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Former ABC broadcast journalist, presenter. Pioneered Australian *national* radio talkback on ABC Radio National. Podcaster: https://rss.com/podcasts/transitzone/
THEMES: DEMOCRACY/JOURNALISM FUTURES/INTERVIEWING/AUSTRALIAN REPUBLIC/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY.
THEMES: DEMOCRACY/JOURNALISM FUTURES/INTERVIEWING/AUSTRALIAN REPUBLIC/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY.
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I am shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of the clockmaker, Will Matthysen, on the last day of 2025. He generously gave of his time & insights for this podcast. #creativity #design #clocks www.woodreview.com.au/profiles/val...
“Rather than a model of how we should all work, the tech industry may be a premonition for the anxiety and attempts to compensate that are coming for all of us.” #AI #work www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us
San Francisco’s AI startups are pushing workers to grind endlessly, hinting at pressures soon hitting other sectors
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February 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
“Rather than a model of how we should all work, the tech industry may be a premonition for the anxiety and attempts to compensate that are coming for all of us.” #AI #work www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
“The exhibits were targeted under a directive that Trump’s Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, issued last year ordering the review and potential removal of any displays at national parks that ‘inappropriately disparage’ the United States.” That could be anything that irks #Trump? #slavery #USA
“A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to reinstall several exhibits about slavery that were removed from the President’s House Site in Philadelphia last month.” The #USA republic was founded on #slavery & #racism. They remain. #history #Trump #fascism flip.it/CHi.Yx
Trump Admin Ordered to Restore Slavery Exhibits Stripped From Historic Site in Philly
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits about slavery removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia last month.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:44 AM
“A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ordered the Trump administration to reinstall several exhibits about slavery that were removed from the President’s House Site in Philadelphia last month.” The #USA republic was founded on #slavery & #racism. They remain. #history #Trump #fascism flip.it/CHi.Yx
Trump Admin Ordered to Restore Slavery Exhibits Stripped From Historic Site in Philly
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits about slavery removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia last month.
flip.it
February 17, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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“Australian values” is, of course, right wing code. Trying to point to some immutable, bedrock framework. It’s a fantasy. Our aggregated values are constantly in flux, evolving, maturing. Advancing, retreating. We fail miserably on some national challenges. We succeed gratifyingly on others. #auspol
These "Australian values" sound pretty good! Especially the bits about "freedom of speech", "freedonm of religion", "mutual respect", "tolerance" and "compassion for those in need" ... wonder if we can get some of our state premiers to sign up
February 17, 2026 at 1:16 AM
“Australian values” is, of course, right wing code. Trying to point to some immutable, bedrock framework. It’s a fantasy. Our aggregated values are constantly in flux, evolving, maturing. Advancing, retreating. We fail miserably on some national challenges. We succeed gratifyingly on others. #auspol
February 17, 2026 at 1:07 AM
NEW: Australia's Department of Defence Cyber Warfare division has quietly signed the agency's biggest ever contract with controversial tech company Palantir.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The term, “web of life” is not some abstract label. It’s real. And the more we destroy habitat and bio-diversity, the worse it will be for us humans. Our stupidity about this seems to know no bounds? Same with our greed, hubris and ignorance. #wolves www.instagram.com/reel/DTbSsMs...
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February 17, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The term, “web of life” is not some abstract label. It’s real. And the more we destroy habitat and bio-diversity, the worse it will be for us humans. Our stupidity about this seems to know no bounds? Same with our greed, hubris and ignorance. #wolves www.instagram.com/reel/DTbSsMs...
As I watch the extraordinary physical, athletic achievements at the Winter Olympics, once again I laugh in my mind at those who blindly stick to their bigotry that women “can’t do stuff”. They can. And they do. Brilliantly. Across all fields of human endeavour. There’s a myth ready for retirement?
February 17, 2026 at 12:22 AM
As I watch the extraordinary physical, athletic achievements at the Winter Olympics, once again I laugh in my mind at those who blindly stick to their bigotry that women “can’t do stuff”. They can. And they do. Brilliantly. Across all fields of human endeavour. There’s a myth ready for retirement?
