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Great scripts never fade. They just wait for someone like #SharonStone to remind us why we still believe in them.
#folcs #jointheconversation #film #casablanca
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Don't wait - Sign up now to join us online on November 18 at 7 PM for our 60th-anniversary celebration of The Sound of Music with FOLCS.
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#soundofmusic #freeevent #folcs #film #60years #vontrapp
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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The MLB gambling story isn’t just about sports — it’s about trust, values, and what people do when no one’s watching.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/n...
We explored exactly this in our recent Conversation with Jonathan Cohen and Todd Fuhrman
🎥 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoqa...
2 Major League Baseball Pitchers Are Charged in Gambling Investigation
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November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Something wonderful is coming to our The Sound Of Music 60th Anniversary event!

The amazing Angela Cartwright FOLCS to celebrate one of the most cherished films of all time.

RSVP: folcs.org/upcoming-eve...
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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At FOLCS, we’ve spent plenty of time grappling with big ideas around elections — now we’re shifting gears to celebrate the enduring joy behind The Sound Of Music

November 18 | 7 PM | Online FOLCS Studio

RSVP: folcs.org/upcoming-eve...
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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#newpodcastalert The Supreme Court term delivered a wave of landmark cases — presidential authority, voting rights, Big Tech, and more.

Join Neal Katyal, Jeffrey Rosen, Tiffany Graham, and William Treanor for Episode 1 of Culture in the Round, a new FOLCS podcast.

🎧 Listen at folcs.org/podcast
PODCAST - Forum on Life, Culture & Society
Culture in the Round Like all vital nonprofit organizations, the Forum on Life, Culture & Society (FOLCS) was born out of a need for conversation. The FOLCS podcast, “Culture in the Round,” brings FOL...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Big news! Our new podcast, "Culture in the Round," is here! Dive into FOLCS conversations—anytime, anywhere. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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#newpodcastalert #podcast #podcaster #podcastlife #applepodcasts #spotify #culturepodcast
November 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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It’s #ElectionDay —and we’re still asking the same big questions about polling, voters & democracy. Hear what the experts learned from past elections: folcs.org/past-event/a-conversation-on-the-presidential-election-and-the-lessons-learned
A Conversation on the Presidential Election and the Lessons Learned - Forum on Life, Culture & Society
A conversation on the presidential election
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November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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#vote
November 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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On November 18 at 7 p.m., join us online for a 60-year anniversary Conversation of The Sound Of Music
Be part of the story. #FOLCS #ClassicFilm #AskTheGuests
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October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Celebrating 60 years of The Sound of Music! 🎶
Trivia time: Who is the youngest von Trapp child in the classic 1965 film?
A) Marta
B) Gretl
C) Brigitta
D) Kurt

Drop your answer below & join us for this special anniversary event!

🎟️https://folcs.org/upcoming-events/sound-of-music-60th-anniversary/
October 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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The NYC mayoral race is in full swing, but what’s comedy’s role in civic change? At our FOLCS event at the Comedy Cellar, we dug into how humor, comedians, and community voice intersect. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNyw...
“You’re saying something you shouldn’t say, but we all kind of feel it” – Comedy & Politics | FOLCS
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October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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It’s hard to believe The Sound of Music premiered 60 years ago! Its enduring charm and popularity have made it a true classic. Join FOLCS on November 18 for a free online celebration of this beloved film — sign up today!
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October 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Familiar faces. Fantastic films. FOLCS brings you advance screenings, revisits cinematic classics, and ignites conversations that connect film and culture. #jointhecoversation
October 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Yesterday the U.S. Charged N.B.A. Coach and Players in Gambling Schemes.

To get a handle on the culture of the billion dollar industry, watch our in-depth Conversation on sports gambling today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aoqa...
Wanna Bet on It: The Business, Culture, & Consequences of Sports Gambling | FOLCS
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October 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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🎶 The hills are alive 🎶

Celebrate 60 years of The Sound Of Music with an unforgettable night of stories, nostalgia, and song!

🎟️ Tickets are FREE — but they won’t last long!
👉 Tickets folcs.org/upcoming-eve...

#SoundOfMusic60 #FOLCS #FreeEvent #MusicalMagic #FilmLegend #TheHillsAreAlive
October 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Last night, FOLCS and The Comedy Cellar teamed up for a night of sharp wit and political insight—proving that laughter might just be the best way to understand the NYC mayoral race.
October 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Have you gotten your tickets yet? It's not too late!

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October 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Ready to laugh your way to the ballot? Come hear how comedians are treating NYC 2025 like the world’s wildest open mic. Join FOLCS and The Comedy Cellar on Oct 20th! #LaughToThePolls

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October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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New York's Mayoral race continues to dominate headlines - www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/p...

FOLCS and The Comedy Cellar are hosting a special evening of comedy on Oct 20th. RSVP today!
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At raucous rally, Mamdani argues he’s leading a movement beyond the NYC mayor’s race | CNN Politics
Declaring that he is leading a “movement that won the battle over the soul of the Democratic Party,” Zohran Mamdani used a raucous rally with over 3,000 supporters in Manhattan’s Washington Heights on...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Last time FOLCS & the Comedy Cellar teamed up, it was a night of sharp wit & smarter laughs. We're doing it again on October 20 — Don’t miss Laughing All the Way to the Ballot Box: Humor in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election! Register now: folcs.org/.../laughing...
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Get your tickets today for 'Laughing all the Way to the Ballot Box: Humor in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election'!

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October 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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From late-night monologues to viral memes, comedy has become one of democracy’s loudest voices.

Join FOCLS and The Comedy Cellar for 'Laughing all the Way to the Ballot Box: Humor in the 2025 NYC Mayoral Election'

folcs.org/upcoming-eve...
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Bari Weiss was just named editor-in-Chief at CBS News - Revisit our Conversation with Weiss following her resignation at @nytimes.com from 2020.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSM...

#BariWeiss #news #cbsnews #ny
A Conversation with Bari Weiss
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October 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Missed our live event with @92ndstreety.bsky.social and @ncacensorship.bsky.social on censorship, free speech, and the digital public square? 🗣️💻 Watch the full conversation and catch up on what big tech isn’t telling you 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn-O...
How Should We Navigate Censorship on and by Social Media? | FOLCS
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October 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM