The conversation revolves around the cultural shift in language sensitivity, particularly the use of the word “retarded,” which has become a slur. Matt discusses Graham Plattner’s controversy for using the term in a recent interview and on Reddit in 2021, sparking criticism from Disability Rights Advocates. The discussion also touches on the inconsistency in the Bangor Daily News’ use of the term, highlighting its presence in the article’s title but not consistently within the text. Additionally, there is a broader critique of the policing of language by the left and the media’s tendency to take pot shots at conservatives, emphasizing the importance of free speech and historical attitudes towards such words.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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