Eric Buchman
@ebuchman.bsky.social
Dad to 3, TV writer to thee
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2527230/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2527230/
So sad, an entire store of baby shoes, never worn
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
So sad, an entire store of baby shoes, never worn
Sorry I’m late to today’s Douthat dunking, it was a busy day. But here’s my contribution to this wonderful discourse!
November 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Sorry I’m late to today’s Douthat dunking, it was a busy day. But here’s my contribution to this wonderful discourse!
This has gotta be a sign your war isn't going so well, right?
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This has gotta be a sign your war isn't going so well, right?
With an opening like that, and only six episodes overall, you’d think Sessions would’ve been a shoo-in for a 2nd season — according this LA Times piece from ‘91, Crystal certainly was expecting more eps! — but nada. What happened?
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
With an opening like that, and only six episodes overall, you’d think Sessions would’ve been a shoo-in for a 2nd season — according this LA Times piece from ‘91, Crystal certainly was expecting more eps! — but nada. What happened?
You’re telling me that a real estate reporter with “written assistance” from AI somehow got the Taylor Swift merch story wrong!?!
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
You’re telling me that a real estate reporter with “written assistance” from AI somehow got the Taylor Swift merch story wrong!?!
this explains why whenever you ask a hippo about the mammoth, they go “fuck that guy”
October 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
this explains why whenever you ask a hippo about the mammoth, they go “fuck that guy”
I assume we already used enhanced interrogation tactics on these two to find out what they know and when did they know it
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I assume we already used enhanced interrogation tactics on these two to find out what they know and when did they know it
Military snipers are also part of the government’s “toolbox,” right? Because this @nytimes.com headline seems to suggest any tool in the toolbox is fair game in the name of “efficacy,” without distinction…
September 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Military snipers are also part of the government’s “toolbox,” right? Because this @nytimes.com headline seems to suggest any tool in the toolbox is fair game in the name of “efficacy,” without distinction…
I really hope this is Disney testing the water for its own version of space jam
September 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
I really hope this is Disney testing the water for its own version of space jam
this summit could’ve been an email
August 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
this summit could’ve been an email
Even though my credits are accurately documented on the IMDb, it got them comically wrong. It didn't invent a fake quote for me, instead it invented entire FAKE analysis of my work on TV shows I did not work for. Fun! (3/3)
(I have never written for either THE NEWSROOM or THE WEST WING)
(I have never written for either THE NEWSROOM or THE WEST WING)
![[A continuation of ChatGPT's response to the question in the previous skeet]
A few relevant themes from his work might include:
1. The Danger of Ideological Echo Chambers: In The Newsroom, there's a constant exploration of media's role in promoting a particular narrative or ideology over facts.
Buchman has said that the role of the media should be to inform, not to sway or entertain, which has often been an issue in today's politically polarized media landscape.
2. The Erosion of Facts: Much of Buchman's critique revolves around how public figures, especially politicians, selectively use or twist facts. This mirrors the rise of
"alternative facts" during the Trump administration and the broader misinformation issues surrounding social media.
3. Civility and Idealism in Politics: Having worked on The West Wing, a show often praised for its optimistic portrayal of politics, Buchman has been open about his disappointment with the cynicism that has come to dominate American political culture. He has, at times, lamented the lack of idealism and the decline of bipartisan cooperation that was once more prevalent.
Though there may not be a direct standout quote from him about the post-2016 political discourse, his work speaks volumes about the challenges the country faces today. If you're looking for specific quotes, interviews, or writings from him since 2016, they might be found in his appearances on talk shows or in interviews where he comments on the broader state of American media and politics.
Would you like me to help you dig into any specific interviews or articles where he might have addressed this more directly?](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fjo6jlkkd5sq6t4x5etoqvwj/bafkreiadrckzqpegcphxklkiwrrr6h546otii3vb6vzrrweqyeo22oyubu@jpeg)
August 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Even though my credits are accurately documented on the IMDb, it got them comically wrong. It didn't invent a fake quote for me, instead it invented entire FAKE analysis of my work on TV shows I did not work for. Fun! (3/3)
(I have never written for either THE NEWSROOM or THE WEST WING)
(I have never written for either THE NEWSROOM or THE WEST WING)
I asked ChatGPT: "What does Eric Buchman, the television writer, think about today's political discourse? Does he have any relevant quotes about American politics since 2016 that would be enlightening?" And... 2/3
August 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I asked ChatGPT: "What does Eric Buchman, the television writer, think about today's political discourse? Does he have any relevant quotes about American politics since 2016 that would be enlightening?" And... 2/3
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT let anyone who isn't a HUMAN LAWYER review a "big contract" for you. And if your lawyer uses anything like this, GET A NEW LAWYER.
![LinkedIn add from Adobe Acrobat that reads: Busy day and a big contract to review? Let AI Assistant help speed up the work for you [emoji smiley face with sunglasses]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fjo6jlkkd5sq6t4x5etoqvwj/bafkreickjipkdnxgpqvn5dgiucspcwdvu2ut6agbhxdvbtpcsw27i42cqi@jpeg)
August 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT let anyone who isn't a HUMAN LAWYER review a "big contract" for you. And if your lawyer uses anything like this, GET A NEW LAWYER.
If the “people you love” are ICE, I presume
August 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM
If the “people you love” are ICE, I presume
Just saw the trailer for Richard Linklater's BLUE MOON and...the apple box budget for the film must be huge
July 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Just saw the trailer for Richard Linklater's BLUE MOON and...the apple box budget for the film must be huge
That’s what my wife said after she saw SUPERMAN
July 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
That’s what my wife said after she saw SUPERMAN
was it a maternity test to find out who his mummy is?
July 3, 2025 at 5:05 AM
was it a maternity test to find out who his mummy is?
Same article, different headline?
June 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Same article, different headline?
Oh wow, Delta REALLY wants me to watch this keynote speech at CES this year. It's the first offering in their in-flight new release movie section! I wonder who this Ed Bastian is...*
(*he's the CEO of Delta)
(*he's the CEO of Delta)
June 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Oh wow, Delta REALLY wants me to watch this keynote speech at CES this year. It's the first offering in their in-flight new release movie section! I wonder who this Ed Bastian is...*
(*he's the CEO of Delta)
(*he's the CEO of Delta)
That said, this 8-bit SW dad hat is pretty sweet
May 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
That said, this 8-bit SW dad hat is pretty sweet
A little something I made and posted back in January 2021, after the 2nd impeachment right before he left office... maybe the guy just really wants that free ice cream!?
April 15, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A little something I made and posted back in January 2021, after the 2nd impeachment right before he left office... maybe the guy just really wants that free ice cream!?