Jerad Walker
@jeradwalker.bsky.social
Podcast Editor: North Carolina Public Radio (WUNC). Contributor: NPR. Alum: OPB, WAMU. Cheerwine enthusiast. Go Dawgs!
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Oregon Public Broadcasting is one of the crown jewels of public media in the US. This is a shot across its bow.
This is easily the hardest thing I've ever had to write.
I Had a Dream Journalism Job. Here's Why I Quit.
The rot that hollowed out trust in corporate media finally reached OPB. I had to go.
westernedgemedia.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Oregon Public Broadcasting is one of the crown jewels of public media in the US. This is a shot across its bow.
Is it bad that the American economy is being fueled by AI and gambling?
"The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that gambling was the second-highest service-sector industry for GDP growth between 2019 and 2024, behind only software publishing."
Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ.
Very annoyed at the people who decided to open the floodgates to online sports betting, it is absolutely a scourge. Great piece from Gabrielle Gurley on people spending hours a day on these predatory apps.
February 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Is it bad that the American economy is being fueled by AI and gambling?
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Congrats to Sam Darnold on overcoming so much adversity on his way to the Super Bowl.
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Congrats to Sam Darnold on overcoming so much adversity on his way to the Super Bowl.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present your Super Bowl MVP.
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, I present your Super Bowl MVP.
That was delightful. And maybe the best production I’ve ever seen at a Super Bowl halftime show. Big Broadway vibes.
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
That was delightful. And maybe the best production I’ve ever seen at a Super Bowl halftime show. Big Broadway vibes.
We’ve got a goddamn Ricky Martin sighting!
February 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
We’ve got a goddamn Ricky Martin sighting!
the beautiful game
February 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
the beautiful game
Seahawks fans right now
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Seahawks fans right now
watchin the big game
February 8, 2026 at 11:28 PM
watchin the big game
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will take any excuse to point out that the bear on the California flag looks like you asked it for a favor just when it was leaving the office
February 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
will take any excuse to point out that the bear on the California flag looks like you asked it for a favor just when it was leaving the office
The coat of arms for the city of Belfast has a literal ass seahorse.
February 8, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The coat of arms for the city of Belfast has a literal ass seahorse.
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I got more details about the wildest North Carolina story of the week. www.ncrabbithole.com/p/untold-sto...
The Untold Story of the Guy Who Broke Into a Pizza Shop And Started Selling Pizzas
The news from the Kinston Little Caesars rocketed around the internet this week. A police report and some Facebook posts shed a little more light on what went down.
www.ncrabbithole.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM
I got more details about the wildest North Carolina story of the week. www.ncrabbithole.com/p/untold-sto...
who is bill stencil and why does everyone love and/or hate him on here? please do not actually answer this post
February 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
who is bill stencil and why does everyone love and/or hate him on here? please do not actually answer this post
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THREAD: Random aesthetically pleasing baseball fields …
Estadio "José Aguilar y Maya", Guanajuato, Mexico
Estadio "José Aguilar y Maya", Guanajuato, Mexico
February 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
THREAD: Random aesthetically pleasing baseball fields …
Estadio "José Aguilar y Maya", Guanajuato, Mexico
Estadio "José Aguilar y Maya", Guanajuato, Mexico
I just watch MAC football for the commercials.
February 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I just watch MAC football for the commercials.
This is after a regular season UNC win.
Folks are *this* close to burning mattresses.
Folks are *this* close to burning mattresses.
February 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
This is after a regular season UNC win.
Folks are *this* close to burning mattresses.
Folks are *this* close to burning mattresses.
And UNC wins and now we’re getting the rare double court storm.
UNC fans have stormed the court but there is still 0.4 seconds on clock.
“Some people have spilled some beverages.” lol
“Some people have spilled some beverages.” lol
February 8, 2026 at 1:46 AM
And UNC wins and now we’re getting the rare double court storm.
UNC fans have stormed the court but there is still 0.4 seconds on clock.
“Some people have spilled some beverages.” lol
“Some people have spilled some beverages.” lol
February 8, 2026 at 1:43 AM
UNC fans have stormed the court but there is still 0.4 seconds on clock.
“Some people have spilled some beverages.” lol
“Some people have spilled some beverages.” lol
Say what you will about Papa Johns, but when they had an existential crisis they went out and got Shaq.
Two hilarious things about this.
1) No one thinks Tom Brady when they think New York.
2) Tom Brady would never eat a slice of Pizza Hut pizza.
1) No one thinks Tom Brady when they think New York.
2) Tom Brady would never eat a slice of Pizza Hut pizza.
February 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Say what you will about Papa Johns, but when they had an existential crisis they went out and got Shaq.
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Remembering the Lindsay Vonn/Tiger Woods era and the top five Hot Mess Tiger photo it generated
February 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Remembering the Lindsay Vonn/Tiger Woods era and the top five Hot Mess Tiger photo it generated
The simulation is glitching
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The simulation is glitching
Ken eats, breathes, and sleeps ice sliding sports. If you want to go down the Winter Olympics rabbit hole this month, there’s no better guide.
For those of you who want to follow along with the curves, here's the track map! You'll see luge comes in from just to the left of the bobsled and skeleton track.
February 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Ken eats, breathes, and sleeps ice sliding sports. If you want to go down the Winter Olympics rabbit hole this month, there’s no better guide.
Y’all, if you think em dashes are a sign of AI writing—let me introduce you to journalists.
February 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Y’all, if you think em dashes are a sign of AI writing—let me introduce you to journalists.