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[Why are we so fascinated with cults?]( Why are we so fascinated with cults? They reveal the dirty cultural secrets all around us Gwenda Bond [spanking the predator political class]( Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spanks the predator political class; next item: redeem the nation Robert Hennelly --------------------------------------------------------------- [Blowback is coming on Trump’s agenda]( Donald Trump wants to dump filibuster and overturn Roe: Think about that hard, conservatives Bob Cesca --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump and Kennedy: Not about the money]( Donald Trump, Anthony Kennedy and the “boy” at Deutsche Bank: Not just about the money Jesse Kornbluth --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump’s foreign policy in ruins]( As the North Korean deal crumbles, Donald Trump’s foreign policy looks worse than ever Heather Digby Parton --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [LeBron: Basketball’s undeniable best]( Many young athletes dream of being the best basketball players in the world­–– what separates LeBron James from those young athletes is that his dream actually came true. He’s been in the center of a media circus since his teenage years.They slated him the best and if he ended up being good, people would’ve written him off as failure– “good” wasn’t good enough for LeBron, he had to be great. He’s lived up to the hype. James went on to be a three-time NBA champion, three-time finals MVP, four-time league MVP, and 14-time all-star, all while having zero off the court scandals. James maintains a reputation for being one of the most generous and humble people on and off the court. He has sent 1000 kids to college, is vocal on issues that affect black Americans and is building a school. You’d think all of this positivity would bring him universal love, right? Wrong. James is one of the most hated athletes. Today on the Salon 5, D. Watkins gives five reasons why it’s time to stop hating on LeBron and time for all to embrace the basketball genius of this era. Tune in for SalonTV's live shows, ["Salon Talks"]( and ["Salon Stage"]( , daily at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, streaming live on [Salon]( , [Facebook]( and [Periscope]( . [America is not the king of fireworks]( In this exclusive clip from the POV documentary, “Brimstone & Glory,” fireworks take on a whole new meaning beyond Independence Day celebrations. The documentary spotlights the National Pyrotechnic Festival in the small Mexican town of Tultepec. Director Viktor Jakovleski captures the impressive scale of the festivities through a range of cinematic techniques, culminating in an explosive, frenzied and caution-free 10-day event unlike any other in the world. “Brimstone & Glory” will make its national broadcast debut on the PBS documentary series “POV” on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 10 p.m. ET (check local listings). “POV” is American television’s longest-running independent documentary series now in its 31st season. “Brimstone & Glory” is distributed in North America by Oscilloscope Laboratories. The film was funded by Cinereach and is a Court 13 and Department of Motion Pictures production. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [What must we do now?]( Robert Reich: What must we do now? Robert Reich --------------------------------------------------------------- [Lifelong Republican: Trump’s a danger]( Lifelong Republican Richard Painter: Trump’s conduct is “very dangerous for the United States” Chauncey DeVega --------------------------------------------------------------- [Get premier comfort while traveling]( This memory foam travel pillow is great for long flights Salon Marketplace --------------------------------------------------------------- [A new immigration controversy for Trump]( There’s been a surge in citizenship application backlogs since Trump took office: report Matthew Rozsa --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Ben Foster]( Actor Ben Foster of “Hell or High Water” and “The Messenger” opens up on “Salon Talks” about playing a veteran in Debra Granik’s "Leave No Trace," out June 29. Foster’s character and his daughter in the film, played by Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, live undetected for years in the vast woods of Oregon until their world is upended and they must abruptly adapt. “I finished the script and just burst into tears,” Foster told Salon’s Andrew O’Hehir. Foster connected with the parenting choices his character struggles with, and in particularly, the story's connection to his own role as a new father. The central question of "Leave No Trace" comes down to a simple humanistic question, which Foster explained. “What do we actually need in life to live a life that’s fulfilling? These are questions that I am asking as a parent, as a man every day.” Playing veterans onscreen is not only a coincidence for Foster, but a conscious choice and interest area for him outside of acting. Watch the video above to hear why tortured, deep roles in independent film have defined his acting career and why Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans’ stories are part of his generation’s responsibility to tell. Plus, Foster reveals how he got into character for the role, which included survivalist training and spending time teaching Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie survival skills in the woods. “I love prep. I love the collaborative process.” Foster said. The actual finished film, Foster says, is like “the receipt of a great meal.” Tune in for SalonTV's live shows, ["Salon Talks"]( and ["Salon Stage"]( , daily at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, streaming live on [YouTube]( , [ ( and [Periscope]( . [Street style legend DJ Bobbito Garcia]( NYC legend and king of sneaker culture, DJ Bobbito Garcia, looks back on his mark on fashion, music and sports with Salon’s D. Watkins. Garcia was the first writer to ever focus on sneakers, his 1990s radio show “Stretch and Bobbito” introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, Jay-Z and Eminem, and he made streetball culture mainstream. “For me it’s great when you watch a film on your laptop or you read a book for three hours or five hours or whatever it is...” Bobbito told SalonTV’s D Watkins, “But when you see a film and how people are being impacted in an audience with 300 other people, 3000 whatever it is, we did Central Park Stage summer premiere two days ago, and it’s 1500 to 2000 people and everybody is clapping at the same time, and people are crying and being moved, and coming to hug me, it’s just paramount for me to be out there.” Garcia is the critically acclaimed author of “Where’d You Get Those? NYC’s Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987.” As an award-winning filmmaker, Garcia has directed “Doin' It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC,” “Stretch And Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives,” and now, the street hoops icon is releasing his autobiographical documentary "Rock Rubber 45s,” out worldwide July 24 OnDemand. Watch the interview above to hear more about how basketball has had a major influence on Garcia’s career. 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