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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for civilian deaths in Gaza?

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The US sanctioned Russian oil firms in 2024 to cut war funding.

In Jan. 2024, the US Treasury sanctioned Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas — major Russian state oil firms — to cut revenue fueling Russia's military. Reversing those sanctions now shifts accountability for continued attacks back to diplomacy.

A 1983 multinational force in Beirut collapsed after its ceasefire broke down.

The 1982 Multinational Force in Lebanon (U.S., France, Italy, UK) withdrew after the Beirut barracks bombing killed 299 troops — the deadliest single-day Marine loss since Iwo Jima.

Norway once shocked England with a legendary 1993 upset!

In 1993, Norway beat England 2-0, sparking commentator Bjørge Lillelien's iconic victory speech. England now turns the tables on Norway! Read more at Wikipedia

Bombing civilian power in winter rarely breaks morale — WWII proved it.

The 1945 U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey found that bombing German civilian infrastructure often hardened public resolve rather than breaking it. Russia's winter energy strikes follow the same logic — and face the same historical result.

Only 1 in 4 Americans has a household emergency plan.

Despite decades of Red Cross outreach, a 2023 Red Cross survey found 75% of U.S. households lack a written disaster plan. Experts say having one dramatically improves survival odds when severe weather strikes.

Plague killed ~50% of Europe in just 4 years in the 1300s!

The Black Death (1347–1351) remains history's deadliest pandemic. Modern antibiotics can cure plague if caught early — making rapid outbreak transparency a matter of life and death.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Stephen Colbert's farewell season be remembered for?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Stephen Colbert host 'The Late Show' on CBS?

  1. 7 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 13 years
  4. 15 years
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10 years

Murdaugh stole ~$8.8M from clients beyond the murder charges!

Beyond the murders, Murdaugh pleaded guilty to 22 counts of financial fraud, stealing ~$8.8M from clients including accident victims. His 27-year fraud sentence stands regardless of the murder retrial outcome.

The Late Show has aired on CBS since 1993 — over 30 years on air!

Originally hosted by David Letterman, the show became a CBS staple before Stephen Colbert took over in 2015. Now in its farewell season, it earned 9 Emmy nods. Read more at Wikipedia

Colbert's farewell mirrors Letterman's — who also got Emmy love at the end!

David Letterman's Late Show finale in May 2015 drew 13.8 million viewers — his biggest audience in 20 years. Colbert, who took the desk that same year, now earns 9 Emmy nods for his own farewell season.

Topic poll · all networksWhat would SpaceX stock really mean for most American kids?

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Ukraine's Zelensky was a comedian before becoming president!

Before leading Ukraine through war, Zelensky starred in a TV show where he played the president — then won the real 2019 election in a landslide. Read more at Wikipedia

Stephen Hubbard was a retired Michigan teacher before his Ukraine arrest

Hubbard, in his 60s, traveled to Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion and was captured by Russian forces. Moscow charged him with mercenary activity — a crime that carries up to 15 years in a Russian prison.

India buys ~40% of its oil from Russia — up from just 1% in 2021!

After 2022 sanctions, Russia offered steep discounts on crude. India's purchases surged, giving Moscow a key revenue lifeline and reducing the bite of Western economic pressure.

Romania first reported Russian drone intrusions in Sept. 2023!

Drone fragments landed near Romania's Danube delta in Sept. 2023, triggering NATO Article 4 consultations. Violations escalated through 2024, with 35 drones confirmed entering Romanian airspace — now central to EU Parliament debate.

Topic poll · all networksHow much does a portable Starlink terminal weigh — carried by Ukraine's frontline troops?

  1. Under 1 lb
  2. About 4.5 lbs
  3. Around 12 lbs
  4. Nearly 30 lbs
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About 4.5 lbs

Topic poll · all networksWill a Trump-Putin-Xi summit happen before the 2026 midterms?

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"Coalition of the Willing" was coined for the 2003 Iraq War.

The Bush administration listed 49 nations in its 2003 'Coalition of the Willing' for the Iraq invasion. The same term is now revived for European-led Ukraine security talks — a striking geopolitical echo.

~$300B in Russian assets remain frozen by Western nations since 2022.

After Russia's 2022 invasion, G7 and EU nations froze ~$300B in Russian central bank reserves. These frozen assets remain a central bargaining chip in ongoing US-Russia peace negotiations.

Only the U.S. GBU-57 bomb can reach Iran's buried Fordow site!

Fordow is buried ~80 meters underground near Qom. Israel's largest bombs can't penetrate it — making U.S. involvement a military necessity, not just a political choice, in any strike on Iran's nuclear program.

Rebuilding Ukraine may cost 3x more than the Marshall Plan!

The World Bank's 2024 assessment puts Ukraine's reconstruction needs at $486 billion. The Marshall Plan rebuilt all of Western Europe after WWII for ~$13.3B then — roughly $175B in today's dollars.

Topic poll · all networksUkraine gave up nukes for peace guarantees. How many warheads did it surrender?

  1. 1,900
  2. 3,600
  3. 4,994
  4. 7,200
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4,994

Topic poll · all networksDoes NATO's unanimous-consent rule make the alliance stronger?

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Topic poll · all networksAfter Trump attacked Zelensky on live TV in Feb 2025, his Ukraine approval did what?

  1. Surged to a record high
  2. Dropped below 40%
  3. Stayed roughly the same
  4. Fell then quickly recovered
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Surged to a record high

Starlink reached Ukraine within 48 hrs of a tweet in 2022!

Ukraine's Vice PM Mykhailo Fedorov tweeted Elon Musk on Feb 26, 2022 — terminals arrived days later. It marked the first large-scale use of commercial satellite internet in an active war zone.

France spent ~€45B on banlieue renewal — yet riots still erupted!

Since 2003, France's ANRU urban-renewal agency committed roughly €45 billion to renovate disadvantaged suburbs. Despite new housing and schools, chronic unemployment and police-community tensions fueled the deadly 2023 unrest anyway.

Topic poll · all networksWhat do 9 farewell-season nominations say about The Late Show?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many Starlink terminals does Ukraine reportedly operate?

  1. ~7,500
  2. ~40,000
  3. ~120,000
  4. ~300,000
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~40,000

Topic poll · all networksHow many total years did David Letterman host late-night TV?

  1. 17 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 28 years
  4. 33 years
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33 years

GasBuddy tracks fuel prices at 150,000+ North American stations!

Founded in 2000, GasBuddy crowdsources pump prices from drivers. Its Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, is one of the most-quoted fuel market experts when global conflicts — like Russia-Ukraine — shake energy prices.

Saudi Arabia hosted U.S.-Russia Ukraine talks in Feb. 2025!

Riyadh has become a key diplomatic venue for the Ukraine war. The February 2025 U.S.-Russia meeting held there notably excluded Ukraine and all European allies — alarming Kyiv and EU capitals about being sidelined.

Topic poll · all networksWhat U.S. law governs military satellite exports like Starlink?

  1. ITAR
  2. NATO Charter Article 5
  3. NDAA Section 1202
  4. Export Administration Regs
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ITAR

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the explosions across southern Iran?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Murdaugh's April 5 retrial happen on schedule?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat year did the UN create a Special Rapporteur on Russia's human rights?

  1. 2014
  2. 2018
  3. 2022
  4. 2024
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2022

Russia has detained dozens of Americans over the past decade.

The U.S. labels some detentions 'wrongful,' triggering special envoy efforts. Russia ranks among the most frequent detainers of U.S. citizens abroad. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksEPA declared WTC air 'safe to breathe' how soon after 9/11?

  1. 3 days
  2. 1 week
  3. 3 weeks
  4. 2 months
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3 days

Russia has used ballistic missiles against Kyiv dozens of times since 2022.

Ballistic missiles follow an arcing trajectory and travel at hypersonic speeds, making them extremely hard to intercept. Ukraine relies on Patriot systems for defense. Learn more at Wikipedia

The Late Show franchise has aired on CBS since 1993!

Colbert's farewell season earned 9 Emmy nods, closing a chapter on one of TV's oldest late-night slots, launched by David Letterman. Learn more at Wikipedia

Ukraine's power grid joined Europe's network just 16 days into the war!

On March 16, 2022, Ukraine and Moldova disconnected from Russia's Soviet-era grid and synchronized with ENTSO-E — making Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants a direct threat to European electricity stability.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episode include?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the UN's Russia report lead to real accountability?

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Bob Mackie gowns have sold at auction for over $100,000 each.

Mackie's rhinestone-encrusted creations for Cher, Carol Burnett, and Judy Garland became collector's items. A Cher stage costume fetched $125,000 at Julien's Auctions, reflecting his legacy as fashion's most theatrical designer.

Topic poll · all networksShould Secret Service leaders face consequences for workplace violence?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many gigawatts of Ukraine's power capacity did Russia destroy by 2025?

  1. 3 GW
  2. 6 GW
  3. 9 GW
  4. 14 GW
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9 GW

Topic poll · all networksWill NATO allies fully deliver on the Ankara Summit commitments?

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Topic poll · all networksAre U.S. strikes on Yemen justified after the Hormuz ship attack?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich of Iran's neighbors most shapes regional instability?

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Zelenskyy starred as Ukraine's president on TV before becoming one!

Before leading Ukraine, Zelenskyy created & starred in 'Servant of the People,' a comedy where he played president. His real political party shares the show's name! Learn more at Wikipedia

Nixon froze U.S. beef prices in 1973 to fight 10%+ food inflation!

Facing skyrocketing grocery prices, Nixon imposed a 60-day beef price freeze in March 1973 — the only time a U.S. president directly capped beef prices. Shoppers still faced shortages as ranchers withheld cattle from market.

Topic poll · all networksShould farewell seasons get special Emmy consideration?

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Topic poll · all networksWill the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal in 2025?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should The Late Show's final episode focus on?

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The UN biodiversity summit follows a landmark 2022 global deal

The Kunming-Montreal Framework, agreed in Dec 2022, set 23 targets including protecting 30% of Earth's land & oceans by 2030. Read more at Wikipedia

Ukraine's energy infrastructure damage is estimated at $56B.

