Luke Thomas
@lukethomas.bsky.social
Combat sports analyst. One half of @MorningKombat. Occasional learner.
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@lukethomas.bsky.social
· Jun 13
Kyle Kulinski Is Offering Clarity for the Left (INTERVIEW)
Despite the global ascendancy of the right, the political firebrand is as clear-eyed about the vision for the U.S. and the role the left must play is getting us there.
lthomas.substack.com
My full interview with @kylekulinskishow.bsky.social is available now over on Substack.
We talk:
- "Rogan of the left"
- Vote blue no matter who
- Matt Yglesias and centrism
- Issues with Abundance
- Current immigration crackdown
And much more.
WATCH: lthomas.substack.com/p/kyle-kulin...
We talk:
- "Rogan of the left"
- Vote blue no matter who
- Matt Yglesias and centrism
- Issues with Abundance
- Current immigration crackdown
And much more.
WATCH: lthomas.substack.com/p/kyle-kulin...
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They thought they were going to get pretext to throw a bunch of liberals in prison bsky.app/profile/maya...
Will always be puzzled as to why Republicans hammered so hard on the Epstein stuff given that it was obvious that it would be a huge risk for their own guy
Trump and Epstein were buddies throughout the height of his trafficking -- what did they think would happen?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Trump and Epstein were buddies throughout the height of his trafficking -- what did they think would happen?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
They thought they were going to get pretext to throw a bunch of liberals in prison bsky.app/profile/maya...
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Wait until Kash Patel and Dan Bongino find out about this! It’ll break the case wide open!
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Wait until Kash Patel and Dan Bongino find out about this! It’ll break the case wide open!
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New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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The great @lukethomas.bsky.social on the Fighting Matters podcast on the UFC betting scandal
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The UFC Betting Scandal, with Luke Thomas
YouTube video by Fighting Matters
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November 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The great @lukethomas.bsky.social on the Fighting Matters podcast on the UFC betting scandal
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Every week I compile the more interesting articles I’ve read (or videos I’ve watched). This week it’s how Mamdani won, why billionaires can’t make good art and the Japanese turning to bodybuilders to help with elder care. No paywall!
lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
What I Read This Week: The Dem Blue Wave Edition
The left scored early electoral victories not just in expected strongholds, but in places they haven't reached in decades and by margins unusual in any election year. Let's read about it.
lthomas.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Every week I compile the more interesting articles I’ve read (or videos I’ve watched). This week it’s how Mamdani won, why billionaires can’t make good art and the Japanese turning to bodybuilders to help with elder care. No paywall!
lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
Every week (no paywall) I collect the best articles I read. In today's newsletter, I have a conversation w/ the director of a new documentary on the growth of girls wrestling. That side of the sport is EXPLODING in popularity, so I wanted to learn more:
lthomas.substack.com/p/the-explos...
lthomas.substack.com/p/the-explos...
The Explosive Growth of Girls Wrestling (What I Read This Week)
A new documentary showcase that among American teenage girls, nothing is growing quite like the sport of wrestling.
lthomas.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Every week (no paywall) I collect the best articles I read. In today's newsletter, I have a conversation w/ the director of a new documentary on the growth of girls wrestling. That side of the sport is EXPLODING in popularity, so I wanted to learn more:
lthomas.substack.com/p/the-explos...
lthomas.substack.com/p/the-explos...
You can’t believe the firestorm I was in the middle of this week. Truly the dumbest controversy ever.
Are boxing promoters underestimating the power that Zuffa Boxing will wield if/when the new Ali Act bill passes? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss it & how @lukethomas.bsky.social is correct about UFC intentionally being right wing, & more.
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
donald trump is standing in front of a crowd of people in a suit and tie .
ALT: donald trump is standing in front of a crowd of people in a suit and tie .
media.tenor.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
You can’t believe the firestorm I was in the middle of this week. Truly the dumbest controversy ever.
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Are boxing promoters underestimating the power that Zuffa Boxing will wield if/when the new Ali Act bill passes? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss it & how @lukethomas.bsky.social is correct about UFC intentionally being right wing, & more.
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
donald trump is standing in front of a crowd of people in a suit and tie .
ALT: donald trump is standing in front of a crowd of people in a suit and tie .
media.tenor.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Are boxing promoters underestimating the power that Zuffa Boxing will wield if/when the new Ali Act bill passes? @heynottheface.bsky.social & I discuss it & how @lukethomas.bsky.social is correct about UFC intentionally being right wing, & more.
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
heynottheface.substack.com/p/are-boxing...
This interview is now UNLOCKED and open to all.
I asked Khan about the FTC before her time investigating UFC twice but electing to not take action. What, if anything, can we infer from that? Here's what she said:
I asked Khan about the FTC before her time investigating UFC twice but electing to not take action. What, if anything, can we infer from that? Here's what she said:
October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This interview is now UNLOCKED and open to all.
