CBSSM: The Kentucky Derby Turns 150

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This week's segments can be found at the CBSSM YouTube page. Viewers in Australia/New Zealand may encounter IP geoblocking that requires a VPN to bypass.

PET SET - LADY PINTO BEAN

Politics Corner April 27

  

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Got a clothes hanger and tacky taste? You could have wound up at Mar a Lago jimmying what seemed like a bathroom door. It  didn't have to be a coat hanger I usually use a ball point pen that I've disassembled. Just a push button on the inside and a small hole on the outside, you probably have the same lock on your bathroom or bedroom. Big difference? You're not "hiding" classified documents behind that door. https://abcnews.go.com/US/coat-hanger-unlock-mar-lago-storage-room-trump/story?id=109716197 [ABC]

What's On Tonight (Sunday): Robert Durst, still dead

The Jinx, Part Two

Killed them all, of course! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, April 28!

Our Top Pick tonight is The Jinx, Part Two (HBO & Max, 10 p.m.). This sequel to the 2015 docuseries follows everything that has happened in the 8 years since, including new interviews, hidden material, and prison calls. Durst, convicted of a murder in 2021, died the following year before another murder trial. The original series was great, but I don't think it needs a follow-up. But America loves a murderer.

Elsewhere, the Tracker tracks in Idaho, History does PR work for Mega-Brands and Disney, CSI gets fit, a Spark is back, Lifetime calls in a Replacement, Guilt is still a thing, Easter Calls the Heart, Atlanteans approach Krapopolis, and there's a blizzard in the Great North.

This Weekend in Pop Culture: April 26-28

Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.

Boy Kills World
The gritty reboot of the Fred Savage sitcom from the ‘90s.

Challengers
A female tennis star is torn between two male players.

Unsung Hero
You see, it’s called that because it’s about a family of singers. Do you get it? DO YOU?!

What have you been watching?

Independent Bookstore Day And Make Your Own Saturday Headlines

Via CB

PET SET - NIKO

What's On Tonight (Saturday): Canada critters, dial 9-1-1

Rocky Rapids Vet 9-1-1

Puck off! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, March 27!

Our Top Pick tonight is the docuseries Rocky Rapids Vet 9-1-1 (National Geographic Wild, 10 & 10:30 p.m.). This Canadian import, originally called Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet, chronicles the work of Savannah Howse-Smith and her veterinary staff in Alberta.

Elsewhere, Rian Johnson picks Two, Colin Jost joins the Correspondents, cheetahs get Predator spotlight, One Piece begins its plan, Sarah Drew grows a tree, the kitchen comes for Revenge, and the Ninja clan fights.

Politics Corner April 26

  

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ON WISCONSIN! 

Wisconsin is the last state that can prosecute people for the false electors scheme. Not only did Wisconsin Republicans set up false electors but they were the basis for the other states with false electors. More? Our Dumb Senator, Ron Johnson was recruited to pass the false electors slate to VP Mike Pence who was expected to substitute them for the real electors. That's treason. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/26/wisconsin-could-prosecute-trump-2020-fake-electors/73452583007/ [USA Today]

Political Discussion welcome.

Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Apr. 26

 Here are today's contestants:

- Matt Mawhinney, a democracy entrepreneur originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida;

- Dan Byrne, a consultant from Lilburn, Georgia; and

- Amy Hummel, an ER doctor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amy is a two-day champ with winnings of $37,695.

Arbor Day And Other Friday Headlines

Richard Lewis Via Giphy

'Republicans, Itching For Kent State Reenactment, Demand National Guard Bust Student Heads' [Wonkette]

Chris Geidner On Yesterday's SCOTUS Takeaways [Law Dork]

Politics Corner April 25

  

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Trump has a Pecker problem.  [Washington Post and pretty much everywhere]

What's On Tonight (Friday): These Knuckles Don't Crack...

            

Knuckles

I'm pretty lucky to have Fridays to cover for WOT.  There's almost always more than one thing premiering that I would actually like to check out.  Then there are Fridays like today when there is basically nothing I want to watch.  Knuckles comes closest to something I could actually see myself at least sampling.  Given the other options, Knuckles gets today's Top Pick pretty much by default.

For those concerned about continuity, this series takes place between the Sonic 2 film and the upcoming Sonic 3.  No, I don't actually believe anyone cares about continuity in the Sega Cinematic Universe, but Paramount, like all Hollywood studios, believes that people do.  Who am I to argue with Hollywood?

TOP PICK

⭐🦔 Knuckles (Paramount, 3:01 AM) SEASON ONE. 'Follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.'✔️

Elsewhere...

Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Apr. 25

 Here are today's contestants:

- Justin Brandt, an attorney originally from West Hills, California;

- Tyler Jarvis, a researcher & PhD student originally from Portales, New Mexico; and

- Amy Hummel, an ER doctor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amy is a one-day champ with winnings of $18,900.

TCMFF 2024

The theme of this year’s festival was “Crime and Justice,” though as usual, the movies shown can be unassociated with the theme. In addition, the festival honored Academy Award winning makeup artist Lois Burwell, and Billy Dee Williams (and I know what you’re thinking: No, they didn’t show any “Star Wars” films this year). This is my fifth in-person festival (and third official recap), so let’s dive in.

Thirstday April 25

 

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I had this dragonfruit daiquiri during my most recent vacation.  It was quite tasty.  Feel free to give it a try if you can find red dragonfruit anywhere near you.  We only seem to get the white stuff here, and I have no idea on the freshness quality.

I'm not a big mixed drink person so here's a typical daiquiri recipe, substitute strawberries for your favorite fruit of preference (allrecipes.com)

Project Runway Canada, S2 E9: 'Gimme Shelter'

Via CB

From Wikipedia:

The final four designers are paired off into teams... Each team had to make two outfits - one avant-garde, and one a ready-to-wear - out of camping materials such as tents and thermal blankets.

Originally aired March 26, 2009.

Politics Corner April 24

  

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Israel is moving forward with the destruction of Rafah regardless. [Axios]

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Right here where we live

 

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With some reluctance, tonight's Top Pick is It Couldn't Happen Here. They're profiling Wahpeton this time around, specifically the Andrew Sadek case. This week marks the eighth anniversary of my first article on the situation. I've covered it from various angles over the years. At the same time, I've never felt like enough of an authority to speak at length about the topic.

Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Apr. 24

 Here are today's contestants:

- Amy Hummel, an ER doctor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin;

- Paul Drake, a front desk lead originally from Grand Blanc, Michigan; and

- Mark Lashley, a professor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mark is a one-day champ with winnings of $17,601.

Fashion Revolution Day And Other Wednesday Headlines

Tracey Ullman Via Tumblr

'Those Were Sure Some Fun Times For Poison Control' [Wonkette]

'Read This Delicious Newly Unsealed Evidence In Jack Smith's Stolen Documents Case Against Trump' [Wonkette]

Politics Corner April 23

  

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I've got too many stories to talk about and very little linkage ability so let's rush right through this.

Someone here knew they were going to have a baby, no question, but they went to a pregnancy crisis center and suffered through the spiel. Why? To get all the free expensive baby supplies. Anything that drains their budget and not ours is good by me. There's now a push to get state attorneys general to look into what these centers are doing with the massive amounts of data they are collecting from people that they tell that it's all confidential. Not true. Because it is free they are not bound by HIPPA. That's fraud and potentially harmful to the women who go there. [NBC]