The World Bank's 2024 assessment put Ukraine's energy sector losses at ~$56B — rivaling the scale of WWII's Allied 'Oil Campaign,' which deliberately targeted Axis power and fuel networks to cripple industrial output.

Only 3 NATO nations hit the 2% spending target in 2014 — now 23 of 32 do.

Russia's 2014 Crimea annexation triggered NATO's Wales Summit pledge. After the 2022 Ukraine invasion, budgets surged — the biggest collective NATO military buildup since the Cold War.

Topic poll · all networksWhich conflict threatens energy markets most right now?

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Topic poll · all networksCongress gave the Red Cross its federal charter in what year?

  1. 1865
  2. 1882
  3. 1905
  4. 1941
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1905

The FCC equal-time rule has shaped late night TV for decades!

Broadcast law requires TV stations to give equal airtime to political candidates — a rule that's influenced how shows like The Late Show handle political guests. Read more at Wikipedia

NATO's $50B drone fund is larger than most members' entire defense budgets!

The 'drone edge' initiative, flagged at The Hague, dwarfs what many NATO allies spend annually on all defense. For context, 20 of NATO's 32 members spent under $20B on defense in 2024.

Taiwan makes ~90% of the world's most advanced chips!

TSMC alone supplies Apple, NVIDIA, and AMD. A Chinese move on Taiwan — the scenario NATO's Rutte just flagged — could instantly cut off the semiconductors powering virtually all modern military and consumer electronics.

Andy Burnham announced a £48M UK-Europe dementia research deal!

The UK has nearly 1 million dementia patients, costing the economy ~£34.7B/year. With ~6,000 UK projects tied to European research networks, Burnham pushed for a formal European Brain Health Strategy.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should be Ukraine's top energy priority for civilians this winter?

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Ukraine's front line spans 1,000+ km — longest in Europe since WWII.

In active war zones, cell towers and fiber lines are destroyed. Starlink's low-orbit satellites bypass ground infrastructure, making it the only reliable comms option across Ukraine's vast front.

Topic poll · all networksWhat happens next between the US and Iran?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich museum value will resonate most with visitors?

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Russia's Shahed drones cost ~$50K; intercepting one can cost $4M+

This ~80-to-1 cost gap is central to Russia's drone strategy — flooding Ukrainian skies with cheap munitions to exhaust expensive Western-supplied interceptors like the Patriot missile.

The Late Show has aired 6,000+ episodes since its 1993 CBS debut!

Stephen Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015. Now in its farewell season with 9 Emmy nods, it's one of TV's longest-running late-night institutions. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksIs Russia freeing Americans a goodwill gesture or a pressure tactic?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat's the standard time limit to nominate someone for a Medal of Honor?

  1. 1 year from the action
  2. 3 years from the action
  3. 5 years from the action
  4. 10 years from the action
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5 years from the action

Topic poll · all networksA CBS producer tried to extort Letterman for how much?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

Topic poll · all networks4 firms process ~85% of U.S. beef. What should be done?

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NATO was founded in 1949 to counter Soviet expansion!

The alliance's 12 founding members signed the Washington Treaty, committing to collective defense. The US joined not out of charity, but to prevent a hostile power from dominating Europe. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWill Russia's missile campaign push Kyiv toward new peace talks?

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Ukraine struck refineries handling ~12% of Russia's oil output in 2024.

Ukraine launched over 50 drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in early 2024, targeting refineries processing roughly 600,000 barrels/day — fueling the gas-line crisis now visible on St. Petersburg streets.

The Late Show's home, Ed Sullivan Theater, became a TV studio in 1950!

CBS converted the Broadway venue into one of NYC's first dedicated TV broadcast studios. It hosted The Ed Sullivan Show for 23 years before The Late Show took over in 1993 — making it a 75-year TV landmark.

Topic poll · all networksHow many of NATO's 32 members met the 2% GDP defense spending target in 2024?

  1. 23 members
  2. 18 members
  3. 11 members
  4. 28 members
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23 members

Topic poll · all networksWho bears the most responsibility for ending the Ukraine war?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Iowa swing back toward Democrats by the 2026 midterms?

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Trump's Russia envoy Witkoff built his career in real estate!

Steve Witkoff, a billionaire NYC real estate developer with no prior diplomatic experience, now serves as Trump's special envoy brokering deals with Russia. Read more at Wikipedia

The Late Show has real legal history — Letterman was extorted in 2009!

CBS producer Robert 'Joe' Halderman demanded $2M from Letterman to stay quiet about affairs with staff. Letterman confessed on-air before police moved in. Halderman pled guilty and served 6 months in prison.

Russia deported 19,000+ Ukrainian kids — the UN tracks each case.

The UN Commission on Ukraine documents children taken to Russia for 're-education.' In 2023, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Putin & Children's Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova over the deportations.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should a legendary late-night farewell season focus on?

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Spotify set a 1,000-stream minimum to cut AI tracks off royalties.

Before the rule, AI spam tracks collected micropayments from Spotify's shared royalty pool. The 1,000-stream threshold was estimated to redirect over $1 billion annually back to legitimate artists.

Topic poll · all networksDo 9 farewell-season nominations redeem a show's legacy?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat year did David Letterman's 'Late Show' premiere on CBS?

  1. 1989
  2. 1991
  3. 1993
  4. 1996
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1993

Topic poll · all networksHow many seats does the European Parliament currently hold?

  1. 640
  2. 705
  3. 720
  4. 751
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720

Over $200M was spent on Texas political ads in the 2020 cycle!

Texas attracted massive campaign investment as Democrats tried to flip it blue. Despite the spending, Trump carried Texas by 5.6 points — making repeated 2024 visits a sign the GOP still sees it as worth defending.

Topic poll · all networksWill Russia honor the Trump-brokered energy ceasefire?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for Ukraine's Kyiv warning failure?

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The Late Show has won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series 5 times!

Stephen Colbert's Late Show won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 — making its 9 farewell-season nominations a fitting sendoff for a dominant awards run.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Members sit in the European Parliament?

  1. 420
  2. 520
  3. 620
  4. 720
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720

Topic poll · all networksWill Starlink access stay reliable for Ukraine long-term?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will NYC's 12-month records rollout actually deliver?

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'The Pitt' faced a lawsuit from Warner Bros. before its Emmy dominance!

Warner Bros. TV sued Max, claiming 'The Pitt' was an unauthorized 'ER' spinoff. Despite the legal battle, the show earned 25 Emmy nominations in 2025 — more than any other series.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Emmy Awards did Bob Mackie win in his career?

  1. 3
  2. 6
  3. 9
  4. 14
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9

Topic poll · all networksThe Secret Service was founded in 1865 — but to fight what crime?

  1. Currency counterfeiting
  2. Presidential assassination
  3. Foreign espionage
  4. Bank robbery
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Currency counterfeiting

Topic poll · all networksShould Trump expand Russia talks beyond Ukraine to nuclear arms?

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Topic poll · all networksIs the EU Parliament debate on Ukraine making any real difference?

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Topic poll · all networksSpaceX terms of service ban Starlink for what military use?

  1. Offensive weapons guidance
  2. Defensive radar tracking
  3. Troop communications
  4. Encrypted voice calls
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Offensive weapons guidance

Nixon's 1973 beef price freeze collapsed in just ~60 days.

Ranchers withheld cattle rather than sell at capped prices, causing severe shortages. Nixon lifted the freeze by September 1973 — a cautionary timeline for any president trying to control beef markets by executive action.

Hurts' $255M deal was among the richest QB contracts in NFL history!

In April 2023, Hurts signed a 5-year, $255M extension with Philadelphia — averaging $51M/year. His health isn't just a medical story; it's the Eagles' single biggest financial commitment on the roster.

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest daily threat Kyiv civilians face now?

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Topic poll · all networksUkraine's 'Army of Drones' program — how many drones has it aimed to produce per month?

  1. 10,000
  2. 50,000
  3. 100,000
  4. 500,000
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100,000

The Late Show with Colbert earned 9 Emmy noms for its final season!

The Late Show has been a late-night staple since 1993, first hosted by David Letterman. Colbert took over in 2015. Explore the show's history at Wikipedia

The Late Show's final season scored 9 Emmy nominations!

Stephen Colbert's farewell season earned 9 Emmy nods, capping a run that made the show a political satire powerhouse. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat will ordinary Iranians feel most from Iran's military buildup?

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Topic poll · all networksShould Ukraine keep hitting Russian oil to push Putin to negotiate?

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Topic poll · all networksWill a Zelenskyy-Putin meeting finally break the war stalemate?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich Bob Mackie era will be remembered as his greatest?

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Topic poll · all networksShould Trump, Putin & Xi negotiate Ukraine's future without Zelenskyy?

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NYPD Det. Zadroga's death at 34 sparked the landmark 9/11 health law

James Zadroga logged 450+ hrs at Ground Zero & died in 2006 of respiratory disease. Congress named the 2010 Zadroga Act after him, funding WTC health programs for 75 years.

9 Emmy nods for a farewell season is rare in late-night TV history!

Most late-night shows end quietly. The Late Show's 9 nominations echo the legacy of David Letterman, whose final years earned Emmy recognition — a send-off reserved for TV's most enduring institutions.

Topic poll · all networksWhich era of The Late Show deserves the most Emmy love?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Russia's missile strikes on Kyiv stop without a formal peace deal?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich nor'easter consequence has hit East Coast communities hardest?

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A hung jury means mistrial — not acquittal — and retrial is allowed.

Federal conviction requires all 12 jurors to agree. If even one holds out, the jury is deadlocked. The 5th Amendment's double jeopardy clause doesn't bar retrial after a mistrial — prosecutors can go again.

Topic poll · all networksUkraine may be 1st nation licensed to build Patriots. Who asks next?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for stalling Ukraine peace talks?

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Rebuilding Ukraine could cost over $486 billion, per World Bank.

The World Bank's 2023 Rapid Damage Assessment put Ukraine's reconstruction needs at $486B — nearly 3x Ukraine's pre-war GDP of ~$160B. Any ceasefire is just step one of a generational economic recovery.

The ATF's ballistic database NIBIN costs ~$100M+ to run nationally.

