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Sequels, reboots, franchises, and songs that remake old songs! Does it feel like everything new in popular culture is just derivative of something else or something old? Contrary to popular belief, the reason is not audiences or marketing, but Wall Street. Join UCSD Media and Popular Culture professor Andrew deWaard for a stimulating discussion of his new book "Derivative Media: How Wall Street Devours Culture" and how hedge funds, asset managers, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and derivatives traders set the tone for the movies, TV, and popular music you enjoy. Professor deWaard shows us how the financial sector is destroying culture by upwardly redistributing wealth. He offers crucial analysis not just for people who oppose corporate behavior for ethical reasons or the takeover of our mediascapes that harms creativity and culture, but also for consumers who simply want to be entertained or have a good time. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/derivative-media-how-wall-street-devours-culture-448731

The U.S. House voted Thursday on a rescission bill to claw back money for foreign aid programs, along with the next two years of funding for the public media system. The measure now goes to the Senate.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has filed a formal request to release grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein. But the president continues to distance himself from the late, disgraced financier.

A fun way to experiment with different mediums, this workshop will strengthen important drawing fundamentals that are often skipped (or forgotten). Refresh your skills—or learn some new ones while you play! Materials: Mixed-media paper (no smaller than 9” x12”); scissors; glue stick (preferably not washable). Max students: 13 Visit: https://www.ljathenaeum.org/class/summer-55 Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on Instagram and Facebook

Get ready to witness the next wave of innovation at TECHSPO San Diego 2025! This is your chance to see the cutting-edge technology that’s shaping the future and discover how it can fuel growth in your business. Join us on May 8 – 9, 2025, at the luxurious Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel in San Diego for 2 unforgettable days of technology exploration. TECHSPO brings together top developers, brands, marketers, designers, and innovators who are leading the charge in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS. Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology and innovation. Be inspired, amazed, and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth. Interact with fellow tech enthusiasts, expand your network, and collaborate with like-minded peers. Exhibitors will have the exclusive opportunity to showcase their products to an audience of consumers, investors, media, and the brightest talent in tech. Prepare to be inspired, amazed, and educated as you discover how these advancements will transform your business. Plus, don’t miss out on the DigiMarCon Southern California Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference, happening alongside TECHSPO. It’s where the theory, strategy, and inspiration meet the hands-on, interactive experiences on the TECHSPO floor. Visit: TECHSPO San Diego 2025

The recently stagnant charts are flooded with new releases this week, led by Bieber and Scott. Plus, Ravyn Lenae's slow-burning hit "Love Me Not" makes a play for song of the summer status.

Sorry, Baby follows a professor's life before and after a sexual assault. Writer-director Eva Victor talks to Morning Edition about telling the story through comedy

President Trump says he is hopeful to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal this week. In his meeting with Netanyahu, Trump could outline a plan for Gaza after 21 months of war between Israel and Hamas.

An Idaho judge sentenced Bryan Kohberger to four consecutive terms of life in prison for the 2022 stabbing murders, weeks after Kohberger agreed to a plea deal that rules out the death penalty.

Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari — who once ruled as a military dictator before returning decades later as an elected leader — has died at 82.