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They Think You're Stupid (co-host Anil Saxena)
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"🎙️ Monster in My Closet | official haunt for confronting workplace ghouls with snark. We talk scary bosses, eerie feedback loops, and office specters. 🧛‍♂️👻 Laugh, cry, and conquer your fears with us. Not responsible for exorcised demons. #Workplace
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I'm attending Minnesota DFL's event, “DFL War Room Daily Call to Action!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/dfl/event/78...
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September 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
I'm not going to be silent. Two things are true. 1. Charlie Kirk should not have been murdered. He had the right to his speech....as we all do. 2. Charlie Kirk spewed hateful, racist, misogynist, and theocratic/Christian Nationalistic views that were terrible.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Democrats silent as Republicans seem galvanised after Charlie Kirk memorial
Democrats trod carefully in responding to event attended by nearly 100,000 that blended politics with religion
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September 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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More than 85 veteran climate scientists have pushed back against a Trump administration report downplaying the severity of climate change, submitting more than 400 pages in public comments to the Energy Department on Tuesday.
Climate scientists file a public, point-by-point rebuttal of Trump admin report casting doubt on climate change | CNN
More than 85 veteran climate scientists have pushed back against a Trump administration report downplaying the severity of climate change, submitting more than 400 pages in public comments to the Ener...
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September 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
Why do we promote stupid people into positions of power....oh wait, it's purposeful. Seriously, this jackass is trying to fill positions for teachers and testing their "Americanness". I wonder if he's read 1984 - www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Oklahoma to reportedly vet prospective teachers with ‘America first’ test
Teachers from California and New York to be grilled on such topics as ‘biological differences between males and females’
www.theguardian.com
August 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
The reality of the tRump administration (and TBH a lot of administrations since Reagan) is an intentional shift of wealth from the middle class to the top 0.5% earners is evident...and showcased well in this article
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#ceopay #middleclass #politics
Starbucks’ CEO made 6,666 times more than his workers in 2024
CEO pay climbs ahead of Trump tax windfall for wealthy, says report
www.theguardian.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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July 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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25 y/o vet George Retes, a citizen, was ICE-napped en route to work—tear-gassed, cuffed, ghosted for 3 days. No charges. No calls. No clue. “Oops” won’t cut it. The Empire eats its own. Fnords howl. Chaos knows the truth: this isn’t justice—it’s ritual abuse. Investigate everything. 🌀🇺🇸
#aftermath
Alt Text: A statement on a red-bordered white background from George Retes, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, U.S. citizen, and security guard at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California. The statement recounts his wrongful detainment by ICE agents on July 10th while on his way to work. He describes being pepper-sprayed, tear-gassed, having his car window smashed, and being dragged out of his vehicle at gunpoint, despite being nonviolent and clearly identifying himself as a U.S. citizen and employee. Retes details being detained for three days without charges, phone access, or legal help, and without being told the reason for his arrest. He was denied medical care despite injuries from chemical agents. He expresses that such treatment is unacceptable, especially for a veteran, and underscores that this was not just a mistake but a civil rights violation and a failure of justice. Retes calls for a full investigation into ICE's actions, accountability for the agents involved, and broader public awareness, emphasizing that the raid hurt U.S. citizens as well as immigrants. The statement ends with his declaration that he will not remain silent. In the bottom-right corner is the United Farm Workers logo and the phrase “Sí se puede.” Generated with BSky AltText CustomGPT.
July 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
More proof the current set of US leaders don't want to govern, they want to rule (thanks @bradleyonishi.bsky.social this). What they are doing is not just ignorant of what actually supports people, it is cruel. But the cruelty is kind of the point, no?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
House Republicans pass Trump’s proposed aid and public broadcasting cuts
Proposal heads to president’s desk to be signed after party-line vote was delayed by Jeffrey Epstein controversy
www.theguardian.com
July 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
Love the idea that Trump is trying to have the Federal government do less...it showcases his lack of knowledge of his role. OR maybe it shows that he wants to dismantle it? www.yahoo.com/news/trump-s...
Trump says he plans to phase out FEMA after 2025 hurricane season
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year’s hurricane season, offering the clearest timeline yet for his administration’s l...
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June 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
Saw this article about MrBeast. This is exactly this BS kind of story that rankles me. He is SO successful and, honestly, a very smart person....but IS NOT poor and shouldn't be confused with someone who is "bootstrapping it"
www.yahoo.com/news/billion...
