Lora Kolodny
@lorak.bsky.social
reporter at cnbc.com. email: lora.kolodny@cnbc.com - ex-wsj, techcrunch & all over. i cover: elon musk cos. mostly tesla (some climate tech startups). my posts here are my own. optimistic on the inside. dm me on signal: lorakolodny.55
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Lora Kolodny
@lorak.bsky.social
· Nov 11
I report on Elon Musk & his companies at CNBC. If you work/ed for him and want to share your POV on his becoming "co-president," or anything else- let's talk on or off the record. Happy to answer q's about working w/ reporters. On signal: lorakolodny.55 (or DM me here and lmk how to get in touch.)
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Ive been accused of my politics not being valid (despite me singlehandedly using the internet to raise almost a $1M for poor women) because I take vacations or go to nice restaurants.
It is such a farce to believe that a vow of poverty and suffering is necessary to advocate for equitable societies
It is such a farce to believe that a vow of poverty and suffering is necessary to advocate for equitable societies
January 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Ive been accused of my politics not being valid (despite me singlehandedly using the internet to raise almost a $1M for poor women) because I take vacations or go to nice restaurants.
It is such a farce to believe that a vow of poverty and suffering is necessary to advocate for equitable societies
It is such a farce to believe that a vow of poverty and suffering is necessary to advocate for equitable societies
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Anywho, here's Elon Musk, the world's richest man, yesterday.
January 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Anywho, here's Elon Musk, the world's richest man, yesterday.
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a surprising number of cities have never had a woman serve as mayor (that includes Denver and New York City)
www.forbes.com/sites/kathar...
www.forbes.com/sites/kathar...
Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
a surprising number of cities have never had a woman serve as mayor (that includes Denver and New York City)
www.forbes.com/sites/kathar...
www.forbes.com/sites/kathar...
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1/ WSJ reports that Trump is always dozing off, struggles to hear, refuses to wear compression socks, get adequate sleep, or follow medical advice, relying intead on his “good genetics” to keep him alive. www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
1/ WSJ reports that Trump is always dozing off, struggles to hear, refuses to wear compression socks, get adequate sleep, or follow medical advice, relying intead on his “good genetics” to keep him alive. www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
devastating 💔 my deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in this fire
Around 40 people were killed and more than 100 others were hurt when a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as young revelers rang in the New Year, police said Thursday.
u.afp.com/S8D4
u.afp.com/S8D4
January 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
devastating 💔 my deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in this fire
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These dumb takes always go one way.
They never run a photo of a billionaire in Central Park, calling out a capitalist for hypocritically enjoying a public park like some kind of commie
They never run a photo of a billionaire in Central Park, calling out a capitalist for hypocritically enjoying a public park like some kind of commie
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
These dumb takes always go one way.
They never run a photo of a billionaire in Central Park, calling out a capitalist for hypocritically enjoying a public park like some kind of commie
They never run a photo of a billionaire in Central Park, calling out a capitalist for hypocritically enjoying a public park like some kind of commie
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Great #RonanFarrow post: Investors caused housing shortage by buying ~30% of houses sold, to rent out. JD Vance wrongly blames undocumented immigrants by (1) wildly exaggerating how many there are, (2) saying they are home buyers (almost all rent), & (3) ignoring that home builders need their labor.
January 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Great #RonanFarrow post: Investors caused housing shortage by buying ~30% of houses sold, to rent out. JD Vance wrongly blames undocumented immigrants by (1) wildly exaggerating how many there are, (2) saying they are home buyers (almost all rent), & (3) ignoring that home builders need their labor.
i am really glad my least favorite haircut & color is growing out - 2026 has that going for me at least.
January 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
i am really glad my least favorite haircut & color is growing out - 2026 has that going for me at least.
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New: We got an internal ICE document revealing its $100 million ad plan to bring in 14,000 new hires: deals with "tactical" influencers; ads to gun & military buffs; and geo-targeting phones around NASCAR races and gun shows.
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
wapo.st
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New: We got an internal ICE document revealing its $100 million ad plan to bring in 14,000 new hires: deals with "tactical" influencers; ads to gun & military buffs; and geo-targeting phones around NASCAR races and gun shows.
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
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Four years of "the Mamdanis somehow interacted with money - betrayal???"
January 1, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Four years of "the Mamdanis somehow interacted with money - betrayal???"
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Big protests going in Iran, and the state is trying to put them down with force, already killing 3.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
At least 3 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Protests over Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural areas, with at least three people killed.
apnews.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Big protests going in Iran, and the state is trying to put them down with force, already killing 3.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
I don't know where this is going, and the Iranian government has survived big protests before. But whatever happens, it's admirably brave when people take on violently repressive regimes.
i will never get over the bad decisions all along the way that led the pioneer and cultural tour de force that was MTV to just cede all its power & give up… variety.com/2023/tv/news... (disclosure: I worked for MTV News & Specials as a production coordinator one summer when I was a youngin…)
Paramount Media Networks, Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios to Lay Off 25% of U.S. Staff as MTV News Shuts Down
Layoffs will be hitting 25% of employees across Paramount Media Networks and studios as MTV News shuts down.
variety.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
i will never get over the bad decisions all along the way that led the pioneer and cultural tour de force that was MTV to just cede all its power & give up… variety.com/2023/tv/news... (disclosure: I worked for MTV News & Specials as a production coordinator one summer when I was a youngin…)
2025 was messed up beyond belief & i’m never forgetting the lessons learned but i am also trying to let a day off be a day off, so… forgive my petty posting rest of day.
January 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
2025 was messed up beyond belief & i’m never forgetting the lessons learned but i am also trying to let a day off be a day off, so… forgive my petty posting rest of day.
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The great economic historian Kim Phillips-Fein on how Zohran Mamdani follows in the footsteps of the progressive Fiorello La Guardia, possibly NYC's most consequential mayor ever www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/o...
Opinion | Welcome to the Mamdani Era, New York
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The great economic historian Kim Phillips-Fein on how Zohran Mamdani follows in the footsteps of the progressive Fiorello La Guardia, possibly NYC's most consequential mayor ever www.nytimes.com/2026/01/01/o...
happy bday to one of my fave greatest hits records… open.spotify.com/album/5hLazW...
Greatest Hits 1974-78
open.spotify.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
happy bday to one of my fave greatest hits records… open.spotify.com/album/5hLazW...
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Bob and I were among the hundreds of researchers that were supposed to conduct the 6th U.S. National Climate Assessment. Now it looks like they're gonna produce it with a few people and Grok? Communities need rigorous and accurate information about climate change. This will put communities at risk.
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Bob and I were among the hundreds of researchers that were supposed to conduct the 6th U.S. National Climate Assessment. Now it looks like they're gonna produce it with a few people and Grok? Communities need rigorous and accurate information about climate change. This will put communities at risk.
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Happy New Year. Be ungovernable.
January 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Happy New Year. Be ungovernable.
some of my favorite vibes of 2025
January 1, 2026 at 6:55 AM
some of my favorite vibes of 2025
rainy new year’s eve here. normally my neighborhood would sound like a shooting range, fireworks blazing all over. i actually like the chill quiet night (plus no fire risk & less anxiety, dogs happier). but i do miss the community all turning out & showing off their pyrotechnics.
January 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM
rainy new year’s eve here. normally my neighborhood would sound like a shooting range, fireworks blazing all over. i actually like the chill quiet night (plus no fire risk & less anxiety, dogs happier). but i do miss the community all turning out & showing off their pyrotechnics.
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🚨 Breaking: NYC no more
affordable than it was 53 minutes ago. An exclusive
on how it all went wrong for Mamdani.
affordable than it was 53 minutes ago. An exclusive
on how it all went wrong for Mamdani.
As Zohran Mamdani became the mayor of New York City at a small ceremony shortly after midnight Thursday, the clock started ticking on his pledges to make the city more affordable.
Mamdani Takes Office and Must Now Try to Deliver on His Boldest Promises
The clock is ticking on the new mayor’s pledges to make New York City more affordable, including expanded child care and free buses.
on.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:52 AM
🚨 Breaking: NYC no more
affordable than it was 53 minutes ago. An exclusive
on how it all went wrong for Mamdani.
affordable than it was 53 minutes ago. An exclusive
on how it all went wrong for Mamdani.
i’m too old for this. all of this. still luv ya, babies.
update
January 1, 2026 at 5:55 AM
i’m too old for this. all of this. still luv ya, babies.
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Happy New Year! 🍾🥂
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Happy New Year! 🍾🥂
lmk how it’s goin over there in 2026?
January 1, 2026 at 5:03 AM
lmk how it’s goin over there in 2026?