🎙️ Tucker Carlson interviewed Putin

It’s Thursday, February 8 — people are talking about Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview, the pros and cons of talking politics on a first date, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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🎙️ Tucker Carlson interviewed Putin

Is Carlson's Putin interview journalistic courage, or a propaganda platform?

🎙️ New Republic: Tucker Carlson announced that he's going to release an interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin. It'll probably be full of Russian propaganda.

🎙️ Editor & Publisher also questioned the integrity of Carlson's interview: Putin will just use Carlson's platform to promote himself.

🎙️ But the Washington Examiner supports Carlson's bold move to interview Putin: Good on him for defying media norms.

🎙️ And Reason Magazine agrees: The Putin interview is legit journalism, not treason. There's true journalistic value in speaking with controversial figures.

🎙️ Support it or not, Newsweek says EU lawmakers may sanction Tucker Carlson for his Putin interview.

💔 Politics on the first date?

Some say it's a dealbreaker, while others argue it's essential for true connection.

💔 Navigating the dating scene can be complex, and The Hill reports that politics are a growing dealbreaker in relationships, particularly for women who prioritize shared political values.

💔 A Redditor on r/ChangeMyView agrees: Discussing politics early on is key to a healthy relationship. It helps you understand your compatibility.

💔 Cosmopolitan concurs: Talking politics on the first date can save time and help you find real connections.

💔 The Guardian disagrees — bringing up politics will totally kill the vibe. Stick to friendly conversation topics instead.

Quick hits

🚫 Anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin was barred from running against Putin in Russia's upcoming presidential election. (BBC)

🏅 The Paris Olympics medals will each contain a small piece of the Eiffel Tower. (AP News)

🌋 An Iceland volcano system erupted for the third time since December 2023. (NYT)

⚫ A helicopter crash in California left 5 Marines dead. (CBS News)

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