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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Ellen Knickmeyer of the Associated Press about Saudi Arabia's crackdown on dissidents living abroad.

Revelations from Jones' defamation trials point to the existence of a rarified class of extreme internet personalities who are better shielded from efforts to stem the reach of their content.

The Republican chairman of Maricopa County, Ariz., is winning praise for his skilled handling of the election in the face of disinformation and voter conspiracy theories, mostly from his own party.

Investigators in use-of-force cases are often too easy on their colleagues during interviews, experts say.

The idea is to show people the tactics and tropes of misleading information before they encounter it in the wild — so they're better equipped to recognize and resist it.

Shapel Lacey grew from the Phoenix open mic circuit onto main stages where he regularly opened for comedians such as Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, and Frank Caliendo. A diehard punk rocker and former award winning competitive cheerleader, Shapel found ways to express himself and own his individuality at an early age. His unique life experiences (such as being adopted by a Caucasian family at age 15), punk rock mentality, and stage presence combine to make for a truly original voice in comedy. Shapel is preparing for what looks like a very busy near future, opening for his idol Henry Rollins at the Sonic Temple Music Festival, performing at Comedy Central’s festival Clusterfest, and being named as a prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival “New Face”. You can hear him regularly on podcasts The Fighter and The Kid and Shapel's World. Dates | Friday, May 6, 2022 at 7pm and Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 7pm Location | Mic Drop Comedy Purchase tickets here! $25 For further information on this event please visit the website: https://www-micdropcomedy-com.seatengine.com/events/54495 Mic Drop Comedy Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Director: Noah Dixon, Ori Segev Run Time: 87 min. Release Year: 2021 Starring: Amber Falter, Angela Jernigan, Aujolie Baker, Bobbi Kitten, Sylvie Mix Tagline: Lennon begins a podcast highlighting underground musicians in Columbus, Ohio. She meets a performer named Bobbi Kitten, creating a friendship that leads her down a destructive path. Synopsis: Wallflower Lennon Gates (Sylvie Mix) yearns for access to the inner sanctum of the underground music scene in Columbus, Ohio. When she creates a podcast to interview the local artists she adores, Lennon discovers her own musical ambitions, develops a fast friendship with the striking, confident performer Bobbi Kitten, and in the process creates an identity not wholly her own. Soon, Lennon’s aspirations, with some constructive coaxing from Bobbi to find her voice, lead her down a path of dark obsession. Ticket Prices: $12 Regular / $10 Students & Seniors / $9 Members

With the 2022 mid-term elections just around the corner and following Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's explosive testimony to Congress, there is keen interest in the role of social media in both fostering and undermining democracy. How do we positively tip the balance? At this event, we will explore what tech companies, government, advertisers, and each of us can, and should do. Featured Speakers: Aza Raskin Co-Founder of the Center for Humane Technology Katie Harbath Founder and CEO of Anchor Change and fellow, Bipartisan Policy Center Dr. Mary Anne Franks Professor of Law and Michael R. Klein Distinguished Scholar Chair at the University of Miami School of Law

Premieres Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV + Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS Video App. National Teachers Academy (NTA) is a top-ranked, high-performing elementary school in a growing south side Chicago neighborhood. As the neighborhood gentrifies, a wealthy parents group seeks to close NTA and replace it with a high school campus.

The British-born vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as "You Make Loving Fun," "Everywhere" and "Don't Stop," died Wednesday.