NIBIN links bullet casings to firearms via automated imaging. Despite its massive budget, experts argue it lacks the precision of manual microscopic exam — a key dispute in the Murdaugh retrial.

Carson's Tonight Show finale was never submitted for Emmy consideration.

When Johnny Carson signed off on May 22, 1992, NBC chose not to submit his final episode for Emmy review. Colbert's farewell season earning 9 nominations marks a striking contrast in how networks now honor their late-night legends.

Bandar Abbas sits at the mouth of the world's most critical oil chokepoint.

The Strait of Hormuz, just miles from Bandar Abbas, carries roughly 20% of global oil trade daily — about 17 million barrels. The U.S. Energy Information Administration calls it the world's most important oil transit chokepoint.

Topic poll · all networksThe .300 Blackout round found at the Murdaugh scene — what year was it standardized?

  1. 1987
  2. 1999
  3. 2011
  4. 2018
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2011

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest draw of a DC Grand Prix race?

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Topic poll · all networksHow should Maine Dems pick their new nominee?

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Topic poll · all networksShould Russia's energy strikes on Ukraine be prosecuted as war crimes?

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Topic poll · all networksWhen were Storm Shadow missiles first used in combat?

  1. 1999 Kosovo War
  2. 2003 Iraq War
  3. 2011 Libya Campaign
  4. 2015 Syria strikes
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2003 Iraq War

SpaceX stock can't be bought on any public exchange — it's private.

SpaceX was valued at roughly $350 billion in late 2024 — one of the highest valuations ever for a private company. With ~74M children in the US, distributing even a sliver of equity would represent a massive wealth transfer.

Topic poll · all networksIran has been a NATO topic since when? Year it lost observer status.

  1. 1969
  2. 1979
  3. 1992
  4. 2001
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1979

The American Red Cross was founded by a Civil War nurse in 1881!

Clara Barton lobbied for 7 years to create the U.S. chapter. Today it responds to ~62,000 disasters yearly. Learn more at Wikipedia

Starlink became Ukraine's battlefield internet backbone in 2022!

SpaceX launched Starlink in 2018; Ukraine came to rely on it for frontline drone ops and troop comms. Musk's direct control made him an unlikely wartime power broker. Learn more at Wikipedia

Murdaugh came from a SC legal dynasty spanning 3 generations!

Alex's great-grandfather, grandfather & father all served as 14th Circuit Solicitor in SC — roughly 85 combined years. That family's legal dominance made his 2022 murder conviction especially shocking.

Topic poll · all networksHarry Kane won the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot with how many goals?

  1. 4 goals
  2. 6 goals
  3. 7 goals
  4. 8 goals
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6 goals

Topic poll · all networksEngland beat Norway 8-0 at Euro 2022. How many goals did Beth Mead score?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
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3

Topic poll · all networksHow much did Murdaugh admit to stealing from clients over his career?

  1. Around $1.2 million
  2. Around $4.5 million
  3. Around $8.8 million
  4. Around $21 million
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Around $8.8 million

Topic poll · all networksWhich hybrid threat to NATO's east is hardest to defend?

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A single workplace violence incident costs employers ~$250K on average!

Beyond lost wages & medical bills, employers face legal liability, turnover, & reputational damage. OSHA notes these costs often exceed the price of prevention programs — making early threat identification a sound financial investment.

Russia earned ~$100B in fossil fuel exports in 2023, despite sanctions.

The G7 imposed a $60/barrel price cap on Russian crude in Dec. 2022 to limit war revenues, but Russia rerouted exports to India and China. Sanctions relief could restore billions more in annual energy income.

The 1973 Arab oil embargo cost the U.S. economy ~$500B in today's dollars.

Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy helped end that crisis. Today, U.S. envoys are again doing shuttle diplomacy — and Russia's war has pushed U.S. gas prices to their highest Labor Day levels in years.

Colbert's farewell season earned 9 Emmy nods — matching Letterman's late-career peak.

David Letterman's Late Show earned 9+ Emmy nominations in multiple seasons before his 2015 finale. Colbert, who took over that same desk, is now mirroring that send-off recognition 10 years later.

Russia charged Hubbard under a Soviet-era mercenary law.

Article 359 of Russia's Criminal Code, inherited from Soviet law, criminalizes 'mercenary activity' with up to 15 years in prison. Russia has used this statute to detain several Americans since 2022.

Topic poll · all networksDavid Letterman was blackmailed on 'The Late Show' — how much was demanded?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

Rubio once called Putin a 'gangster' & a 'thug' on the Senate floor!

As a senator, Rubio was one of the GOP's fiercest Russia hawks, backing Ukraine aid and sanctions. Now as Sec. of State, he defends Trump's push to negotiate directly with Putin.

Topic poll · all networksWhich body monitored Ukraine ceasefires until Russia expelled it in 2022?

  1. The OSCE monitoring mission
  2. UN Peacekeeping Force
  3. NATO observer group
  4. International Red Cross
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The OSCE monitoring mission

Topic poll · all networksWhich consequence of Russia's repeated winter energy strikes worries you most?

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The EU Parliament's foreign policy votes are legally non-binding!

Despite debating Russian aggression, the European Parliament can only pass resolutions — binding EU foreign policy is decided by member-state governments in the Council, and requires unanimity to pass.

Russia earned ~$100B in energy exports in 2023 — funding its war.

Per the Centre for Research on Energy & Clean Air, Russia's fossil fuel revenues exceeded $100B in 2023 despite Western sanctions — the same energy sector Trump's proposed ceasefire would protect from Ukrainian strikes.

Congress created a Secret Service unit to shield workplaces in 1998!

The National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) was established by Congress to share Secret Service behavioral threat methods with schools & workplaces — yet most employers still lack a formal threat assessment team.

Topic poll · all networksWho should have final say in any Ukraine peace deal?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many Palestinians were killed in Israel's 2014 Gaza offensive?

  1. Approximately 500
  2. Approximately 1,200
  3. Approximately 2,250
  4. Approximately 4,800
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Approximately 2,250

Topic poll · all networksAre sweeping U.S. economic sanctions an effective foreign policy tool?

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Topic poll · all networksDid CBS make the right call canceling The Late Show?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many cancer types are certified as 9/11-related illnesses?

  1. 23 types
  2. 46 types
  3. 69 types
  4. 112 types
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69 types

Topic poll · all networksHow many Starlink terminals was Ukraine using at its peak?

  1. Around 5,000
  2. Around 15,000
  3. Around 42,000
  4. Around 120,000
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Around 42,000

Topic poll · all networksThe officer whose shooting sparked France's 2023 riots got how many years?

  1. 3 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 8 years
  4. 12 years
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5 years

Topic poll · all networksShould prosecutors retry Lindsay Clancy after the jury deadlock?

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Russia's Africa push mirrors Soviet Cold War strategy from the 1960s!

The USSR backed 30+ African liberation movements and deployed thousands of military advisors. Today's Wagner Group in Mali, Niger & Sudan follows the same playbook: security guarantees in exchange for resource access.

Russia's law strips critics of 14 civil rights — not their citizenship.

The mechanism creates a form of 'civil death': dissidents abroad keep Russian passports but lose rights to hold office, teach, lead NGOs, access banking, and more — making return nearly impossible without prosecution.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will Ukraine's Sea of Azov drone strikes most likely achieve?

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Topic poll · all networksWho should verify Russia's energy ceasefire compliance?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years was Stephen Hubbard wrongfully held in Russia?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 8 years
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4 years

Brussels hosts EU summits but isn't the EU's official capital!

The EU has no official capital. Brussels hosts most EU institutions and roughly 40,000 EU officials, earning the unofficial nickname 'Capital of Europe' — but no EU treaty has ever formally designated it as such.

Topic poll · all networksHow many African leaders attended Russia's first Africa Summit in 2019?

  1. 12 nations
  2. 28 nations
  3. 43 nations
  4. 54 nations
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43 nations

Topic poll · all networksWhat will most drive Ukraine-Finland partnership success?

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Ukraine has targeted over 20 Russian oil sites since 2024!

Drone strikes on Russian refineries aim to cut fuel for Moscow's war machine, disrupting a significant share of Russia's refining capacity. Follow updates at Reuters

Topic poll · all networksWhich U.S. role in any Iran strike is most justified?

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Topic poll · all networksWho's most responsible for Ukraine's Starlink dependency?

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In 2002, NJ Dems replaced their Senate nominee 36 days before Election Day!

Robert Torricelli withdrew amid an ethics scandal; Frank Lautenberg stepped in and won. Courts allowed the swap despite a missed ballot deadline — a key precedent for emergency nominee replacements.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will the Medal of Honor Museum's biggest impact be?

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The Medal of Honor dates back to the Civil War — signed by Lincoln in 1862!

Congress created the Army Medal of Honor on July 12, 1862, making it the U.S.'s oldest military decoration. Over 1,500 Civil War soldiers received it — more than in any other conflict in U.S. history.

Topic poll · all networksShould prosecutors re-certify all evidence before a retrial?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich tool should the U.S. use most to free prisoners from Russia?

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Topic poll · all networksHow will Trump's museum tour affect the Medal of Honor Museum?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat's most to blame for Ukraine's ongoing air defense gap?

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Topic poll · all networksAt its peak, oil & gas funded what % of Russia's federal budget?

  1. About 20%
  2. About 35%
  3. About 50%
  4. About 65%
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About 50%

Josep Borrell once presided over the European Parliament!

Now the EU's foreign policy chief urging arms support for Ukraine, Borrell served as European Parliament President 2004–2007 and holds a PhD from the European University Institute in Florence.

Topic poll · all networksWill Ukraine fully switch to Star Shield after repeated Starlink outages?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat share of Iraq's government revenue comes from oil exports?

  1. Around 45%
  2. Around 65%
  3. Around 90%
  4. Nearly 100%
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Around 90%

Govts missed all 20 Aichi biodiversity targets set for 2020.

At CBD COP10 in 2010, nations set 20 global biodiversity goals to hit by 2020. Not a single one was fully achieved — a track record that now fuels pressure on today's Kunming-Montreal framework.

Topic poll · all networksWhat do 9 Emmy noms say about The Late Show's farewell?

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Ukraine first intercepted Russia's 'unstoppable' Kinzhal in 2023!

