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What’s On Tonight: ‘Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail’ And ‘Stargirl’ Face Off With The Badness Of Weather

Miracle Workers: Oregon Trail (TBS, 10:30 pm) — Season 3 of this anthology series continues in 1844, when an idealistic preacher (Daniel Radcliffe) must join forces with a wanted outlaw (Steve Buscemi) as they set off on the eponymous trail by wagon. TBS suggests that the promise and peril that they encounter might remind us of our own times. Following the butt-shaking Radcliffe scene from a month or so ago, a blizzard presents dire circumstances for Ezekiel, Benny, and the farmers.

Stargirl (CW, 8:00pm) — Blue Valley’s also feeling the ominous weather pain while Pat and Courtney come to blows over Eclipso. Elsewhere, Cindy’s causing trouble.

UNTOLD: Breaking Point (Netflix film) — The destigmatization of anxiety is the name of the (sports) game here when it comes to the story of tennis figure Mardy Fish. From his quasi-humble days at the Saddlebrook academy to his rivalry with Andy Roddick to his near-miss with success (while gazing toward John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, and Andre Agassi), this documentary-series installment digs deep into how the formerly number-one ranked American male tennis player evaporated from the public eye. These days, Fish serves at the US Davis Cup and, on a daily basis, hopes to help other athletes who struggle with similar mental health issues.

Frontline: America After 9/11 (PBS, 8:00pm) — This special theorizes how 9/11 spawned mistrust and division in the United States, which seems almost (sad to say) civilized compared with 2021.

On the Verge (Netflix series) — Julie Delpy stars in this comedy that takes place in Los Angeles. Four women are (as the title indicates) “on the verge,” but it’s actually a heartwarming affair.

Supergirl (CW, 9:00pm) — Supergirl gets socially active in a significant way over an apartment building in the Heights, and she recruits Orlando for her cause.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, The War On Drugs

Late Night With Seth Meyers — Molly Shannon, Regina Hall

The Late Late Show With James Corden — Patrick Stewart, Vance Joy

In case you missed this streaming pick from last Tuesday:

Only Murders In The Building: Season 1 (Hulu series) — Only a few short years ago, Selena Gomez stood awkwardly in a designer gown alongside t-shirt clad co-stars Adam Sandler and Kevin James at a photocall, and let’s just say that her current co-stars would never. Here, she stars alongside the legendary Steve Martin and Martin Short, and the three portray NYC neighbors who aim to unravel an apparent murder inside their apartment building. Yes, they’re all podcasting because everyone does it (duh), and before long, the killer might be after them, too. Martin hasn’t written a feature film since the Pink Panther movies and Shopgirl, and I don’t wanna come out and call this trio a “much cooler Three Amigos” update, but Martin wrote that, too, so why not?

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All The Best New R&B From This Week That You Need To Hear

Sometimes the best new R&B can be hard to find, but there are plenty of great rhythm-and-blues tunes to get into if you have the time to sift through the hundreds of newly released songs every week. So that R&B heads can focus on listening to what they really love in its true form, we’ll be offering a digest of the best new R&B songs that fans of the genre should hear every Friday.

Must of the world’s focus this week was on Drake’s new album Certified Lover Boy, and while that will certainly end up being the biggest release from this week, there are plenty of other records worth giving your ear to. Duckwrth arrived with his new project SG8* which came with help from Jordan Ward, Destin Conrad, and Phabo. Elsewhere, Blackground uploaded the official soundtrack to the 2000 film, Romeo Must Die which featured appearances from Aaliyah, Joe, B.G., Destiny’s Child, and more, while Bairi steps forward as the newest act to give your attention to with her ear-pleasing single, “Paraíso.”

Duckwrth — SG8*

A little over a year after he shared his fifth project, SuperGood, Duckwrth returned with a brand new batch of songs with SG8*. The new release is an eight-song extension of SuperGood and it makes for his third project in as many years thanks to help from Jordan Warn, Destin Conrad, and Phabo.

Various Artists — Romeo Must Die (Original Soundtrack)

After inking a deal with EMPIRE, Blackground Records, which is the former home of artists like Aaliyah, JoJo, and Tank, has spent the last few weeks placing albums by some of its artists on streaming services for the first time in decades. After uploading Aaliyah’s sophomore album One In A Million and multiple projects by Timbaland and Magoo, Blackground frees the original soundtrack for Romeo Must Die from captivity, allowing listeners to enjoy records from Aaliyah, Joe, B.G., Destiny’s Child, and many more.

