Nostr notes by Sam Litzinger

Trump may be the most destructive force in American history... ...

2026-10-31T15:41:48Z

Trump may be the most destructive force in American history...

"How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/31/climate/how-trump-is-dismantling-americas-scientific-research-machine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.M1E.78e-.rC5az-EJj2UQ&smid=nytcore-ios-share

How many more Cheesecake Factory stories are mainstream media ...

2026-10-30T20:34:54Z

How many more Cheesecake Factory stories are mainstream media outlets like The Washington Post going to do? 100? 10,000? A billion?

"Is Cheesecake Factory decor really so bad? We discuss over giant margaritas.

Former president Obama said President Trump’s aesthetic is like the chain restaurant’s. Let’s compare."

Alas. "Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ...

2026-10-29T20:06:40Z

Alas.

"Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”"

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/patrick-stewart-dead-star-trek-x-men-1236742932/

NYT: "Flávio Bolsonaro, the presidential candidate defeated ...

2026-10-27T22:50:27Z

NYT:

"Flávio Bolsonaro, the presidential candidate defeated in Sunday’s election in Brazil, left for the United States on Tuesday, according to three U.S. officials, a day after the Brazilian police asked him to hand over his passports because he was being investigated in a money-laundering case."

The U.S. is a haven for crooked politicians...

The leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, declared victory ...

2026-10-27T21:50:57Z

The leader of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, declared victory for the opposition bloc on Tuesday night that includes his party, asserting that the election results show the Israeli public has “fired Netanyahu and Likud.”

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/27/world/israel-elections?unlocked_article_code=1.L1E.sohY.FrDUCaPUvfkw&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Thank you, JESUS... RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil President Luiz ...

2026-10-26T00:22:48Z

Thank you, JESUS...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins fourth term, according to electoral court.

ICE just lies and lies and lies... "ICE said a man jumped on ...

2026-10-25T23:40:33Z

ICE just lies and lies and lies...

"ICE said a man jumped on the hood of their vehicle. Video — and police — say otherwise"

https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/25/us/woodland-man-struck-by-ice-vehicle?cid=ios_app

What a fawning profile of Speaker Johnson by the AP. Not one word ...

2026-10-17T17:43:47Z

What a fawning profile of Speaker Johnson by the AP. Not one word of criticism but instead a celebration of his warped views on politics and Christianity.

https://apnews.com/article/house-speaker-johnson-faith-midterm-trump-republicans-317fc1aa0cb08a250ed44be323036afa?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

"Asked Tuesday where she was admitted to the bar, Zacharia ...

2026-10-13T17:56:03Z

"Asked Tuesday where she was admitted to the bar, Zacharia said “China,” where she lived for three years. Only Chinese citizens are eligible to become lawyers in that country. There was no immediate explanation for the discrepancy."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/13/new-white-house-press-secretary-has-short-rocky-start/

CBS News speeds up its death spiral: CBS Mornings on X: "Our ...

2026-10-01T20:03:27Z

CBS News speeds up its death spiral:

CBS Mornings on X: "Our midterm election coverage will include not only CBS News polling data, but also integrated data from Kalshi, our prediction market sponsor. We'll offer a glimpse into how prediction market traders are pricing race outcomes – but it will be the voters that decide it all."

CBS Mornings

Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac - ...

2026-09-30T02:45:12Z

Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac - https://www.reuters.com/business/inside-mcdonalds-push-have-ai-price-your-big-mac-2026-09-29/

"appeared"? "As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s ...

2026-09-30T01:35:28Z

"appeared"?

"As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/politics/jack-smith-congress-testimony.html?unlocked_article_code=1.E1E.yx0l.ICbLV0xdtchi&smid=nytcore-ios-share

"ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive A ...

2026-09-29T16:40:07Z

"ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive
A similar surge last year resulted in undervetted officers initially being let in and then removed as the agency skipped basic checks for new recruits."

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/ice-hiring-immigration-enforcement-vetting.html?unlocked_article_code=1.E1E.coAN.F7jN8eJALEWI&smid=nytcore-ios-share

"Urging a wary public not to fear AI, Trump launches ...

