What does the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s biggest political rival, mean for the campaign to oppose his rule?

What does the death of Alexei Navalny, Putin’s biggest political rival, mean for the campaign to oppose his rule?

alexey navalnyRussia’s prison agency said he, who campaigned against official corruption and sparked mass anti-Kremlin protests as a staunch foe of President Vladimir Putin, died on Friday in an Arctic penal colony, where he was serving a 19-year sentence. Were cutting. He was 47 years old.

Surprising news of Navalny’s death – less than a month before the elections Putin will get six more years in power – brought renewed criticism and anger at the Kremlin leader, who has cracked down on all opposition at home. People laid flowers at monuments to victims of Soviet-era political repression in some Russian cities, but there was no immediate sign that Navalny’s death, which would be a major blow to the beleaguered and fragmented opposition, would spark major protests.

Join us to discuss Daniel Rohr2022 documentary director Navalny and regina smithProfessor of political science at Indiana University and author of “Elections, Protests, and Authoritarian Regime Stability: Russia 2008-2020”.

With files from the Associated Press

From Flip Wilson and Diahann Carroll to ‘Fresh Prince’ and ‘Black-ish’ ‘Black TV’ Reminisces on Half a Century of Groundbreaking Television

TV shows like Donald Glover’s hit series on FX, “Atlanta” and Kenya Barris’s ABC smash “Black-ish” are some of the highly popular and successful modern shows about the experiences of black people that we watch more frequently today. Are. Compared to previous years. But still, shows like hers might not have been possible if there weren’t pioneers like Diahann Carroll, who played the title role in the sitcom “Julia” and in doing so became the first black woman to star in a non-stereotypical role. . TV series, or actor and comedian Flip Wilson, who hosted his own variety show “The Flip Wilson Show” in the 1970s and was the first black person to host a successful variety TV show. In his new book “Black TV: Five Decades of Groundbreaking Television from Soul Train to Black-ish and Beyond.” Author bethony butler From early groundbreakers like Carroll & Wilson and shows like “Soul Train” and “The Jeffersons” to ’90s classics like “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Family Matters” and “Sister,” half a century of black television Take a look at. From “Sister” to recent hits like “Scandal” and “How to Get Away with Murder”.

Today on AirTalk, Bethany Butler joins us to talk about her new book.

Food Friday: Wedding Cake for the win

Floral embellishments, whimsical watercolors, metallic accents — that’s the language we use to describe wedding cakes in 2024. It’s no longer vanilla, chocolate or red velvet, although the flavor palette is important. But these days, it seems like wedding cakes are canvases that come in all shapes, sizes, and themes. Couples are also becoming increasingly creative with their vision of the perfect cake – some find ways to make their cakes interactive, allowing guests to decorate their individual portions. Other couples choose the classic beauty of a traditional 3-tier wedding cake. If nothing else, a wedding cake is meant to be delicious and reflect the joy of the occasion. We want to hear from you too! Did you have a memorable wedding cake at your wedding? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us [email protected], Joining us today on AirTalk is the founder and cake artist of Sweet Pea Cakery LA, located in La Cañada Flintridge. Melanie Pendergast.

Film Week: ‘Madame Web,’ ‘Drift,’ ‘Monolith’ and more

Larry Mantel and LAist film critic wade major And amy nicholson Review the new movies releasing in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms this weekend:

“Madame Webb” wide release
“This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” Streaming on Amazon Prime
“Players” Bay Theater (Pacific Palisades) | Streaming on Netflix
“flow” Laemmle Monica Film Center | Expanding to select theaters on February 23
“bleeding Love” Laemmle Center 5 (Encino) | Available on VOD platform
“Land of the Bad” in select theaters
“Here” Los Feliz 3 | Extending to Lumiere Music Hall (Beverly Hills) on February 23
“Down in Dallas Town” Streaming on Amazon Prime on February 19
“Monolithic” Laemmle Monica Film Center | Available on VOD platform
“lights out” Lumière Cinema (Beverly Hills) | Available on VOD platform

Filmweek Feature: Oscar-Nominated Actress Sandra Huller Discusses “Anatomy of a Fall”

“Anatomy of a Fall” is a French drama directed by Justin Tritt, who wrote the screenplay with her husband Arthur Harari during the pandemic lockdown. The film premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival last May, where it won the prestigious Palme d’Or, the highest award given at the festival. It won several more awards and received five Oscar nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Editing. Today on Filmweek, Larry Mantel sits down with Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Huller to talk about the making of the film and her critically acclaimed role.