Bairi — “Paraíso”

Bairi aligns herself with the 20-something-year-olds who are navigating their way through life while conquering the hills and valleys of life and love. Her latest single, “Paraíso,” is evidence of this journey. All in all, Bairi promotes inner divinity over inner demons and she does so over intoxicating production for a track that’s worth leaving on repeat.

Jenevieve — Division

Following a string of singles that helped the singer find her footing, Jenevieve arrives with her debut project, Division. The 12-track release blends vibrating synths and pop-esque production for a body of work that sees her pushing the boundaries of the genres that surround her. She also does it by herself as Divsion features no guest appearances from outside singers.

Kirby — “Coconut Oil”

Mississippi’s Kirby is back with a feisty groove on her new track, “Coconut Oil.” The new track comes after she released “Break Her Heart For Me” towards the end of August. “Coconut Oil” unveils the passionate energy between Kirby and a momentary lover. The steamy moments are captured by her hair dripping in coconut oil — one of many aspects that seems to leave her new love interest fixated on her.

James Vickery — “Hourglass” Feat. Yung Baby Tate

It was just a couple of months ago that British singer James Vickery released his project, Songs That Made Me Feel. Looking to give it another boost, he recruits Yung Baby Tate for a new take of “Hourglass.” Tate’s addition to the songs provides a woman’s point of view towards making the time spent in love worthwhile.

Kallitechnis & 23 Unofficial — “Outta My Way”

Earlier this year, Kallitechnis dropped off a pair of singles for her fans to enjoy. Months later, she returns with “Outta My Way” alongside East London rapper 23 Unofficial. The bouncy track looks to push past the difficult moments a couple finds themselves in. Kallitechnis begs for their cooperation, but in the end, she seems to be the one putting in the most work.

JMSN — Heals Me

JMSN is back with his first project since 2018’s Velvet. This time around, he touches down with a ten-track effort titled Heals Me. The singer is quite experimental throughout the 45-minute project with a major example being a clear influence from Latin sounds

Priya Ragu — damnshestamil

Swiss-Tamil R&B singer Ragu arrives with her excellent damnshestamil project, and it’s absolutely worth the listen. Keeping things brief at just ten songs, Ragu pulls from a number of genres for a body of work that highlights her versatility and ability to be a chameleon no matter the sonic backdrop that’s presented before her.

Adekunle Gold & Davido — “High”

After bringing his talents to the States with Lucky Daye on “Sinner,” Adekunle Gold heads back home to connect with Davido for their new song, “High.” The track is produced by Pheelz and will be found on Gold’s upcoming album. “I wanted to write a song about something that made you forget your worries,” Gold said about “High” in a press release. “This came with ease as most things do when you are grateful for life and living it on a high.”

Oxlade — “Ojuju”

Last month, producer Troniq joined forces with rising Nigerian afro-fusion singer Oxlade for their new EP, Eclipse. The project was a strong body of work highlighted by “Ojuju,” a record that I’ve fallen in love with over the past few weeks. Now, the pair returns with a music video for the track and it captures Oxlade’s struggles with love as it falls apart right before his eyes, leaving him to question if he’s the victim of bad luck or stuck in a cycle.

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All The Best New Pop Music From This Week

This week in pop music saw some energetic releases that previewed new eras of music. Charli XCX dropped her first solo single of the year, Rosalía returned with a hip-swinging tune, and Finneas offered another look at his upcoming LP.

Each week, Uproxx rounds up the best new pop releases. Listen up.

Charli XCX — “Good Ones”

Charli XCX officially kicked off a new era of music with the driving pop tune “Good Ones.” The singer uses the track as an opportunity to showcases her far-reaching vocal range, trading in the hyperpop heard on her last album How I’m Feeling Now for a more bubblegum pop sound. “The first single of my new chapter embraces all that my life has to offer in today’s world — fame, glamour, inner demons, and global hits,” Charli said about the track in a statement.

Rosalía, Tokischa — “Linda”

International pop star Rosalía teamed up with Dominican musician Tokischa this week for the irresistible collaboration “Linda.” Inspired by dembow and flamenco genres of music, the two singers’ rapid-fire lyrical delivery is accompanied by an infectious beat on rhythmic track.

Finneas — “The 90s”

Finneas gave his fans another preview of his upcoming debut album Optimist this week with the cerebral pop number “The 90s.” The slow-burning tune starts off as a tender reflection on fame in the era of the internet, picking up speed before a full-on EDM beat drops at the bridge.

Camila Cabello — “Million To One”

Camila Cabello‘s new movie Cinderella debuted on Amazon Prime this week, featuring the original song “Million To One.” The fluttering tune shows off Cabello’s powerhouse vocals, urging listeners that overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams happens with unfettered persistence.

Little Mix — “Love (Sweet Love)”

Pop group Little Mix returned this week to fire off an empowering tune about self love. The now-trio’s new track “Love (Sweet Love)” details the importance of focusing your energy on pampering yourself over a pumped-up beat.

LANY — “Ex I Never Had”

LA trio LANY continue their streak of swooning pop anthems with the newly released album gg bb xx. LANY capped off the album rollout with the shimmering single “Ex I Never Had,” detailing a toxic relationship over a rolling, euphoric beat.

Jhay Cortez, Anuel AA — “Ley Seca”

Reggaeton superstars Jhay Cortez and Anuel AA teamed up for the fresh new single “Ley Seca” this week. Already racking up millions of streams, the laid-back single shows Cortez at his best, finding the perfect medium between a expressive Reggaeton track and a lo-fi pop tune. The song arrives on the Puerto Rican rapper’s anticipated album Timelezz, which sees collaborations with the likes of Myke Towers and Skrillex.

Priya Ragu — “Lockdown”

Trailblazer Priya Ragu pulls from her Sri Lankan roots and love of ’90s R&B for her captivating debut mixtape Damnshestamil. The project includes her shimmering single “Lockdown,” which was written during a time where she felt isolated from those around her. “This is the most pure and sacred work that I have ever put out into the world,” Ragu says about her mixtape. “I’ve carried it within me for a very long time until I found a way to translate it into these songs.

Sofi Tukker — “Sun Came Up”

featuring Chicago house producer John Summit “We made this song when we were deep in quarantine, while we were dreaming about the sun coming up, so to speak. We were dreaming about dancing with people again. It’s about being together, in darkness and in sunshine. And about being able to recall that experience over and over again in our imagination and memory.”

Baby Queen — “Fake Believe”

Musician Baby Queen has perfected her anti-pop star status with her debut mixtape The Yearbook. The mixtape’s track “Fake Believe” plays on the project’s coming-of-age theme, flexing Baby Queen’s finely tuned songwriting skills while crafting a cerebral-yet-catchy tune.

Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear

Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best new music this week.

This week saw Drake completely dominate the week and Charli XCX keeping busy as well. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.

For more music recommendations, check out our Listen To This section, as well as our Indie Mixtape and Pop Life newsletters.

Drake — “Way 2 Sexy”

Two weeks ago, it was Kanye West dropping a new album and breaking a bunch of streaming records. Last week, it was Drake’s turn to do the same thing with Certified Lover Boy, which now has more single-day streams than any album ever in both Spotify and Apple Music history. The headlining track from the release was the viral “Way 2 Sexy” video, which has a lot going on, including a much-loved Kawhi Leonard cameo.

Meek Mill — “Blue Notes 2” Feat. Lil Uzi Vert

It may have felt like Drake was the only rapper who mattered last week (along with his CLB collaborators), but that’s not quite true. For example, Meek Mill popped up with “Blue Notes 2,” an upbeat nighttime track on which he’s joined by Lil Uzi Vert, who also came through to ride ATV’s and flash cash alongside him for the song’s visual.

Anderson .Paak — “Fire In The Sky”

Silk Sonic recently pushed their debut album back to 2022, but that doesn’t mean Anderson .Paak is putting the brakes on new music. As part of the soundtrack for Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, .Paak dropped “Fire In The Sky,” which sees .Paak channeling his boundless energy into a soulful and romantic bedroom jam.