I asked Khan about the FTC before her time investigating UFC twice but electing to not take action. What, if anything, can we infer from that? Here's what she said:
I asked Khan about the FTC before her time investigating UFC twice but electing to not take action. What, if anything, can we infer from that? Here's what she said:
Khan on gamers apologizing to her over her attempt to stop Microsoft purchasing Activision now that layoffs are here and prices have skyrocketed for Game Pass:
October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Khan on gamers apologizing to her over her attempt to stop Microsoft purchasing Activision now that layoffs are here and prices have skyrocketed for Game Pass:
My interview with @linamkhan.bsky.social is LIVE!
We talk:
* FTC under Obama investigating UFC 2x
* How Reagan changed the FTC and government
* Gamers apologizing to her about Microsoft/Activision
* Meta being a "serial" violator of the law
And more!
lthomas.substack.com/p/lina-khan-...
We talk:
* FTC under Obama investigating UFC 2x
* How Reagan changed the FTC and government
* Gamers apologizing to her about Microsoft/Activision
* Meta being a "serial" violator of the law
And more!
lthomas.substack.com/p/lina-khan-...
The Lina Khan Interview: UFC FTC Investigations, the Reagan Revolution and More
The former chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Biden spoke to me about the problem of monopoly in American life.
lthomas.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My interview with @linamkhan.bsky.social is LIVE!
We talk:
* FTC under Obama investigating UFC 2x
* How Reagan changed the FTC and government
* Gamers apologizing to her about Microsoft/Activision
* Meta being a "serial" violator of the law
And more!
lthomas.substack.com/p/lina-khan-...
We talk:
* FTC under Obama investigating UFC 2x
* How Reagan changed the FTC and government
* Gamers apologizing to her about Microsoft/Activision
* Meta being a "serial" violator of the law
And more!
lthomas.substack.com/p/lina-khan-...
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The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis Beg the FTC for Help
The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
I spoke to the former head of the FTC behind click to cancel rules, the attempted blocking of Microsoft buying Activision & much more: antitrust hero @linamkhan.bsky.social (full interview out tomorrow!).
In this clip, she discusses TKO trying to legislate in exemptions to the Ali Act.
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In this clip, she discusses TKO trying to legislate in exemptions to the Ali Act.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I spoke to the former head of the FTC behind click to cancel rules, the attempted blocking of Microsoft buying Activision & much more: antitrust hero @linamkhan.bsky.social (full interview out tomorrow!).
In this clip, she discusses TKO trying to legislate in exemptions to the Ali Act.
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In this clip, she discusses TKO trying to legislate in exemptions to the Ali Act.
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Best discussion I’ve heard on the Riyadh comedy festival. Two guys I’ve followed for a long time @wkamaubell.bsky.social (Oakland icon) and @lukethomas.bsky.social getting into it.
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Why Comics Are FAILING Their Audiences | Luke Thomas Gets Political
YouTube video by Luke Thomas Gets Political (LTGP)
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October 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Best discussion I’ve heard on the Riyadh comedy festival. Two guys I’ve followed for a long time @wkamaubell.bsky.social (Oakland icon) and @lukethomas.bsky.social getting into it.
youtu.be/OPoUdajg8GA?...
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If you’re not paying attention, the most important state apparatus in combat sports regulation is helping to manufacture consent for a UFC (TKO) takeover of boxing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p561...
LUKE THOMAS: The Ali Act's DESTRUCTION Has New Supporters
YouTube video by Luke Thomas
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October 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you’re not paying attention, the most important state apparatus in combat sports regulation is helping to manufacture consent for a UFC (TKO) takeover of boxing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=p561...
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I wrote about why the UFC allows one of its fighters to go unpunished in sharing Nazi propaganda on social media but bans journalists for critical reporting and calls the entire thing "free speech": lthomas.substack.com/p/ufcs-free-...
How Useful is the UFC's Free Speech Model?
When the UFC allows a fighter to post Nazi propaganda on social media, but bans journalists for critical reporting, the 'free speech' policy producing this outcome isn't worth much.
lthomas.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I wrote about why the UFC allows one of its fighters to go unpunished in sharing Nazi propaganda on social media but bans journalists for critical reporting and calls the entire thing "free speech": lthomas.substack.com/p/ufcs-free-...
I wrote about why the UFC allows one of its fighters to go unpunished in sharing Nazi propaganda on social media but bans journalists for critical reporting and calls the entire thing "free speech": lthomas.substack.com/p/ufcs-free-...
How Useful is the UFC's Free Speech Model?
When the UFC allows a fighter to post Nazi propaganda on social media, but bans journalists for critical reporting, the 'free speech' policy producing this outcome isn't worth much.
lthomas.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I wrote about why the UFC allows one of its fighters to go unpunished in sharing Nazi propaganda on social media but bans journalists for critical reporting and calls the entire thing "free speech": lthomas.substack.com/p/ufcs-free-...
