The Trump administration is currently listening to feedback from colleges and universities asked to sign a compact to adhere to the administration’s education agenda in exchange for preferential funding, a White House official told The Daily Signal. Education experts say President Donald Trump’s offer to expand the compact to any institution “willing to help bring about the Golden Age of Academic Excellence” could transform higher education. “This is really one of the first times that there’s been a formal statement about what the federal government’s interest [is] in spending literally hundreds of billions of dollars on higher ed each year,” said Michael Shires, vice chair of America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity. “This is the first statement of [its] kind of what the federal government expects in return.” On Oct. 1, the White House invited nine elite universities to sign a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” in order to gain preferential federal funding. At least seven of the nine have declined to sign it in its current form. Colleges have until Nov. 20 to send suggested revisions. But Trump expanded the invitation beyond the University of Arizona, Brown University, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, University of Texas, University of Virginia, and Vanderbilt University.  The administration encourages any university committed to implementing “common sense principles, like student equality, financial responsibility, merit-based hiring, and civil discourse, to engage with the administration,” according to the White House official. The official added that the administration wants universities to “prioritize academic excellence and to serve as laboratories of American greatness.” This is one of the Trump administration’s many efforts to straighten out a higher education system that the president says “has lost its way, and is now corrupting our Youth and Society with WOKE, SOCIALIST, and ANTI-AMERICAN Ideology that serves as justification for discriminatory practices by Universities that are Unconstitutional and Unlawful.” The compact addresses “Equality in Admissions”; “Marketplace of Ideas & Civil Discourse”; “Nondiscrimination in Faculty and Administrative Hiring”; “Institutional Neutrality”; “Student Learning”; “Student Equality”; “Financial Responsibility”; and “Foreign Entanglements.” Some schools have competing factors to evaluate as they wait to see if they will receive a formal invitation. The University of Southern California, for instance, must consider if it would benefit more from the Trump administration’s preferential treatment or from remaining in the good graces of Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom. “If any California University signs this radical agreement, they’ll lose billions in state funding—including Cal Grants—instantly,” Newsom said. Higher education is in crisis, but the federal government needs to be careful about expanding its role in education, according to Madison Marino Doan, an education expert at The Heritage Foundation. “Facing a crisis in higher education, the Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’ seeks to restore America’s colleges to their rightful place as the world’s leading postsecondary institutions,” Doan told The Daily Signal. She said federal officials can accomplish the compact’s goals in a way that avoids expanding the federal government’s role in higher education. “Many of the provisions can already be found in federal law,” she said. “Meanwhile, state officials can consider these ideas, too, to ensure that their institutions remain, or become, both academically rigorous and financially responsible.” Shires, on the other hand, said the federal government is the entity writing billions of dollars of checks to universities. “There’s all of these ways that the federal government is underwriting the higher education enterprise,” he told The Daily Signal, “and I think the taxpayers are entitled to say, ‘Hey, we want you to follow basic American values while you’re doing that.’” Highlights of the 10-point compact include provisions capping international students at 15% of the undergraduate student body; banning race-based admissions and faculty hiring; “abolishing institutional units” hostile to conservative ideas; preventing disruptions caused by student protests; adopting policies banning employees from making political statements on behalf of the university; and adopting biological definitions of sex. For the past 70 years, the relationship between higher ed and government has entailed the government writing checks and trusting universities to do good things with the money, Shires said. That has worked well, as the American higher education system is the envy of the world, but in recent years, Americans have become more aware of the left-wing political ideology that has infiltrated the system, he added. “Everybody assumed that universities were on the same page as they were, and all of a sudden, everybody became aware that they weren’t,” Shires said. While he expects universities to request minor revisions to the compact, he thinks some states will have their university systems join. “This is really about having a conversation about what [higher education] is, what are our goals, and what are the boundaries, in terms of what we’re trying to do in higher education,” Shires said. The post What to Know About Trump’s Proposed Terms to Give Top Universities Preferential Funding appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Friday evening’s weekly news roundup featuring PBS News Hour host William Brangham, New York Times