“Senators, & a handful of House members who bought last-minute tickets to Munich after Speaker Mike Johnson canceled their chamber’s official convoy, said #Greenland dominated their conversations over the three-day security summit.” #USA “relationship” with Europe is snookered. #Trump #fascism #EU
February 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
“Senators, & a handful of House members who bought last-minute tickets to Munich after Speaker Mike Johnson canceled their chamber’s official convoy, said #Greenland dominated their conversations over the three-day security summit.” #USA “relationship” with Europe is snookered. #Trump #fascism #EU
Republican lawmaker, Thomas Massie, apparently still has a moral compass? And some guts. Very rare commodities in the #GOP, cowed, captured, controlled by #Trump. His blatant #Epstein cover-up is consolidating. But it’s been months now. It won’t go away. Drip, drip ... #ruleoflaw #fascism #democracy
February 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Republican lawmaker, Thomas Massie, apparently still has a moral compass? And some guts. Very rare commodities in the #GOP, cowed, captured, controlled by #Trump. His blatant #Epstein cover-up is consolidating. But it’s been months now. It won’t go away. Drip, drip ... #ruleoflaw #fascism #democracy
As the #Trump government, esp via ranting, lickspittle Attorney General, Pam Bondi, doubles, triples down on the blatant #Epstein cover-up, some elite figures are responding to the heat in the #USA & beyond. #Trump? Confected immunity. #fascism #ruleoflaw #democracy www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
Tom Pritzker, Citing Epstein Connection, Steps Down as Hyatt’s Executive Chairman
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February 16, 2026 at 11:54 PM
As the #Trump government, esp via ranting, lickspittle Attorney General, Pam Bondi, doubles, triples down on the blatant #Epstein cover-up, some elite figures are responding to the heat in the #USA & beyond. #Trump? Confected immunity. #fascism #ruleoflaw #democracy www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/u...
In a lightning question round on a @briantylercohen.bsky.social podcast, @barackobama.bsky.social said, “Aliens are real”. This sure attracted global attention because of his status. He later issued a clarifying statement. “Statistically” he’s plausible? We’re uncertain. youtube.com/watch?v=SRNU...
Barack Obama says aliens are real, but he has never encountered them | 9 News Australia
YouTube video by 9 News Australia
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February 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
In a lightning question round on a @briantylercohen.bsky.social podcast, @barackobama.bsky.social said, “Aliens are real”. This sure attracted global attention because of his status. He later issued a clarifying statement. “Statistically” he’s plausible? We’re uncertain. youtube.com/watch?v=SRNU...
“The co-creator of an Israeli hit TV series has been found dead in a hotel room in Athens where the fourth season of the spy thriller is being filmed. Dana Eden 52, was discovered by her brother late on Sunday, Greek police said, attributing her death to suicide.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Producer of Israeli spy thriller found dead in Athens hotel room
Dana Eden, 52, co-creator of hit TV series Tehran, reported by Greek police to have taken her own life on Sunday
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM
“The co-creator of an Israeli hit TV series has been found dead in a hotel room in Athens where the fourth season of the spy thriller is being filmed. Dana Eden 52, was discovered by her brother late on Sunday, Greek police said, attributing her death to suicide.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
“Robert Duvall, the veteran actor who had a string of roles in classic American films including Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, M*A*S*H and To Kill a Mockingbird, has died aged 95.” Solid. #cinema #acting www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
Robert Duvall, Apocalypse Now and Godfather star, dies aged 95
From the classic To Kill a Mockingbird to blockbuster Gone in 60 Seconds, the Oscar-winning actor’s films spanned a remarkable range
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February 16, 2026 at 11:05 PM
“Robert Duvall, the veteran actor who had a string of roles in classic American films including Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, M*A*S*H and To Kill a Mockingbird, has died aged 95.” Solid. #cinema #acting www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
“ #Minnesota law enforcement authorities have said the FBI is refusing to share any evidence on its investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the man killed by federal immigration authorities in late January.” Eloquent? Accountability? Nup. #fascism #Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
FBI won’t share Alex Pretti shooting evidence, Minnesota authorities say
State’s governor had demanded impartial inquiry into the shooting of the VA nurse by federal immigration agents
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February 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM
“ #Minnesota law enforcement authorities have said the FBI is refusing to share any evidence on its investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the man killed by federal immigration authorities in late January.” Eloquent? Accountability? Nup. #fascism #Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
OPINION @maddow.bsky.social No #USA citizen can profess ignorance about the proliferating #Trump concentration camps nor the attocities occurring inside them. It is #fascism writ large & flashing. Will US citizens ultimately be supine? Indolent? #ruleoflaw #democracy youtube.com/watch?v=0fkm...