Petey — “We Don’t Need To Talk About It”

After delivering an impressive string of singles and EPs over the past couple years or so, Petey has finally arrived with his debut album, Lean Into Life. While a majority of the album’s songs are one fans have heard before, some of the fresh material is among the many highlights, such as “We Don’t Need To Talk About It,” a dynamic track that further illustrates Petey’s ability to combine tender and explosive moments on impactful songs that stick with you.

Little Simz — “Point And Kill” Feat. Obongjayar

Last week, Little Simz followed her 2019 commercial breakthrough Grey Area with her latest album, Grey Area. Among the highlights is the Afropop-influenced, Obonjayar-featuring track “Point And Kill,” which came accompanied with a video that, like Simz’s others, leaves viewers with something to think about, including how much they want whatever is coming next from Simz.

Jpegmafia — “Trust!”

Good news: Jpegmafia is going on tour this fall. Also good news: When he made that announcement last week, he did so by dropping a new single, “Trust!,” a frenetic tune that packs a lot into just about two minutes of runtime, featuring moments both rapid-fire and relaxing.

Finneas — “The 90s”

The 1990s is one of the most glorified and endlessly looked back upon decades ever, and that’s the topic of Finneas’ latest song and video, “The 90s.” Instead of classic Nickelodeon cartoons and Pogs, though, he yearns for how the lack of technological advancement (relative to today, that is) was a gift, as the internet and smartphones hadn’t yet made us accessible and trackable at all times.

Smoke Bulga — “Water Whip’n” Feat. Rick Ross

Smoke Bulga and Rick Ross have history, as the two linked up on 2010’s “We Made It.” A decade later, the pair is back together, as Bulga is a new signee of Ross’s “Maybach Music Group. To mark to occasion, the pair dropped a video for their collaboration “Water Whip’n,” the video for which sees the rapper celebrating as they begin a new journey together.

Charli XCX — “Good Ones”

Charli XCX has been teasing a new album for months now, and it appears she’s kicking off a new era with her latest single, “Good Ones.” While her recent output has skewed experimental, “Good Ones” is more of an in-your-face synth-pop affair that’s a reminder of just how well Charli can occupy every corner of the pop space.

Lady Gaga — “911 (Charli XCX And A.G. Cook Remix)”

“Good Ones” isn’t all Charli got up to last week. A few days ago brought the release of Lady Gaga’s Chromatica remix album, for which she recruited a roster of talented creators to re-work her latest record. In the mix, sure enough, was Charli, who contributed new vocals to her re-work of “911,” which she made alongside A.G. Cook.

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The ‘Matrix 4’ Promotional Campaign Kicked Off With A Red/Blue Pill Interactive Site And People Are Going A Little Nuts

Starting with a promise that the first official trailer will drop on Thursday, the promotional campaign for The Matrix Resurrections kicked into bullet-time on Tuesday with the launch of an interactive site that brings up some late 90s/early 2000s internet vibes that people are loving. By logging onto WhatIsTheMatrix.com, the original website for the first groundbreaking film, users are given the choice between a red and blue pill, which will give them a constantly-changing teaser from the highly anticipated fourth movie that reunites Keanu Reeves and Carrie Ann-Moss, along with adding newcomers Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Neil Patrick Harris, and Christina Ricci.

Via Variety:

In the context of the teaser, each choice presents users with two different angles on what appears to be the central story in “Resurrections” (as first teased to exhibitors during CinemaCon in August). Keanu Reeves’ Neo is back inside the Matrix, taking blue pills and seeing a therapist played by Neil Patrick Harris, until a man portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II steps into Neo’s life and gets him to see that his reality is just a mirage.

Judging by the reactions online, The Matrix fans are loving the old school marketing campaign, and, yes, it feels weird to call the online marketing campaign old school now. What even is reality anymore? Folks also loved the brief glimpses of brand new footage, and there were also several reactions to Reeves looking almost exactly like John Wick. Not that anyone’s complaining.

The Matrix Resurrections hits theaters and HBO Max on December 22, 2021.

(Via Variety)

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‘Sopranos’ Creator David Chase Answered A Question About His Wikipedia That He’s ‘Dreamed’ About Someone Asking

Tony Soprano dreamed of talking fish and getting intimate with his therapist. The Sopranos creator David Chase dreams of someone asking him about his Wikipedia.