In May 2023, a U.S.-supplied Patriot battery shot down a Kinzhal hypersonic missile over Kyiv — a weapon Russia claimed no system could stop. That intercept reshaped expectations for how well Kyiv can defend itself in future strikes.

Trump once sponsored a NASCAR team in the late 1980s!

Before his presidency, Trump sponsored a NASCAR car bearing his name. Now he's attending the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhich cost has squeezed Iowa farm families the hardest?

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The UN's '30x30' goal: protect 30% of Earth by 2030.

Agreed at the 2022 Kunming-Montreal summit, the 30x30 target is the centerpiece of biodiversity policy. Currently, only ~17% of land and ~8% of oceans have protected status — far short of the goal.

Topic poll · all networksWhich consequence of Ukraine's refinery strikes matters most?

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Topic poll · all networksShould the U.S. restore full military aid to Ukraine?

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Topic poll · all networksRussia destroyed roughly what share of Ukraine's power capacity in 2024?

  1. About 10%
  2. About 30%
  3. About 50%
  4. About 75%
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About 50%

Topic poll · all networksHow many nor'easters hit the US East Coast in an average year?

  1. 2 to 4
  2. 5 to 8
  3. 10 to 15
  4. 20 or more
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5 to 8

Topic poll · all networksWhat will most shape Iran's future after Khamenei's death?

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Iran's April 2024 attack was its first-ever direct strike on Israel!

For decades, Iran fought Israel via proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. The April 13, 2024 barrage of 300+ drones and missiles marked a dramatic shift to open warfare — drawing condemnation from Arab neighbors.

Topic poll · all networksWho was most decisive in Spain's win over Belgium?

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A 1% mortgage rate hike adds ~$60,000 to a $300K home loan!

On a 30-year fixed $300,000 mortgage, each 1% rise in rate adds roughly $167/month. The Fed's 11 rate hikes between 2022–2023 pushed 30-year rates from ~3% to over 7%, more than doubling monthly payments for millions of new buyers.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Starlink terminals were active in Ukraine by early 2024?

  1. ~5,000
  2. ~42,000
  3. ~120,000
  4. ~800,000
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~42,000

Topic poll · all networksWhat will The Late Show's 9 Emmy noms mean for its legacy?

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The EU froze ~€300B in Russian assets — a historic peacetime seizure.

For comparison, the U.S. froze ~$12B in Iranian assets during the 1979 hostage crisis. The EU's Russian asset freeze is roughly 25 times larger, making it the biggest sovereign wealth freeze since WWII.

Topic poll · all networksThe Late Show is ending — how many total years has it aired on CBS?

  1. 18 years
  2. 24 years
  3. 32 years
  4. 40 years
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32 years

The Late Show's end is tied to Paramount's $8B Skydance merger!

CBS parent Paramount Global was acquired by Skydance Media in 2024. Cost-cutting across the portfolio led to The Late Show's cancellation — even as its farewell season earned 9 Emmy nominations.

Secret Service coined 'target of violence' in a landmark 1999 study!

The Exceptional Case Study Project analyzed 83 people who attacked or approached U.S. public figures over 50 years. It became the foundation of modern behavioral threat assessment used by agencies worldwide.

Bob Mackie once sketched designs for Edith Head, Hollywood's most decorated costumer.

Head won 8 Academy Awards for costume design — a record. Mackie apprenticed under her and Ray Aghayan before launching his own iconic career, dressing Cher, Judy Garland, and Marilyn Monroe.

Topic poll · all networksWhat does Finland's backing mean most for Ukraine's future?

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The president's party loses House seats in ~95% of midterms.

Since 1946, the president's party gained House seats in just 2 of 20 midterms — 1998 & 2002. The NRCC's aggressive fundraising signals Republicans know they must fight history to keep their majority in 2026.

Topic poll · all networksThe Late Show has aired on CBS since what year?

  1. 1988
  2. 1993
  3. 1997
  4. 2001
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1993

Topic poll · all networksWho should have final say over Starlink's role in Ukraine?

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Topic poll · all networksTrump was first to designate which Iranian force as a terrorist org?

  1. The IRGC
  2. The Quds Force
  3. The Basij Militia
  4. Iranian Navy
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The IRGC

Topic poll · all networksHow many years after 9/11 was the Zadroga Act finally signed?

  1. 3 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 9 years
  4. 15 years
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9 years

Topic poll · all networksWhich factor most shaped Ukraine's ability to hold off Russia?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich region faces the greatest risk from Typhoon Bavi?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Trump's beef executive order lower grocery prices?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did Letterman's Late Show run before ending in 2015?

  1. 18 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 28 years
  4. 33 years
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22 years

Each Kinzhal missile Russia fires at Kyiv costs ~$10M

Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles cost an estimated $10M each. Ukraine's U.S.-supplied Patriot interceptors cost ~$4M per missile — meaning both sides spend millions per exchange over Kyiv.

Topic poll · all networksHow long will Russia's bot silence last after Ukraine's data center strikes?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich 1977 protocol bans attacking civilian power infrastructure?

  1. Additional Protocol I
  2. UN Charter Article 51
  3. Hague Convention IV
  4. Geneva Convention III
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Additional Protocol I

Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018.

In 2018, Trump exited the JCPOA — the 2015 Iran nuclear deal — calling it 'the worst deal ever negotiated.' Iran then ramped up uranium enrichment, fueling the escalating tensions that led to today's crisis.

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Topic poll · all networksWhat matters most from Trump's NATO summit speech?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will The Late Show's legacy be remembered for most?

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Ukraine holds an est. $12.4 trillion in untapped critical minerals!

Rare earths, titanium, lithium & graphite lie beneath war-torn Ukraine. A US-Ukraine minerals deal — central to Trump-Zelenskyy talks — would grant America access to these reserves in exchange for ongoing support.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should define The Late Show's farewell legacy?

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Topic poll · all networksShould the U.S. let Ukraine build its own Patriot missiles?

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Topic poll · all networksWho will fund most of Ukraine's reconstruction costs?

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Topic poll · all networksIf Russian oil sanctions ease, which group gets relief first?

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Topic poll · all networksBefore politics, Iran's President Pezeshkian was what type of doctor?

  1. Cardiac surgeon
  2. Neurologist
  3. Orthopedic surgeon
  4. Psychiatrist
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Cardiac surgeon

The energy ceasefire Zelenskyy backed had a 30-day time limit.

The U.S.-brokered proposal called for a 30-day halt to strikes on power grids and energy facilities. Ukraine agreed immediately; Russia's alleged violations began within hours of the announcement.

A producer tried to extort $2M from Letterman over 'Late Show' affairs!

In 2009, CBS News producer Robert Halderman threatened to expose Letterman's relationships with staffers unless paid $2M. Letterman confessed on air, Halderman pleaded guilty, and served 6 months in jail.

Russia downed MH17, killing 196 Dutch nationals in 2014.

The missile strike — blamed on Russia by international investigators — hit a flight from Amsterdam, killing all 298 aboard. The tragedy shaped Rutte's hardline Russia stance years before he became NATO Secretary General.

Topic poll · all networksUkraine's 2025 drone production goal is how many?

  1. 500,000
  2. 1 million
  3. 4 million
  4. 10 million
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4 million

Topic poll · all networksThe FCC received ~5,000 complaints about Colbert's Trump joke. What happened?

  1. Colbert was fined $325,000
  2. The FCC took no action
  3. CBS issued a public apology
  4. Colbert's show was suspended
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The FCC took no action

France last imposed Paris curfews during the 2005 banlieue riots!

Those riots lasted 3 weeks, spread to 300 towns & triggered a state of emergency. Now curfews return amid 2025 austerity unrest. Read more at Wikipedia

A criminal indictment is a formal accusation, not a conviction.

Being charged means a grand jury found probable cause — not guilt. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest threat posed by Typhoon Bavi's near-200km/h gusts?

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Europe already tried a unified army — and rejected it in 1954!

The European Defence Community treaty was signed by 6 nations in 1952 but killed when France's own parliament voted it down. NATO filled the void, leaving Europe without its own collective military for 70+ years.

The EU approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine in 2024.

The Ukraine Facility, passed by the European Parliament in Feb. 2024, provides €50B in loans and grants through 2027 — the EU's largest-ever financial commitment to a non-member state.

Ukraine is the largest country located entirely within Europe!

At ~233,000 sq mi, Ukraine is larger than France. Its front line now stretches over 1,000 miles — making full territorial defense one of the most logistically demanding operations in modern European history.

Topic poll · all networksArticle 5 requires NATO members to respond — but NOT how?

  1. With military force
  2. Within 72 hours
  3. By unanimous vote
  4. With equal spending
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With military force

The Late Show faced an FCC obscenity probe over a Trump joke in 2017!

The FCC received thousands of complaints after Colbert's monologue, launching a formal review. The agency ultimately took no action. Read more at Wikipedia

Poland's Defence Minister was a practicing physician!

Kosiniak-Kamysz earned his medical degree from Jagiellonian University before entering politics. Now Poland's Deputy PM, he oversees NATO's most aggressive defense buildup — Poland spends over 4% of GDP on its military.

'The Late Show' earned 9 Emmy noms for its final season on CBS.

Colbert's farewell run follows a storied lineage: the Late Show franchise dates to 1993 under David Letterman, who held the desk for 22 years. Colbert took over in 2015 and became the #1 late-night show by 2017.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility if the Putin diesel deal backfires?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for post-9/11 air quality cover-up?

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The Secret Service probes ~10,000 presidential threats every year.

Under 18 U.S.C. § 871 — a law passed in 1917 amid anarchist threats against Woodrow Wilson — threatening the president carries up to 5 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

Topic poll · all networksFBI's CODIS DNA database uses how many core STR loci?

  1. 13
  2. 20
  3. 26
  4. 32
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20

Finland's NATO entry nearly doubled Russia's land border with the alliance!

Finland shares an ~832-mile (1,340 km) border with Russia — longer than all previous NATO-Russia land borders combined. Finland joined in April 2023, Sweden in March 2024, reshaping NATO's Eastern flank overnight.

