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This week on Culturally Clueless, host Ness unpacks key political and cultural developments shaping the global conversation. She discusses the swearing-in of Zohran Mamdani and the early changes he is pushing in New York, dives into Venezuela by explaining the Monroe Doctrine, the situation around Nicolás Maduro, U.S. involvement, and oil politics. Ness also covers Somaliland’s ties with Israel, the ongoing protests in Iran, and the current situation in the West Bank. She touches on Angelina Jolie’s visit to the Rafah Crossing, reflects on legacy, independent, and citizen journalism, shares psychological insights on emotional displays, and discusses a UK mosque that went viral after hosting a Pilates class, sparking cultural debate.

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In this episode of Culturally Clueless, host Ness discusses a range of political and global issues making headlines. She opens with commentary on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation in January 2026, followed by an overview of the ongoing disputes involving Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). Nes also explores the reported meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump, speaking on how Trump’s perspective on Mamdani appeared to shift after their interaction.

The episode then expands to global conflict dynamics, including a conversation on the concept of gamifying war, with Ukraine as a key example. Ness sheds light on issues in the Western Congo, highlighting conflicts that receive little mainstream attention. She also touches on the situation involving Salaam Kola and discusses the public friction between Candace Owens and the Macrons.


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In this week's episode of Culturally Clueless, Nes dives into a range of global topics. She discusses Nicki Minaj’s recent speech at the UN addressing the situation in Nigeria, and then moves on to the newly adopted UN resolution regarding Gaza. Nes also provides an update on British-based journalist Sami Hamdi, who was recently arrested by ICE in the U.S. In addition, she explores an intriguing Harvard study about children and touches on the heated dynamics currently unfolding between Japan and China, among other topics.


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