Dwight Pierce Powell
@dwightpowell.bsky.social
Study of baroque trumpet led to a career in civil service. Reuptake of cornetto. Interests include literature, arts, wine & a just society. Addicted to Keith Jarrett & Pat Metheny. My motto is per D. Scarlatti’s exhortation to “Live Happily”. Proudly CDN
Listened to an absolutely superb recording of Sibelius Symphonies 3 & 4 by @nezetseguin.bsky.social & @lemetropolitain.bsky.social
Bravi Tutti
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Bravi Tutti
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Sibelius 3 & 4
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December 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Listened to an absolutely superb recording of Sibelius Symphonies 3 & 4 by @nezetseguin.bsky.social & @lemetropolitain.bsky.social
Bravi Tutti
open.spotify.com/album/4uKO4E...
Bravi Tutti
open.spotify.com/album/4uKO4E...
Listening tonight to two absolutely superb recordings of Sibilius Symphonies 3,4,2 & 5tecorded by @nezetseguin.bsky.social & @lemetropolitain.bsky.social ..
open.spotify.com/album/4uKO4E...
open.spotify.com/album/4uKO4E...
Sibelius 3 & 4
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December 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Listening tonight to two absolutely superb recordings of Sibilius Symphonies 3,4,2 & 5tecorded by @nezetseguin.bsky.social & @lemetropolitain.bsky.social ..
open.spotify.com/album/4uKO4E...
open.spotify.com/album/4uKO4E...
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How the Trump “National Security Strategy” is read abroad.
Meanwhile in Russia: inspired by the Trump administration’s anti-European stance, state TV host Vladimir Solovyov predicted that Russian and American combat troops will jointly storm European cities.
youtu.be/3PWkEmc0we0?...
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Vladimir Solovyov predicts that America and Russia will jointly attack Europe
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
How the Trump “National Security Strategy” is read abroad.
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New @therestpolitics.bsky.social QandA - Trump, China and why Latin America matters so much; is the House of Lords overstepping its boundaries?; why so little coverage of Palestine Action hunger strikes?; Protest brings down govt in Bulgaria; what to make of longform podcasts 1/2
December 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
New @therestpolitics.bsky.social QandA - Trump, China and why Latin America matters so much; is the House of Lords overstepping its boundaries?; why so little coverage of Palestine Action hunger strikes?; Protest brings down govt in Bulgaria; what to make of longform podcasts 1/2
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He’s losing allies, but he’s not losing power. Netanyahu’s grip on Israel continues, despite long-time allies beginning to distance themselves.
What is his end game? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
What is his end game? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
May 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
He’s losing allies, but he’s not losing power. Netanyahu’s grip on Israel continues, despite long-time allies beginning to distance themselves.
What is his end game? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
What is his end game? Dr. Janice Stein is here to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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Recounts are part of every election. So why have recent accusations about this year’s election bordered on conspiracy theories?
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here with their explanations.
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here with their explanations.
May 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Recounts are part of every election. So why have recent accusations about this year’s election bordered on conspiracy theories?
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here with their explanations.
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here with their explanations.
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Well, that was a night. Canadians voted and Mark Carney is the winner, ultimately overcoming a 25pt Poilievre polling lead.
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here for an SMT election post mortem.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/WirKaQpJ_rA
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here for an SMT election post mortem.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/WirKaQpJ_rA
SMT -- The Morning After The Day Before.
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
April 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Well, that was a night. Canadians voted and Mark Carney is the winner, ultimately overcoming a 25pt Poilievre polling lead.
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here for an SMT election post mortem.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/WirKaQpJ_rA
Bruce Anderson & Fred DeLorey are here for an SMT election post mortem.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms & YouTube.
youtu.be/WirKaQpJ_rA
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Canada’s Liberals secured 169 of 343 seats, narrowly missing out on a majority in Parliament. nyti.ms/3GM4SGU
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Canada’s Liberals secured 169 of 343 seats, narrowly missing out on a majority in Parliament. nyti.ms/3GM4SGU
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Trump ends promising cancer research. USA! USA!
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
NIH scientists have a cancer breakthrough. Layoffs are delaying it.
A big step forward in cancer therapy has been slowed by layoffs and new restrictions at the National Institutes of Health, where it was developed.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Trump ends promising cancer research. USA! USA!
