Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay LeBron and Israel, the “Kevin Durant Files,” and the Beautiful Hellscape of Culver City
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Feb 17, 2026 
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, U.S. Representative for California's 37th district, discusses Culver City, congressional hearings, and the Epstein files. Ed Zitron, tech commentator and author, critiques AI hype, economics, and how to vet bold AI claims. They also react to the NBA dunk contest, leaked Kevin Durant material, and LeBron’s comments about Israeli fans.
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Answer Fraught Questions With A Short, Neutral Line
- Keep public responses simple when asked about fraught international issues.
- Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan both say a short, neutral reply would have reduced LeBron James' backlash.
Culver City Defense During Pam Bondi Hearing
- Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove recounts confronting Pam Bondi and defending Culver City during hearings.
- She describes Culver City as a creative, expensive community that fought to remove a gun store and convert it into art.
Viral Clips Can Reveal Officials' Weaknesses
- Viral hearing moments can educate wider audiences and reveal officials' preparedness or lack thereof.
- Kamlager-Dove says viral clips expose corruption or incompetence and can shift public understanding.