R Freeman
@iamrobf.bsky.social
#Journalism engineering & development, #strategy, innovation. Tertiary #education media #law & ethics. Also the sound medium.
My thoughts & mistakes. He/him.
https://mastodon.green/@robf
#medialaw #innovation #audio #podcast #London #Leeds
My thoughts & mistakes. He/him.
https://mastodon.green/@robf
#medialaw #innovation #audio #podcast #London #Leeds
Great to see politicians active in newer social networks and microblogging platforms.
I’ve lost count of the number of times people have said to me, “I’m just tired of chasing.”
This week’s Echo column is about those stories: those people who keep pushing, the barriers they shouldn’t have to face, and how residents' experiences shape the work I'm doing — locally, and in Parliament.
This week’s Echo column is about those stories: those people who keep pushing, the barriers they shouldn’t have to face, and how residents' experiences shape the work I'm doing — locally, and in Parliament.
February 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Great to see politicians active in newer social networks and microblogging platforms.
January 30, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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The Radio Times is never wrong.
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Radio Times is never wrong.
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I am always interviewing people, even when not working. So today I found out from the helpful men at the tip that someone accidentally throws their keys into a skip *at least* once a week
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 AM
I am always interviewing people, even when not working. So today I found out from the helpful men at the tip that someone accidentally throws their keys into a skip *at least* once a week
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Not for the first time, it looks like Channel 4 just handed the keys to their socials to an evil genius:
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Not for the first time, it looks like Channel 4 just handed the keys to their socials to an evil genius:
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Just for the record, and it’s insane that the mad king made me look this up, there is documentation of the US giving up all claim to Greenland to Denmark when we bought the Virgin Islands from them in 1916.
history.state.gov/historicaldo...
history.state.gov/historicaldo...
![DECLARATION
In proceeding this day to the signature of the Convention respecting the cession of the Danish West-Indian Islands to the United States of America, the undersigned Secretary of State of the United States of America, duly authorized by his Government, has the honor to declare that the Government of the United States of America will not object to the Danish Government extending their political and economic interests to the whole of Greenland.
ROBERT LANSING
New YorK, August 4, 1916.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Just for the record, and it’s insane that the mad king made me look this up, there is documentation of the US giving up all claim to Greenland to Denmark when we bought the Virgin Islands from them in 1916.
history.state.gov/historicaldo...
history.state.gov/historicaldo...
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For all those who want to point out that it’s just a parody account…
The folks on X aren’t taking it as parody. They’re taking it as authentic.
And that’s exactly what the Crewkerne account wants. It isn’t going to be prosecuted for inciting CW.
Prosecutions will be for those who cite them.
The folks on X aren’t taking it as parody. They’re taking it as authentic.
And that’s exactly what the Crewkerne account wants. It isn’t going to be prosecuted for inciting CW.
Prosecutions will be for those who cite them.
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
For all those who want to point out that it’s just a parody account…
The folks on X aren’t taking it as parody. They’re taking it as authentic.
And that’s exactly what the Crewkerne account wants. It isn’t going to be prosecuted for inciting CW.
Prosecutions will be for those who cite them.
The folks on X aren’t taking it as parody. They’re taking it as authentic.
And that’s exactly what the Crewkerne account wants. It isn’t going to be prosecuted for inciting CW.
Prosecutions will be for those who cite them.
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It's worth noting that multiple opinion polls and surveys over the past 5 years show that there is a very strong majority in the UK in support of mutual Freedom of Movement with the EU.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
‘Mutual free movement’ for UK and EU citizens supported by 84% of Brits, in stunning new poll
Omnisis poll suggests opposition to free movement was based on lack of awareness and the UK government failing to enforce the rules
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
It's worth noting that multiple opinion polls and surveys over the past 5 years show that there is a very strong majority in the UK in support of mutual Freedom of Movement with the EU.
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/brexit/...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
www.politico.eu/article/poll...
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I love the idea that governments have to stay on Twitter because that's where "their audience" is.
Like if you only announced your cabinet reshuffles on Bluesky Harry bloody Cole wouldn't make an account to read about it.
Like if you only announced your cabinet reshuffles on Bluesky Harry bloody Cole wouldn't make an account to read about it.
January 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
I love the idea that governments have to stay on Twitter because that's where "their audience" is.
Like if you only announced your cabinet reshuffles on Bluesky Harry bloody Cole wouldn't make an account to read about it.
Like if you only announced your cabinet reshuffles on Bluesky Harry bloody Cole wouldn't make an account to read about it.
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Well done to the US for heroically deterring Russia and China from considering regime change abroad by doing it themselves and suffering absolutely no consequences whatsoever up to and including having their allies fall short of actually criticizing them for it.
January 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Well done to the US for heroically deterring Russia and China from considering regime change abroad by doing it themselves and suffering absolutely no consequences whatsoever up to and including having their allies fall short of actually criticizing them for it.
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In 1887, British forces kidnapped & exiled the King of Opobo in today’s Nigeria. British Palm oil traders had persuaded the government that the tariffs he imposed restricted their profits. It was a milestone in the Scramble for Africa and indirect rule by Britain.
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
Antislavery and the Original ‘Scramble for Africa’, 1807-1879
Keynote Lecture for 140 Years Beyond the Berlin Conference, Africa Centre and SOAS Friday 12 December and Saturday 13 December 2025 Alan Lester Most British imperial historians have tended t…
alanlester.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
In 1887, British forces kidnapped & exiled the King of Opobo in today’s Nigeria. British Palm oil traders had persuaded the government that the tariffs he imposed restricted their profits. It was a milestone in the Scramble for Africa and indirect rule by Britain.
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
alanlester.co.uk/blog/antisla...
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Marvellous column by @edwardluce.bsky.social on Trump’s new world order: “no obvious rules, does not respect allies, celebrates the jungle and is almost always about money”:
Trump now owns Venezuela
The US president has a growing appetite for military adventure
www.ft.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Marvellous column by @edwardluce.bsky.social on Trump’s new world order: “no obvious rules, does not respect allies, celebrates the jungle and is almost always about money”:
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A few weeks ago, Russian propagandists bragged how Venezuela is protected by Russia and the United States cannot do anything.
Now, all Russia does is express concerns and condemnations.
Now, all Russia does is express concerns and condemnations.
January 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
A few weeks ago, Russian propagandists bragged how Venezuela is protected by Russia and the United States cannot do anything.
Now, all Russia does is express concerns and condemnations.
Now, all Russia does is express concerns and condemnations.
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Let me remind you that in October 2025, the Russian State Duma ratified a strategic partnership agreement with #Venezuela.
The document was signed on May 7, 2025, following negotiations between the presidents of Russia and Venezuela, Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro, in Moscow.
The document was signed on May 7, 2025, following negotiations between the presidents of Russia and Venezuela, Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro, in Moscow.
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Let me remind you that in October 2025, the Russian State Duma ratified a strategic partnership agreement with #Venezuela.
The document was signed on May 7, 2025, following negotiations between the presidents of Russia and Venezuela, Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro, in Moscow.
The document was signed on May 7, 2025, following negotiations between the presidents of Russia and Venezuela, Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro, in Moscow.
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Lol. Bondi deleted that post crediting the Trump admin for ending overdose deaths after @tedlieu.bsky.social pointed out that the chart's data ended during the Biden admin, showing the decrease was under Biden.
December 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Lol. Bondi deleted that post crediting the Trump admin for ending overdose deaths after @tedlieu.bsky.social pointed out that the chart's data ended during the Biden admin, showing the decrease was under Biden.
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So a lot of the charges against Maduro are either cocaine importation, which Trump pardoned Hernandez for, or owning machine guns, which is a constitutionally protected right in the US
January 4, 2026 at 5:51 AM
So a lot of the charges against Maduro are either cocaine importation, which Trump pardoned Hernandez for, or owning machine guns, which is a constitutionally protected right in the US
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“Audacious” is a weird way to say “wildly illegal under both domestic and international law”
Maduro jailed in New York after audacious raid and capture – live
Maduro jailed in New York after audacious raid and capture – live
Nicolás Maduro is expected to make an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on Monday, according to officials
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:23 AM
“Audacious” is a weird way to say “wildly illegal under both domestic and international law”
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As it happens, I have experience with high-level government demands to stop an explosive, accurate story from running, and I also have experience with 60 Minutes spiking a story I was involved in, so I have thoughts about the travesty at CBS. If you want some journalism anecdotes, here are a lot:
Watching Bari Weiss Murder Investigative Journalism at CBS
Notes from someone who's withstood White House demands to stop an explosive story—and who once even had a 60 Minutes piece spiked
www.forever-wars.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
As it happens, I have experience with high-level government demands to stop an explosive, accurate story from running, and I also have experience with 60 Minutes spiking a story I was involved in, so I have thoughts about the travesty at CBS. If you want some journalism anecdotes, here are a lot:
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Following the controversy over the edited Trump speech, the BBC has been lambasted for its negative and biased portrayal of the leader of a prominent right-wing government…
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Following the controversy over the edited Trump speech, the BBC has been lambasted for its negative and biased portrayal of the leader of a prominent right-wing government…
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
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EU Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit
EU Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit
Deal agreed for £570m to rejoin exchange programme in 2027, fulfilling Labour election manifesto pledge
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Europe live – latest updates
Young people across the UK will be able to study or gain work experience through the EU’s Erasmus scheme for the first time since Brexit, after the government announced an agreement to rejoin at a cost of £570m.
The scheme officially known as Erasmus+ will be reopened to those involved in education, training, culture and sport from 2027, after discussions in London and Brussels to fulfil a Labour election manifesto pledge. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
EU Erasmus scheme to reopen to UK students for first time since Brexit
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What happens when a law firm acts for a business widely suspected of fraud — run by a convicted fraudster, owned by unknown parties, and unable to answer fraud allegations?
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What happens when a law firm acts for a business widely suspected of fraud — run by a convicted fraudster, owned by unknown parties, and unable to answer fraud allegations?
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
And threatens whistleblowers, regulators and even the police who try to stop it?
Nothing.
This is brilliant reuse for a product that normally can't be reused!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
#ukraine #recycling #fishing
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
#ukraine #recycling #fishing
Old fishing nets from France become vital protection against Russian drones in Ukraine
Fishers from the Brittany coast are sending horse-hair nets to catch weapons and shield civilians and soldiers
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This is brilliant reuse for a product that normally can't be reused!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
#ukraine #recycling #fishing
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
#ukraine #recycling #fishing
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Hard agree - I interviewed Alan Cumming and director Jono McLeod about My Old School a few years ago, it's such a brilliant, gentle dissection of an extraordinary lie and it's consequences
If you haven't seen it, My Old School is currently on iPlayer. A top, top documentary.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
My Old School
The story of Scotland's most notorious impostor. A 16-year-old boy is the new kid at school and becomes a model pupil - until he is unmasked.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Hard agree - I interviewed Alan Cumming and director Jono McLeod about My Old School a few years ago, it's such a brilliant, gentle dissection of an extraordinary lie and it's consequences
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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From last night a special edition of Today in Parliament with Susan Hulme marking 80 years of the programme. A late evening summary of parliamentary proceedings was first broadcast on the Home Service on Tuesday 9 October 1945
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 17/10/2025
Susan Hulme looks back on 80 years of Today in Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
From last night a special edition of Today in Parliament with Susan Hulme marking 80 years of the programme. A late evening summary of parliamentary proceedings was first broadcast on the Home Service on Tuesday 9 October 1945
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...