2026-09-29T16:03:43Z

"Urging a wary public not to fear AI, Trump launches government chatbot"

If Trump says not to fear it, we should be terrified.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/09/29/trump-is-selling-an-ai-golden-age-fears-about-perils-spiral/

"The news organization was replaced by Real America’s ...

2026-09-26T14:06:35Z

"The news organization was replaced by Real America’s Voice, a conservative network, for the president’s trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, according to White House guidance."

https://apnews.com/article/white-house-media-ban-cnn-network-pool-c32504981ee2f5b3c137e57d9d36f33e?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

"Ms. Collins, a moderate, is not close to Mr. Trump and has ...

2026-09-23T01:38:56Z

"Ms. Collins, a moderate, is not close to Mr. Trump and has often sought to distance herself from some of his policies."

If you vote with Trump 90% of the time, are you a "moderate"? And are you distancing yourself from him?

(Hint: no and no)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/fbi-susan-collins-donor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.DVE.tyM5.GDrmuJ6-hFnQ&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Once you lose viewers, it's hard to get them back... ...

2026-09-22T22:03:56Z

Once you lose viewers, it's hard to get them back...

"Patrick Clancy interview on 60 Minutes fails to provide big ratings boost for CBS"

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/22/60-minutes-patrick-clancy-cbs

Thus endeth CNN. "David Ellison will get control of CNN after ...

2026-09-21T21:05:02Z

Thus endeth CNN.

"David Ellison will get control of CNN after all (and don’t pretend an “independent editorial board” will mean otherwise)
In exchange for dropping their lawsuit against Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, state AGs have negotiated “independent” oversight of CNN. You shouldn’t expect much oversight."

https://www.niemanlab.org/2026/09/david-ellison-will-get-control-of-cnn-after-all-and-dont-pretend-an-independent-editorial-board-will-mean-otherwise/

Trump is insane. ...

2026-09-20T12:09:30Z

Trump is insane.

Great to see such a big turnout... "Hundreds rally outside ...

2026-09-19T02:47:08Z

Great to see such a big turnout...

"Hundreds rally outside shuttered Kennedy Center, chanting ‘Hands off!’"

Dow falls 700 points as losses accelerate after the Fed hikes ...

2026-09-16T20:01:33Z

Dow falls 700 points as losses accelerate after the Fed hikes rates, Warsh highlights inflation risk https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/15/stock-market-today-live-updates.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard

“The Republican president had said in a social media post that ...

2026-09-16T17:22:56Z

“The Republican president had said in a social media post that the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he said the repairs, which Congress has allocated $257 million to cover, would only happen if the board was permitted to move forward with plans to add his name to the building.”

https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-center-fencing-trump-close-repairs-76857d537ec8cabd87be5065fb9428ac?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

“McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country ...

2026-09-11T02:08:39Z

“McClatchy Makes Deep Job Cuts to Newspapers Around the Country
The owner of The Miami Herald said subscriber interest did not support its current level of investment. One employee called the layoffs a “blood bath.””

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/business/media/mcclatchy-miami-herald-layoffs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AVE.iriY.cWYj2ETMsxM0&smid=nytcore-ios-share

I met Joel Sartore several years ago. A brilliant photographer. ...

2026-09-09T18:58:49Z

I met Joel Sartore several years ago. A brilliant photographer.

“18,000 portraits in 20 years: The man racing to photograph life on Earth”

https://www.cnn.com/science/joel-sartore-photo-ark-20-years-spc-c2e?cid=ios_app

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2026-09-07T20:36:01Z

https://apnews.com/article/bayeux-tapestry-british-museum-exhibition-25df880f705abe55cb732c6feb068fe7?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

Rats. Sinking ship. ...

2026-09-01T01:21:18Z

Rats.

Sinking ship.

https://apnews.com/article/driscoll-departure-army-secretary-hegseth-4853c46840a522911da5a510b01966d2?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

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2026-08-30T00:55:22Z

https://apnews.com/article/central-african-republic-afghan-deportation-united-states-687d053499ccdbf6a26f091219ae10fe?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

“Trump’s standing at home has fallen, Hormuz remains largely ...