WWII Allies crippled Nazi Germany by bombing its oil supply lines

In 1944, the Allied Oil Campaign destroyed ~90% of Germany's aviation fuel production. Historians credit it as a decisive factor in ending the war — Ukraine's tanker strikes in the Sea of Azov echo this classic tactic.

Topic poll · all networksShould Murdaugh's conviction be overturned for retrial?

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Murdaugh's family ran SC's 14th Circuit as top prosecutors for ~87 years.

Alex's great-grandfather, grandfather, and father each served as 14th Circuit Solicitor — the region's chief prosecutor — from 1920 to 2006. Alex broke the line, becoming a civil attorney instead, at the same firm for decades.

Topic poll · all networksCan Europe alone provide credible security guarantees to Ukraine?

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Topic poll · all networksMusk once cut Starlink near Crimea to stop Ukraine from doing what?

  1. Sinking Russian warships
  2. Jamming Russian radar
  3. Hacking Russian drones
  4. Bombing a Russian bridge
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Sinking Russian warships

Topic poll · all networksHow many days did Trump give Iran to make a nuclear deal in 2018?

  1. 60 days
  2. 90 days
  3. 180 days
  4. No deadline given
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180 days

Topic poll · all networksIs Trump headlining the GOP convention a smart move?

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The Pentagon paid SpaceX ~$145M for Ukraine Starlink in 2023!

The U.S. government contract covered terminals and connectivity for Ukrainian forces. Star Shield, SpaceX's encrypted military tier, offers faster, more secure service than standard commercial Starlink.

Topic poll · all networksWho will finish the World Cup as top striker?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should Secret Service prioritize in threat prevention?

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Khamenei has led Iran since 1989, outlasting 7 U.S. presidents

As Iran's longest-serving Supreme Leader, Khamenei survived sanctions, the killing of allies & Gen. Soleimani in 2020. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many ships are estimated in Russia's oil 'Shadow Fleet'?

  1. Around 50
  2. Around 150
  3. Around 400
  4. Over 600
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Over 600

Topic poll · all networksShould NATO have acted harder after Russia took Crimea in 2014?

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Topic poll · all networksLate Show staffers were arrested at the Capitol in 2022. What charge did they face?

  1. Unlawful entry
  2. Trespassing with intent
  3. Disorderly conduct
  4. Obstruction of Congress
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Unlawful entry

Topic poll · all networksWill Russia detain another American within the next year?

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Topic poll · all networksIran's Shahed drones, used by Russia in Ukraine, have a range of roughly how far?

  1. 500 miles
  2. 1,200 miles
  3. 200 miles
  4. 2,500 miles
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1,200 miles

Topic poll · all networksWhich Bob Mackie muse had the most iconic looks?

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NATO set up a disinformation watchdog in Riga back in 2014!

The NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence was founded after Russia's Crimea annexation to counter cognitive warfare — influence ops, propaganda, and public opinion manipulation targeting alliance members.

Topic poll · all networksWhat should late night TV do after Colbert signs off?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat US regulation governs military use of satellites like Starlink?

  1. ITAR (Arms Regs)
  2. FCC Spectrum Act
  3. NATO Article 5
  4. NDAA Section 1202
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ITAR (Arms Regs)

Topic poll · all networksWhat will follow Israel's latest strikes across Gaza?

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France's forests face rising wildfire risk due to climate change.

Wildfires in France have grown more frequent and severe, with 2022 burning record hectares. Forests near Paris are increasingly vulnerable. Learn more at Wikipedia

Ukraine allocated ~$530M for drones in its 2024 defense budget.

Ukraine's 'Army of Drones' initiative, launched in 2022, has procured over 1 million UAVs. A battlefield medevac helicopter costs ~$15,000/hr to operate — drone evacuations cost a fraction of that.

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Wildfires near Paris are historically rare — but growing more frequent.

Northern France rarely sees major wildfires, but 2022 was France's worst fire season in decades, burning over 72,000 hectares. Climate-driven droughts are pushing fire risk further north into regions like Île-de-France.

Topic poll · all networksWhich late night host has won the most Emmy Awards as a performer?

  1. David Letterman
  2. Johnny Carson
  3. Stephen Colbert
  4. Conan O'Brien
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David Letterman

Topic poll · all networksWhat happens to Ukraine's Starlink bill after Trump stepped in?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat should be the top priority for civilians caught in drone war zones?

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Topic poll · all networksAfter Zelenskyy's 'we are ready' signal, what's next?

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Topic poll · all networksAfter Russia's refinery strikes, Ukraine now imports roughly what share of its diesel?

  1. Around 20%
  2. Around 45%
  3. Around 65%
  4. Around 90%
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Around 90%

NATO's Military Committee has existed since NATO's founding in 1949!

Established Oct. 6, 1949 — just 6 months after the NATO treaty was signed — it is NATO's highest military authority, composed of all 32 Chiefs of Defence, advising the North Atlantic Council on defense policy.

Topic poll · all networksThe US law authorizing wartime economic sanctions was passed in what year?

  1. 1917
  2. 1933
  3. 1945
  4. 1962
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1917

Topic poll · all networksDiesel now averages how much per gallon in the US?

  1. $4.52
  2. $5.18
  3. $6.52
  4. $7.89
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$6.52

Zelenskyy played Ukraine's president on TV before becoming one!

From 2015–2019, Zelenskyy starred in 'Servant of the People,' playing a teacher who accidentally becomes president. He then ran for office under the same name — and won with 73% of the vote in 2019.

Witkoff has made at least 3 trips to Moscow in early 2025 alone.

As Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff — a real estate developer with no prior diplomatic post — has logged more senior US-Russia face time in months than most career diplomats manage in years, showing how fast this back-channel has moved.

Russia seized 3 Ukrainian navy vessels in the Sea of Azov in 2018.

In Nov. 2018, Russian forces fired on and captured two Ukrainian gunboats and a tugboat near the Kerch Strait, detaining 24 sailors. It was the first open military clash between the two countries since the 2014 Crimea annexation.

Topic poll · all networksThe law governing U.S. beef market competition was passed in what decade?

  1. 1920s
  2. 1940s
  3. 1960s
  4. 1980s
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1920s

Topic poll · all networksIn which U.S. city are Patriot missiles primarily built?

  1. Tucson, Arizona
  2. Huntsville, Alabama
  3. Fort Worth, Texas
  4. Louisville, Kentucky
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Tucson, Arizona

Topic poll · all networksWhat made The Late Show with Stephen Colbert worth 9 Emmy nods?

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"Coalition of the Willing" was first used to justify the 2003 Iraq War!

George W. Bush used the term in 2003 to rally 49 nations behind the Iraq invasion. European leaders have now revived the phrase for a new security coalition backing Ukraine — 22 years later.

Topic poll · all networksEU Parliament splits time between Brussels & Strasbourg. Worth it?

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Staged gov't document releases echo JFK files — dripped out since 1964.

The JFK Records Act of 1992 mandated phased release of assassination files, with batches still emerging in 2023. NYC's 12-month rolling 9/11 records rollout follows the same staged-disclosure model used for national security archives.

The Clean Air Act of 1970 created the first U.S. air quality standards

NYC's massive records release stems from federal air monitoring law. The 1970 Clean Air Act established national pollution standards still enforced today. Learn more at Wikipedia

Iran's oil exports collapsed 85% under peak U.S. sanctions.

Before maximum-pressure sanctions, Iran exported ~2.5M barrels/day. By 2019, that fell below 400,000 barrels/day — costing Iran tens of billions annually. Restoring those exports is a core economic incentive behind current U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.

Colbert's staffers were arrested at the U.S. Capitol in 2022!

Nine Late Show producers were detained for unlawful entry after filming comedy segments in congressional offices. No charges were ultimately filed. Learn the full story at Wikipedia

Russia violated Minsk II ceasefire within hours of its start in 2015.

Minsk II, signed Feb. 12, 2015, was meant to halt the Donbas war. Fighting near Debaltseve continued almost immediately, and Russia-backed forces seized the town within days of the deal taking effect.

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The US fought its biggest naval battle since WWII in the Strait of Hormuz!

In April 1988, Operation Praying Mantis saw the US Navy sink or disable half of Iran's operational fleet in one day — triggered by Iran mining international waters.

Targeting civilian energy grids violates the 1977 Geneva Protocols!

Additional Protocol I, Article 54 bans attacks on objects vital to civilian survival — including power plants. Russia ratified these Protocols in 1989, making strikes on Ukraine's grid potential war crimes under international law.

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The Late Show tapes at the same theater The Beatles debuted on US TV!

The Ed Sullivan Theater hosted The Beatles' legendary Feb. 9, 1964 U.S. TV debut on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' drawing 73 million viewers — the largest U.S. TV audience at that time.

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Topic poll · all networksThe Secret Service wasn't founded for protection. What was its original mission?

  1. Combat counterfeit currency
  2. Guard foreign diplomats
  3. Investigate federal crimes
  4. Protect the U.S. Treasury
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Combat counterfeit currency

Rural economic pain flipped Iowa blue before — in 1984!

Tom Harkin won Iowa's Senate seat in 1984 as the farm crisis devastated rural communities. Farm foreclosures and rural hospital closures drove voters left — echoing today's healthcare collapse and economic frustration.

NATO decisions require unanimous agreement from all 32 members.

Unlike the UN Security Council, NATO has no veto system — every ally, from the US to Luxembourg, has equal weight. One holdout can block any decision, as Turkey did for 8 months on Sweden's 2022 membership bid.

Topic poll · all networksIf a federal jury deadlocks and can't agree, what does the judge declare?

  1. A mistrial
  2. An acquittal
  3. A directed verdict
  4. A hung conviction
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A mistrial

Forests near Paris were once exclusive royal hunting grounds!

The woodlands around Paris, including areas near Versailles, were protected royal hunting reserves for French kings for centuries. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many energy grid strikes did Russia launch on Ukraine in 2024?

  1. Around 12 strikes
  2. Around 35 strikes
  3. More than 90 strikes
  4. More than 200 strikes
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More than 90 strikes

Topic poll · all networksWhat will resolve Ukraine's Starlink limits first?

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Johnny Carson's Tonight Show finale drew ~50M viewers in 1992!