Billionaire YouTuber MrBeast says he actually has ‘very little money’ and is borrowing cash from his mom to pay for his wedding
"A decade ago before I blew up everyone in my life told me I was too obsessed and constantly told I’d never make it," Jimmy Donaldson wrote on X.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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June 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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I don't think anyone outside of universities, pharma and biotech, independent research institutions have any idea of what is happening right now. If you haven't sounded the alarm among your friends, family and colleagues, now is the time to do it.
quote on a dark blue and purple background from Sudip S. Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), criticizing proposed cuts to science funding in the FY26 U.S. federal budget. The quote reads: “If enacted, the FY26 budget request would end America’s global scientific leadership. The cuts to science would imperil our nation’s future health, security and prosperity. This budget proposal stands in stark contrast to the President’s call for a renewed commitment to American scientific leadership. Congress has demonstrated a bipartisan commitment to investment in research and must do so again to answer the President’s call.” The quote is attributed to Sudip S. Parikh, CEO of AAAS and Executive Publisher of the Science family of journals. The AAAS logo appears at the bottom right.
May 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Is this goodbye or a soft ghosting? 👻
In our final-ish episode of Monster in My Closet, we’re unpacking career trauma, broken leadership, & the myth of meritocracy. Listen + tell us if you want more: https://rb.gy/dc0tz9
#MonsterInMyCloset
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May 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Expelling the Foreign Object” Speak up. Tell the truth. Challenge the system. And boom—you’re “not a culture fit.” out now: Why orgs treat truth-tellers like irritants. #SpeakUp #MonsterInMyCloset #WorkplaceAllergies www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Office Immune System Activated” Ever feel like the office immune system just… turned on you? You’re not imagining it. New ep drops May 20. Bring wine. Maybe a lawyer. #Whistleblowing #MonsterInMyCloset #WorkplaceSurvival www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🚨
Whistleblowing & Corporations: why speaking up makes you the problem, not the solution.
Sharp, honest, a little funny, and very real.
🎧 Listen now:https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
#MonsterInMyCloset #NewEpisode
May 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Office Immune System Activated” Ever feel like the office immune system just… turned on you? You’re not imagining it. New ep drops May 20. Bring wine. Maybe a lawyer. #Whistleblowing #MonsterInMyCloset #WorkplaceSurvival www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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“Truth-Telling Side Effects”
Ever notice how companies rally to protect the brand—but not the people? In our next ep (dropping May 20), we unpack why being “right” at work can backfire hard. #CorporateTruths #MonsterInMyCloset https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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“Corporate Irritants Unite!”
Poked the corporate bear and got ghosted from the group chat? You might be a whistleblower. On May 20, we dig into what really happens when you speak up. Spoiler: it’s not a promotion. #MonsterInMyCloset #Whistleblower https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
Something that makes me wonder. Interest rates are hovering at 4.25%. So, they are low-ish, right? The Fed can lower the rate more....but it's the bond market/10 yr treasury yield increase that keeps the mortgage (and other) rates high. Yet, DJT is harping on Powell to lower interest rates. Why?
May 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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When your CEO’s side hustle is photographing employee license plates at 6am, maybe it's time for a new rule: get a grip.
Our next episode dives into stupid policies at work.
🎙️ May 13. #CorporateNonsense #MonsterInMyCloset https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
Heard your office banned metal forks because ONE went missing?
Yeah. Us too.
In our next episode, we expose the dumbest workplace rules ever created—and the lazy leadership behind them.
🎧 Drops May 13. #MonsterInMyCloset #FixWork https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
Yes, someone really banned terry cloth rompers at work.
We’re diving into the weird, the rigid, and the downright scary side of collectivist and individualist workplaces.
🎧 New episode drops May 6: https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
#WorkplaceWeirdness
May 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
anilsaxena.bsky.social
When everyone dresses the same and no one speaks up, you might be living in a collectivist workplace. Efficient? Maybe. Creepy? Also maybe.
New Monster in My Closet drops May 6.
👀 https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
#WorkCulture #Podcast
May 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Too many opinions, not enough decisions? If your meetings sound like a debate team with no moderator, you might be in a hyper-individualist workplace. We unpack it all May 6.
🎧 Show notes: https://rb.gy/dc0tz9
#CorporateCulture #MonsterPod https://www.medusaas.org/podcasts
May 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM