In this episode of The Curated Culture, I’m breaking down two major headlines that say a lot about where we’re headed—culturally, economically, and creatively.

First up: Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Yup, he’s trying to defund PBS and NPR—again. We’ll dig into the decades-long Republican obsession with killing public media, how Congress (and Mister Rogers!) have stopped it before, and why they keep coming for your local puppet-powered news source.

Then we shift to Rockstar Games delaying GTA 6 until May 2026. And trust—it’s deeper than just “polish.” We’re talking next-gen consoles, skyrocketing game prices, industry-wide layoffs, shady AI shortcuts, and real-world tariffs that might make your copy of GTA 6 cost more than a car note.

Big tech. Big egos. Bigger consequences.
Let’s talk about it.