Late night farewells are cultural milestones. Carson's last show aired May 22, 1992 — no guests, just memories. The Late Show's 9 farewell Emmy nods echo that tradition of honoring an era's end.

D.C.'s Freedom 250 would be IndyCar's first race in a U.S. capital!

Washington, D.C. joins iconic street circuit cities like Monaco and Long Beach. The White House pit stop — with racing cars on the South Lawn — marks the first time a race has been promoted at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Topic poll · all networksHow many Ukrainian power facilities did Russia damage in 2024 alone?

  1. Around 20
  2. Around 50
  3. Over 80
  4. Over 200
Guess, then reveal the answer

Over 80

Y-STR DNA can't tell apart males sharing a paternal bloodline.

Unlike standard STR testing, Y-STR profiles are identical for fathers, sons, brothers & paternal cousins. In cases involving related male suspects, Y-STR alone cannot exclude any of them — a critical gap in its evidentiary power.

Colbert's farewell mirrors Letterman's — both earned Emmy nods in final seasons!

David Letterman's Late Show finale in May 2015 drew 13.8M viewers — his biggest audience in 20 years. Now Colbert's farewell season lands 9 Emmy nominations, echoing the send-off tradition of CBS's iconic 11:35 slot.

The U.S. paid SpaceX over $230M for Starlink in Ukraine.

USAID and the Pentagon have collectively spent over $230 million on Starlink terminals and service for Ukraine. Ukraine operates roughly 42,000 terminals — making it SpaceX's largest single military customer.

Russia's grid strikes follow a Gulf War 1991 playbook.

In the 1991 Gulf War, coalition forces destroyed 88% of Iraq's power capacity within days using precision strikes on grid nodes — the first modern war to systematically target civilian electricity as a strategic weapon, a template analysts say Russia adopted in Oct. 2022.

Topic poll · all networksHow long has the Russia-Ukraine war lasted as of mid-2025?

  1. Under 900 days
  2. About 1,000 days
  3. Over 1,200 days
  4. Nearly 1,500 days
Guess, then reveal the answer

Over 1,200 days

The US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 under Trump

The 2015 JCPOA curbed Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Trump exited it in his first term, calling it 'the worst deal ever.' Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat will most shape Ukraine's Patriot production success?

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Topic poll · all networksIf Starlink cuts out, what do civilians need most?

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The Late Show has won Outstanding Talk Series Emmys multiple times!

Colbert's Late Show dominated Emmy talk categories for years. Now its farewell season earned 9 nominations. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhich late-night show holds the all-time record for Emmy wins?

  1. The Tonight Show
  2. Late Night with Conan
  3. Late Show with Letterman
  4. The Daily Show
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The Tonight Show

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A single Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missile costs ~$4 million.

Ukraine often uses Patriots to shoot down Russian Shahed drones costing ~$50,000 each — meaning each intercept can cost up to 80x the price of the drone it destroys. Domestic production could cut that burden.

No U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty has been active since Feb. 2023!

New START, signed in 2010, capped both nations' warheads at 1,550. Russia suspended it in Feb. 2023, leaving no active nuclear arms pact between the superpowers for the first time since 1972.

Topic poll · all networksTrump says Zelensky should go. What matters most to Ukrainians now?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich issue will drive Iowa voters most in 2026?

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Ukraine runs ~40,000 Starlink terminals — most of any military.

SpaceX terminals power Ukraine's battlefield comms, drone targeting, and artillery coordination. At ~$500 per device, Ukraine's Starlink hardware alone represents a roughly $20M investment — before service costs.

Topic poll · all networksWhat NYC weather disaster forced The Late Show to cancel tapings in 2012?

  1. Hurricane Sandy
  2. Blizzard Jonas
  3. Hurricane Irene
  4. Superstorm Nemo
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Hurricane Sandy

Topic poll · all networksThe US covers roughly what share of total NATO defense spending?

  1. Around 40%
  2. Around 55%
  3. Around 68%
  4. Around 82%
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Around 68%

Starlink became Ukraine's battlefield lifeline after Russia invaded!

SpaceX donated thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine in 2022, enabling drone ops and frontline communications. Disruptions now threaten those networks. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksHow many days was Evan Gershkovich held in Russian custody?

  1. 245 days
  2. 491 days
  3. 320 days
  4. 612 days
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491 days

Topic poll · all networksHow many days after Russia invaded did Starlink activate in Ukraine?

  1. 2 days
  2. 11 days
  3. 30 days
  4. 74 days
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2 days

Topic poll · all networksIn what year was the plague bacterium first identified?

  1. 1347
  2. 1894
  3. 1918
  4. 1953
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1894

Topic poll · all networksIn what year did Poland first join NATO?

  1. 1949
  2. 1991
  3. 1999
  4. 2004
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1999

Topic poll · all networksHow many Ukrainian civilians has the UN confirmed killed since 2022?

  1. Over 4,000
  2. Over 7,000
  3. Over 12,000
  4. Over 22,000
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Over 12,000

Topic poll · all networksWhat matters most in Russia sanctions policy?

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Russia supplies ~44% of all arms imported across Africa

Per SIPRI data, Russia outpaces the U.S., France, and China in African arms sales, deepening military ties from Mali to Sudan and the Central African Republic — a key lever in its expanding continental influence.

The Late Show's end is tied to a $8B Paramount-Skydance merger!

Paramount's 2024 merger with Skydance Media triggered cost-cutting across CBS, contributing to The Late Show's cancellation after 10 seasons. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWhat will The Late Show's farewell season be remembered for?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many UN members voted to suspend Russia from the HRC in 2022?

  1. 93 nations
  2. 67 nations
  3. 112 nations
  4. 45 nations
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93 nations

The Late Show has a 33-year history of political wit & satire!

Stephen Colbert took over from David Letterman in 2015, continuing a legacy dating to 1993. Now in its farewell season, the show earned 9 Emmy nominations. Explore the history at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksShould European NATO members shoulder more of the alliance's defense burden?

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Russia has held dozens of Americans on disputed charges since 2014

Stephen Hubbard, a U.S. Army veteran, was convicted by Russia of mercenary activity — part of a pattern of detentions used as diplomatic leverage. Follow updates at AP News

The Late Show's farewell season landed 9 Emmy nominations!

Stephen Colbert's show, which launched in 2015 when he replaced David Letterman, is ending its run with major Emmy recognition — a rare honor for a late-night show in its final season.

Topic poll · all networksWho should foot the bill for military-grade Starlink in Ukraine?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Congress pass more farm relief funding in 2025?

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The EU pledged €50 billion to Ukraine through 2027!

Approved in Feb. 2024, the EU Ukraine Facility provides loans and grants to keep Kyiv's government running and fund reconstruction. It's the largest single foreign aid package any institution has committed to Ukraine.

Workplace violence costs U.S. employers ~$130B per year!

The Secret Service's National Threat Assessment Center offers its threat assessment framework free to any organization. The program was created in 1998 to share the agency's prevention model beyond its own protective mission.

Ukraine's drones have struck Russian oil refineries dozens of times since 2022

Targeting oil infrastructure cuts into Russia's war funding. Ukraine has hit refineries from Saratov to Krasnodar. Follow the latest at Reuters

Topic poll · all networksWill Starlink stay fully unrestricted for Ukraine's military?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich force will reshape NATO's Arctic posture most?

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Topic poll · all networksWill NYC's $34M 9/11 records portal help sick survivors get justice?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will most determine if Ukraine holds its lines?

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Topic poll · all networksWill US-Iran nuclear talks resume within the next 6 months?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat's the best way to choke off Russia's oil-funded war?

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Topic poll · all networksHerschel 'Woody' Williams earned his Medal of Honor in which WWII battle?

  1. Battle of Iwo Jima
  2. Battle of the Bulge
  3. Battle of Midway
  4. Battle of Guadalcanal
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Battle of Iwo Jima

U.S. troops left Iraq in 2011 — then returned just 3 years later!

The 2008 U.S.-Iraq Status of Forces Agreement required full withdrawal by Dec 31, 2011. But ISIS's rapid rise in 2014 prompted a U.S. return, leaving ~2,500 troops still stationed there today.

Topic poll · all networksHow many Emmy nominations did 'The Tonight Show' get in Johnny Carson's final season?

  1. 2
  2. 5
  3. 9
  4. 14
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5

Topic poll · all networksWho has legal authority to award the Medal of Honor?

  1. The President
  2. The Joint Chiefs
  3. Congress
  4. The Secretary of Defense
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The President

Topic poll · all networksShould the US restore Russian diesel sanctions if the ceasefire fails?

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The Honor Monument bill passed unanimously all 8 times over 6 years!

The Herschel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act needed 8 separate congressional votes over 6 years — and every single one passed with unanimous bipartisan approval, a rare feat in today's Congress.

Topic poll · all networksWill Iowa flip blue in the 2026 Senate race?

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Youth unemployment in France's banlieues can exceed 40%!

Many experts argue curfews treat symptoms, not causes. France's suburban housing projects face unemployment rates 2-3x the national average (~7%), fueling cycles of unrest that policing alone hasn't resolved.

Michigan's auto industry adds roughly $60B/year to state GDP.

The sector supports ~200,000 direct manufacturing jobs in Michigan — making it a top economic issue for both parties. Trump has repeatedly targeted auto workers with tariff and trade messaging at rallies.

Gaza is one of the most densely populated territories on Earth.

With ~2.3 million people in just 365 sq km (~141 sq mi), Gaza has ~6,300 people per sq km — far denser than Tokyo or NYC — making civilian harm in any airstrike campaign statistically severe.

US aid to Ukraine rivals the entire Marshall Plan in today's dollars!

The Marshall Plan spent ~$13.3B (≈$173B today) rebuilding postwar Europe. The US has committed over $175B to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion — a comparable financial commitment in real terms.

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Throttled Starlink left Ukraine's drones connecting at ~100 mph.

When throttled, Ukraine's interceptor drones connected at ~100 mph — too slow to catch incoming Russian threats. Ukraine operates over 40,000 Starlink terminals, making connection speed a life-or-death variable.

The U.S. & Iran have clashed militarily before — in 1988.

