Conventional Wisdom: Emergency Exit Edition
Summary
The article discusses recent political and cultural events, highlighting shifts in support for certain political parties in England and local political decisions in South Carolina and Virginia. It also touches on controversies and developments involving public figures in the U.S. and Hollywood.Key Facts
- Reform UK won big in England’s local elections, challenging major parties like Labour and the Conservatives.
- South Carolina Republicans blocked a vote that would have removed the state’s only Democratic House seat, despite President Trump’s push for redistricting.
- Virginia Republican Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign after agreeing with a controversial racial comment during a radio interview.
- Hollywood mogul Casey Wasserman plans to sell his talent agency after criticism over emails linked to Ghislaine Maxwell but will stay involved with the LA28 Olympics.
- Actress Julianne Moore will receive the 2026 Women In Motion Award at Cannes, a recognition for women in film.
- WNBA player Caitlin Clark faced backlash after appearing at a concert by country singer Morgan Wallen, who has a history of using a racial slur.
- The article revives a Newsweek column style called Conventional Wisdom, which uses arrows to indicate who is gaining or losing influence in politics and culture.
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