Alice Wilder
@alicewilder.bsky.social
podcast producer, union steward, tar heel, gardener
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A new policy went into effect at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill : the University can record a class without the permission or knowledge of the instructor.
"Students will self-censor if they know that their words in class can be recorded by administrators.”
—UNC - Chapel Hill AAUP
"Students will self-censor if they know that their words in class can be recorded by administrators.”
—UNC - Chapel Hill AAUP
New UNC policy allows University to record classes without instructor knowledge
The policy states that instructors will not be notified in advance of class recordings in the event of “an investigation into alleged violations of University policy” or for “any other lawful purpose”...
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February 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
A new policy went into effect at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill : the University can record a class without the permission or knowledge of the instructor.
"Students will self-censor if they know that their words in class can be recorded by administrators.”
—UNC - Chapel Hill AAUP
"Students will self-censor if they know that their words in class can be recorded by administrators.”
—UNC - Chapel Hill AAUP
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I love this organization and hope management can come to the table with a real willingness to reach a deal. Like all of us at ProPublica, I would much rather be focused on doing the journalism than negotiating our first contract.
1/ READY TO STRIKE: More than 80% of our members signed a pledge saying we are prepared to strike unless @propublica.org agrees to a fair contract.
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The ProPublica Guild is Ready to Strike for a Fair Contract — ProPublica Guild
The ProPublica Guild is prepared to strike. We have shown up and compromised at the bargaining table for more than two years, but our newsroom’s management has slow-walked negotiations , offering w...
www.propublicaguild.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I love this organization and hope management can come to the table with a real willingness to reach a deal. Like all of us at ProPublica, I would much rather be focused on doing the journalism than negotiating our first contract.
I love this episode!!
Author and journalist Aymann Ismail wants his kids to grow up with a real connection to their Egyptian roots. For his family, that means committing to a private Islamic school -- and figuring out how to afford tuition.
Hear his story on a new episode of "This is Uncomfortable." 👇
Hear his story on a new episode of "This is Uncomfortable." 👇
What it costs to pass down a language
What would you sacrifice to raise your kids a certain way?
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January 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I love this episode!!
extremely fun episode of the podcast ft. Sarah Hagi!!!
Help! My coworker wants a copy of my house key!
Plus more of your work-related questions.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:11 PM
extremely fun episode of the podcast ft. Sarah Hagi!!!
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Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.
US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns drawn and led him outside in his underwear in freezing conditions.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.
it's finally happening...this is uncomfortable is BACK with weekly episodes. we released two today as a special treat! the first is about the never ending quest for "enough" www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...
We're back: How much money is "enough"?
And why does that number keep changing?
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January 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM
it's finally happening...this is uncomfortable is BACK with weekly episodes. we released two today as a special treat! the first is about the never ending quest for "enough" www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...
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"The sweeping study... found that using AI in education can 'undermine children's foundational development' and that 'the damages it has already caused are daunting.'"
They include limiting kids' cognitive, social, and emotional developmen, and increasing inequity.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
They include limiting kids' cognitive, social, and emotional developmen, and increasing inequity.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says
A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.
www.npr.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:14 PM
"The sweeping study... found that using AI in education can 'undermine children's foundational development' and that 'the damages it has already caused are daunting.'"
They include limiting kids' cognitive, social, and emotional developmen, and increasing inequity.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
They include limiting kids' cognitive, social, and emotional developmen, and increasing inequity.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
Gooood morning Bluesky! We're working on an advice column featuring @samsanders.bsky.social on the topic of money and dating! Do you have a sticky dating situation that you want Sam and Reema's take on? Send it to awilder@marketplace.org, we'll keep you anonymous!
January 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Gooood morning Bluesky! We're working on an advice column featuring @samsanders.bsky.social on the topic of money and dating! Do you have a sticky dating situation that you want Sam and Reema's take on? Send it to awilder@marketplace.org, we'll keep you anonymous!
sometimes i remember that the j6er i reported on taught her oathkeeper friends how to play magic the gathering the federal prison using cards her boyfriend hand drew for them and i'm reminded of what a bizarre country this is
January 6, 2026 at 8:44 PM
sometimes i remember that the j6er i reported on taught her oathkeeper friends how to play magic the gathering the federal prison using cards her boyfriend hand drew for them and i'm reminded of what a bizarre country this is
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December 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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From North Carolina Health News: The case raises questions about employee background checks, repeat safety violations and the state’s reliance on residential psychiatric treatment facilities for vulnerable children.
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Lawsuit alleges sexual abuse at NC youth psychiatric facility
The case raises questions about employee background checks, repeat safety violations and the state’s reliance on residential psychiatric treatment facilities for vulnerable children.
www.wunc.org
December 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From North Carolina Health News: The case raises questions about employee background checks, repeat safety violations and the state’s reliance on residential psychiatric treatment facilities for vulnerable children.
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
www.wunc.org/term/news/20...
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We are prepping for a end of year listener comments show on "Make Me Smart"... How did you feel about the economy this year? What was the biggest news story of 2025 in your opinion? What are you looking forward to in 2026? www.marketplace.org/shows/make-m...
Make Me Smart
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December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We are prepping for a end of year listener comments show on "Make Me Smart"... How did you feel about the economy this year? What was the biggest news story of 2025 in your opinion? What are you looking forward to in 2026? www.marketplace.org/shows/make-m...
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If there is any non-nefarious justification for refusing to admit something is AI generated, I haven't heard it.
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If there is any non-nefarious justification for refusing to admit something is AI generated, I haven't heard it.
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The number of people reporting they are working part-time because they can't find full-time work ("part-time for economic reasons") jumped by about 900k from September to November.
December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The number of people reporting they are working part-time because they can't find full-time work ("part-time for economic reasons") jumped by about 900k from September to November.
told a doctor about how typing too much at work gave me tendon issues that mean for the past two years I have had to wear wrist braces for all my typing tasks and she was like, "hopefully AI means you have to do less of that!" noooo that is not the answer to workplace injuries please
December 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
told a doctor about how typing too much at work gave me tendon issues that mean for the past two years I have had to wear wrist braces for all my typing tasks and she was like, "hopefully AI means you have to do less of that!" noooo that is not the answer to workplace injuries please
this is going to be my line when AI inevitably comes up at the dinner table this holiday season
You heard it here first: Jacob Elordi tells @beccamford.bsky.social he'd rather kiss on the beach than talk about AI vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/frankenstein-jacob-elordi-euphoria-interview
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
this is going to be my line when AI inevitably comes up at the dinner table this holiday season
no one deserves this more than kelsey!!!
the last year has been transformative. my life looks radically different now, and so do i. spending a few hours as a rockette forced me to contemplate how i was going to talk about this, and to confront my greatest fear — being seen.
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I spent the last year transforming my life. Becoming a Rockette for a day made me confront a fear I couldn't shake.
The Rockettes, known for their athleticism and precision, let me join them for the day. No pressure, right?
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December 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
no one deserves this more than kelsey!!!
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Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
December 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Agents in Key Largo, Florida ripped this woman wearing medical scrubs out of her car as she screamed she is a US citizen. Agents cuffed her and put her in one of their cars.
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
She was eventually let go, per David Goodhue of the Miami Herald, who also took this footage:
Ladies if you share your Spotify Wrapped now what will your husband have to look forward to in your marriage??
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Is your friend pressuring you to spend $$ on their small business? Are you getting petty Venmo requests from your wealthiest friend? Trying to figure out how to break the news that you can't afford your annual girls trip? Send us your questions! awilder@marketplace.org okay love you bye
December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Is your friend pressuring you to spend $$ on their small business? Are you getting petty Venmo requests from your wealthiest friend? Trying to figure out how to break the news that you can't afford your annual girls trip? Send us your questions! awilder@marketplace.org okay love you bye
TIU is doing an advice column on the subject of money and friendships. In a sticky sitch w a friend? Send your questions to awilder@marketplace.org. We will keep you anonymous! AND!! @joshgondelman.bsky.social and @alisonleiby.bsky.social will be the advice givers!
December 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
TIU is doing an advice column on the subject of money and friendships. In a sticky sitch w a friend? Send your questions to awilder@marketplace.org. We will keep you anonymous! AND!! @joshgondelman.bsky.social and @alisonleiby.bsky.social will be the advice givers!
what if I told you that famously good friend @joshgondelman.bsky.social will be answering your questions?? send 'em in to awilder@marketplace.org
we're working on an advice column all about friends + money, send some q's our way! I'm thinking-- how to tell a friend you can't afford to be in their wedding, awkward venmo interactions, feeling pressure to support a friends business, etc. DM me or send to awilder at marketplace dot org!
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
what if I told you that famously good friend @joshgondelman.bsky.social will be answering your questions?? send 'em in to awilder@marketplace.org
we're working on an advice column all about friends + money, send some q's our way! I'm thinking-- how to tell a friend you can't afford to be in their wedding, awkward venmo interactions, feeling pressure to support a friends business, etc. DM me or send to awilder at marketplace dot org!
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
we're working on an advice column all about friends + money, send some q's our way! I'm thinking-- how to tell a friend you can't afford to be in their wedding, awkward venmo interactions, feeling pressure to support a friends business, etc. DM me or send to awilder at marketplace dot org!
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NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: @propublica.org investigated the Chicago apartment raid where kids were zip-tied and citizens detained for hours. They find:
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
- NONE of the arrested were criminally charged
- NO evidence the building was "filled with TdA terrorists."
- ZERO legitimate reason for DHS to rappel from a Blackhawk.
years ago I was in talks to work on a Conde podcast and never moved forward because of this! their record of anti-union action was a huge turn off. solidarity with the journalists there who were doing their jobs and looking out for their co-workers.
New: Conde Nast fired four employees who were among a group that confronted the company's head of human resources on Wednesday over the decision to fold Teen Vogue into Vogue/recent cuts. Employees who were fired included journalists from the New Yorker, Wired, and Bon Appétit.
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
years ago I was in talks to work on a Conde podcast and never moved forward because of this! their record of anti-union action was a huge turn off. solidarity with the journalists there who were doing their jobs and looking out for their co-workers.