Eric Epstein
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Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women. n.pr/493MG7W
In Pictures: Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's Founding Mothers
Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women.
n.pr
October 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women. n.pr/493MG7W
Explain to me the rationale of imposing tariffs on uninhabited islands? Is he just trolling us?
April 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Explain to me the rationale of imposing tariffs on uninhabited islands? Is he just trolling us?
"All magnanimous men have large and healthy egos, but Trump’s narcissism is the elephantiasis of egotism." - David Brooks
Opinion | Trump Is an Angry Little Boy on a Great White Horse
Trump lives for perpetual conflict and endless domination games — not a great fit for democracy.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"All magnanimous men have large and healthy egos, but Trump’s narcissism is the elephantiasis of egotism." - David Brooks
Welp, I made it through 20 minutes of his speech. There’s only so much noise pollution I can take.
March 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Welp, I made it through 20 minutes of his speech. There’s only so much noise pollution I can take.
It’s time to start asking the question louder: What exactly does Putin have on Trump?
February 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
It’s time to start asking the question louder: What exactly does Putin have on Trump?
Grow up, Donald.
February 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Grow up, Donald.
On March 9 I’m setting my clocks ahead to January 20, 2029.
February 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On March 9 I’m setting my clocks ahead to January 20, 2029.
It’s just apocalyptic, isn’t it?
February 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
It’s just apocalyptic, isn’t it?
You can’t make this stuff up.
February 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
You can’t make this stuff up.
Constitution? What constitution?
End Appears Near for U.S. Aid Agency, Democratic Lawmakers Say
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February 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Constitution? What constitution?
This is patently illegal. Where are the lawsuits?
Breaking news: In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did not believe they "could be trusted to faithfully implement the President's agenda."
Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump
In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting Attorney General James McHenry wrote that he did not believe they "could be trusted to faithfully implement the President's agenda."
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January 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
This is patently illegal. Where are the lawsuits?
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Cutting PEPFAR $ directly threatens the health of millions, including LGBTQ+ people already facing stigma & barriers to care. If the freeze isn’t lifted quickly, lifesaving treatment will be removed from up to 25 million people & have devastating global impacts, including HIV drug-resistant strains.
January 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Cutting PEPFAR $ directly threatens the health of millions, including LGBTQ+ people already facing stigma & barriers to care. If the freeze isn’t lifted quickly, lifesaving treatment will be removed from up to 25 million people & have devastating global impacts, including HIV drug-resistant strains.
If sustained, this will kill a lot of people.
On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
PEPFAR, the acclaimed anti-HIV program, faces loss of funds as part of U.S. aid pause
On Friday, a memorandum signed by Marco Rubio called for a 90-day cessation of foreign aid. That would likely put on hold the work of PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
www.npr.org
January 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If sustained, this will kill a lot of people.
Only in New York.
January 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Only in New York.
To quote @jweirdo.bsky.social: “So what are we going to do about it?”
We. You and me. We’ve licked our wounds; it’s time to get to work.
We. You and me. We’ve licked our wounds; it’s time to get to work.
January 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
To quote @jweirdo.bsky.social: “So what are we going to do about it?”
We. You and me. We’ve licked our wounds; it’s time to get to work.
We. You and me. We’ve licked our wounds; it’s time to get to work.
Of all Trump’s executive orders today, this is potentially the most catastrophic.
The newly inaugurated president has announced his intention to terminate U.S. membership in the U.N.'s global health agency.
Trump declares U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization
The newly inaugurated president has announced his intention to terminate U.S. membership in the U.N.'s global health agency.
www.npr.org
January 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Of all Trump’s executive orders today, this is potentially the most catastrophic.
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We know today is a heavy day for many in our community.
Just know, you are not alone. We are not going anywhere. We are in this together. hrc.org/faq
Just know, you are not alone. We are not going anywhere. We are in this together. hrc.org/faq
Facing the Future Together: FAQs, Guidance, and Resources
Many in our community are experiencing the heaviness of recent events and a range of emotions including fear, anger, sadness, grief, hopelessness, and…
hrc.org
January 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We know today is a heavy day for many in our community.
Just know, you are not alone. We are not going anywhere. We are in this together. hrc.org/faq
Just know, you are not alone. We are not going anywhere. We are in this together. hrc.org/faq