Brian Mann
@brianmannadk.bsky.social
Journalist working for NPR. Live in NY's Adirondack Mountains. Often elsewhere.
My latest from Milan
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights. n.pr/4qqjrRQ
As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
My latest from Milan
Reposted by Brian Mann
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights. n.pr/4qqjrRQ
As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate and threats after advocating for LGBTQ rights. n.pr/4qqjrRQ
My latest for NPR As US Olympians speak out for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face online hate and attacks by Trump www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
As US Olympians call for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face Trump attacks and online hate
President Trump called U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess a "loser" after Hess voiced concern about political turmoil in the U.S. Gold medal U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn says she's faced online hate an...
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February 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
My latest for NPR As US Olympians speak out for tolerance and LGBTQ rights, some face online hate and attacks by Trump www.npr.org/2026/02/09/n...
Best of days worst of days. Two gold medals for USA in alpine skiing and team figure skating. And a devastating crash for skier Lindsey Vonn. Sad joyous beautiful hard...
February 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Best of days worst of days. Two gold medals for USA in alpine skiing and team figure skating. And a devastating crash for skier Lindsey Vonn. Sad joyous beautiful hard...
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea equal parts elegant and dominant tonight in Milan. Here's my story about their last outing - and how they bounce back... www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
After the Fall: How Olympic figure skaters soar after stumbling on the ice
Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? To...
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February 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea equal parts elegant and dominant tonight in Milan. Here's my story about their last outing - and how they bounce back... www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
Patrnered with NPR'S Rachel Treisman as the US goes for Team gold in figure skating in Milan.
February 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Patrnered with NPR'S Rachel Treisman as the US goes for Team gold in figure skating in Milan.
From NPR's Becky Sullivan www.npr.org/2026/02/08/n...
US ski star Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill race
In an explosive crash near the top of the downhill course in Cortina, Vonn landed a jump perpendicular to the slope and tumbled to a stop shortly below.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM
From NPR's Becky Sullivan www.npr.org/2026/02/08/n...
Lindsey Vonn crashes hard in first run at Olympics. As I write, she's still down surrounded by medical personnel. American skier Breezy Johnson leads the field - but it's a terrifying agonizing moment for the US ski team. BREAKING
February 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Lindsey Vonn crashes hard in first run at Olympics. As I write, she's still down surrounded by medical personnel. American skier Breezy Johnson leads the field - but it's a terrifying agonizing moment for the US ski team. BREAKING
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Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice. n.pr/4bHkFV5
After the Fall: How Olympic figure skaters soar after stumbling on the ice
Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice. n.pr/4bHkFV5
My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
After the Fall: How Olympic figure skaters soar after stumbling on the ice
Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? To...
www.npr.org
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/02/07/n...
THREAD: What is journalism, why does it matter and why is it threatened in the US? Fundamentally journalism is an art based on the humanist idea that smart humans live their best lives when they begin with open questions and seek factual answers. 1/
February 7, 2026 at 11:41 AM
THREAD: What is journalism, why does it matter and why is it threatened in the US? Fundamentally journalism is an art based on the humanist idea that smart humans live their best lives when they begin with open questions and seek factual answers. 1/
Reposted by Brian Mann
Once completed, this will be the second sanctioned backcountry ski zone developed on state lands in Vermont. The first was developed at Willoughby State Forest in 2016.
State OKs new backcountry ski glades on Camel’s Hump
The Old Callahan Backcountry Zone will feature 900 feet of continuous glade skiing on state lands flanking Camel’s Hump.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Once completed, this will be the second sanctioned backcountry ski zone developed on state lands in Vermont. The first was developed at Willoughby State Forest in 2016.
Good night beautiful world
February 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Good night beautiful world
'It's the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House. ' Republican Sen. Tim Scott www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Trump Deletes Racist Video of Obamas After Outcry
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February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
'It's the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House. ' Republican Sen. Tim Scott www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/02/06/n...
Behind the glitz in Milan, the Epstein scandal casts its shadow over the Olympic movement
The Epstein scandal has spread to the Olympic movement. The top organizer of the Los Angeles Summer Games faces calls to step down because of his past contacts with Epstein collaborator Ghislaine Maxw...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2026/02/06/n...
Joy time in Milan
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Joy time in Milan
Check it out! Up First Winter Games from NPR youtu.be/RSblTdAD-2Q?...
February 6, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Check it out! Up First Winter Games from NPR youtu.be/RSblTdAD-2Q?...
My latest for NPR U.S. enters Winter Olympics with darker image on the world stage www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...
U.S. steps onto Olympic stage at a time when its image and role in the world spark growing concern
The Olympics are a symbol of international cooperation and peace. The U.S. was once seen as a bastion of that order, but historians say Trump's America enters this year's Winter Games with a very diff...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
My latest for NPR U.S. enters Winter Olympics with darker image on the world stage www.npr.org/2026/02/05/n...
As billionaires mismanage and dismantle great American news organizations please remember public media, while imperfect, is non-profit and exists ony to inform and tell powerful stories. Support us so we can hire more great journalists to serve you.
February 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
As billionaires mismanage and dismantle great American news organizations please remember public media, while imperfect, is non-profit and exists ony to inform and tell powerful stories. Support us so we can hire more great journalists to serve you.
My latest for Adirondack Life www.adirondacklife.com/2026/02/03/f...
February 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
My latest for Adirondack Life www.adirondacklife.com/2026/02/03/f...
Reposted by Brian Mann
The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics, she said Tuesday.
Despite a 'ruptured' knee ligament, Lindsey Vonn says she will compete in the Olympics
The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics, she said Tuesday.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The 41-year-old's remarkable comeback from retirement was thrown into jeopardy after she hurt her knee during a crash in competition last week. But that won't keep her from racing in the Olympics, she said Tuesday.
My latest for NPR In her last Olympic season, US cross-country ski phenom Jessie Diggins looks stronger than ever www.npr.org/2026/02/02/n...
In her last Olympic season, US cross-country ski phenom Jessie Diggins looks stronger than ever
Jessie Diggins, age 34, helped break an Olympic medal drought for American cross-country skiers that dated back to the 1970s. In her final season, she enters the Milan Cortina Olympics on a winning st...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
My latest for NPR In her last Olympic season, US cross-country ski phenom Jessie Diggins looks stronger than ever www.npr.org/2026/02/02/n...