Deadline published a lengthy interview with Chase on Tuesday that covers the Sopranos prequel movie, The Many Saints of Newark, and the HBO’s show legacy. The whole thing is worth a read (out-of-context quote: “I didn’t say I pleasure myself. I said please myself… I don’t do that either very often”), but my favorite section is at the end, when the interviewer asks Chase if there’s anything he wants people to know. This is a common technique by reporters to get a subject to discuss something that may have been missed — but Chase’s answer was anything but common.

“Well, I’ve dreamed about people asking me this question because I’ve dreamed about finally giving the answer to it. And the answer to the question is this,” he said. “It says in Wikipedia that my name was David DeCesare, but that’s not true. My name was never David DeCesare, and I’ve tried to get them to remove all this.” Chase continued:

“My father was born with the name DeCesare, and he changed it back in the ‘30s. So I didn’t change my name. That was never my name, and when we first started the Sopranos, I said to HBO, should I go back to my Italian name, our family name? And they said no because you’re known. I wasn’t even that well known, but people know you by this name…”

It goes on from there, but you get the idea. His griping must have worked: the only Wikipedia mentions of Chase’s last name being “DeCesare” are “his paternal grandmother had changed the family name from DeCesare to Chase” in Early Life and “says his name was not David DeCesare at birth in this interview” in References.

Chase must have sent a guy to Wikipedia HQ to “fix” the problem. Wink.

(Via Deadline)

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Remembering The Time Michael K. Williams Took Anthony Bourdain To Eat Caribbean Food In Brooklyn

Not long after news broke that The Wire star Michael K. Williams had passed away at the age of 54, fans began reminiscing about everything from his iconic roles to his lifelong attachment to his beloved Brooklyn. And that love of his hometown became even more bittersweet return people started remembering the time he appeared on the last episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations in 2012. After committing suicide in 2018, Bourdain’s absence has still loomed large over the food and travel world, and seeing him with the now-deceased Williams brought out an understandable surge of emotions on social media.

The No Reservations clip showcases two great dudes bonding over Caribbean food in Crown Heights, where you can feel Williams’ excitement over sharing the local treasure with Bourdain. He orders food for both of them and then immediately declares that they’ll be sharing. The mood is infectious as you watch the clip that left Twitter buzzing with feelings:

The Bourdain and Williams love also caused a 2018 Late Show clip to resurface where Williams tells Stephen Colbert about filming the now iconic episode. According to Williams, Bourdain was “down” with visiting Flatbush instead of the “bougie Williamsburg,” and he was completely gracious to everyone they met. Even more impressively, Bourdain knew the right way to eat oxtail: No fork and knife. He was “my kind of guy,” Williams told Colbert.

You can watch the clip below:

(Via James Crugnale on Twitter, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert)

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Rootin’ Tootin’ Lauren Boebert Claimed To Have Befriended A Goat, And The Jokes Almost Wrote Themselves

Rifle-Republican Lauren Boebert (R-CO) might be in an unofficial self-own competition with Ted Cruz. It’s hard to guess why else both of them can’t stop being the public figures on Twitter who most frequently embarrass themselves, but between her praise of the Taliban, silly Siri question, and not-so-kind pronoun discussion, she can’t stop tripping herself up. Following her most recent shenanigans (a tweet-and-delete in which she confused Samuel Adams with John Adams), Boebert still hasn’t stepped away from social media for a break. And now, she’s dragged a poor goat into it.

On Labor Day, Boebert showed off a photo of herself (in a lily-white dress, presumably for a Sunday occasion) with a goat who could not possibly look less thrilled to be seen with the right-wing congresswoman. “I made a new friend yesterday!” she excitedly tweeted with her true intentions remaining unknown.

Well, people immediately started feeling bad for this poor goat. He didn’t look enthused to be hanging out with an incendiary lawmaker who’s also been complaining about redistricting, even as Republicans often delight in actual gerrymandering at any given opportunity. That’s beside the immediate point, though.

Look at this goat’s face. No really. He knows the drill.

Goaty McGoaterson for mayor of any town. Any town at all.

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Despite Her Success, Billie Eilish Still Doesn’t See Herself ‘As A Singer’

Being the youngest musician to take home a Grammy in all major categories should give anyone a healthy boost of confidence, but despite her career success, Billie Eilish still has some self-doubt. Awards and critical acclaim aside, Eilish still doesn’t think of herself “as a singer.”

Eilish expanded on her thought process in a recent interview with UK grime rapper Stormzy for i-D magazine. Eilish has been singing ever since she was a child, and chokes up the fact she doesn’t consider herself a singer to “imposter syndrome”:

“I loved singing, too. Since I was a little kid, I was singing all day. My parents were like, ‘Shuutttt uppppp!’ But still to this day I don’t really think of myself as a singer. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s impostor syndrome? When I was a kid my favorite thing to do was sing, but I’d never have told you that. I thought of all the other kids who were singing as singers, but never myself. I was just like, I like to sing! It’s not like a thing. It’s just something I love to do.

Eilish continued to describe how her songwriting career took off by accident. “My mom wrote songs, and she taught me and my brother to write songs, and we’d write by ourselves, and then one day we just started writing songs together,” she said. “That was when I was 13, and that’s when we did ‘Ocean Eyes.’ We put it on SoundCloud. I wasn’t trying to be an artist. It was a fun thing me and my brother did, and it just grew and grew and grew… And then I began, more and more, to feel more like me. I feel more like myself now than I ever did before. I never thought anyone would give two sh*ts.”

Read Eilish’s full interview with Stormzy for i-D here.

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Jill Biden shows how much we need teachers by returning to the classroom this semester

In the days leading up to the 2020 Democratic Convention, Dr. Jill Biden reintroduced herself to the nation after serving as the Second Lady during the Obama administration. On Twitter, she reminded everyone that “Teaching isn’t just what I do. It’s who I am.”

The statement was a bold proclamation of her priorities when she was on the cusp of becoming the First Lady of the United States. Her continued commitment to being an educator while holding one of the most high-profile positions in the world may seem extreme to some, but it’s something every teacher understands.


Dr. Biden has kept up that commitment since moving into the White House. Last year, during the pandemic, she taught her classes virtually. But now she’ll return to her classroom at Northern Virginia Community College, where she has worked since 2009.

But that doesn’t mean America will be without a First Lady during the school year. She will continue to perform her duties as First Lady and will travel on days she isn’t scheduled to be in the classroom.

“There are some things you just can’t replace, and I can’t wait to get back in the classroom,” she told Good Housekeeping magazine.

Dr. Biden’s return to work shows her commitment to education but it’s also historically important. She is now the only First Lady in the position’s 231-year history to have a full-time job outside of the White House.

“It shatters the norms of what first ladies do,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, according to the Associated Press.

“She will really be bringing the role of first lady into the 21st century,” First-Lady historian Katherine Jellison told USA Today.

“Americans have historically wanted their first ladies to be in the White House and at the president’s side whenever possible,” Jellison said. “Maybe the time has come when Americans will be more accepting of the idea that a president’s wife can simultaneously be a first lady and a working professional.”

Dr. Biden’s decision to continue her career is a great example for women, too. It shows that even if your spouse has the most important job in the world, you can — and should — have your own life outside of their shadow.

via U.S. Embassy London

Her decision to return to work is also a way for her to show the value of educators. Teaching is too important for her to give up in exchange for a role that, at times, can be ceremonial and perfunctory.

“If we get to the White House, I’m going to continue to teach,” she said before the 2020 election. “I want people to value teachers and know their contributions and to lift up the profession.”

Dr. Biden shared why a teacher’s job is so important in a recent op-ed she wrote for Time magazine.

“Educators, always remember that right now, someone out there is a better thinker because of you. Someone is standing a little taller because you helped her find the confidence she needed. People are kinder because you showed them what that meant,” she wrote. “Your strength and resilience, your creativity and kindness, are changing lives and changing the world.

Dr. Biden’s decision to work shows that Americans have come a long way in their expectations of a First Lady. Hillary Clinton was greeted with scorn back in 1992 when her husband was running for president. Many thought it was improper for the then governor’s wife to be working as a lawyer.

“I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas,” she said. “But what I decided to do was pursue my profession, which I entered before my husband was in public life.”

At the time, her comments were seen as a major gaffe that dogged her for years. But now, they show how strong women like Clinton have changed the role that women can play in public life.


Hillary Clinton on “baking cookies”

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