Will Craven
@wkcraven.bsky.social
writing novels
playing the hits of the bay area every monday on BFF.fm: https://bff.fm/shows/i-luv-mondays
Climate/Renewables, if I must.
~Oakland~
playing the hits of the bay area every monday on BFF.fm: https://bff.fm/shows/i-luv-mondays
Climate/Renewables, if I must.
~Oakland~
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What a thrill to be part of @talkingpointsmemo.com's series about the past 25 years of digital media! I wrote about why private equity goons destroyed Deadspin and why it matters.
There Are No Weird Blogs Anymore Cause It’s More Fruitful to Drive Them Out of Business
I learned many surprising lessons from my 20 months as editor-in-chief of...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
What a thrill to be part of @talkingpointsmemo.com's series about the past 25 years of digital media! I wrote about why private equity goons destroyed Deadspin and why it matters.
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Earlier this week, I watched Sam Altman join Steve Kerr for a conversation about "innovation, leadership, and San Francisco," here's what they said (plus some stray thoughts on SF in the third tech boom) defector.com/an-evening-w...
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Earlier this week, I watched Sam Altman join Steve Kerr for a conversation about "innovation, leadership, and San Francisco," here's what they said (plus some stray thoughts on SF in the third tech boom) defector.com/an-evening-w...
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I'm the last reporter regularly reviewing Council agendas. With a Council committed to avoiding public scrutiny & participation, this is more important than ever, there's never been a more crucial time to support independent journalism, & Oakland Observer.
The Oakland Observer
Reporting the Town's News and Politics
oakland-observer.ghost.io
November 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I'm the last reporter regularly reviewing Council agendas. With a Council committed to avoiding public scrutiny & participation, this is more important than ever, there's never been a more crucial time to support independent journalism, & Oakland Observer.
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This is what the police are actually for
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
www.foxla.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This is what the police are actually for
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Rufus Wainwright singing the national anthem might be the best surprise of the World Series 🇨🇦⭐️❤️
October 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Rufus Wainwright singing the national anthem might be the best surprise of the World Series 🇨🇦⭐️❤️
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Our annual contests close Saturday......... fc2.org/prizes
You know what to do!
You know what to do!
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our annual contests close Saturday......... fc2.org/prizes
You know what to do!
You know what to do!
10am sharp, episode 378:
-Blues Lawyer
-Whitney’s Playland
-Big Top (Portland)
-Crop Top
-Otoliths
-Liana Warren
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
-Blues Lawyer
-Whitney’s Playland
-Big Top (Portland)
-Crop Top
-Otoliths
-Liana Warren
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
I Luv Mondays
I Luv Mondays with Will on BFF.fm. Listen to show archives, or tune in live Monday 10:00 – 11:00am. BFF.fm is a San Francisco community radio station supporting emerging and underground artists and br...
bff.fm
October 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
10am sharp, episode 378:
-Blues Lawyer
-Whitney’s Playland
-Big Top (Portland)
-Crop Top
-Otoliths
-Liana Warren
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
-Blues Lawyer
-Whitney’s Playland
-Big Top (Portland)
-Crop Top
-Otoliths
-Liana Warren
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
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NEW: Eric Adams will pack the Rent Guidelines Board with at least 6 new members in an attempt to block Zohran Mamdani's plan to pause rent increases for regulated apartments, the New York Post reports.
Exclusive | Eric Adams could block Zohran Mamdani’s signature NYC ‘rent freeze’ plan — possibly with help from reality TV star: sources
Hizzoner is planning to appoint at least six new members to the Rent Guidelines Board, completely remaking the majority of the nine-person board ahead of Zohran Mamdani’s expected mayoralty, …
nypost.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEW: Eric Adams will pack the Rent Guidelines Board with at least 6 new members in an attempt to block Zohran Mamdani's plan to pause rent increases for regulated apartments, the New York Post reports.
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I am glad "enshittification" is common parlance now although it is now pretty clear it is synonymous with "capitalism".
Once upon a time, eShakti was the go-to online shop for people sized out of mall stores, but no longer. @andreagrimes.com investigates its heartbreaking enshittification:
The Enshittification of eShakti
eShakti ghosted workers and customers alike, and the dream of something better than fast fashion died with it.
f.mtr.cool
October 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I am glad "enshittification" is common parlance now although it is now pretty clear it is synonymous with "capitalism".
Stoked to read at Page Street tonight-- it's sold out but apparently the waitlist works, and ofc you can also show up and try to get in:
www.eventbrite.com/e/booksmart-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/booksmart-...
October 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Stoked to read at Page Street tonight-- it's sold out but apparently the waitlist works, and ofc you can also show up and try to get in:
www.eventbrite.com/e/booksmart-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/booksmart-...
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Are you enough of a GRINDSET ALPHA to become a SERF?! 💪💪💪💪
October 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Are you enough of a GRINDSET ALPHA to become a SERF?! 💪💪💪💪
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I'm gonna be interviewed on the radio THIS FRIDAY 10/24 from 1pm-3pm PST to discuss my new album WAXWORLD, play songs from the album, and play other songs that I like!!!