columnist David Brooks, and MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart was full of bizarre government shutdown-related hot takes. In addition to Obamacare subsidies, Brangham and Capehart added rescission packages to the list of Democratic demands, which they falsely claimed take away Congress’s spending power. Meanwhile, Brooks lamented that by shutting down the government, Democrats are forcing themselves to talk about something other than supposed threats to democracy. Before getting to rescissions, Capehart managed to get in the usual talking points about subsidies, “I have always believed that tomorrow, November 1, was one of the dates that that the Democrats were looking at. That's the date when people start getting the — open enrollment starts and they start to find out how much their premiums are going to cost. This is what Democrats have been talking about for a few months now and why they won't provide the votes.”     After also musing about how Tuesday’s elections might force some movement, Capehart arrived at rescission packages, “But the other thing that's hanging out there that people forget, it's not just the subsidies that Democrats have a problem with. It is also that the whole thing of rescissions and that they could come to some — any kind of agreement.” Brangham interrupted to add, “This is the Trump administration saying — basically taking Congress's spending authority away saying, ‘I know you appropriated this money. It's coming back.’” Capehart concurred, “Right, exactly. ‘We don't care what you decided, what you authorize. We will do — we will spend the money the way we want to spend it, or we won't spend it at all.’ And so if you're a Democrat and you are a part of some gang, I don't know if they still do gangs like they used to in the past, but even if they provide the votes and they come to some agreement, the president and Russell Vought, the OMB director, could just step out there and say, we don't care what you think.” Fact-check: rescission packages, such as the one that defunded PBS, have to be approved by Congress. Eventually, Brangham turned to Brooks and wondered, “David, do you think that the Democrats are making a coherent, resonant argument as to why they are holding the line here?” Brooks wasn’t enthusiastic, “I think it's okay. I mean, they're emphasizing the subsidies. Frankly, if it was up to me. I might have mentioned a once-in-a-nation's-history threat to democracy as the core problem here. But they're making coherent case on the health subsidies. I think it's not the legitimate case that should be made at this moment in American history.”     Brangham then asked a nonsensical question, “Do you think if they had pivoted, though, to that argument to say, we will not fund what they argue is an unlawful administration, that that would be more resonant?” What would that even look like? A temper tantrum for the sake of a having a temper tantrum? For his part, Brooks also wasn’t so sure, “I don't know. Clearly, their pollsters said nobody cares about democracy, because they would be making that case. The pollsters said, ‘we're good on health care.’” Brooks then spent several words predicting the shutdown is almost over because the last time air traffic controllers started skipping work provided the motivation to end the 2018 shutdown. He also repeated early criticism of Democrats for shutting down the government, but echoed his point that it merely distracts from other, more important matters, “I'm upset that not everybody's upset. Like, so — our democracy is deteriorating to such a degree, there should be howling outrage that, why are you shutting down the government? Why are we hurting SNAP moms, food stamps, the poorest people among us? And there should be more outrage about that.” Maybe if Brooks would’ve spent his time talking about that instead of prophesying doom over the state of democracy, there would be. Here is a transcript for the October 31 show: PBS News Hour 10/31/2025 7:33 PM ET WILLIAM BRANGHAM: Do you think this ruling, these rulings, takes any pressure off of them to — and then maybe the shutdown does come to an end? JONATHAN CAPEHART: I don't think these rulings take any pressure off Democrats, for two reasons. One, I have always believed that tomorrow, November 1, was one of the dates that that the Democrats were looking at. That's the date when people start getting the — open enrollment starts and they start to find out how much their premiums are going to cost. This is what Democrats have been talking about for a few months now and why they won't provide the votes. BRANGHAM: These are the subsidies for Obamacare that will now go through the roof. CAPEHART: Right. Right. And so that's why they're not providing the votes for — to reopen the government. The other thing, the other date that we should pay attention to is the elections on Tuesday. These will be, whether we like it or not, bellwether. And I suspect that, depending on the outcome on Tuesday, we could see some shifting, people getting together, talking and coming to some resolution over the shutdown. But the other thing that's hanging out there that people forget, it's not just the subsidies that Democrats have a problem with. It is also that the whole thing of rescissions and that they could come to some — any kind of agreement. BRANGHAM: This is the Trump administration saying — basically taking Congress's spending authority away— CAPEHART: Right. BRANGHAM: — saying, “I know you appropriated this money. It's coming back.” CAPEHART: Right, exactly. “We don't care what you decided, what you authorize. We will do — we will spend the money the way we want to spend it, or we won't spend it at all.” And so if you're a Democrat and you are a part of some gang, I don't know if they still do gangs like they used to in the past, but even if they provide the votes and they come to some agreement, the president and Russell Vought, the OMB director, could just step out there and say, we don't care what you think. So I don't think — all the way back to your original part of the question, I do not think the two judges, their ruling takes any pressure off Democrats. If anything, as we get beyond tomorrow and certainly beyond the elections on Tuesday, I think pressure could grow on Republicans, the Republican leaders, particularly Senator Thune, Majority Leader Thune, to come up — let's come up with something so we can get the government reopened. BRANGHAM: David, do you think that the Democrats are making a coherent, resonant argument as to why they are holding the line here? DAVID BROOKS: I think it's okay. I mean, they're emphasizing the subsidies. Frankly, if it was up to me. I might have mentioned a once-in-a-nation's-history threat to democracy as the core problem here. But they're making coherent case on the health subsidies. I think it's not the legitimate case that should be made at this moment in American history. BRANGHAM: Do you think if they had pivoted, though, to that argument to say, we will not fund what they argue is an unlawful administration, that that would be more resonant? BROOKS: I don't know. Clearly, their pollsters said nobody cares about democracy, because they would be making that case. The pollsters said, “we're good on health care.” And if you look at the issue list, which party do you trust on which issue, Republicans tend to have advantage to almost every issue except for health care. So they picked the one issue. You know, I think we're at the glide path down toward a government reopening. And I say that because last time this happened at this length in 2018, it's when the air traffic controllers began to not show up at work. BRANGHAM: Right. BROOKS: It's — when the benefits began to really get cut and people began to feel it, then they reopened the government. And I don't know which way they will go, like, who — how they will cut some sort of deal. But you got SNAP. You got the — as we saw earlier, the Head Start. There's just a lot of things where people are really beginning to feel it. And so I think they will begin. I just — before, if — hopefully the next time we meet, though, the government will be open. But we should not be running government by shutdown. You should go to the voters. If you want a policy change, go to the voters. Don't shut down the government. And, frankly, somebody should ask the Democrats, why did you schedule the subsidies to expire a year before an election? Why didn't you just make the subsidies forever? BRANGHAM: Right. BROOKS: And the reason they didn't want to do that is because they wanted to hide the cost, because what the Democrats are proposing would increase the national debt by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. But we should — I'm upset that not everybody's upset. Like, so — our democracy is deteriorating to such a degree, there should be howling outrage that, why are you shutting down the government? Why are we hurting SNAP moms, food stamps, the poorest people among us? And there should be more outrage about that.

Space is the defining strategic frontier of the 21st century. America’s space leadership depends on harnessing the private sector to create wealth and focusing the public sector on limited yet critical security and scientific objectives.While achieving supremacy in cislunar space (the region between Earth and the moon, including the moon’s surface) must be our immediate aim, it lacks the strategic coherence to sustain American leadership over the long term.America’s commercial space sector provides the capability and incentives to make Mars exploration both symbolically and economically rewarding.We need long-term goals to define success and clarify tradeoffs. A manned mission to Mars can do both.China and Russia, our near-peer competitors in space, pose serious challenges. Beijing openly pursues dominance in the Earth-moon system while accelerating toward Mars, with an ambitious sample return mission scheduled for 2028. Russia maintains formidable military capabilities in space, alongside proven Mars science achievements.If our authoritarian rivals prevail, the world’s free nations may find their ability to access and use space significantly curtailed.This is why the United States needs a unifying long-term vision that focuses and directs near-term commercial, military, and scientific objectives. We must also research and develop technologies for sustained living in space. A smart Mars strategy provides the needed framework, creating the technological roadmap and institutional durability to win the cislunar competition and position America for permanent space premiership.Unleash the private sectorAmerica’s commercial space revolution offers a compelling model for space exploration that our competitors cannot match. Most obviously, market forces have been essential for reducing launch costs. SpaceX has already demonstrated that private initiative can outpace government bureaucracies, slashing launch costs from $18,000 per kilogram during the Space Shuttle era to roughly $2,700 for today’s reusable Falcon 9.A healthy ecosystem of suppliers, including Blue Origin, proves this success isn’t limited to one company. Cheaper launches mean increased launch cadence, which is necessary to keep space habitats provisioned. This is a prerequisite for conducting the research and tests for a journey to Mars.China’s approach offers an instructive contrast. While Beijing tolerates private sector participation, it ultimately remains under state control. This creates strategic coherence but sacrifices the agility and inventiveness that drive transformative breakthroughs. Chinese private space companies operate as tools of the state. Precisely because the Chinese Communist Party subordinates the information-generating and incentive-aligning features of markets, they will never enjoy the full benefits of space commerce.Preparing for Mars missions will yield new technologies with dual-use applications. On-orbit refueling, advanced life support systems, radiation shielding, nuclear propulsion, and autonomous manufacturing capabilities developed for Mars will flow back into energy production, medical devices, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing here on Earth. It will also bolster military preparedness through advancements in basic and applied sciences. All this redounds to national security by increasing the resilience of our space assets.These developments promise substantial job creation across skill and education levels. While Mars missions certainly demand high-tech expertise and advanced degrees, they also require skilled technicians, machinists, and assembly specialists. Going to Mars will help revitalize America’s industrial base while broadly distributing economic prosperity.Winning the long gameWhile a single Mars mission could take 30 months or longer, a Mars program will likely span decades, requiring support from multiple Congresses and presidential administrations.Avoiding the start-stop cycles that have plagued space programs — from Apollo to Constellation — requires building institutional and political durability at the outset. The foundation must be bipartisan, framing Mars leadership as a matter of national security and economic competitiveness.Bold endeavors define our national character. Amid social and political fragmentation, undertaking something even greater than a moonshot is an opportunity for national solidarity.Private-sector anchoring creates a robust foundation. Expanding milestone-based public-private partnerships ties American industry to Mars logistics and operations. When companies and workers nationwide have a stake in space exploration, political support becomes geographically broad and resilient across electoral cycles. Ultimately, mission success offers the best defense against annual appropriations turbulence.The federal government’s role must remain limited and focused. Agencies should help finance foundational research and development through mission-oriented programs. Public-private agreements should be structured to maximize flexibility. Renting services rather than purchasing equipment ought to be the government’s default approach.We must also maintain a predictable regulatory environment that protects property rights and resists bureaucratic mission creep. The government’s comparative advantage is setting long-term national objectives and coordinating industry on best practices. While public values channeled through the political process set our destination, private initiative and the profit motive serve as our most powerful engine.Leveraging alliancesIntegration with existing programs maximizes efficiency. The groundwork for future Mars missions should complement, not duplicate, the Space Force’s cislunar operations and NASA’s Artemis lunar architecture. On the international stage, the U.S. should leverage its alliances while ensuring American leadership in setting exploration norms through frameworks such as the Artemis Accords.Building on our success with the Artemis Accords, we should actively pursue partnerships with the European Union and Japan. We should also deepen space ties with India, which may induce it to align with the free world instead of Russia and China. History has shown our allies will help shoulder the burdens of freedom if America has the courage to lead.Strategic signaling to allies and competitors augments the framework. A stable, legislated Mars roadmap reassures international partners while deterring rivals, ensuring program continuity.To the Red Planet!Mars represents the next great test of American resolve. Bold endeavors define our national character. Amid social and political fragmentation, undertaking something even greater than a moonshot is an opportunity for national solidarity.The strategic necessity is clear, the economic logic is compelling, and the technological pathway is feasible. What Mars demands now is the political will to harness America’s asymmetric advantages for humanity’s greatest adventure.RELATED: China is on the brink of beating us back to the moon Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua via Getty ImagesGetting to Mars requires the fortitude to sustain multiyear missions alongside the business discipline to achieve them cost-effectively. America’s commercial space sector provides the capability and incentives to make Mars exploration both symbolically and economically rewarding. Situating our cislunar activities within a Mars plan makes the payoffs even clearer. The moon and Mars are complements, not substitutes.The choice before us is to either lead a free, rules-based expansion of human civilization beyond Earth or cede the final frontier to authoritarianism. If we fail, we relegate ourselves to the status of a nation in decline. We cannot accept red flags on the Red Planet.Editor’s note: This article was published originally in the American Mind.

