Dave M.
@dmacaul.bsky.social
Librarian (academic), musician, radio DJ on extended hiatus, curry lover, resident of Lincoln Nebraska
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Please make sure every military member you know knows this.
Trump’s promise Wednesday to pay troops a “warrior dividend” bonus is actually a military housing stipend already approved by Congress, and not a generous new White House program.
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
www.politico.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Please make sure every military member you know knows this.
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With Kash Patel as head of the FBI, there's never been a better time to get away with a mass shooting.
December 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
With Kash Patel as head of the FBI, there's never been a better time to get away with a mass shooting.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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American Academy of Pediatrics has consistently pushed back against RFK Jr's anti-vax policies & this is payback for their unwillingness to "lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health.” #IllnessPolitics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses government funding after criticizing RFK Jr
Cuts, which affect projects focused on issues including early identification of autism, made without prior notice to AAP
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
American Academy of Pediatrics has consistently pushed back against RFK Jr's anti-vax policies & this is payback for their unwillingness to "lend our name or our expertise to a system that is being politicized at the expense of children’s health.” #IllnessPolitics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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*tearfully looking up at a portrait of the guy who illegally sold weapons to Iran and used to profits to fund right-wing death squads in Nicaragua*
The presidency once served as a reminder of our common humanity. Ronald Reagan described its purpose as building "a nation composed of good and decent people."
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
*tearfully looking up at a portrait of the guy who illegally sold weapons to Iran and used to profits to fund right-wing death squads in Nicaragua*
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TRUMP: "Venezuela is completely surrounded"
THE MAP: 😬
THE MAP: 😬
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
TRUMP: "Venezuela is completely surrounded"
THE MAP: 😬
THE MAP: 😬
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On my radio show tonight. Very exciting!
Today on WFMU: On It's Complicated with Dave Mandl, Derek Shulman, former lead singer of progressive rock legends Gentle Giant, joins Dave to discuss his new memoir, "Giant Steps," and name-checks Gentle Giant fans Karen Carpenter, Elton John, Tony Visconti, and Questlove along the way (7 p.m. ET).
December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On my radio show tonight. Very exciting!
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Trump implying that one of his supporters murdered Rob Reiner for criticizing him is really something
December 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Trump implying that one of his supporters murdered Rob Reiner for criticizing him is really something
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RIP JOSEPH BYRD
amazing musician with United States of America, the Field Hippies & solo. he was the guy who turned John Fahey onto indian music back when they were at ucla & did one of the weirdest xmas LPs ever. no firewall
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/a...
amazing musician with United States of America, the Field Hippies & solo. he was the guy who turned John Fahey onto indian music back when they were at ucla & did one of the weirdest xmas LPs ever. no firewall
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/a...
Joseph Byrd, Who Shook Up Psychedelic Rock, Dies at 87
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
RIP JOSEPH BYRD
amazing musician with United States of America, the Field Hippies & solo. he was the guy who turned John Fahey onto indian music back when they were at ucla & did one of the weirdest xmas LPs ever. no firewall
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/a...
amazing musician with United States of America, the Field Hippies & solo. he was the guy who turned John Fahey onto indian music back when they were at ucla & did one of the weirdest xmas LPs ever. no firewall
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/a...
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Wishing a Joyous, Healthy and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate.
December 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Wishing a Joyous, Healthy and Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate.
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100% this. This is the worst shooting in Australia since Port Arthur 30 years ago, it's not an everyday occurance like it is in the US. Gun laws work. Also, the man who disarmed one of the gunmen was a good guy without a gun. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
December 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
100% this. This is the worst shooting in Australia since Port Arthur 30 years ago, it's not an everyday occurance like it is in the US. Gun laws work. Also, the man who disarmed one of the gunmen was a good guy without a gun. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Armed ICE agents trapped US citizens in a restaurant and demanded their papers. Federal agents walked into East African restaurants in Cedar-Riverside, MN. They closed and blocked the doors. Then they demanded to see everyone’s papers. Every person present was a US citizen.
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's cra...
www.mprnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Armed ICE agents trapped US citizens in a restaurant and demanded their papers. Federal agents walked into East African restaurants in Cedar-Riverside, MN. They closed and blocked the doors. Then they demanded to see everyone’s papers. Every person present was a US citizen.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Trump on Americans' healthcare costs going up by 200-300%: "Don't make it sound so bad"
Q: At the end of this year, those extended Obamacare subsidies expire. What's your message to those 24m Americans who will see their premiums go up?
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
TRUMP: Don't make it sound so bad. Obviously you're a sycophant for Democrats. You're obviously a provider of bad news for Republicans.
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump on Americans' healthcare costs going up by 200-300%: "Don't make it sound so bad"
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Lawless, criminal behavior
December 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Lawless, criminal behavior
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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This film represents the only visual record of the Blue Notes playing in the 1960s, and is also incredibly rare footage of Ronnie Scott's legendary Old Place, London W1
The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration)
youtu.be/TC0CoqSDV8U?...
The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration)
youtu.be/TC0CoqSDV8U?...
The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration)
YouTube video by Ogun Records
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This film represents the only visual record of the Blue Notes playing in the 1960s, and is also incredibly rare footage of Ronnie Scott's legendary Old Place, London W1
The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration)
youtu.be/TC0CoqSDV8U?...
The Real McGregor (2025 Restoration)
youtu.be/TC0CoqSDV8U?...
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I like how they just come right out and say you don’t have to do any research for tenure, just offer courses that pass our ideological litmus test.
December 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I like how they just come right out and say you don’t have to do any research for tenure, just offer courses that pass our ideological litmus test.
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From the New York Times: IMLS has reinstated all federal grants to libraries following a federal court ruling. More: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
But we can't stop making noise for libraries. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries in FY26: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
But we can't stop making noise for libraries. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries in FY26: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Library Agency Reinstates Grants Canceled by Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
From the New York Times: IMLS has reinstated all federal grants to libraries following a federal court ruling. More: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
But we can't stop making noise for libraries. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries in FY26: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
But we can't stop making noise for libraries. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries in FY26: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
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Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
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The timeline today is just full of gold-standard weird dudes with good takes.
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The timeline today is just full of gold-standard weird dudes with good takes.
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POLITICO: I wonder what grade you'd give the economy
TRUMP: A+
POLITICO: A+?
TRUMP: A+++++
TRUMP: A+
POLITICO: A+?
TRUMP: A+++++
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
POLITICO: I wonder what grade you'd give the economy
TRUMP: A+
POLITICO: A+?
TRUMP: A+++++
TRUMP: A+
POLITICO: A+?
TRUMP: A+++++
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“You’re the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter.”
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“You’re the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place. A terrible reporter.”
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
Trump again attacks a Black female reporter, ABC’s Rachel Scott, for asking about releasing the full boat strike video - which he said he would do 5 days ago
And the other journalists stay silent🐔
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Springer Nature retracting papers based on bonkers dataset
www.thetransmitter.org/retraction/e... Good. #autism
www.thetransmitter.org/retraction/e... Good. #autism
Springer Nature retracts, removes nearly 40 publications
The dataset contains images of children’s faces downloaded from websites about autism, which sparked concerns at Springer Nature about consent and reliability.
www.thetransmitter.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Springer Nature retracting papers based on bonkers dataset
www.thetransmitter.org/retraction/e... Good. #autism
www.thetransmitter.org/retraction/e... Good. #autism