Steve Thomas
@circulatingideas.bsky.social
Public library manager. Podcaster. Driven by an unknown force to change history for the better.
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If you were magically transported to the world portrayed in one of your books, which book would you choose?
November 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you were magically transported to the world portrayed in one of your books, which book would you choose?
our last episode was just before trump was elected and our next episode will be released once he's gone
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
our last episode was just before trump was elected and our next episode will be released once he's gone
oh man "stochastic" threats are the worst
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
oh man "stochastic" threats are the worst
I recently was able to get back on the service, so if I had you as a Friend before, let me know, and we can reconnect! It's hard to remember who all was on there!
November 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I recently was able to get back on the service, so if I had you as a Friend before, let me know, and we can reconnect! It's hard to remember who all was on there!
I am planning a follow-up episode to cover over viewpoints on AI. I've got a few names in mind to have on as a guest, and have invited me first choice, but let me know if you have other suggestions?
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I am planning a follow-up episode to cover over viewpoints on AI. I've got a few names in mind to have on as a guest, and have invited me first choice, but let me know if you have other suggestions?
He would've run himself.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
He would've run himself.
"Please, 'DOCTOR Freeze' was my father. Just call me 'MISTER Freeze.'"
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"Please, 'DOCTOR Freeze' was my father. Just call me 'MISTER Freeze.'"
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We chat about Harwood’s inspirational journey, the importance of community in building hope, and how libraries and local organizations can help restore hope, dignity, and civic engagement in America.
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We chat about Harwood’s inspirational journey, the importance of community in building hope, and how libraries and local organizations can help restore hope, dignity, and civic engagement in America.
Rich Harwood is the president and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and author of “The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in Each Other and Our Nation."
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Rich Harwood is the president and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and author of “The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in Each Other and Our Nation."
omg dolly my FATHER was a celery stalk HOW DARE YOU
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
omg dolly my FATHER was a celery stalk HOW DARE YOU
Dare we hope that the loss of the Never Ending Pasta Bowl is what finally turns MAGA-ites against Trump?
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Dare we hope that the loss of the Never Ending Pasta Bowl is what finally turns MAGA-ites against Trump?
I live in Gwinnett County, and I'm headed to the polls tomorrow!
November 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I live in Gwinnett County, and I'm headed to the polls tomorrow!
"Great Scott, Marty! When Judas got those thirty pieces of silver, he stole the time machine and gave them to himself somewhere in the past, which must have had unforeseen consequences and caused Mary to go into labor early, causing Christmas to become Halloween!!"
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"Great Scott, Marty! When Judas got those thirty pieces of silver, he stole the time machine and gave them to himself somewhere in the past, which must have had unforeseen consequences and caused Mary to go into labor early, causing Christmas to become Halloween!!"