Verbal News Today — August 13, 2026
Hayley Williams’ Band Power Snatch Surprise Drop ‘EP2’ and more — today's verbal signal.
The world of entertainment is buzzing today with exciting new releases and upcoming projects. Music fans are abuzz with the surprise drop of Paramore's Hayley Williams' side project Power Snatch's EP2, giving listeners a fresh dose of Williams' signature sound. On the television front, 'Chicago PD' star Jesse Lee Soffer and writer Matt Olmstead are teaming up to develop a new drama series called 'Strike Force' at CBS, with none other than Jerry Bruckheimer on board as a producer. This news comes hot on the heels of another TV giant, Ryan Murphy, sharing his vision for the upcoming 13th season of 'American Horror Story', revealing a three-season plan for his latest series 'Shards' and hinting at connections to past seasons.
Meanwhile, outside the realm of entertainment, the conversation is turning to politics and the impact of the Trump administration on free speech and activism. A recent article highlights the story of those who have been incarcerated for life as part of what some are calling Trump's 'war on the left'. As these disparate stories unfold, it's clear that the lines between culture, politics, and media are continually blurring, making for a complex and fascinating landscape to navigate. Today's headlines offer a glimpse into the ever-changing world of entertainment, politics, and beyond.
Today's signal:
• Hayley Williams’ Band Power Snatch Surprise Drop ‘EP2’ (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Chicago PD’s’ Jesse Lee Soffer, Matt Olmstead to Develop ‘Strike Force’ Drama at CBS, Jerry Bruckheimer to Produce (variety.com)
• Ryan Murphy on His Three-Season ‘Shards’ Plan, What Past Seasons Will Pop Up in ‘AHS13’ and His Powerful Connection to Norman Lear (variety.com)
• Incarcerated for Life in Trump’s War on the Left (rollingstone.com)