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NEW: I spoke to comedian @wkamaubell.bsky.social about why the Riyadh Comedy Festival resulted in so much controversy.
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
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“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
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October 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
NEW: I spoke to comedian @wkamaubell.bsky.social about why the Riyadh Comedy Festival resulted in so much controversy.
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
1/2
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
1/2
NEW: I spoke to comedian @wkamaubell.bsky.social about why the Riyadh Comedy Festival resulted in so much controversy.
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
1/2
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
1/2
October 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
NEW: I spoke to comedian @wkamaubell.bsky.social about why the Riyadh Comedy Festival resulted in so much controversy.
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
1/2
“The reason why it’s a big deal is because their fans care. I think if it was only us snowflakes and social justice warriors, Bill Burr wouldn’t feel the need to address it.”
1/2
Is comedy ok?
The Riyadh Comedy Festival has caused new questions about the performers & art form to be raised and not just about the festival.
My friend and stand-up @wkamaubell.bsky.social joined me to discuss the festival, the Rogansphere & more:
lthomas.substack.com/p/riyadh-com...
The Riyadh Comedy Festival has caused new questions about the performers & art form to be raised and not just about the festival.
My friend and stand-up @wkamaubell.bsky.social joined me to discuss the festival, the Rogansphere & more:
lthomas.substack.com/p/riyadh-com...
What's Going on With Comedy? A Conversation With W. Kamau Bell
In the wake of the Riyadh Comedy Festival, questions about what modern stand-up comedy is actually about are beginning to get asked.
lthomas.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Is comedy ok?
The Riyadh Comedy Festival has caused new questions about the performers & art form to be raised and not just about the festival.
My friend and stand-up @wkamaubell.bsky.social joined me to discuss the festival, the Rogansphere & more:
lthomas.substack.com/p/riyadh-com...
The Riyadh Comedy Festival has caused new questions about the performers & art form to be raised and not just about the festival.
My friend and stand-up @wkamaubell.bsky.social joined me to discuss the festival, the Rogansphere & more:
lthomas.substack.com/p/riyadh-com...
🚨It's live chat day!🚨
We're previewing UFC 320 and Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 plus talking about Bill Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and more.
We go live at 3pm ET.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMFt...
We're previewing UFC 320 and Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 plus talking about Bill Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and more.
We go live at 3pm ET.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMFt...
UFC 320 Preview, Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2, Bill Burr | Live Chat, ep. 272 | LUKE THOMAS
YouTube video by Luke Thomas
www.youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚨It's live chat day!🚨
We're previewing UFC 320 and Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 plus talking about Bill Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and more.
We go live at 3pm ET.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMFt...
We're previewing UFC 320 and Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 plus talking about Bill Burr at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and more.
We go live at 3pm ET.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMFt...
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I found @lukethomas.bsky.social looking for MMA coverage. And as I've grown more and more disinterested in UFC I've grown more interested in what he says politically. He's a progressive voice where you might not expect to find one.
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Dem Leaders Act PATHETIC in Shutdown Battle With Trump | Luke Thomas Gets Political
YouTube video by Luke Thomas Gets Political (LTGP)
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I found @lukethomas.bsky.social looking for MMA coverage. And as I've grown more and more disinterested in UFC I've grown more interested in what he says politically. He's a progressive voice where you might not expect to find one.
youtu.be/6pI5wpCzx_0?...
youtu.be/6pI5wpCzx_0?...
Every week I post about the more interesting articles I read/videos I watched. Today:
* A hypothesis for why warmer countries are poor
* The 'Mississippi Miracle' in reading improvements for kids
* A boxer's life being derailed after being hit in the balls
👉 lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
* A hypothesis for why warmer countries are poor
* The 'Mississippi Miracle' in reading improvements for kids
* A boxer's life being derailed after being hit in the balls
👉 lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
What I Read (and Watched) This Week - September 28th, 2025 Edition
From the 'Mississippi Miracle' to a hypothesis on why hotter countries are poorer, it's the return of my reading recommendations.
lthomas.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Every week I post about the more interesting articles I read/videos I watched. Today:
* A hypothesis for why warmer countries are poor
* The 'Mississippi Miracle' in reading improvements for kids
* A boxer's life being derailed after being hit in the balls
👉 lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
* A hypothesis for why warmer countries are poor
* The 'Mississippi Miracle' in reading improvements for kids
* A boxer's life being derailed after being hit in the balls
👉 lthomas.substack.com/p/what-i-rea...
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Here’s what you need to know about UFC White House: it’s two events, not one, and nothing about it is politically neutral.
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
September 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Here’s what you need to know about UFC White House: it’s two events, not one, and nothing about it is politically neutral.
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
Here’s what you need to know about UFC White House: it’s two events, not one, and nothing about it is politically neutral.
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
September 26, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Here’s what you need to know about UFC White House: it’s two events, not one, and nothing about it is politically neutral.
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...
READ: open.substack.com/pub/lthomas/...