Laura Shields
@mediawhizz.bsky.social
‘Sweary and unsparing’ media and public speaking coach. MD of Red Thread EU. Trying to improve messaging in and around the EU. Neurodivergent. Cat mum. UK-US-BE passports = confused.
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Laura Shields
@mediawhizz.bsky.social
· Nov 28
Thinking of renaming my cats Don Jr and Eric as they are both on drugs and engage in unpredictable and psychotic behaviour.
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Exit polls say Abigail Spanberger won young men 56–42 today. Talk about a narrative buster.
November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Exit polls say Abigail Spanberger won young men 56–42 today. Talk about a narrative buster.
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Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
September 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.
But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.
We will miss him terribly.
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We would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn’t. And we know it.
September 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn’t. And we know it.
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I really enjoyed this @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social pod about Covid & MAHA, but one thing it repeatedly revealed is a habit of liberals that drives me crazy. A short 🧵.
MAHA Is a Bad Answer to a Good Question
Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 08/22/2025 · 1h 22m
podcasts.apple.com
August 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I really enjoyed this @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social pod about Covid & MAHA, but one thing it repeatedly revealed is a habit of liberals that drives me crazy. A short 🧵.
Why the eff can't pundits or reporters say 'nuclear' properly anymore?
It used to only be George W Bush who couldn't.
Now it's everywhere.
It used to only be George W Bush who couldn't.
Now it's everywhere.
June 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Why the eff can't pundits or reporters say 'nuclear' properly anymore?
It used to only be George W Bush who couldn't.
Now it's everywhere.
It used to only be George W Bush who couldn't.
Now it's everywhere.
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This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
June 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
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🚨 Senate Republicans are pushing a bill to sell off 3M acres of public lands—wildlife habitats, sacred sites & forests—to fund billionaire tax breaks. This is a land grab. Tell your senators: VOTE NO. #publiclands #environmentalprotection www.democratsabroad.org/stop_the_fir... #ProtectPublicLands
June 21, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🚨 Senate Republicans are pushing a bill to sell off 3M acres of public lands—wildlife habitats, sacred sites & forests—to fund billionaire tax breaks. This is a land grab. Tell your senators: VOTE NO. #publiclands #environmentalprotection www.democratsabroad.org/stop_the_fir... #ProtectPublicLands
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The Ayatollah’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
June 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Ayatollah’s biggest mistake? Not going on Joe Rogan.
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I shit you not, people
June 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I shit you not, people
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I feel so fortunate that my first sustained aural imprint of the Beethoven and Schubert piano sonatas were through his recordings.
So rare to have a virtuoso at the highest level joined with a scholar's intellect for the music he played.
So rare to have a virtuoso at the highest level joined with a scholar's intellect for the music he played.
June 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I feel so fortunate that my first sustained aural imprint of the Beethoven and Schubert piano sonatas were through his recordings.
So rare to have a virtuoso at the highest level joined with a scholar's intellect for the music he played.
So rare to have a virtuoso at the highest level joined with a scholar's intellect for the music he played.
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We were sorry to hear that legendary pianist Alfred Brendel has passed away at the age of 94.
Alfred Brendel made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1958, and gave many performances at the Hall, including programmes of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and more.
Our thoughts are with all who knew him.
Alfred Brendel made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1958, and gave many performances at the Hall, including programmes of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and more.
Our thoughts are with all who knew him.
June 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We were sorry to hear that legendary pianist Alfred Brendel has passed away at the age of 94.
Alfred Brendel made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1958, and gave many performances at the Hall, including programmes of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and more.
Our thoughts are with all who knew him.
Alfred Brendel made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1958, and gave many performances at the Hall, including programmes of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and more.
Our thoughts are with all who knew him.
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A musical giant with the tenderest touch, the great pianist Alfred Brendel has sadly died, aged 94. His performances will blaze in memory; his recordings will inspire for generations to come. He received the RPS Gold Medal in 1992, presented by fellow recipient Yehudi Menuhin.
June 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A musical giant with the tenderest touch, the great pianist Alfred Brendel has sadly died, aged 94. His performances will blaze in memory; his recordings will inspire for generations to come. He received the RPS Gold Medal in 1992, presented by fellow recipient Yehudi Menuhin.
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Alfred Brendel, le pianiste qui tutoyait Beethoven et Schubert, est mort
Alfred Brendel, le pianiste qui tutoyait Beethoven et Schubert, est mort
Durant ses soixante ans de carrière, le musicien, qui fut aussi, à ses heures, peintre, poète et penseur, laisse en héritage Mozart, Beethoven et surtout Schubert, dont il fut le medium privilégié. Il est mort le 17 juin, à l’âge de 94 ans.
www.lemonde.fr
June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Alfred Brendel, le pianiste qui tutoyait Beethoven et Schubert, est mort
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I’m going to pull my teeth out if the left tears itself apart over whether Pete or AOC would be a better candidate while Trump dismantles every single check on his power.
Let’s have the debate while deep down adoring both of them as insanely smart, principled politicians that we are lucky to have.
Let’s have the debate while deep down adoring both of them as insanely smart, principled politicians that we are lucky to have.
April 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I’m going to pull my teeth out if the left tears itself apart over whether Pete or AOC would be a better candidate while Trump dismantles every single check on his power.
Let’s have the debate while deep down adoring both of them as insanely smart, principled politicians that we are lucky to have.
Let’s have the debate while deep down adoring both of them as insanely smart, principled politicians that we are lucky to have.
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Hi, I’m autistic and I’m the mayor of my city.
RFK Jr. wants to eradicate autistic people and also has no idea what an autistic person is
April 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Hi, I’m autistic and I’m the mayor of my city.
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Last week, Trump’s tariffs made me a man. This week, his backdown made me a woman. Tell me again that gender fluidity isn’t becoming a problem.
by Jesse Watters
by Jesse Watters
April 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Last week, Trump’s tariffs made me a man. This week, his backdown made me a woman. Tell me again that gender fluidity isn’t becoming a problem.
by Jesse Watters
by Jesse Watters
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"Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious."
Kamala Harris
But courage is also contagious."
Kamala Harris
April 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious."
Kamala Harris
But courage is also contagious."
Kamala Harris
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Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
April 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Congratulations to Judge Susan Crawford on her victory, and to the people of Wisconsin for electing a judge who believes in the rule of law and protecting our freedoms.
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Regardless of anything else about the Wisconsin race, it's just a relief to learn that money can't always buy elections
April 2, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Regardless of anything else about the Wisconsin race, it's just a relief to learn that money can't always buy elections
While you can buy a president, you apparently cannot buy a judge in Wisconsin www.npr.org/2025/04/01/n...
Trump and Musk's backing wasn't enough to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court
National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal's campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative's. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.
www.npr.org
April 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM