2026: The Year of the Paddy
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Pop culture maven 90 minutes from Boston who is powered by iced coffee and imagination. Trying to have hope for humanity even if there are some that keep me from doing so.
Passionate about PBS and indie radio.
Passionate about PBS and indie radio.
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I have seen posts that PBS is shutting down since the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has shut down. Looks like I have to post this video again straight from PBS. Please get informed and donate to your local PBS station. The bad guys win when misinformation thrives.
Trump wants Canada and Greenland. Hitler wanted to control western Europe. See what's happening here?
How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Greenland and says Washington must take control of the strategically located island.
apnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Trump wants Canada and Greenland. Hitler wanted to control western Europe. See what's happening here?
RIP PBS News Weekend. I see all of the comments of "Why can't a billionaire fund this?". That would do more harm than good and there would be strings attached with a billionaire bailout.
PBS News notes this Sunday will be “PBS News Weekend’s” last due to federal budget cuts
January 10, 2026 at 7:57 AM
RIP PBS News Weekend. I see all of the comments of "Why can't a billionaire fund this?". That would do more harm than good and there would be strings attached with a billionaire bailout.
Yep. Another quote post from me telling you to donate to get on a PBS Passport membership.
Seeing a lot of false postings out there.
Despite the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's recent closure, PBS and NPR are still VERY MUCH ALIVE and active. They're just more dependent than ever upon the generosity of Viewers Like You!
Please support your local station!
pbs.org/donate
Despite the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's recent closure, PBS and NPR are still VERY MUCH ALIVE and active. They're just more dependent than ever upon the generosity of Viewers Like You!
Please support your local station!
pbs.org/donate
January 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Yep. Another quote post from me telling you to donate to get on a PBS Passport membership.
Oh here we go...The government is getting involved because their buddies at Paramount Skydance aren't getting their way. Sooner or later, we knew that this was going to happen. Bastards. #TVSky #Filmsky
The Department of Justice Starts an Investigation Into Warner Bros. Discovery Sale to Netflix & Its Fight With Paramount | Cord Cutters News
The high-stakes battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery continues to intensify, with antitrust scrutiny adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing corporate drama. Paramount Skydance, led ...
cordcuttersnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Playing Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate again. Jacob and Evie Frye are my favorite assassins. Me and sister are a lot like them (we’re not twins). I am headstrong and impulsive like Jacob. My sister is logical and sensible like Evie.
January 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Playing Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate again. Jacob and Evie Frye are my favorite assassins. Me and sister are a lot like them (we’re not twins). I am headstrong and impulsive like Jacob. My sister is logical and sensible like Evie.
This Op-Ed piece was 100% on point and I have been with committee with #Arkansas residents on what to do when "Arkansas TV" turns the lights out on #PBS programming. Don't settle for what Sarah Sanders and Carlton Wing are doing to you.
"Disaffiliating from PBS should have been an absolute last resort when all other options had failed." (Via @arkansasadvocate.com) current.org/2026/01/comm...
Opinion: Disaffiliating Arkansas’ public TV network from PBS is an ideological move
Arkansas’ Republican congressional delegation voted to put Arkansas PBS’ head on the chopping block. The network's leaders have now wielded the axe.
current.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM
"Marco Rubio, we salute you"...yeah, he actually said it. This is not journalism.
Here's the clip of Tony Dokoupil ending tonight's broadcast by absolutely gushing over "ultimate Florida Man" Marco Rubio.
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
"Marco Rubio, we salute you"...yeah, he actually said it. This is not journalism.
Revisionist history. This was domestic terrorism by Trump supporters that were inspired by his words to "fight like hell". They assaulted police officers, invaded the offices of public officials and threatened to kill officials. Trump didn't tell them to stop. These "patriots" were pardoned
fuck outta here
January 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Revisionist history. This was domestic terrorism by Trump supporters that were inspired by his words to "fight like hell". They assaulted police officers, invaded the offices of public officials and threatened to kill officials. Trump didn't tell them to stop. These "patriots" were pardoned
I watched this when it came on PBS one Christmas Eve as I was making pies and cranberry sauce. Favorite part is when several actors are trying to tell Paapa Essiedu how to do the "To be or not to be" soliloquy from Hamlet. #TVSky #PBS #BBC #Shakespeare
ALL ARTS Performance Selects | Shakespeare Live! | Season 2025
Through a unique combination of the performing arts, this show celebrates Shakespeare's plays.
www.pbs.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I watched this when it came on PBS one Christmas Eve as I was making pies and cranberry sauce. Favorite part is when several actors are trying to tell Paapa Essiedu how to do the "To be or not to be" soliloquy from Hamlet. #TVSky #PBS #BBC #Shakespeare
I have seen posts that PBS is shutting down since the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has shut down. Looks like I have to post this video again straight from PBS. Please get informed and donate to your local PBS station. The bad guys win when misinformation thrives.
January 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I have seen posts that PBS is shutting down since the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has shut down. Looks like I have to post this video again straight from PBS. Please get informed and donate to your local PBS station. The bad guys win when misinformation thrives.
I really hope all of Europe stands up with Denmark to defend it if comes to that. We are living in an alternate timeline...Violating international law to capture a leader from a sovereign nation, wanting to make Canada a 51st state, and threatening to annex Greenland from Demark.
'We need Greenland': Trump repeats threat to annex Danish territory
The US president has repeatedly said he wants the island to become a part of the US.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I really hope all of Europe stands up with Denmark to defend it if comes to that. We are living in an alternate timeline...Violating international law to capture a leader from a sovereign nation, wanting to make Canada a 51st state, and threatening to annex Greenland from Demark.
Five years ago today, domestic terrorism happened.
January 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Five years ago today, domestic terrorism happened.
When was she ever? 😆
Celine Dion Joins TikTok With Silly Video In Which She Reveals ‘Suddenly I’m Becoming Cool’
Celine Dion Joins TikTok With Silly Video In Which She Reveals ‘Suddenly I’m Becoming Cool’
Celine Dion is officially on TikTok, announcing her debut on the app this week with a funny video in which she announced 'suddenly I'm becoming cool.'
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
When was she ever? 😆
It's official. RIP Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Remember, you can support your local PBS station with a PBS Passport membership.
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
Corporation For Public Broadcasting formally dissolves after federal funding cuts
Board of directors vote to dissolve organization after nearly 60 years in operation after funding cuts under Trump
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 AM
It's official. RIP Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Remember, you can support your local PBS station with a PBS Passport membership.
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
www.pbs.org/passport/lea...
Finished. This was incredibly good. I love how it goes from revolutionary stuff to a Neo-western tone where everyone is battling to the very end in the desert. After it's win at Critics Choice last night, this is award season's 800-lb. gorilla. Two thumbs up. WAY UP!!!! #filmsky
January 5, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Finished. This was incredibly good. I love how it goes from revolutionary stuff to a Neo-western tone where everyone is battling to the very end in the desert. After it's win at Critics Choice last night, this is award season's 800-lb. gorilla. Two thumbs up. WAY UP!!!! #filmsky
The nuns remind me of The Sisters of The Saint in the McGarry Stateside books...They have a facade of being nuns but don't follow doctrine as their real work is more deep cover. #filmsky #booksky
Breakfast and One Battle After Another. Gotta see if this bad boy lives up to its Critics Choice Best Picture win. #filmsky
January 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It has survived my 15 minute test, but explain this me like I am a 12 year old...How in the hell did it get nominated in the "musical or comedy" category at the Golden Globes? I mean, we know the Globes don't mean anything now, but there is no comedy to be had in this. #filmsky
Breakfast and One Battle After Another. Gotta see if this bad boy lives up to its Critics Choice Best Picture win. #filmsky
January 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
It has survived my 15 minute test, but explain this me like I am a 12 year old...How in the hell did it get nominated in the "musical or comedy" category at the Golden Globes? I mean, we know the Globes don't mean anything now, but there is no comedy to be had in this. #filmsky
One Battle After Another wins Best Picture. The gauntlet has been thrown down for awards season. Looks like I will have to go watch it on HBO Max. #CriticsChoiceAwards
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 AM
One Battle After Another wins Best Picture. The gauntlet has been thrown down for awards season. Looks like I will have to go watch it on HBO Max. #CriticsChoiceAwards
We are coming down to the wire and One Battle After Another has won Best Director, which ups its chances for Best Picture. #CritcsChoiceAwards
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
We are coming down to the wire and One Battle After Another has won Best Director, which ups its chances for Best Picture. #CritcsChoiceAwards
And of course The Pitt wins Best Drama series. #CriticsChoiceAwards
January 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
And of course The Pitt wins Best Drama series. #CriticsChoiceAwards
Of course Noah Wylie won. The Pitt was that good. Bingeable as all get out. #CriticsChoiceAwards
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Of course Noah Wylie won. The Pitt was that good. Bingeable as all get out. #CriticsChoiceAwards
Amy Madigan...WELL DESERVED since her character scared the shit out of me. #CriticsChoiceAwards
January 5, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Amy Madigan...WELL DESERVED since her character scared the shit out of me. #CriticsChoiceAwards