Emma Zahn
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Erika Kirk: "My husband Charlie he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life...On the cross, our savior said, 'Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.' That young man. I forgive him."
Full video here: www.c-span.org/event/white-...
Full video here: www.c-span.org/event/white-...
September 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Erika Kirk: "My husband Charlie he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life...On the cross, our savior said, 'Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do.' That young man. I forgive him."
Full video here: www.c-span.org/event/white-...
Full video here: www.c-span.org/event/white-...
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Glad you love this, Bob! 🫶
I'm a tax pro. This is the best explanation of the new tax laws I've seen. Easy to understand charts, everything explained clearly. Well done!
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When does the One Big Beautiful Bill take effect? | USAFacts
Some OBBB provisions became law on July 4. Others won't until 2028. Here's a look at what to expect when.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Glad you love this, Bob! 🫶
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Who gets a chance to go on TV for an hour and give their opinions on the most important issues of the day? Certainly not I--until the legendary international broadcast journalist Riz Khan invited me onto his show on Al Arabiya English. /1 english.alarabiya.net/webtv/progra...
President Clinton’s former speechwriter Glastris on Trump, Clinton, Harris
Riz Khan sits down with Paul Glastris, former speechwriter to President Bill Clinton, for a deep dive into the power of political language. From US
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July 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Who gets a chance to go on TV for an hour and give their opinions on the most important issues of the day? Certainly not I--until the legendary international broadcast journalist Riz Khan invited me onto his show on Al Arabiya English. /1 english.alarabiya.net/webtv/progra...
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July 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Found the interview: youtu.be/vPFI930A3xw?...
David Bowie addresses the apparent racism on MTV (1983)
YouTube video by Papa Robbie
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July 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Found the interview: youtu.be/vPFI930A3xw?...
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One year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
One year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
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July 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
One year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
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an unsurprisingly great summary, big picture, of how and where we have cornered ourselves economically the past few decades, by @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com.
this is what i was trying to get at here, maybe successfully. people sometimes try to distinguish between "genuine" or "productive" gdp growth and "fake" gdp growth. but what could they possibly mean by that?
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The Mismeasure of Wealth | Samantha Hancox-Li
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July 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
an unsurprisingly great summary, big picture, of how and where we have cornered ourselves economically the past few decades, by @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com.
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"Viewpoint diversity" implicitly assumes that all "viewpoints" are equal, and that social groups don't develop a consensus based on the judgement that some viewpoints are better than others. It's really a belief that the "marketplace of ideas" should guarantee shelf space for New Coke.
The fact that only 5% of college professors voted for a far-right narcissist whose policies will destroy our economy and democracy shows that universities lack real intellectual diversity.
June 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"Viewpoint diversity" implicitly assumes that all "viewpoints" are equal, and that social groups don't develop a consensus based on the judgement that some viewpoints are better than others. It's really a belief that the "marketplace of ideas" should guarantee shelf space for New Coke.
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, C-SPAN is proud to announce the launch of America 250: Exploring the American Story — an expansive, 18-month initiative commemorating this historic milestone.
America 250: Exploring the American Story
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June 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, C-SPAN is proud to announce the launch of America 250: Exploring the American Story — an expansive, 18-month initiative commemorating this historic milestone.
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if the best way to rob a bank is to own one (Bill Black), what about an insurance company?
🚨 How exactly *do* PE, private credit, and insurance intersect?
Took some time, but here it is:
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Took some time, but here it is:
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Inside the private equity-insurance nexus
When the world’s dullest industry gets very exciting
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June 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
if the best way to rob a bank is to own one (Bill Black), what about an insurance company?
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Just some creepy armed Mad Max guys trying to gain entry to Dodgers Stadium.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Just some creepy armed Mad Max guys trying to gain entry to Dodgers Stadium.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.
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This is what happens when your whole political movement is denuded of human capital the point where anyone with basic literacy gets to pose as a deep thinker
If I'm reading this correctly, then Yarvin wants the role of führer to be awarded via a Wings of Voice-style competition www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
June 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is what happens when your whole political movement is denuded of human capital the point where anyone with basic literacy gets to pose as a deep thinker
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We are oddly selective about the government services about which we will say, they operate at a loss.
Commuter rail, we are often told, operates at a loss. But we spend even more on street and highways, and take in little direct revenue from them. Yet no one ever says they are operating at a loss.
Commuter rail, we are often told, operates at a loss. But we spend even more on street and highways, and take in little direct revenue from them. Yet no one ever says they are operating at a loss.