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
“Two patients’ treatments using the experimental therapy had to be delayed because NIH’s capacity to make personalized cell therapies has been slowed by the firing of highly skilled staff..."
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I have many reactions to President Trump’s largely caving on his harebrained plan to tariff the world, but overall, one reaction just keeps coming back to me: If you hire clowns, you should expect a circus,” our columnist @thomaslfriedman.bsky.social writes.
“I have many reactions to President Trump’s largely caving on his harebrained plan to tariff the world, but overall, one reaction just keeps coming back to me: If you hire clowns, you should expect a circus,” our columnist @thomaslfriedman.bsky.social writes.
Opinion | What Trump Just Cost America
Do you think these former close U.S. allies are ever going to trust getting into a trench with this administration again?
www.nytimes.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I have many reactions to President Trump’s largely caving on his harebrained plan to tariff the world, but overall, one reaction just keeps coming back to me: If you hire clowns, you should expect a circus,” our columnist @thomaslfriedman.bsky.social writes.
“I have many reactions to President Trump’s largely caving on his harebrained plan to tariff the world, but overall, one reaction just keeps coming back to me: If you hire clowns, you should expect a circus,” our columnist @thomaslfriedman.bsky.social writes.
@rachpodger.bsky.social Yay! You’re on Bluesky Rachel! So looking forward to attending your concert with Tafelmusik in Toronto May 4th.
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Concerti Virtuosi: Vivaldi & Telemann - Tafelmusik
A dynamic concert showcasing the incredible musicians of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra alongside baroque violin superstar Rachel Podger
tafelmusik.org
April 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@rachpodger.bsky.social Yay! You’re on Bluesky Rachel! So looking forward to attending your concert with Tafelmusik in Toronto May 4th.
tafelmusik.org/concerts-eve...
tafelmusik.org/concerts-eve...
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Canadian scientists make key discovery in how antibiotics could fight superbugs www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
March 26, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Canadian scientists make key discovery in how antibiotics could fight superbugs www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter 🍁
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Francesca Albanese: Israel, Gaza, and the United Nations (LEADING)
Rory and Alastair are joined by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories to discuss:
🇮🇹Why the Mafia inspired her to become a lawyer
🇮🇱Why she thinks Netanyahu is breaking the law in the war in Gaza
Rory and Alastair are joined by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories to discuss:
🇮🇹Why the Mafia inspired her to become a lawyer
🇮🇱Why she thinks Netanyahu is breaking the law in the war in Gaza
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Francesca Albanese: Israel, Gaza, and the United Nations (LEADING)
Rory and Alastair are joined by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories to discuss:
🇮🇹Why the Mafia inspired her to become a lawyer
🇮🇱Why she thinks Netanyahu is breaking the law in the war in Gaza
Rory and Alastair are joined by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories to discuss:
🇮🇹Why the Mafia inspired her to become a lawyer
🇮🇱Why she thinks Netanyahu is breaking the law in the war in Gaza
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As candidates scramble across Canada they have 5 weeks to impress voters. A national election receiving international attention - how much of that attention also means interference? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
March 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
As candidates scramble across Canada they have 5 weeks to impress voters. A national election receiving international attention - how much of that attention also means interference? Dr. Janice Stein joins to discuss.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
Listen on SXM Canada Talks & podcast platforms at noon EST.
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Labour’s War on Welfare, Trump’s Tariff Secret, and Britain’s Fight for Farming
This week, Alastair and Rory discuss:
📦The chaotic effects of Trump’s trade war
🦽Starmer’s clampdown on disability benefits
Tune in now 👇
lnk.to/TheRestIsPol...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWlY...
Labour’s War on Welfare, Trump’s Tariff Secret, and Britain’s Fight for Farming
This week, Alastair and Rory discuss:
📦The chaotic effects of Trump’s trade war
🦽Starmer’s clampdown on disability benefits
Tune in now 👇
lnk.to/TheRestIsPol...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWlY...
March 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Labour’s War on Welfare, Trump’s Tariff Secret, and Britain’s Fight for Farming
This week, Alastair and Rory discuss:
📦The chaotic effects of Trump’s trade war
🦽Starmer’s clampdown on disability benefits
Tune in now 👇
lnk.to/TheRestIsPol...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWlY...