2026-08-28T14:11:49Z

“Trump’s standing at home has fallen, Hormuz remains largely closed and U.S. weapons stocks are depleted.”

Mission accomplished!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/28/friday-marks-six-months-since-trump-launched-war-iran-now-he-stuck/

ICE Arrests Soar as People With No Criminal Record Are ...

2026-08-27T12:47:18Z

ICE Arrests Soar as People With No Criminal Record Are Increasingly Targeted

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/08/27/us/ice-immigrant-arrests-trump-deportation-dhs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8lA.DdIr.JTrtZDj5SmlF&smid=nytcore-ios-share

“… The Journal’s opinion editor, Paul Gigot, defended it, ...

2026-08-26T15:10:35Z

“… The Journal’s opinion editor, Paul Gigot, defended it, saying “AI is a fact of modern life” and “nobody can doubt that his op-ed is his genuine opinion.” Semafor’s Max Tani called it a “precedent-setting moment in news media” because one of the country’s top editors is OKing “the use of AI for drafting pieces, no disclosure necessary.””

https://www.cnn.com/newsletters/reliable-sources-08-26-26-070722?utm_source=cnn_Reliable+Sources&utm_medium=email&cid=ios_app

Go, Canada! ...

2026-08-25T16:17:02Z

Go, Canada!

https://apnews.com/live/trump-economy-news-updates-08-25-2026?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

“Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist An ...

2026-08-24T12:12:05Z

“Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist
An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/business/washington-post-karen-attiah.html?unlocked_article_code=1.71A.gMIG.WaCBKKz0xy-X&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC ...

2026-08-18T13:48:13Z

Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/disney-abc-first-amendment-lawsuit-fcc.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard

“More than 200 AI-generated ‘local news’ sites just went ...

2026-08-18T12:51:30Z

“More than 200 AI-generated ‘local news’ sites just went dark

Prism News promised ‘zero humans’ and ‘infinite AI scale.’ Local journalists found plagiarism and falsehoods.”

https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2026/prism-news-local-news-ai-fake-shuts-down/

Never underestimate the number of stupid parents who are willing ...

2026-08-18T02:32:23Z

Never underestimate the number of stupid parents who are willing to risk their own kids’ lives…

“Kindergarten vaccine exemptions jump to another record high Coverage among kindergartners for major vaccines fell in more than half the states, continuing a years-long trend, as measles cases climb.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/08/17/kindergarten-vaccine-exemptions-jump-another-record-high/

“Ms. Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan said in a statement: ...

2026-08-17T16:50:20Z

“Ms. Carroll’s lawyer Roberta Kaplan said in a statement: “We are pleased that the United States Supreme Court has declined again to hear this case. As a result, the jury’s unanimous verdict that Donald Trump sexually assaulted and then defamed E. Jean Carroll is now final and cannot be challenged in any court.””

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-carroll.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6FA.tHfl.MEf9O2dTBFFl&smid=nytcore-ios-share

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2026-08-16T19:15:59Z

Monstrous.

https://apnews.com/article/ben-gvir-israel-gaza-hamas-netanyahu-53f98e92686746f3c9bccd7cf59f26ad?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

Ha! My former employer CBS News Radio, shut down by David Ellison ...

2026-08-13T20:04:56Z

Ha! My former employer CBS News Radio, shut down by David Ellison and Bari Weiss, wins the RTDNA 2026 award for Overall Excellence:

CBS News Radio
New York, NY

https://www.rtdna.org/2026-national-edward-r-murrow-award-winners#NetworkRadio

“What Losing FM Is Costing KNX News KNX has lost nearly 41% of ...

2026-08-13T19:41:47Z

“What Losing FM Is Costing KNX News
KNX has lost nearly 41% of its audience in a year. But the bigger question is what happens to all-news radio from here.”

https://www.therobarcher.com/p/knx-news-ratings-decline-losing-fm

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2026-08-11T20:45:20Z

https://apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-iran-updates-08-11-2026?utm_source=app&utm_medium=iOS_share&utm_campaign=copy_link

“President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken ...

