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Every Thursday on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish explores the animating forces of this extraordinary American political second. It’s not concerning the horse race, it’s concerning the bigger cultural concepts driving the dialog: the function of on-line influencers on the voters, the intersection of popular culture and politics, and discussions with major voices and thinkers who’re shaping the political dialog.
Horror Used to Be Escapism. Now It’s a Mirror The Assignment with Audie Cornish Oct 30, 2025
Over the previous decade, horror has developed from low cost thrills to cultural reflection—tackling every thing from systemic oppression to collective trauma. Audie talks with author and filmmaker Tananarive Due, who explains how we received right here. And why, in an age outlined by concern, horror may simply be the healthiest factor to watch.