Labour’s War on Welfare, Trump’s Tariff Secret, and Britain’s Fight for Farming
This week, Alastair and Rory discuss:
📦The chaotic effects of Trump’s trade war
🦽Starmer’s clampdown on disability benefits
Tune in now 👇
lnk.to/TheRestIsPol...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWlY...
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“We have , for at least, a decade, felt a false sense of security”. That quote by Germany’s Chancellor feels very familiar to Canadians as we understand we must increase our defence capability. The vote in #Germany today is crucial to a European defence strategy. #cdnpoli
Germany's lower house of parliament is set to vote on a massive surge in borrowing that could boost Europe's largest economy and stimulate growth across the region, even as it faces trade tensions with top partner the United States reut.rs/4kBzn24
German parliament to vote on historic spending surge
Germany's lower house of parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on a massive surge in borrowing that could boost Europe's largest economy and stimulate growth across the region, even as it faces trade tensions with top partner the United States.
reut.rs
March 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh
As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh
The UK has long benefited from its Commonwealth. Though we will take steps to ensure our survival, the silence from London is deafening, says writer and academic Jennifer Welsh
www.theguardian.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
As Trump menaces us in Canada, we have a question for Britain: when will you stand up to him? | Jennifer Welsh
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Visiting Tedeschi, deep dive edition. Seeing the vineyards, a big tasting, and meeting the scientist who's proved terroir is real in a research project that Tedeschi sponsored wineanorak.com/2025/03/18/v...
March 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Visiting Tedeschi, deep dive edition. Seeing the vineyards, a big tasting, and meeting the scientist who's proved terroir is real in a research project that Tedeschi sponsored wineanorak.com/2025/03/18/v...
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"The abuse of the word 'antisemitism' is meant to generate a sense of plausibility, confuse opposition, and create more space for the actual phenomenon of antisemitism. And this misdirection is an integral part of the effort to replace a constitutional order with an authoritarian one."
Fascism places emotion over reason. Words become just tools to achieve the vision of the Leader. In our post-truth world, this takes the special form of the inversion of meaning: fascists call other people "fascists" and antisemites call other people "antisemites"
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"Antisemitism" and Antisemitism
The abuse of the word and the spread of the phenomenon
snyder.substack.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"The abuse of the word 'antisemitism' is meant to generate a sense of plausibility, confuse opposition, and create more space for the actual phenomenon of antisemitism. And this misdirection is an integral part of the effort to replace a constitutional order with an authoritarian one."
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The Carney cabinet will be almost half the size of previous PM’s. Is this about optics or does it mean a more effective "war" cabinet for the fight with Donald Trump?
Chantal Hébert & Rob Russo join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube.
youtu.be/XA-gcRodNHg
Chantal Hébert & Rob Russo join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube.
youtu.be/XA-gcRodNHg
Good Talk -- Does Smaller Mean Better?
YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Carney cabinet will be almost half the size of previous PM’s. Is this about optics or does it mean a more effective "war" cabinet for the fight with Donald Trump?
Chantal Hébert & Rob Russo join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube.
youtu.be/XA-gcRodNHg
Chantal Hébert & Rob Russo join on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms, & YouTube.
youtu.be/XA-gcRodNHg
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The latest Right Honourable was sworn into office yesterday along with the smallest cabinet we've seen in years - decades, even. And they sure have a big job ahead of them.
Read more in my newsletter, The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
Read more in my newsletter, The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
https://nationalnewswatch.com/newsletter
t.co
March 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The latest Right Honourable was sworn into office yesterday along with the smallest cabinet we've seen in years - decades, even. And they sure have a big job ahead of them.
Read more in my newsletter, The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
Read more in my newsletter, The Buzz: t.co/53QeuuFDlP
@aam.co.uk All I can say is that this is an exceptionally recorded album with Robert Levin on piano & Lawrence Cummings conducting & I’m about to start reading @RichardBratby’s book Refiner’s Fire. I’m all revved up..
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Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 6-8
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · Album · 2024 · 9 songs
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March 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
@aam.co.uk All I can say is that this is an exceptionally recorded album with Robert Levin on piano & Lawrence Cummings conducting & I’m about to start reading @RichardBratby’s book Refiner’s Fire. I’m all revved up..
open.spotify.com/album/6uWycl...
open.spotify.com/album/6uWycl...