who want to see the global chessboard clearly without the domestic political theater.

  • Where to Subscribe: Sign up at GZERO Media Signal.




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Published: May 29th, 2026


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