2026-08-11T02:51:30Z

“President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/us/politics/trump-plane-ruse.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4lA.NJAw.Ykuxmkb_r5yE&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Amazing to see how badly Trump is being humiliated by both the ...

2026-08-09T13:59:02Z

Amazing to see how badly Trump is being humiliated by both the Iranians AND by Netanyahu.

“Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw “Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The U.S. president had touted the Board of Peace plan as a step toward a lasting settlement.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/08/09/netanyahu-rejects-trump-backed-plan-hamas-disarm-israel-leave-gaza/

“I always had a fascination with radio because radio would ...

2026-08-05T02:45:25Z

“I always had a fascination with radio because radio would transport me into a world of the imagination,” Robertson said in a 2012 interview. “You had that sense that this was a huge world that you could inhabit, which was much brighter and better than the world you lived in every day.”

https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/former-ctv-news-chief-anchor-lloyd-robertson-dies-at-92/

“Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards ...

2026-08-03T02:43:00Z

“Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/business/energy-environment/plug-in-balcony-solar.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2lA.MvCo.Tekl8wkayYK2&smid=nytcore-ios-share

The headlines in today’s NY Times are are a stunning record of ...

2026-08-01T16:20:38Z

The headlines in today’s NY Times are are a stunning record of the Trump administration’s corruption and incompetence:

Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid Contracts

Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections

Charges Dropped in Reflecting Pool Case as Prosecutors Say Work Was ‘Botched’

In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies Fear

Visuals Suggest U.S. Dropped 2,000-Pound Bomb on Home in Iran, Killing 3

“Airports, nursing homes and schools brace for disruption ...

2026-07-31T11:59:26Z

“Airports, nursing homes and schools brace for disruption without Haitian workers The Trump administration and courts are at odds over whether 350,000 Haitians have officially lost humanitarian protections, but employers are already letting workers go.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/07/31/mass-layoffs-hit-haitian-workers-airports-nursing-homes-schools-protected-status-ends/

“But what was most shocking was the appalling image that ...

2026-07-31T11:36:35Z

“But what was most shocking was the appalling image that accompanied the essay: a photograph of a man holding an obviously doctored cut-out of Mamdani’s head with a green Hamas headband emblazoned with meaningless markings meant to imitate Arabic script. It’s difficult to imagine that the Journal would be comfortable publishing such overtly racist tropes about almost any other minority group.”

https://www.cjr.org/laurels-and-darts/zohran-mamdani-derangement-syndrome-new-york-post-wall-street-journal-hennessey-islamophobia-bigotry-hate-farmers-scam-agweb-ice-deportation-chatanooga.php?mc_cid=f83da654e0

Idiots. “US government lists fictional nation Wakanda as trade ...

2026-07-31T02:43:07Z

Idiots.

“US government lists fictional nation Wakanda as trade partner”

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50849559

“The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is stopping ...

2026-07-31T02:40:03Z

“The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is stopping free public tours of the center, which had been a mainstay of the cultural institution for more than five decades…

The ending of the tours comes after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a New York Times article detailing President Trump’s gutting of the iconic cultural institution.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/politics/kennedy-center-tours.html?unlocked_article_code=1.11A.gng7.vWs1i1nmuFX6&smid=nytcore-ios-share

“Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data ...

2026-07-29T18:45:40Z

“Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers
In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/climate/trump-federal-data-centers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.igX-.tHMNFp5QUmLm&smid=nytcore-ios-share

I always enjoyed listening to Bill’s show. A great radio guy. ...

2026-07-28T02:24:30Z

I always enjoyed listening to Bill’s show. A great radio guy.

“Bill McGlaughlin, Who Unlocked Classical Music for Many, Dies at 82
His public-radio programs “Saint Paul Sunday” and “Exploring Music” were, at their height, listened to by hundreds of thousands of people a week.”

(gift article)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/arts/music/bill-mcglaughlin-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1FA.2Bth.MJt5Q0CKvEkF&smid=nytcore-ios-share

“Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for ...

2026-07-27T19:14:55Z

“Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech”

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/

“How a Band of Difficult Thinkers Shaped One Author, and the ...

2026-07-26T14:35:22Z

“How a Band of Difficult Thinkers Shaped One Author, and the World
In “The Frenchmen,” Emily Eakin traces the rise and fall of postmodernist philosophy, and the surprising ways its influence lingers.”

(gift article)

#philosophy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/books/review/how-a-band-of-difficult-thinkers-shaped-one-author-and-the-world.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0lA._o0-.MVMAr7pXmxap&smid=nytcore-ios-share

“But defeating Collins won’t be easy. The five-term incumbent ...

2026-07-25T18:18:04Z

“But defeating Collins won’t be easy. The five-term incumbent holds a fundraising advantage, while Jackson will have less than four months to sell himself to voters.”

Statements like this always astonish me. FOUR MONTHS seems to me more than enough time for people to decide on a candidate. We’re in eternal campaign mode in America.

https://apnews.com/article/maine-senate-susan-collins-platner-troy-jackson-a5f89f03b6a9aace01f4e829befb7809

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2026-07-25T11:25:10Z

https://apnews.com/article/grocery-shopping-prices-food-affordability-8468c1d6532ca762bbcfa17e3c7707d1

He’s a demon. “Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian, ...

2026-07-24T21:57:31Z

He’s a demon.

“Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian, escalating fight over history The president’s executive order calls for signage near the National Museum of American History cautioning visitors about “inaccurate information.””

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/07/24/trump-orders-warning-signs-near-smithsonian-escalating-fight-over-history/

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2026-07-23T12:54:04Z

https://apnews.com/article/data-centers-texas-ai-gina-hinojosa-abbott-3624f9a97e584c46d0ac65ca3870adcf

Radio has been in a slow death spiral for quite a while. When we ...

2026-07-23T02:23:29Z

In reply to nevent1q…u6z2
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Radio has been in a slow death spiral for quite a while.

When we ancients get together, we often talk about how lucky we were to be able to make a living doing radio news. We were probably the last generation.

That’s about it on the commercial side - Fox and ABC. NPR, of ...

2026-07-23T02:13:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…2ggy
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That’s about it on the commercial side - Fox and ABC. NPR, of course, for public radio.

The guy who owns WABC in NYC created something called Worldwide News Network after CBS News Radio died, but I don’t know if anyone carries it.

“If ABC News Radio had been upfront about using pre-recorded or ...

2026-07-23T01:44:14Z

In reply to nevent1q…f7nf
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“If ABC News Radio had been upfront about using pre-recorded or recycled newscasts, we could’ve evaluated whether that aligned with our expectations. Instead, we believed we had a live network news service. That’s a big difference.”

“If a major international event unfolds, or a significant ...

2026-07-23T01:38:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…366x
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“If a major international event unfolds, or a significant national story develops, I need a network that’s prepared to react immediately,” they continued. “Instead, I’m getting content that may have been produced well before it hits my air. That’s a different product than what I believed I was getting. We made the switch after CBS News Radio shut down because we wanted a dependable national news partner around the clock.”

Completely irresponsible of ABC News Radio to be airing ...

2026-07-23T01:10:17Z

Completely irresponsible of ABC News Radio to be airing pre-recorded newscasts…

The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

https://barrettmedia.com/2026/07/22/industry-reacts-abc-news-radio-prerecorded/

#radio

“Meanwhile, Fox News hit double trouble with big decreases in ...

2026-07-21T18:02:32Z

“Meanwhile, Fox News hit double trouble with big decreases in viewership, averaging 2.109 million total viewers and 164,000 viewers in the key demo for primetime. These numbers were down 15% and 25%, respectively, from the week beginning June 29.”

I’ll just mention: different times and different TV options now, of course, but “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” averaged about 29 million viewers.

https://www.tvinsider.com/1276729/fox-news-ratings-ms-now-cnn-july-2026/

Ha! UNITED AIRLINES WILL LET PASSENGERS AVOID TRUMP AIRPORT AND ...

2026-07-17T18:06:01Z

Ha!

UNITED AIRLINES WILL LET PASSENGERS AVOID TRUMP AIRPORT AND SWITCH TO MIAMI OR FORT LAUDERDALE FOR FREE

https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-avoid-trump-airport-free-change/

Good. Sue him into the ground. ‘Shark Tank’ Star Is Sued by ...

2026-07-15T20:59:38Z

Good. Sue him into the ground.

‘Shark Tank’ Star Is Sued by Opponents He Claimed Were Foreign Agents
Kevin O’Leary, the celebrity investor, accused opponents of his proposed data center near the Great Salt Lake of being agents of China. Now they want compensation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/15/us/kevin-oleary-data-center-lawsuit.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Absolutely insane. Not even the Wehrmacht tried this. “The ...

2026-07-15T20:43:34Z

Absolutely insane. Not even the Wehrmacht tried this.

“The Pentagon chief authorized the new screening program to ensure troops “have the right testosterone levels to operate at [their] absolute best because it’s well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop,” he said.”

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5969935-hegseth-testosterone-testing-dod/?shem=dsdf,sharefoc,agadiscoversdl,,sh/x/discover/m1/4

I wonder if this deadly year 2026 will be the year enough people ...

2026-07-13T21:11:23Z

I wonder if this deadly year 2026 will be the year enough people realize that climate change is destroying the planet that they DO something about it.

Trump, of course, is a hopeless fool but maybe other heads of governments will finally get the message?

Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe - https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/france-sends-water-bombers-tackle-wildfire-outside-paris-2026-07-13/

Mitch McConnell’s statement on the death of his friend and ...

2026-07-12T20:44:43Z

Mitch McConnell’s statement on the death of his friend and Senate colleague Lindsey Graham:

“_______”

“Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, reposted Central ...

2026-07-12T00:14:12Z

“Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary, reposted Central Command’s announcement of its latest retaliatory strikes against Iran on the social media platform X, writing: “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay.””

- NYT

Moron.

“The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the ...

2026-07-11T12:26:04Z

“The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects,” David McCraw, a lawyer for the Times, said in a statement.

https://apnews.com/article/trump-nyt-air-force-one-qatari-jet-e2c798a95a1e41077d2cae969774df91

Trump destroying the world, Part 2: “Trump Administration Taps ...

2026-07-10T21:06:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…rffq
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Trump destroying the world, Part 2:

“Trump Administration Taps Climate Science Critic to Oversee Flagship Report
Matthew M. Wielicki has criticized the scientific consensus on global warming as alarmist. Now he’ll oversee a major federal report on the topic.”

- NYT

The Trump administration’s goal is nothing less than the total ...

2026-07-10T19:26:49Z

The Trump administration’s goal is nothing less than the total destruction of the planet. It’s insane.

“Trump Administration Sharply Cuts Protections for Endangered Species
The move ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could open up crucial habitats to drilling and mining.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/climate/endangered-species-act-harm.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

“From A.I. to the Deep State, Michel Foucault Foresaw It All ...

2026-07-10T14:24:38Z

“From A.I. to the Deep State, Michel Foucault Foresaw It All
One hundred years after his birth, the French philosopher remains hugely influential, both revered and reviled for ideas that eerily anticipated our day.”

#philosophy

(Gift article)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/books/review/michel-foucault-ai-tech-power.html?unlocked_article_code=1.wlA.58BW.dW6ccn4mH4oN&smid=nytcore-ios-share

NYT: “New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of ...

2026-07-10T01:58:31Z

NYT:

“New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas.”

Well, as long as Trump is the president who’s flying on it, that’s fine…

NYT: “Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It ...

2026-07-09T01:12:57Z

NYT:

“Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.”

Yes.

Yes, they have.

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2026-07-09T00:23:28Z

Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation

“Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a ...

2026-07-02T20:31:11Z

“Tucker Carlson, Who Broke With Trump, Plans to ‘Help Build a Third Party’
The influential conservative commentator’s relationship with the president and the G.O.P. fractured over the war with Iran. Now, he says he is charting a new course.”

Sorry, Tucker, but the Republicans already have the racist/fascist/grifter vote locked up, so there’s no more room for your particular skill set…

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/us/politics/tucker-carlson-third-party.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

MAGA! (Make America Gasp Again!) “Fireworks on Mall likely to ...

2026-07-02T02:23:08Z

MAGA! (Make America Gasp Again!)

