The Hound 12/19

Hi there,

It’s Friday. Today we’re talking about Trump’s move to rename the Kennedy Center, newly revealed recordings related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and more.

We’re also tracking how political power and media narratives reinforce each other — from cultural institutions being reshaped to history being rewritten. The stories getting amplified now will shape how accountability is understood later.

🖊️ Add your name to demand media coverage rooted in facts, context, and accountability — not repetition and distortion.

Read about this, and more, with today’s stories:

Kennedy Center board votes to add Trump’s name to DC arts institution (The Guardian)

Damning Recording of Trump 2020 Call Exposed: “Who’s Gonna Stop You?” (The New Republic)

TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group (NPR)

Trump Just Announced His Own Hunger Games (Mother Jones)

Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI (PBS)

Until next time,

Harry from The Hound

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