"The Paper" is Ron Howard's best film. The fact that I spent a lot of time in newsrooms growing up (my father was a local sports reporter) has no bearing on this opinion.
Got some time to watch a good movie or binge watch a good television show?
Here's a few that will definitely entertain you and may help you understand the world of journalism a little better:
open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Here's a few that will definitely entertain you and may help you understand the world of journalism a little better:
open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Six great Journalism movies
And two great binge worthy journalism television shows
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November 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"The Paper" is Ron Howard's best film. The fact that I spent a lot of time in newsrooms growing up (my father was a local sports reporter) has no bearing on this opinion.
Did he short US airline stocks before going on air?
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Did he short US airline stocks before going on air?
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” Enough of these ripples can become a tidal wave.
The call is coming from inside the house. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” Enough of these ripples can become a tidal wave.
The call is coming from inside the house. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The call is coming from inside the house. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
"The deal would include a promised vote on extending Obamacare tax credits in December, the sources said."
"Promises" guaranteed by what? They are negotiating with the same party that isn't spending congressionally-delegated funds, among other things.
"Promises" guaranteed by what? They are negotiating with the same party that isn't spending congressionally-delegated funds, among other things.
“.. It is the most significant movement toward a bipartisan breakthrough in the talks to re-open the government in over a month.”
@axios.com
www.axios.com/2025/11/09/d...
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www.axios.com/2025/11/09/d...
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"The deal would include a promised vote on extending Obamacare tax credits in December, the sources said."
"Promises" guaranteed by what? They are negotiating with the same party that isn't spending congressionally-delegated funds, among other things.
"Promises" guaranteed by what? They are negotiating with the same party that isn't spending congressionally-delegated funds, among other things.
If people don’t think there will be political repercussion from this they aren’t paying attention.
Median age of first-time homebuyer has climbed to 40 www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Affordability Woes Push US Median First-Time Homebuyer Age to 40
The median age of first-time homebuyers in the US has climbed to a record of 40 as soaring prices and mortgage rates over the last few years delay homeownership for millions of Americans.
www.bloomberg.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If people don’t think there will be political repercussion from this they aren’t paying attention.
When Luttig speaks, we should listen www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
President for Life
Donald Trump is trying to amass the powers of a king.
www.theatlantic.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
When Luttig speaks, we should listen www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
I disagree with this article: it's too optimistic. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Donald Trump’s Plan to Subvert the Midterms Is Already Under Way
Our election system is reaching a breaking point.
www.theatlantic.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I disagree with this article: it's too optimistic. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Reposted by Mike Larrabee
Two headlines.
Two economies.
Same day.
Poetic.
@nytimes.com @bloomberg.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Two economies.
Same day.
Poetic.
@nytimes.com @bloomberg.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Two headlines.
Two economies.
Same day.
Poetic.
@nytimes.com @bloomberg.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Two economies.
Same day.
Poetic.
@nytimes.com @bloomberg.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
What exactly did they expect?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
In Florida, Obamacare Price Hikes Pose an Outsized Threat
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
What exactly did they expect?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...
October 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Old joke. Still works.
Hasan: The great irony is of course that Donald Trump is the son of an immigrant. The grandson of an immigrant and married to an immigrant. In fact two of his three wives were immigrants, proving yet again that immigrants will do the jobs that even Americans are not willing to do.
October 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Old joke. Still works.
Reposted by Mike Larrabee
POLITICO: “Leaders of Young Republican groups worried if their Telegram chat got leaked, but kept typing… referred to Black people as monkeys, mused about putting political opponents in gas chambers... lauded Republicans they believed support slavery…” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
POLITICO: “Leaders of Young Republican groups worried if their Telegram chat got leaked, but kept typing… referred to Black people as monkeys, mused about putting political opponents in gas chambers... lauded Republicans they believed support slavery…” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Reposted by Mike Larrabee
Among the long list of political adversaries President Trump has targeted in his second term are several Black women in powerful positions. Attorney General Letitia James of New York, who brought a civil case against Trump and won, is the latest.
Letitia James Is Among Prominent Black Women Targeted by Trump
Fani T. Willis, a district attorney who brought election interference charges against Mr. Trump, and Lisa Cook, who serves on the Federal Reserve Board, have also been investigated.
nyti.ms
October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Among the long list of political adversaries President Trump has targeted in his second term are several Black women in powerful positions. Attorney General Letitia James of New York, who brought a civil case against Trump and won, is the latest.
This is the way. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/10/b...
MIT becomes first school to reject proposed ‘compact’ with Trump administration - The Boston Globe
MIT president Sally Kornbluth said the university’s practices already “meet or exceed” the federal government’s list of demands.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is the way. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/10/b...
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Rep. Lisa McClain, on CNN, praising President Trump for deploying the National Guard to Washington:
"My daughter could actually ride the Metro for the first time since she has been in DC."
[Her daughter is 22]
"My daughter could actually ride the Metro for the first time since she has been in DC."
[Her daughter is 22]
October 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Which party has majorities in the House & Senate and controls the Executive branch?
SCOOP — The White House instructed all federal agency leadership on Tuesday to send out a mandatory message to workers blaming the impending potential government shutdown on House Democrats, The Handbasket was first to learn. Absolutely no modifications to the email were permitted.
My story:
My story:
Trump mandates all federal agencies send email blaming Dems for potential gov’t shutdown
Workers call the partisan email "a vile slap in the face."
www.thehandbasket.co
September 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Which party has majorities in the House & Senate and controls the Executive branch?
