Rob Garver
@rrgarver.bsky.social
I'm a freelance writer and editor. Among other things, I edit American Banker's BankThink.
Former Voice of America contributor. Probably some #photography and #flyfishing, too.
Former Voice of America contributor. Probably some #photography and #flyfishing, too.
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I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
January 23, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I know I don't have a ton of media followers, but I'll put this out there anyway: if you need someone to comment/offer context on the removal of the slavery exhibit at the President's House site in Philly, get in touch. I just finished an entire book on Americans' fight over Washington and slavery.
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Incredible that he did this.
Terrifying that he felt the need to.
Terrifying that he felt the need to.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Incredible that he did this.
Terrifying that he felt the need to.
Terrifying that he felt the need to.
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I'm pleased to report that my forthcoming book is now available for pre-sale. What's more, if you become a paid subscriber to Tusk, I'll send you a complimentary copy of the book!
More about the book below (1/4):
smotus.substack.com/p/my-new-boo...
More about the book below (1/4):
smotus.substack.com/p/my-new-boo...
January 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I'm pleased to report that my forthcoming book is now available for pre-sale. What's more, if you become a paid subscriber to Tusk, I'll send you a complimentary copy of the book!
More about the book below (1/4):
smotus.substack.com/p/my-new-boo...
More about the book below (1/4):
smotus.substack.com/p/my-new-boo...
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They gentrified the tinfoil hat
January 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
They gentrified the tinfoil hat
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orcas have the chance to do the funniest thing
December 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
orcas have the chance to do the funniest thing
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Look at this pic of Roxy Music:
December 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Look at this pic of Roxy Music:
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The cybertruck lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, spinning its wheels trying to turn itself over, but it can't. Not without your help. But you're not helping.
joining the "cybertruck owners only" group on fb is one of the best decisions i've ever made. every so often when i'm scrolling through fb getting pissed off, i get to see a little treat like this
December 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The cybertruck lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, spinning its wheels trying to turn itself over, but it can't. Not without your help. But you're not helping.
Well, they've done funeral homes and hospitals already. This is just the next step in vertical integration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Well, they've done funeral homes and hospitals already. This is just the next step in vertical integration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/14/u...
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Social cohesion can’t endure without some sort of penalty — opprobrium, shame, what have you — attaching to baldfaced, unrepentant lying.
December 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Social cohesion can’t endure without some sort of penalty — opprobrium, shame, what have you — attaching to baldfaced, unrepentant lying.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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if you're a reporter and you're NOT insubordinate, you might not be a reporter
Calling the ABC reporter’s question “insubordinate” explains everything about how Trump sees press freedom.
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
if you're a reporter and you're NOT insubordinate, you might not be a reporter
Do other countries have their own version of a season-specific PSA designed to prevent their dumbest compatriots from burning their houses down, or are we just special?
November 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Do other countries have their own version of a season-specific PSA designed to prevent their dumbest compatriots from burning their houses down, or are we just special?
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Wowza! I spotted a Red-tailed Hawk hunting on the Harlem Meer's Duck Island, and when it took off, I was able to capture it at eye level! Yes, it's still peak foliage here! 😍😍😍 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Wowza! I spotted a Red-tailed Hawk hunting on the Harlem Meer's Duck Island, and when it took off, I was able to capture it at eye level! Yes, it's still peak foliage here! 😍😍😍 #Hawks #CentralPark #birding
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
Kind of a shame Trump decided not to attend these oral arguments, really.
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Kind of a shame Trump decided not to attend these oral arguments, really.
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
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Also, get out and vote.
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Also, get out and vote.
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I can’t stress this enough: you cannot understand politics without reading this paragraph about why there’s no such thing as a 1/3rd pound hamburger
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I can’t stress this enough: you cannot understand politics without reading this paragraph about why there’s no such thing as a 1/3rd pound hamburger
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Inside a Cello
Charles Brooks Photography
Charles Brooks Photography
October 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Inside a Cello
Charles Brooks Photography
Charles Brooks Photography
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i once again would like to express some alarm and concern at the sheer pace of Nazi-related news updates
October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
i once again would like to express some alarm and concern at the sheer pace of Nazi-related news updates
DC, this afternoon.
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
DC, this afternoon.