We've got a real-life heist! The crown jewels have been stolen from the Louvre in a story straight out of a movie. Plus, some of the bitter notes from opera's legacy.
Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum (Thomas Adamson, AP, Oct 19, 2025)
Retiring Blackface (Naveen Kumar, Opera America, Jan 28, 2023)
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*This episode was recorded in a corporate apartment.