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Slow Cooker Gobbler Meatballs are like a Thanksgiving dinner in meatball form! Stuffing and turkey combined then simmered in a cranberry sauce! Perfect as dinner or a holiday appetizer! A 20-MINUTE PREP RECIPE If you love the flavors of Thanksgiving, these Crock Pot Gobbler Meatballs are for you! Made with ground turkey and stuffing mix, then simmered in a sweet-tangy cranberry sauce. Every bite tastes like your favorite holiday meal. You can serve them as an appetizer or pair with mashed potatoes and veggies for a delicious and fun dinner. Even the picky eaters seem to love these! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Do I really need to bake the meatballs first? I think technically you can get away with not baking them first and just cook them in the crock pot until done but putting them in the oven first gives them color and helps to keep them from falling apart while in the slow cooker. Can I just make these on the stovetop? Yes you can. You can cook the meatballs first on the stove until done. Then remove. Combine the sauce ingredients and whisk together and bring to a simmer then add the meatballs back in and simmer for a few more minutes. What to serve with these Thanksgiving Meatballs? If you want to serve these as a meal and not just an appetizer, you can definitely do that! Pair them with your favorite Stovetop Mashed Potatoes or Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes and some sort of veggie or a big green salad and you have the perfect meal! Where do you find chili sauce? It’s going to be in the condiment aisle, usually near the ketchup. I share below (in the ingredient listing) a cheaper brand to grab too. It’s just as tasty and flavorful as the expensive brand, but doesn’t have to break the grocery budget. How do I prevent these Turkey Meatballs from burning? You really need to stir it at least every 30 minutes, scraping the sides. I highly suggest cooking on low if at all possible to avoid burning. A lot of slow cookers run hot these days. How do I serve these Gobbler Meatballs for a party? Keep these Thanksgiving Meatballs in the slow cooker on the warm setting for 2-3 hours if serving at a party. What’s the best way to store leftovers? Keep leftover Turkey Dinner Meatballs in an appropriate airtight container, refrigerated for up to 4 days. Or pop them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. What’s the best way to reheat Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs? Reheat in the Slow Cooker, Air Fryer oven, or microwave until warmed through enough to serve and enjoy. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) stuffing mix– whatever brand and flavor you prefer. Any of these flavors are great options: chicken, turkey, herb, or cornbread. unsalted chicken stock– I suggest unsalted since the stuffing mix already has salt in it but if salted is all you have, then you can use that. large eggs ground turkey– you could use ground beef or ground chicken instead. jellied cranberry sauce– if you don’t like the jellied cranberry sauce, you can use whole cranberry sauce if you prefer it but I found these worked best with the jellied. chili sauce– if you have never purchased it, I shared where to find it in the FAQ section above. Also, keep in mind that Walmart has a storebrand version that is usually half the price of the Heinz brand. Here is what the Heinz brand (not an affiliate link) looks like. I know grocery budgets can be something that we need to tighten up on when we can, so this is a great place to choose a cheaper option without having to skimp on flavor. light brown sugar – this can be optional if you are really against it. I don’t use much in this recipe, it just helps balance out the flavors of the chili and cranberry sauces. HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER GOBBLER MEATBALLS: In a large bowl, add the stuffing mix and chicken stock, stir to combine until all of the liquid is absorbed. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Add the eggs and stir to combine. Add the turkey and gently toss until well mixed together. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line sheet trays with parchment paper, set aside. Roll the meatballs into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared sheet trays about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown. Place the meatballs into an 8-quart slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and brown sugar. There may be lumps, that’s okay. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Gently stir so the meatballs are coated in the sauce. Place the cooker on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent burning. Serve immediately. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Crock Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs Crock Pot French Onion Meatballs Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs Crock Pot Homemade Meatballs and Marinara Crock Pot Party Meatballs Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Thanksgiving Leftovers Sliders Print Crock Pot Gobbler Meatballs Stuffing and ground turkey meatballs with a cranberry mixture sauce. Course Appetizer, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 5 hours hoursTotal Time 5 hours hours 20 minutes minutes Servings 12 Calories 275kcal Author Brandie Skibinski Ingredients2 (6 ounce) boxes stuffing mix (chicken, turkey, herb or cornbread)2 cups unsalted chicken stock, warmed2 large eggs2 pounds ground turkeyFor the sauce:28 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce (see notes below)24 ounce jar chili sauce4 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed InstructionsIn a large bowl, add 2 (6 ounce) boxes stuffing mix and 2 cups unsalted chicken stock, warmed, stir to combine until all of the liquid is absorbed. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then add 2 large eggs and stir to combine. Add 2 pounds ground turkey and gently stir until well mixed together. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line sheet trays with parchment paper, set aside.Roll the meatballs into 1.5 Ttablespoon balls (I like to use a spring loaded scooper) and place them on the prepared sheet trays about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown. When done, place the meatballs into a 6-8 quart slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together 28 ounce can jellied cranberry sauce, 24 ounce jar chili sauce and 4 Tablespoons light brown sugar, packed. There may be lumps, that’s okay. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Gently stir so the meatballs are coated in the sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent burning.Then serve! Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. I found this worked best with the jellied cranberry instead of the whole cranberry sauce but you could use that one if you prefer.  NutritionCalories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 827mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g

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Actress Erin Murphy, who played the adorable Tabitha Stephens on the classic sitcom Bewitched, is looking back on her magical childhood role. In a recent interview with ReMind Magazine, she reflected on how her character might live in today’s world—and what kind of woman she would have become. According to Parade, from 1966 to the end of the series in 1972, Erin Murphy charmed audiences as the daughter of witch Samantha Stephens and her mortal husband, Darrin. She first shared the role with her twin sister Diane before taking it over completely. Now 61, Murphy believes Tabitha would be thriving and unapologetically using her powers. “I think she would be very successful at whatever she did,” she said. “She wouldn’t hide her magic—she’d be out there living her best life.” Erin Murphy Reflects On Her Time On ‘Bewitched’ Erin Murphy/Imagecollect While speaking to ReMind Magazine, Erin Murphy fondly recalled her early years on set. She said filming was one of her happiest experiences, even though she was only two years old when she joined the cast. The actress also shared a vivid memory from Season 3, Episode 15, where her on-screen Aunt Clara accidentally conjured a polka-dotted elephant into Samantha’s home. “I remember meeting and playing with the elephant outside of the stage,” she said. “That memory wasn’t filmed—it’s real.” Charmed/X Beyond Bewitched, Murphy’s career has included appearances, public speaking, and advocacy for child actors. She remains closely connected to fans who grew up watching her as Tabitha. For many, seeing Erin Murphy today brings back fond memories of a time when television magic felt simple and joyful. Her reflections show how timeless Bewitched remains—and how Tabitha’s spirit of confidence and wonder continues to shine. Erin Murphy’s Enduring Connection To ‘Bewitched’ Fans Charmed/X Even decades after the show ended, Erin Murphy continues to embrace her connection to Bewitched and its devoted fan base. She often appears at conventions and nostalgic TV events, where she meets generations of fans who still remember her as the mischievous young witch. For Murphy, these interactions are a reminder of how much the series continues to mean to people. Erin Murphy / Everett Collection The actress said she’s grateful to have been part of a show that promoted family, humor, and imagination. “It’s amazing that something we filmed so long ago still brings people joy,” she’s shared in past interviews. With her warmth and humility, Erin Murphy proves that the magic of Bewitched—and of Tabitha—still lives on, not just on screen but in the hearts of those who grew up watching her. Next up: ‘Planes, Trains And Automobiles’ Returns To Streaming For Thanksgiving – Here’s Where To Watcg The post ‘Bewitched’ Star Erin Murphy Imagines What Tabitha’s Life Would Be Like Today appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A