Bob McWilliams
@radiobob.bsky.social
Longtime jazz director and jazz and Trail Mix (folk, Americana, bluegrass, etc) shows on Kansas Public Radio. Harvard Law ‘80 and lawyer eons ago and recently retired longtime adjunct U.S. history prof at Johnson County Community College.
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They’re trying to run the Kilmar Abrego Garcia playbook with a five year old boy in a bunny hat because nobody can find peace if they embarrass the Trump administration publicly. Normal people didn’t like it with Garcia and they really aren’t going to like it for Liam.
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 AM
They’re trying to run the Kilmar Abrego Garcia playbook with a five year old boy in a bunny hat because nobody can find peace if they embarrass the Trump administration publicly. Normal people didn’t like it with Garcia and they really aren’t going to like it for Liam.
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If only Donald's icy, withholding parents had loved him, none of this embarrassingly needy bullshit would be happening.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump wanted Dulles Airport, Penn Station named after him — in exchange for releasing federal funds
Trump has named several landmarks and initiatives after himself since he returned to office.
www.nbcnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 AM
If only Donald's icy, withholding parents had loved him, none of this embarrassingly needy bullshit would be happening.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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True statement.
February 6, 2026 at 4:28 AM
True statement.
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Jack Schlossberg the only grandson of President Kennedy, shared his reaction to the news President Trump’s Plans to Shut Down the Kennedy Center for Two Years
Construction, Trump says, will begin in July.
By Caroline Hallemann
Feb 01, 2026 11:39 PM EST www.townandcountrymag.com/society/poli...
Construction, Trump says, will begin in July.
By Caroline Hallemann
Feb 01, 2026 11:39 PM EST www.townandcountrymag.com/society/poli...
February 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Jack Schlossberg the only grandson of President Kennedy, shared his reaction to the news President Trump’s Plans to Shut Down the Kennedy Center for Two Years
Construction, Trump says, will begin in July.
By Caroline Hallemann
Feb 01, 2026 11:39 PM EST www.townandcountrymag.com/society/poli...
Construction, Trump says, will begin in July.
By Caroline Hallemann
Feb 01, 2026 11:39 PM EST www.townandcountrymag.com/society/poli...
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They were never going to get to their stated deportations goal with due process. So they're phasing it out.
(Part 2)
(Part 2)
🚨HOLY CRAP. The Trump admin just took a SLEDGEHAMMER to due process, largely eliminating the Board of Immigration Appeals process and MANDATING DISMISSAL of ALL appeals (which cost $1,000 thanks to OBBBA) filed after tomorrow unless a majority of the BIA votes to hear the case.
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
They were never going to get to their stated deportations goal with due process. So they're phasing it out.
(Part 2)
(Part 2)
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🚨HOLY CRAP. The Trump admin just took a SLEDGEHAMMER to due process, largely eliminating the Board of Immigration Appeals process and MANDATING DISMISSAL of ALL appeals (which cost $1,000 thanks to OBBBA) filed after tomorrow unless a majority of the BIA votes to hear the case.
February 5, 2026 at 2:37 PM
🚨HOLY CRAP. The Trump admin just took a SLEDGEHAMMER to due process, largely eliminating the Board of Immigration Appeals process and MANDATING DISMISSAL of ALL appeals (which cost $1,000 thanks to OBBBA) filed after tomorrow unless a majority of the BIA votes to hear the case.
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My great-grandparent's home and native land. True patriot love in all thy American great-grandchildren command!
April 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
My great-grandparent's home and native land. True patriot love in all thy American great-grandchildren command!
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free them all
February 6, 2026 at 4:39 AM
free them all
In the 9 pm CST hour of Jazz in the Night tonight on Kansas Public Radio, it's the weekly all vinyl jazz hour. #jazzsky Also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:42 AM
In the 9 pm CST hour of Jazz in the Night tonight on Kansas Public Radio, it's the weekly all vinyl jazz hour. #jazzsky Also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
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Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
Kindergarten teacher wants kindergartener deported
YouTube video by Ben Palmer
m.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
In the 10 pm CST hour of Jazz in the Night tonight on Kansas Public Radio, from the Vinyl Vault, drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1960. #jazzsky
also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
In the 10 pm CST hour of Jazz in the Night tonight on Kansas Public Radio, from the Vinyl Vault, drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers from 1960. #jazzsky
also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
In the 9 pm CST hour of Jazz in the Night tonight on Kansas Public Radio, from the Vinyl Vault, saxophonist Sonny Stitt from 1972. #jazzsky Also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM
In the 9 pm CST hour of Jazz in the Night tonight on Kansas Public Radio, from the Vinyl Vault, saxophonist Sonny Stitt from 1972. #jazzsky Also streaming at kansaspublicradio.org
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This cannot be something a civilian law enforcement agent is allowed to wear in the US — and an agency that has a culture that tolerates this cannot be saved.
Fucking surreal that people dressed like this and carrying assault rifles are permitted to kidnap people off our streets
February 4, 2026 at 12:53 AM
This cannot be something a civilian law enforcement agent is allowed to wear in the US — and an agency that has a culture that tolerates this cannot be saved.
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New review highlights growing evidence that diabetes drug metformin can prevent long COVID
The low-cost drug may lower the risk of clinician-diagnosed long COVID by 40% to 60%.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The low-cost drug may lower the risk of clinician-diagnosed long COVID by 40% to 60%.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
February 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
New review highlights growing evidence that diabetes drug metformin can prevent long COVID
The low-cost drug may lower the risk of clinician-diagnosed long COVID by 40% to 60%.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The low-cost drug may lower the risk of clinician-diagnosed long COVID by 40% to 60%.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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Remember the incident where DHS claimed officers shot a guy because he attacked them with a snow shovel?
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
They just blindly shot through the fucking door.
"Additional photographs show damage consistent with a bullet fragment lodged in a bedroom wall down the hallway — suggesting it traveled between a mattress and a portable crib in a room where several small children sleep."
"Additional photographs show damage consistent with a bullet fragment lodged in a bedroom wall down the hallway — suggesting it traveled between a mattress and a portable crib in a room where several small children sleep."
"Photographic evidence from the shooting scene of a Venezuelan man by federal agents last month in Minneapolis supports the account of witnesses there – and appears to undercut the narrative provided by federal officials." www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
February 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Remember the incident where DHS claimed officers shot a guy because he attacked them with a snow shovel?
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
Yeah. It didn't happen. They shot him through the door of his own home. And then arrested him. And then lied about it. Again.
And they almost shot some kids in the process.
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Framers of the Constitution collectively rolling over in their graves.
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Framers of the Constitution collectively rolling over in their graves.
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Fortunately for Trump, Noem, and Miller "not paying your mercenaries" has historically never backfired on anyone
ICE agents fear they're getting stiffed on hiring bonuses: 'I haven’t been paid'. No health insurance. No bonuses. No paycheck after 4 weeks of working. Work for a stiff- expect to get stiffed. www.rawstory.com/ice-26750722...
ICE agents fear they're getting stiffed on hiring bonuses: 'I haven’t been paid'
While the Trump administration has promised high salaries and generous bonuses for federal immigration agent recruits, a wave of apparent new agents have taken to social media to complain about gettin...
www.rawstory.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Fortunately for Trump, Noem, and Miller "not paying your mercenaries" has historically never backfired on anyone
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BREAKING: 8 more U.S. Attorneys in MN resign from Trump’s DOJ in protest as backlash grows.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
February 3, 2026 at 1:29 AM
BREAKING: 8 more U.S. Attorneys in MN resign from Trump’s DOJ in protest as backlash grows.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
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Wore bike balaclava on metro. Got warm "salaam sister" bc mistaken for hijab. Clarified that I am Israeli Jew, got another warm salaam bc we're all cousins and all seek peace.
Many thoughts about this but top of mind: Driving destroys the fabric of community
#bikedc @wmata.com
Many thoughts about this but top of mind: Driving destroys the fabric of community
#bikedc @wmata.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Wore bike balaclava on metro. Got warm "salaam sister" bc mistaken for hijab. Clarified that I am Israeli Jew, got another warm salaam bc we're all cousins and all seek peace.
Many thoughts about this but top of mind: Driving destroys the fabric of community
#bikedc @wmata.com
Many thoughts about this but top of mind: Driving destroys the fabric of community
#bikedc @wmata.com
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A retiree wrote this email to a DHS attorney. Within five hours, DHS demanded Google turn over records for his account.
A Kafkaesque form of domestic surveillance, intimidating Americans for lawful speech.
New from us at the Post: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social
A Kafkaesque form of domestic surveillance, intimidating Americans for lawful speech.
New from us at the Post: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A retiree wrote this email to a DHS attorney. Within five hours, DHS demanded Google turn over records for his account.
A Kafkaesque form of domestic surveillance, intimidating Americans for lawful speech.
New from us at the Post: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social
A Kafkaesque form of domestic surveillance, intimidating Americans for lawful speech.
New from us at the Post: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... @johnwoodrowcox.bsky.social
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as someone who worked in rural health policy, this is not a real thing. this is actually called giving up on rural america after your party broke everything and can’t put it back together. perfect time to exploit people with scams
Dr Oz on rural healthcare: "There's no question about it, whether you want it or not -- the best way to help some of these communities is gonna be AI-based avatars"
February 3, 2026 at 5:22 AM
as someone who worked in rural health policy, this is not a real thing. this is actually called giving up on rural america after your party broke everything and can’t put it back together. perfect time to exploit people with scams
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Donald Trump's incompetence leaves tens of thousands of his supporters without power cepr.net/publications...
Trump’s Incompetence Leaves Tens of Thousands in Red States Without Power
Trump’s administration failed to restore power and services in Red States after severe winter storms, exposing FEMA cuts and misgovernance.
cepr.net
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Donald Trump's incompetence leaves tens of thousands of his supporters without power cepr.net/publications...
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To give a sense of how different America is, in 1933 the Nazis felt the need to purge only 6% of judges and prosecutors. The rest conformed to the dictates of the regime. Without the veneer of legality, the Trump administration must accept limits to its power or risk open oppression.
BREAKING: 8 more U.S. Attorneys in MN resign from Trump’s DOJ in protest as backlash grows.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
This isn’t normal; isn’t routine reshuffling. It’s a rebellion.
Last month, 6 veteran prosecutors quit in protest. Normal staffing for the MN DOJ’s office is around 50 attorneys. They’re down to just 9.
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
To give a sense of how different America is, in 1933 the Nazis felt the need to purge only 6% of judges and prosecutors. The rest conformed to the dictates of the regime. Without the veneer of legality, the Trump administration must accept limits to its power or risk open oppression.