“Fireworks on Mall likely to cause hazardous air pollution, documents show Internal National Park Service modeling for the July Fourth show predicts dangerous pollution around the Mall and “very unhealthy” conditions across central D.C.”

- WaPo

“They Welcomed 37 Data Centers to Town. Now Their Schools Have ...

2026-07-01T21:11:21Z

“They Welcomed 37 Data Centers to Town. Now Their Schools Have to Dim the Lights to Cut Energy
costs

Henrico County has been home to massive data-center investment. However, now, a 25 percent electricity-rate increase is hitting its government and schools.”

Every elected official who approved these data centers should be voted out and never allowed to hold public office again.

https://www.inc.com/georgia-fearn/welcomed-37-data-centers-now-schools-dim-lights-cut-energy-costs/91368206

“Professor reaches $1.9M settlement after being fired for ...

2026-07-01T03:31:16Z

“Professor reaches $1.9M settlement after being fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk The former University of Tennessee at Knoxville anthropology professor, who sued the school on First Amendment grounds, is the latest person to prevail in such litigation.”

- WaPo

Nostr event nevent1qqs8xthx3jpxxp7dgcp5dlux60zaf85mtfdrrks9nv3qc3zwzcxdfuszyra2lqxx855dhahhp62p30k80ltlhdram8vag8vp8p5v7265czamgd0gure

2026-06-28T20:33:43Z

https://apnews.com/article/europe-heat-temperature-records-france-deaths-germany-61f444317600cf1bd9af5af84cb582bd

"Anderson Cooper, the channel’s biggest star, has told ...

2026-06-28T14:54:21Z

"Anderson Cooper, the channel’s biggest star, has told colleagues at CNN that he does not want to work for Ms. Weiss, two people familiar with his remarks said."

- NYT

This would be a great opportunity for reporters like Anderson Cooper, Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega, former 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens and many others to create a new, independent news organization.

They could literally help save journalism.

“NYC rent freeze passes in huge win for Mamdani” ...

2026-06-25T23:47:44Z

“NYC rent freeze passes in huge win for Mamdani”

https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/25/nyc-rent-freeze-passes-guidelines-board-huge-win-for-mamdani/

It must be killing The NY Times to have to write this: “Mamdani ...

2026-06-24T02:43:54Z

It must be killing The NY Times to have to write this:

“Mamdani Allies Sweep House Primaries in Big Night for Left-Wing Democrats
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed Darializa Avila Chevalier, who beat Representative Adriano Espaillat, and Brad Lander, who ousted Representative Dan Goldman.”

CBS News’s Independent Watchdog Stays Quiet Amid ‘60 ...

2026-06-23T19:39:19Z

CBS News’s Independent Watchdog Stays Quiet Amid ‘60 Minutes’ Turmoil

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/business/media/cbs-news-ombudsman.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sVA._BCV.BeLL9jqpOqdX&smid=nytcore-ios-share

“One of Italy’s leading newspapers, Libero, devoted its ...

2026-06-21T20:31:27Z

“One of Italy’s leading newspapers, Libero, devoted its entire front page to Trump’s false claim that Meloni “begged” him for a photo at the G7.

The paper’s massive headline reads: “TRUMP È UN COGLIONE.” The vulgar Italian word coglione is commonly translated as “idiot,” “moron,” or “asshole.””

Israel is trying hard to lose everyone’s support. June 20 (UPI) ...

2026-06-20T22:51:48Z

Israel is trying hard to lose everyone’s support.

June 20 (UPI) -- A Lebanese conservationist and protector of sea turtles died from injuries she suffered when her home was hit by an Israeli strike.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/mona-khalil-76-sea-turtle-201906183.html

“While Bezos may have believed he was currying favor with ...

2026-06-20T13:24:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…l50c
_________________________

“While Bezos may have believed he was currying favor with Trump, he ended up trashing his own newspaper to a president who was ridiculing him behind his back, earning little respect in return for the effort. It is a remarkable self-own for one of the world’s most powerful businessmen and media owners. In the end, for all the damage Bezos has inflicted on The Post, the person he humiliated most may be himself.”

“… Bezos complained to Trump that The Washington Post was ...

