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• Arsenio Hall describes Paul Mooney as a master comic who would deliver sharp, timely social commentary and often write joke tags for Richard Pryor backstage at the Comedy Store.

  Beyond your filtersComedySocietyvia The Joe Rogan Experience

• The U.S. faces significant defense readiness gaps, including a 10,000-to-1 drone production disadvantage versus China and a 223x shipbuilding capacity disadvantage, according to Sean Sankar. Deterrence is eroding, as shown by events like Crimea's annexation in 2014.

  Beyond your filtersPoliticsBusinessvia All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

• Karlstrom notes Iran’s negotiation demands include US recognition of its right to enrich uranium and a withdrawal of American troops from regional bases - positions the US considers non-starters, making a lasting deal fragile.

  Beyond your filtersWarDiplomacyvia The Intelligence from The Economist