May 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We are oddly selective about the government services about which we will say, they operate at a loss.
Commuter rail, we are often told, operates at a loss. But we spend even more on street and highways, and take in little direct revenue from them. Yet no one ever says they are operating at a loss.
Commuter rail, we are often told, operates at a loss. But we spend even more on street and highways, and take in little direct revenue from them. Yet no one ever says they are operating at a loss.
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Exclusive: Under pressure from DOGE, employees of a Pentagon defense tech unit are resigning en masse over the next month.
“Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” said the director.
“Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” said the director.
Pentagon’s ‘SWAT team of nerds’ resigns en masse
Employees of a defense tech unit say they were sidelined by DOGE. “Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” says the director.
www.politico.com
April 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Exclusive: Under pressure from DOGE, employees of a Pentagon defense tech unit are resigning en masse over the next month.
“Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” said the director.
“Either we die quickly or we die slowly,” said the director.
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Remembering Kevin Drum, 1958-2025. From friend and colleague, @glastris.bsky.social:
Remembering Kevin Drum | Washington Monthly
My friend and colleague, who died this month, was not only a pioneer blogger but also a journalist who should have won the Pulitzer Prize.
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March 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Remembering Kevin Drum, 1958-2025. From friend and colleague, @glastris.bsky.social:
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A week ago border patrol says border crossings down 94%.
So why amass 3000 troops at our border?
So why amass 3000 troops at our border?
March 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
A week ago border patrol says border crossings down 94%.
So why amass 3000 troops at our border?
So why amass 3000 troops at our border?
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Could headlines please not just take for granted that Trump “is doing” stuff he has no legal authority to do just because he said so? Because the implication to the reader is that he can in fact legitimately do these things.
New: Donald Trump is starting a "gold card" visa program to offer green card privileges to those who commit at least $5 million in the US
Trump to Launch ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program for Wealthy Investors
President Donald Trump said he is starting a program which would offer residency and a path to citizenship for investors who commit at least $5 million to projects in the US.
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February 26, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Could headlines please not just take for granted that Trump “is doing” stuff he has no legal authority to do just because he said so? Because the implication to the reader is that he can in fact legitimately do these things.
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i keep reading inequality is over, like it was a 2010s thing but it got fixed.
February 24, 2025 at 5:40 AM
i keep reading inequality is over, like it was a 2010s thing but it got fixed.
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The top 10% of households ($250k+ household income) now account for 50% of consumer spending: www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
The U.S. Economy Depends More Than Ever on Rich People
The highest-earning 10% of Americans account for almost 50% of all consumer spending.
www.wsj.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The top 10% of households ($250k+ household income) now account for 50% of consumer spending: www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
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To paraphrase @interfluidity.com, income-weighted necessity is the mother of invention.
This is how a maldistributed economy becomes even more alienating for most people to live in.
This is how a maldistributed economy becomes even more alienating for most people to live in.
The top 10% of households ($250k+ household income) now account for 50% of consumer spending: www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
The U.S. Economy Depends More Than Ever on Rich People
The highest-earning 10% of Americans account for almost 50% of all consumer spending.
www.wsj.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
To paraphrase @interfluidity.com, income-weighted necessity is the mother of invention.
This is how a maldistributed economy becomes even more alienating for most people to live in.
This is how a maldistributed economy becomes even more alienating for most people to live in.
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“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive and judicial] in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self–appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” (James Madison, Federalist No. 51)
February 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive and judicial] in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self–appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” (James Madison, Federalist No. 51)
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Just gonna note they’re doing exactly what I said they’d do. substack.com/home/post/p-...
February 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Just gonna note they’re doing exactly what I said they’d do. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Democrats are fundamentally misunderstanding the moment: We're not asking them to be *legislators* right now. We need them to be *politicians.*
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
CNN: Is democratic leadership is doing enough?
SENATOR JACKY ROSEN: I think that we have to realize that we're in the minority. They have the White House, they have the House, and they have the Senate. So the tools that are available to us here as legislators...they are limited.
SENATOR JACKY ROSEN: I think that we have to realize that we're in the minority. They have the White House, they have the House, and they have the Senate. So the tools that are available to us here as legislators...they are limited.
February 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Democrats are fundamentally misunderstanding the moment: We're not asking them to be *legislators* right now. We need them to be *politicians.*
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.
There's nothing to be done about the legislative situation. They're right about that. But there's PLENTY to be done as politicians.