2026-06-20T13:12:59Z

“… Bezos complained to Trump that The Washington Post was “the worst investment I’ve ever made.”
“The people there are terrible,” Bezos was quoted as telling Trump about the business side of the paper, lamenting the publication he bought in 2013 for $250 million. “They don’t listen. My other companies, they listen.””

https://www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos-washington-post-donald-trump-dinner?utm_source=www.status.news&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=bezos-trump-backfire&_bhlid=a457a8de62a126e76818506bc8a3750daf36cc19

“What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to ...

2026-06-19T08:32:58Z

“What Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain”

“The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.””

High school is an excellent time to start doing #philosophy.

(Gift article)

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/world/europe/france-education-high-school-philosophy.html?unlocked_article_code=1.rVA.egFq.mue_AvzSrS60&smid=nytcore-ios-share

We are governed by morons. “Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base ...

2026-06-18T20:00:06Z

We are governed by morons.

“Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional
The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/flu-outbreak-air-force-base.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

“Buddhism is not primarily religious,” he told The Believer ...

2026-06-18T02:36:04Z

In reply to nevent1q…luvm
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“Buddhism is not primarily religious,” he told The Believer magazine in 2020. “It deteriorates if someone believes they will get to nirvana if they just worship the Buddha. But the Buddha was saying, ‘Worshipping me is not going to get you there; you have to do something.’”

A great loss… “Robert Thurman, Leading Interpreter of Tibetan ...

2026-06-18T02:25:38Z

A great loss…

“Robert Thurman, Leading Interpreter of Tibetan Buddhism, Dies at 84
A former monk who was also Uma Thurman’s father, he made sure Buddhism retained its intellectual and spiritual rigor as it spread through the West.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/robert-thurman-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

God is good. “UFC Freedom 250: White House fights delayed as ...

2026-06-14T23:57:28Z

God is good.

“UFC Freedom 250: White House fights delayed as thunderstorm nears D.C.”

“… unlike other public companies, SpaceX is employing a dual ...

2026-06-13T20:38:21Z

“… unlike other public companies, SpaceX is employing a dual class share structure that gives Elon Musk essentially complete control with no independent oversight. Public shareholders will, comparatively, have no voice in corporate decisions. Mr. Musk controls multiple related corporate enterprises, raising the possibility of conflicted transactions within the Musk ecosystem.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/opinion/spacex-stock-ipo-ai.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

I need some help from grammarians. This is in the NYT: “The ...

2026-06-13T19:22:12Z

I need some help from grammarians.

This is in the NYT:

“The team’s nemesis Reggie Miller sunk a shot…”

Is this correct? I would have thought “sank a shot”.

I see/hear “sunk” a lot and rarely see/hear “sank” anymore.

What are the rules for using “sank” vs. “sunk” these days?

“FIFA takes the vast majority of the revenue from World Cup ...

2026-06-13T11:22:44Z

“FIFA takes the vast majority of the revenue from World Cup ticketing, media rights, sponsorship, concessions and parking, while cities are responsible for costs related to transportation, safety and security, extending beyond the stadium to FIFA Fan Fest locations, airports and even vehicles used in the competition.”

Good story about what a total rip-off the World Cup games are for host cities.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7314190/2026/06/11/world-cup-united-states-fifa-cost-investigation/?unlocked_article_code=1.p1A.4xwS.yYBNqCIrdUXy&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta

“critics” “SpaceX IPO extends Elon Musk’s influence ...

2026-06-13T02:32:51Z

“critics”

“SpaceX IPO extends Elon Musk’s influence across AI and the economy SpaceX’s IPO, the largest in history, dramatically increases Musk’s personal wealth and broadens his power over the global economy, worrying critics.”

- WaPo

It’s a great day in DC! ...

2026-06-12T19:36:45Z

It’s a great day in DC!

https://www.youtube.com/live/aAhm880quUg?si=s6sO0h-SXyLZv26d

What time does the revolution start? “Elon Musk becomes ...

2026-06-12T17:57:42Z

What time does the revolution start?

“Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX begins trading”

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/12/elon-musk-trillionaire-spacex.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard