Riz Ahmed: elect leaders by random lottery
‘Hot take’ that elections should be replaced with a random leadership lottery (NYC subway (SubwayTakes)).
Month: August 2025
Protesters at a London Migrant Hotel Tell Kisin What They Came to Say
Kisin conducts live interviews with protesters who explain their objections to migrant hotels in their area (Canary Wharf, London, UK, August 2025).
Australians at Melbourne’s Anti-Immigration Rally Speak to the New York Times
Street interviews conducted by NYT journalists at Melbourne’s anti-immigration protests (Melbourne, Australia, August–September 2025).
Spaniards on the Street: Too Many Foreigners, Not Enough Spain
Multiple Spaniards are asked about demographic change, immigration, and (Spain (specific cities unconfirmed), August 2025).
Street Interviews Are Taking Over Social Media
NBC News profiles the street interview format as it explodes across TikTok and YouTube, embedding with creators and their subjects to capture the civilian voice that drives the genre (United States, August 2025).
Viral Video Exposes Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs, Walmart Clothing Prices Hiked By About $5
Chandler peels back the new price tag on a shirt to reveal the old price underneath (Walmart store, United States, August 2025).