Fred Rogers was truly one of humanity's greats, in every sense that counts most. He wasn't a titan of industry or a builder of empires. He wasn't a man of great means or a wielder of political power. He was humble, gentle and kind. He was a teacher, a learner and a leader in his own way. For generations of children, he was a consistent voice of compassion, curiosity and caring. He was a calm haven in our television set, a safe space where we always knew we were loved just the way we are. And yet he was strong, too, just not in the way we often think of strength. He was a fierce defender of children and a champion of justice. His testimony before Congress about public television totally turned around the sentiments of a judge who was extremely skeptical before Rogers started speaking. He wasn't forceful, he didn't yell or cry, he just shared his feelings, indicated his trust in the judge's conscience and explained the value of quality children's television programming in a way that was impossible to disregard.No one could deny the wholesome awesomeness of Rogers. No one. He was the real thing, tried and true, through and through and the world misses him greatly.It's quite well known that Rogers was the same man off-screen as he was on his show, and a video of his cast and crew pranking him once during his opening song offers a bit of delightful proof. Check this out:Seriously, he was the most delightful human. His laugh when he sticks his foot in the second shoe—priceless. His "Thanks ever so much"—epic. People have responded to the video on Reddit with gushing praise. "Mr. Rogers thanking that man for a delightful practical joke just changed something in me for the better," wrote one commenter. "Off to go thank my husband for some stuff.""What a magical person that just a clip of him having a laugh is making me well up," wrote another."My childhood was a scary place but when I turned on Mr. Roger’s, it all disappeared for awhile," shared another. "Thank you for being a light to so many children. May you Rest In Peace.""An amazing human being and an utterly sweet person," wrote another. "We should all aspire to be the person Mr. Rogers knew we could be."Indeed, we should.There may be many wonderful people who walk this earth, but there will never be another Fred Rogers. What a precious gift that we have so many hours of him on film to enjoy and share with generations to come.This article originally appeared on 6.24.22

Incredibly harsh. The post The two bands Quincy Jones hated: “No-playing motherfuckers” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

From inspiring to terrifying. The post “I was hiding”: The artist that scared Stevie Nicks to death first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

The early years of the rock and roll animal. The post Rebel With A Cause: Why Lou Reed was expelled from the army reserves first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

One of his most cherished influences. The post The one musician Phil Collins always idolised: “Much better than I’ll ever be” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

President Joe Biden has only a couple of months left in his term to try to secure his legacy, but he is doing little to help Kamala Harris’ bid for the presidency. In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo analyze Joe Biden’s presidency and the impact he has had on this election. Ellie and Lyrah also discuss what would have happened had Biden chosen not to run for reelection, and the ramifications of his contributions to Kamala Harris’ campaign. Tune in to hear their discussion! Read Ellie and Lyrah’s writing here and here. Listen to the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Spotify. Watch the Spectator P.M. Podcast on Rumble. The post <i>The Spectator P.M.</i> Ep. 89: Joe Biden Sits Embarrassed on the Sidelines appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

World-renowned pâtissier Dominique Ansel related a heartwarming story of family and food when we ran into him at the New York City Wine & Food Festival.

Both Popeyes and Raising Cane's offer chicken tenders and we ordered up a box from each to find out which restaurant is delivers the best bite for your buck.

by Steve Watson, Summit News: A poll has found that a disturbing number of Americans believe speech can be equated with physical violence. The October poll by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) discovered that 80 percent of respondents somewhat agreed with the statement “words can be violence.” Twenty-two percent said that they “completely” agree with […]

from The Dan Bongino Show: TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/