Operation Praying Mantis (Apr. 18, 1988) was the largest U.S. naval battle since WWII — the Navy sank or damaged 6 Iranian vessels in one day after Iran mined international waters, wounding a U.S. sailor.

The global biodiversity funding gap is ~$700B per year.

Nations pledged $200B/year for nature by 2030 at COP15, but current spending falls ~$700B short annually — more than Switzerland's entire GDP — to meet the UN's 30x30 nature protection targets.

Topic poll · all networksHow many nations joined the original 'Coalition of the Willing' in 2003?

  1. 15 nations
  2. 30 nations
  3. 49 nations
  4. 72 nations
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49 nations

Topic poll · all networksSpotify removed 50M AI tracks. How big is its full catalog?

  1. 30 million
  2. 60 million
  3. 100 million
  4. 200 million
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100 million

The Medal of Honor Museum raised ~$100M in private donations.

Opened March 2024 in Arlington, TX, the museum was built entirely with private funding — no federal construction dollars. Its ~$100M cost came from private donors, corporations, and foundations.

Nor'easters may get rarer — but fiercer — as climate warms.

NOAA research shows warming oceans pump more moisture into Nor'easters, boosting snowfall totals even as storm frequency may decline — making each storm harder to predict and more dangerous.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the Hamas-Fatah split after 2006?

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NATO shell factories sit 2,000+ km from Ukraine's front lines.

Most of NATO's major artillery shell producers — including Rheinmetall in Germany and BAE Systems in the UK — are in Western Europe, creating massive logistical strain as Ukraine fires thousands of rounds daily.

Topic poll · all networksIs NATO's defense industry converting to wartime output fast enough?

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Ballistic missiles can reach Kyiv from Russia in under 5 minutes!

Their hypersonic terminal speed makes interception nearly impossible. Kyiv has faced hundreds of Russian strikes since 2022. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksACOTAR fans camped overnight for the new book. How devoted is this fandom?

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Topic poll · all networksThe Secret Service's NTAC threat research center was founded in what year?

  1. 1991
  2. 1998
  3. 2003
  4. 2007
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1998

Topic poll · all networksWill battlefield robots meaningfully cut Ukraine's casualties by 2026?

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NATO's most vulnerable land corridor is only ~65 miles wide!

The Suwalki Gap — between Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus — is a 65-mile strip separating Poland from Lithuania. If seized, it could cut the Baltic states off from the rest of NATO entirely.

Topic poll · all networksWill diesel prices keep climbing through the midterms?

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U.S. arms exports are governed by ITAR, a law dating back to 1976.

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires U.S. approval before defense tech — like Patriot systems — can be built abroad. Allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriots requires a special ITAR license or waiver.

Topic poll · all networksWhat year did Stephen Colbert take over 'The Late Show' from Letterman?

  1. 2013
  2. 2015
  3. 2017
  4. 2019
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2015

Topic poll · all networksBy how many points did Trump win Iowa in the 2024 presidential election?

  1. About 4 points
  2. About 9 points
  3. About 14 points
  4. About 20 points
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About 14 points

Topic poll · all networksShould Spotify ban all AI-generated tracks entirely?

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Topic poll · all networksShould courts always allow independent DNA retesting in murder retrials?

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Topic poll · all networksWhen convicted in 2023, how many life sentences did Alex Murdaugh receive?

  1. One life sentence
  2. Two consecutive life sentences
  3. Three consecutive life sentences
  4. 25 years to life
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Two consecutive life sentences

Letterman's 1993 CBS deal to launch The Late Show was worth ~$14M/year!

After NBC passed him over for The Tonight Show, Letterman negotiated a landmark contract with CBS. The Late Show debuted Aug. 30, 1993 — and now closes with 9 Emmy nods for its farewell season.

Bob Mackie designed 17,000+ costumes for The Carol Burnett Show!

Over 11 seasons (1967–1978), Mackie dressed every sketch, star, and guest. At today's custom couture prices — often $10K+ per piece — that archive would be worth hundreds of millions.

Topic poll · all networksSecret Service data: what % of mass attackers showed warning signs first?

  1. Around 25%
  2. Around 50%
  3. Around 75%
  4. Around 90%
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Around 90%

Topic poll · all networksHow many miles long is the Freedom 250 street circuit in D.C.?

  1. 1.1 miles
  2. 1.8 miles
  3. 2.4 miles
  4. 3.2 miles
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1.8 miles

NYC's Ed Sullivan Theater sits in a hurricane storm surge zone!

The Late Show's Broadway home is in a city that faced catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. NWS tracks ongoing surge risks for NYC. Prepare at Weather.gov

Topic poll · all networksHow many people has Sudan's civil war internally displaced?

  1. Over 4 million
  2. Over 7 million
  3. Over 11 million
  4. Over 15 million
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Over 11 million

Topic poll · all networksLewandowski was Trump's first 2016 campaign manager. When was he fired?

  1. March 2016
  2. June 2016
  3. October 2016
  4. January 2017
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June 2016

Topic poll · all networksZelenskyy won Ukraine's 2019 presidential runoff with what vote share?

  1. About 52%
  2. About 61%
  3. About 73%
  4. About 85%
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About 73%

Topic poll · all networksWill Ukrainian troops lose Starlink access if Trump-Musk talks stall?

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Alex Murdaugh's family dominated SC law for nearly 90 years.

His father, grandfather & great-grandfather each served as 14th Circuit Solicitor in SC. The family's legal grip on Hampton County spanned 1920–2006 — making Murdaugh's crimes a stunning fall from power.

Topic poll · all networksWho bears the most responsibility for catching workplace violence warning signs?

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The Late Show franchise has won 31 Emmy Awards since 1993!

David Letterman's Late Show earned Emmys across 22 seasons (1993–2015). Now Colbert's farewell season lands 9 nominations, continuing a legacy of Emmy recognition for the iconic CBS late-night institution.

Trump signed Russia sanctions into law — then waived them days later.

Under IEEPA, presidents can waive sanctions via executive order. Trump invoked 'national interest' to pause penalties on Russian oil, gas, and goods before they ever took effect.

Topic poll · all networksUkraine is the #1 Starlink user. How many terminals does it operate?

  1. Around 5,000
  2. Around 15,000
  3. Around 42,000
  4. Around 120,000
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Around 42,000

Trump has settled hundreds of legal cases out of court over decades.

Long before politics, Trump's businesses faced thousands of lawsuits — from contractors to fraud claims. His settlement record is a defining career trait. Learn more at Wikipedia

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Topic poll · all networksWill the Pentagon formally authorize Starlink for Ukraine?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many people reportedly attended Khamenei's funeral procession?

  1. 500,000
  2. 1 million
  3. 3 million
  4. 10 million
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3 million

The Late Show's farewell season heavily covered Trump's criminal trials.

Colbert's nightly dissection of the 2024 hush money trial and other legal proceedings became a ratings driver in the show's final season, contributing to its 9 Emmy nominations before the show's end.

Topic poll · all networksOf NATO's 32 members, how many border the Arctic?

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 8
  4. 11
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5

Russia cut gas to 18 European nations in January 2009!

That 13-day cutoff — a dispute with Ukraine — cost European economies an estimated €1B+ and left millions without heat in winter. It previewed Russia's current strategy of weaponizing energy supply against Ukraine and its neighbors.

"Only revenge" first echoed at Soleimani's 2020 funeral — led by Khamenei himself.

When Gen. Qasem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. drone strike on Jan. 3, 2020, Khamenei wept openly at his funeral in Tehran. A stampede that day killed 56 mourners — one of Iran's deadliest crowd disasters.

Litigation, not FOIL, forced NYC's key 9/11 memo into the open.

NY's FOIL law lets agencies withhold records for years. The Harding Memo only surfaced via litigation — not a public records request. Advocates argue docs forced out in court should automatically become public record.

Topic poll · all networksWhich Medal of Honor value is most lacking in public life today?

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Topic poll · all networksWhich NFL controversy most deserved league discipline?

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Topic poll · all networksUS beef has long been protected by tariffs. Should that change?

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7 Late Show staffers were arrested at the U.S. Capitol in 2022!

The crew was filming a segment for the show when Capitol Police arrested them for unlawful entry. Charges were later dropped. Read more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksTrump's ceasefire call blindsided Zelensky. Should allies clear moves with Kyiv?

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Topic poll · all networksWho bears most blame for decades of low European NATO spending?

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Sen. Lindsey Graham served 33 years in the Air Force JAG Corps!

Graham retired as a Colonel in 2015. His military legal career — advising on the law of armed conflict — shaped his decades-long hawkish stance on Russia and staunch support for NATO allies like Ukraine.

Topic poll · all networksWill Russia actually honor any energy ceasefire deal with Ukraine?

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Ukraine's energy ceasefire echoes the failed Minsk deals of 2014-15.

Minsk I (Sept. 2014) and Minsk II (Feb. 2015) both included infrastructure protections — and both collapsed within weeks. Analysts note partial ceasefires without enforcement mechanisms rarely hold in active conflicts.

Musk personally blocked a Ukraine drone strike via Starlink in 2022!

Musk cut Starlink connectivity near Crimea to stop a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's fleet, fearing nuclear escalation — sparking fierce debate over private control of wartime infrastructure.

Topic poll · all networksWhat law lets a U.S. president ease sanctions alone?

  1. IEEPA (1977)
  2. War Powers Act (1973)
  3. Trading with the Enemy Act
  4. National Security Act (1947)
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IEEPA (1977)

Topic poll · all networksWhich sector most needs a Secret Service-style threat program?

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Zelenskyy played a president on TV before becoming one!

In Ukrainian comedy 'Servant of the People,' Zelenskyy starred as a teacher who becomes president. He then ran for real office under the same party name in 2018, winning with 73% of the vote in 2019.

Russia claimed Hubbard was paid just $1,000/month as a mercenary.

Russia charged Hubbard under a law that criminalizes mercenary activity, alleging Ukraine paid him ~$1,000/month to fight. Mercenary work carries up to 15 years in Russian prison — making his release a significant diplomatic win.

Russia earned roughly $1B/day from fossil fuel exports in 2022.

Oil and gas revenues funded ~45% of Russia's federal budget pre-war. Despite Western sanctions, Russia redirected exports to China and India, keeping energy revenues high enough to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine.

Topic poll · all networksHow many years has CBS's 'The Late Show' been on air across all hosts?

  1. 18 years
  2. 22 years
  3. 32 years
  4. 40 years
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32 years

Topic poll · all networksWhat's driven Michigan's shift toward Trump since 2016?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will be the outcome of Alex Murdaugh's retrial?

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Topic poll · all networksAbout what % of Jordan's population is Christian?

  1. Under 5%
  2. About 15%
  3. About 25%
  4. Nearly 40%
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Under 5%

Poland spends ~4% of GDP on defense — more than the U.S.!

Poland's 2024 defense budget hit roughly $34.9B — about 3.9% of GDP — the highest share among all 32 NATO allies. The U.S. spends ~3.4%. Warsaw plans to push that figure to 5% by 2025, citing its border with Russia's ally Belarus.

Topic poll · all networksWhich consequence of limiting Starlink access worries you most?

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Cyberattacks on NATO members do NOT auto-trigger Article 5!

Article 5 was written in 1949 for conventional armed attacks. Hybrid threats — cyberattacks, infrastructure sabotage, disinformation — fall in a legal gray zone. NATO leaders are actively debating how to close this policy gap.

Notre Dame's Fr. Hesburgh served on 16 presidential commissions!

Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Notre Dame's president for 35 years, advised 5 U.S. presidents on issues from civil rights to nuclear policy — earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

The EU Parliament's two-seat system costs ~€114M per year!

MEPs split time between Brussels & Strasbourg by treaty obligation. A 2014 European Parliament report put the dual-seat cost at €114 million annually — covering travel, duplicate staff, and parallel facilities.

Ukraine targets Russian refineries to drain fuel for its own war machine!

Striking oil infrastructure is a classic war tactic — disrupting fuel supplies cripples military logistics. Ukraine's drone campaign has hit refineries deep inside Russia. Read more at Wikipedia

Russia destroyed ~9 GW of Ukraine's power grid in 2024 strikes

UN data shows Russian missiles & drones knocked out nearly half of Ukraine's power-generating capacity by mid-2024, leaving millions without heat or electricity — exactly the threat Patriot systems are built to intercept.

The Pentagon paid SpaceX over $230M for Ukraine Starlink in 2023.

The U.S. military contract covered satellite connectivity for Ukrainian forces. SpaceX's total Starlink support to Ukraine — including donated and subsidized terminals — has been valued at over $400M since the 2022 invasion began.

Topic poll · all networksWhat is the maximum range of the Storm Shadow cruise missile?

  1. Under 100 miles
  2. Around 155 miles
  3. Around 300 miles
  4. Over 500 miles
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Around 155 miles

The FCC's equal-time rule once forced late-night shows off the air!

When Jack Paar & Johnny Carson appeared on ballots, networks had to pull their shows to avoid giving candidates free airtime. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksIs Trump right to declare the Iran ceasefire over?

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Topic poll · all networksThe Zadroga Act, key to 9/11 health claims, was reauthorized in 2015 for how long?

  1. 25 years
  2. 50 years
  3. 75 years
  4. Permanently
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75 years

Topic poll · all networksWho's most responsible for the 'Nazi Ukraine' smear in EU debate?

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Topic poll · all networks~7 Americans get plague yearly. How seriously should we take it?

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Topic poll · all networksAt which NATO summit was the 2% GDP defense pledge first made?

  1. Wales Summit 2014
  2. Lisbon Summit 2010
  3. Brussels Summit 2018
  4. Chicago Summit 2012
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Wales Summit 2014

Musk personally blocked Starlink near Crimea to stop a Ukrainian drone strike!

In 2022, Musk disabled Starlink near Crimea, stopping Ukrainian drones from hitting Russia's Black Sea Fleet. He acted without U.S. approval — revealed in Walter Isaacson's 2023 Musk biography.

The Late Show's YouTube channel has surpassed 10M subscribers!

As late-night TV faces declining linear ratings, The Late Show became one of the first network talk shows to aggressively distribute clips on YouTube — a strategy that helped it outlast several rivals.

Trump's Ukraine envoy Witkoff was a real estate developer!

Steve Witkoff, a NYC real estate mogul and longtime Trump friend, had zero prior diplomatic experience before brokering the Jan. 2025 Gaza ceasefire deal — now he leads U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia peace talks.

A single Russian Kinzhal missile costs ~$10M to produce.

Russia has fired hundreds of costly missiles at Ukraine since 2022. The Kyiv School of Economics estimates total war damage to Ukraine's infrastructure has surpassed $150 billion — dwarfing the cost of the weapons causing it.

The Late Show has earned over 50 Emmy nominations since 1993!

From Letterman to Colbert, CBS's late-night institution has been an Emmy staple for decades. Now Colbert's farewell season adds 9 more nods. Explore the history at Wikipedia

The U.S. has used economic sanctions since the War of 1812!

U.S. sanctions date back over 200 years. Today the U.S. Treasury's OFAC enforces hundreds of programs targeting dozens of countries. Learn more at Wikipedia

Topic poll · all networksWill Hubbard's release spark real US-Russia peace progress?

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Topic poll · all networksA Ukrainian interceptor costs ~how many times more than a Shahed drone?

  1. About 2x more
  2. About 10x more
  3. About 20x more
  4. About 50x more
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About 10x more

Topic poll · all networksWhich economic impact of lifting Russia sanctions worries you most?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat year did Colbert's 'Late Show' win its first Emmy Award?

  1. 2016
  2. 2017
  3. 2019
  4. 2021
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2017

Topic poll · all networksHow much did a man demand from Letterman in a 2009 Late Show extortion case?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

Topic poll · all networksHow much did the extortionist demand from Late Show host David Letterman?

  1. $500,000
  2. $2 million
  3. $5 million
  4. $10 million
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$2 million

St. Petersburg was built in 1703 as Russia's 'window to the West'!

Peter the Great founded the city to open Russia to European trade and diplomacy. Now Putin — a St. Petersburg native — chose his hometown for high-stakes talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff.

Topic poll · all networksWhich factor will most expand 9/11 survivor protections?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years did The Late Show run before its farewell season?

  1. 22 years
  2. 30 years
  3. 33 years
  4. 41 years
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33 years

The Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes are just 2 miles wide each way

Despite this, ~20% of the world's oil — about 17 million barrels per day — flows through it. Iran threatened closure in 2012 and 2019 but never followed through. A full blockade would be unprecedented.

Topic poll · all networksHow many years was Rutte PM of Netherlands before leading NATO?

  1. 5 years
  2. 9 years
  3. 14 years
  4. 20 years
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14 years

Red Cross raised $2.06B after Katrina — a record at the time!

The 2005 Hurricane Katrina response was the costliest disaster operation in Red Cross history. Today, the organization maintains a roughly $3B annual budget, with disaster services as its largest single program expense.

Topic poll · all networksHow much did Saudi Arabia invest in Jared Kushner's firm?

  1. $500 million
  2. $2 billion
  3. $5 billion
  4. $10 billion
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$2 billion

Topic poll · all networksWill the U.S. restore full Starlink access to Ukraine?

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Topic poll · all networksHow many years between Zverev's 1st and 2nd Grand Slam titles?

  1. 2 years
  2. 4 years
  3. 6 years
  4. 8 years
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4 years

Modern ballistic missiles trace their roots to WWII's V-2 rocket.

Nazi Germany launched ~3,000 V-2s at London & Antwerp in 1944-45. After WWII, both the USSR and US reverse-engineered captured V-2s — forming the basis of today's ballistic missile arsenals.

Topic poll · all networksWhat will most likely decide the Murdaugh retrial outcome?

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Topic poll · all networksWhat will be the biggest outcome of this NATO Summit?

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Iowa voted Democratic in 6 of 7 elections from 1988–2012!

Once a classic swing state, Iowa backed Obama twice. But since 2016, it has voted Republican in three straight presidential races — a dramatic rightward shift driven by rural realignment.

Iran supplies Houthis despite a UN arms embargo since 2015.

The UN imposed a Yemen arms embargo in 2015 (Res. 2216), but enforcement remains weak. Policy experts argue maritime interdiction of Iranian arms shipments is the critical missing piece to curbing Houthi attacks.

The 1993 'Storm of the Century' caused ~$6.6B in damage.

Adjusted for inflation, that's over $14 billion today. The 1993 Nor'easter killed 318 people across 26 states, shut down the entire East Coast, and remains the costliest storm of its kind on record.

Topic poll · all networksWhat defines Ukraine's 34 years of independence most?

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Topic poll · all networksWill Russia keep using drug charges to detain Americans as leverage?

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Kyiv's metro was built to double as a nuclear bomb shelter!

Constructed during the Soviet era, Kyiv's deep subway stations were engineered to withstand nuclear blasts — now sheltering civilians from drone strikes. Learn more at Wikipedia

Washington D.C. has hosted grand prix racing before — back in 1996!

The CART FedEx Championship Series raced through D.C. streets in the late 1990s. The Freedom 250 revives that tradition. Learn more at Wikipedia

Late night TV once faced FCC indecency fines up to $325,000 per violation!

The FCC has long regulated broadcast TV content, fining networks for indecent material aired before 10 PM. Late shows walk a fine line nightly. Read more at Wikipedia

The West froze ~$300B in Russian assets after the 2022 invasion.

Those frozen funds — held in European banks and the IMF — have become a major leverage point in U.S.-Russia diplomacy. In 2023, the U.S. similarly unfroze $6B in Iranian assets to secure the release of five American prisoners.

Trump's rally cash giveaways have faced court challenges before.

In Oct. 2024, a Philadelphia judge temporarily blocked Trump's America PAC $1M/day voter giveaway, ruling it resembled an illegal lottery. The PAC resumed payments after appeal, setting a legal precedent for future rally cash promises.

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Ukraine has no real navy, yet has crippled Russia's Black Sea Fleet!

After Russia seized Ukraine's naval vessels in 2014, Ukraine rebuilt its sea power using cheap uncrewed surface drones like the Magura V5. These attacks forced Russia's fleet to retreat from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk — over 300 miles east.

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