Streaming link below ↓↓↓
Streaming link below ↓↓↓
October 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I'm gonna be interviewed on the radio THIS FRIDAY 10/24 from 1pm-3pm PST to discuss my new album WAXWORLD, play songs from the album, and play other songs that I like!!!
Streaming link below ↓↓↓
Streaming link below ↓↓↓
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Putting this out there: I would love to do more literary events over the next year or so! I’m based in the SF Bay Area, but can Zoom in for remote events. 🧵 for the types of events I’m open to…
October 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Putting this out there: I would love to do more literary events over the next year or so! I’m based in the SF Bay Area, but can Zoom in for remote events. 🧵 for the types of events I’m open to…
Don't F with Kenny, I mean it
“I can’t imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us."
Kenny Loggins Demands Removal of 'Danger Zone' From AI Clip of Trump Dumping Poop on Protesters
bit.ly
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Don't F with Kenny, I mean it
Moments away, I Luv Mondays #377:
-Free Key Choir
-Joel Cusumano
-The Goods
-Big Top (Portland)
-The Telephone Numbers
together, on @bff.fm
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
-Free Key Choir
-Joel Cusumano
-The Goods
-Big Top (Portland)
-The Telephone Numbers
together, on @bff.fm
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
I Luv Mondays
I Luv Mondays with Will on BFF.fm. Listen to show archives, or tune in live Monday 10:00 – 11:00am. BFF.fm is a San Francisco community radio station supporting emerging and underground artists and br...
bff.fm
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Moments away, I Luv Mondays #377:
-Free Key Choir
-Joel Cusumano
-The Goods
-Big Top (Portland)
-The Telephone Numbers
together, on @bff.fm
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
-Free Key Choir
-Joel Cusumano
-The Goods
-Big Top (Portland)
-The Telephone Numbers
together, on @bff.fm
bff.fm/shows/i-luv-...
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Bay Beats, through the San Francisco Public Library, has graciously decided to accept three of our releases over their past three entry periods. Their new selections are up as of today. This is what music sounds like in a place with weed supermarkets.
baybeats.sfpl.org
baybeats.sfpl.org
October 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Bay Beats, through the San Francisco Public Library, has graciously decided to accept three of our releases over their past three entry periods. Their new selections are up as of today. This is what music sounds like in a place with weed supermarkets.
baybeats.sfpl.org
baybeats.sfpl.org
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Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org TOMORROW 10/17 @ 6:30 pm at CounterPulse for a listening party debuting 3 audio lit in translation adaptations.This guided event features Camilo Garzón, Noelle de la Paz, Monica Cure, and Amanda Nazareno. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
October 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Bay Area! Join us and @litquake.org TOMORROW 10/17 @ 6:30 pm at CounterPulse for a listening party debuting 3 audio lit in translation adaptations.This guided event features Camilo Garzón, Noelle de la Paz, Monica Cure, and Amanda Nazareno. RSVP: www.catranslation.org/event/litqua...
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This week my newsletter is a response to @davekarpf.bsky.social's "It's Giving Enron," which I think is a helpful narrative but not sufficient to explain the the current state of the industry
www.leahreich.com/you-are-inve...
www.leahreich.com/you-are-inve...
You Are Inventory
Yesterday I read a newsletter from another writer named Dave Karpf, in which he offered a framework for understanding the current AI bubble. His framework is comprised of the three stories he says we ...
www.leahreich.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
This week my newsletter is a response to @davekarpf.bsky.social's "It's Giving Enron," which I think is a helpful narrative but not sufficient to explain the the current state of the industry
www.leahreich.com/you-are-inve...
www.leahreich.com/you-are-inve...
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Happy publication day to TRYING TO BE, our 2024 Doctorow Prize winner by John Haskell. This book blurs the line between criticism & confession, art history & personal inventory ~ Get your copy: www.uapress.ua.edu/978157366214...
October 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Happy publication day to TRYING TO BE, our 2024 Doctorow Prize winner by John Haskell. This book blurs the line between criticism & confession, art history & personal inventory ~ Get your copy: www.uapress.ua.edu/978157366214...
The last good app was shazam
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The last good app was shazam
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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"the solution is still the one that can succeed: to build a new cultural order, a new civilization. To do so, academics must embrace an unusual new role: as knowledge workers, they must seize the means of knowledge production."
www.publicbooks.org/academics-mu...
www.publicbooks.org/academics-mu...
Academics Must Seize the Means of Knowledge Production - Public Books
Trumpism has canceled the knowledge society.
www.publicbooks.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"the solution is still the one that can succeed: to build a new cultural order, a new civilization. To do so, academics must embrace an unusual new role: as knowledge workers, they must seize the means of knowledge production."
www.publicbooks.org/academics-mu...
www.publicbooks.org/academics-mu...
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punitive policies had literally nothing to do with homelessness rates declining, if anything it's the exact opposite
ccpulse.org/2025/08/29/h...
ccpulse.org/2025/08/29/h...
October 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
punitive policies had literally nothing to do with homelessness rates declining, if anything it's the exact opposite
ccpulse.org/2025/08/29/h...
ccpulse.org/2025/08/29/h...