We caught up with TJ Sterling, the innovative artist behind RAE Comics, live from Motor City Comic Con! Hear how he’s carving out space for indie Black creators, the origin of Okemus, and why storytelling still matters in a world of reboots and sequels.

Art. Culture. Hustle. This one’s for the real ones.

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We sat down with Marcus at Motor City Comic Con and learned about his journey through the world of animation and character design. We dove into everything from his early start at Cartoon Network to venturing off on his own to create the Tuskegee Heirs. Marcus has a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to be successful while also staying true to your creative direction.

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In this episode of The Curated Culture, I’m breaking down two major headlines that say a lot about where we’re headed—culturally, economically, and creatively.

First up: Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Yup, he’s trying to defund PBS and NPR—again. We’ll dig into the decades-long Republican obsession with killing public media, how Congress (and Mister Rogers!) have stopped it before, and why they keep coming for your local puppet-powered news source.

Then we shift to Rockstar Games delaying GTA 6 until May 2026. And trust—it’s deeper than just “polish.” We’re talking next-gen consoles, skyrocketing game prices, industry-wide layoffs, shady AI shortcuts, and real-world tariffs that might make your copy of GTA 6 cost more than a car note.

Big tech. Big egos. Bigger consequences.
Let’s talk about it.