AOC (left) the winner of New York's Democratic Congressional primary

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The most controversial moment of the third 2020 Democratic debate didn't actually happen during the debate at all. Instead, it centered around one of the commercials: a viscerally violent, targeted attack on Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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James Bay - Wild Love

Get ready to add a whole bunch of new artists to your ones-to-watch list on your commute home today.

RELEASE RADAR is here to give you the breakdown of your top singles, albums, and videos to check out as you head into your weekend. Get ready to jam out with some of our favorite up-and-coming artists, plus celebrate new stuff from those you already know and love.

SINGLES...

Whoa Dakota | "We Create"

If you feel like you need a little support during this political turmoil, this single is for you. The song, which was submitted as part of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest and became a favorited submission, is pop and funk coming together to make something new and interesting. Vocalist Jessica Ott will send you into the weekend with a better perspective.

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Best Bits: "...Will you take my hand / I'd like to pretend all this chaos goes in a straight line..."

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SATURDAY FILM SCHOOL | 'High Maintenance' is One Hell of a Sativa

Ben Sinclair's and Katja Blichfeld's 'High Maintenance' is a clear-eyed compendium of Brooklynite adventures

'High Maintenance'

A city of diverse racial, educational, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, NYC eats inclusivity for breakfast.

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