Maddow: Law firms bullied by Trump have shot at PAYBACK in fight against immigrant prison camps
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
OPINION @maddow.bsky.social No #USA citizen can profess ignorance about the proliferating #Trump concentration camps nor the attocities occurring inside them. It is #fascism writ large & flashing. Will US citizens ultimately be supine? Indolent? #ruleoflaw #democracy youtube.com/watch?v=0fkm...
OPINION “Among technologies, #AI is unique in that those who are creating it — & profiting off it — will from time to time warn that it could destroy humanity. As Sam Altman said … ‘I think that A.I. will probably, most likely, sort of lead to the end of the world.’” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...
Opinion | He Studied Cognitive Science at Stanford. Then He Wrote a Startling Play About A.I. Authoritarianism.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:46 PM
OPINION “Among technologies, #AI is unique in that those who are creating it — & profiting off it — will from time to time warn that it could destroy humanity. As Sam Altman said … ‘I think that A.I. will probably, most likely, sort of lead to the end of the world.’” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/o...
“Donald #Trump has vented his fury against a green energy deal between the British government & California’s governor, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social , a likely future Democratic presidential candidate.” #fascism #USA www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump lashes out at California governor’s green energy deal with UK
President says it is inappropriate for UK to be dealing with Gavin Newsom after Ed Miliband meets governor in London
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
“Donald #Trump has vented his fury against a green energy deal between the British government & California’s governor, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social , a likely future Democratic presidential candidate.” #fascism #USA www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
OPINION The odds on #Trump making it through to January 2029 are very long. His rapid physical decline is one thing. His patent mental decline is another. His “normalisation” by mainstream & social #media has been going on for decades. Now it has become unconscionable & deeply irresponsible. #USA
Donald Trump’s mental decline has gotten worse.
Why is the media only barely starting to report on it?
And why won’t they ask who’s really making the decisions in the White House? https://youtu.be/NQHLciC67V8?si=uoJIQXi5JIEJvac-
Why is the media only barely starting to report on it?
And why won’t they ask who’s really making the decisions in the White House? https://youtu.be/NQHLciC67V8?si=uoJIQXi5JIEJvac-
Has Donald Trump Finally Lost It?
Donald Trump’s mental decline has gotten worse.Why is the media only barely starting to report on it?And why won’t they
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February 16, 2026 at 7:31 AM
“If the Liberals do hold the seat (Farrer), they will be saying ‘well done Angus’. If they lose it to a moderate independent, there may be some buyer’s remorse about replacing Ley with Taylor. If they lose it to One Nation, some will be eyeing Andrew Hastie as their next leader.” flip.it/Jlvkhc
Want to know what’s really going on in Australian politics? A four-way tussle in Farrer may tell us
Sussan Ley’s retirement from parliament means all eyes will be on the byelection in her regional seat of Farrer – and the contest may well be messy.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:22 AM
“If the Liberals do hold the seat (Farrer), they will be saying ‘well done Angus’. If they lose it to a moderate independent, there may be some buyer’s remorse about replacing Ley with Taylor. If they lose it to One Nation, some will be eyeing Andrew Hastie as their next leader.” flip.it/Jlvkhc
Tim Dunlop is on point here, on the rapid reconfiguration of the Australian right tdunlop.substack.com/p/the-next-e...
The next era of conservative politics will make John Howard look woke
(Angus) Taylorism is just another word for nothing left to lose
tdunlop.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:08 AM
