John Ruggiero
@johnruggiero.bsky.social
Founder/host of The Magnolia Media Podcast. A strident progressive, unapologetically bias, but a reliable news source! Check us out wherever you get your podcasts! Tennessee native living in Pittsburgh!
Merry Christmas 🎁 everyone!!
December 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Merry Christmas 🎁 everyone!!
It’s time to strip the term “moderate republican” from the American lexicon. There’s no such thing, and they’re all fascists. I admit, some of them wear shorter boots, but fascism doesn’t have a moderate wing.
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s time to strip the term “moderate republican” from the American lexicon. There’s no such thing, and they’re all fascists. I admit, some of them wear shorter boots, but fascism doesn’t have a moderate wing.
Good for Indiana! I’m no fan of Indiana or the republican ilk that comes from that state, but standing up against illegal gerrymandering is applause-worthy! Good for the Hoosier state! Cheers 🥂
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good for Indiana! I’m no fan of Indiana or the republican ilk that comes from that state, but standing up against illegal gerrymandering is applause-worthy! Good for the Hoosier state! Cheers 🥂
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Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Their closing message to Indiana: change your maps to artificially benefit the President's political party or 'roads will not be paved' as punishment.
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
They are openly saying this.
Who would want to live in a country that works like that?
Most days I worry that another pandemic, 9/11, or Pearl Harbor occurs with a completely incompetent and corrupt regime running the US government. We also can’t expect our allies, who we’ve alienated, to honor NATO’e promise. In fact, it would be good policy for the EU to ignore us when possible
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Most days I worry that another pandemic, 9/11, or Pearl Harbor occurs with a completely incompetent and corrupt regime running the US government. We also can’t expect our allies, who we’ve alienated, to honor NATO’e promise. In fact, it would be good policy for the EU to ignore us when possible
When we limit free speech we are making the whip for our own back. Be appalled, be angry, be thoughtful, and use speech to strike back, but don’t attempt to limit someone else’s speech, or it will undoubtedly backfire.
December 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When we limit free speech we are making the whip for our own back. Be appalled, be angry, be thoughtful, and use speech to strike back, but don’t attempt to limit someone else’s speech, or it will undoubtedly backfire.
Netflix’s acquisition of WB, HBO, and HBO Max is brilliant. It keeps all of that quality content in the hands of decent people, and out of the hands of sick, backward people like he Ellison’s.
December 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Netflix’s acquisition of WB, HBO, and HBO Max is brilliant. It keeps all of that quality content in the hands of decent people, and out of the hands of sick, backward people like he Ellison’s.
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The streamer will acquire the studio, along with HBO and HBO Max.
Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion
But what will they rename HBO Max this time?
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December 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The streamer will acquire the studio, along with HBO and HBO Max.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
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This is an American patriot.
December 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This is an American patriot.
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You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
December 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
You have the right to record ICE.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
You have the right to film any operation happening in public as long as you do not interfere or impede it.
Your camera is proof, but keep a safe distance. KEEP RECORDING.
So #TACO strikes again by attempting to GIVE AWAY MORE of Ukraine than Russia even wanted! This treasonous, Pro-Russian, Alzheimer’s riddled madman MUST GO, and his sort can never be allowed back near the WH, Senate, House, or city council in wherever, let’s say Tulsa, OK
November 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
So #TACO strikes again by attempting to GIVE AWAY MORE of Ukraine than Russia even wanted! This treasonous, Pro-Russian, Alzheimer’s riddled madman MUST GO, and his sort can never be allowed back near the WH, Senate, House, or city council in wherever, let’s say Tulsa, OK
2 federal justices found the new Texas rigged, Fascists maps are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!! Boom 💥 goes the dynamic! We get 5-9 new seats in CA alone BECAUSE we asked the voters, and republicans are stuck like the pigs they are, trapped in mud
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
2 federal justices found the new Texas rigged, Fascists maps are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!! Boom 💥 goes the dynamic! We get 5-9 new seats in CA alone BECAUSE we asked the voters, and republicans are stuck like the pigs they are, trapped in mud
Unfortunately, corrupt republicans control most American small towns and counties, and we know they’re shameless people, with few exceptions. We need for people with resources to bring back local watchdogs known as journalists. These local papers can’t be cozy with leaders, and must be trustworthy
November 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Unfortunately, corrupt republicans control most American small towns and counties, and we know they’re shameless people, with few exceptions. We need for people with resources to bring back local watchdogs known as journalists. These local papers can’t be cozy with leaders, and must be trustworthy
If Trump and company are behaving with utter disregard for the law, and wear their corruption like an age of honor, imagine what local republicans on the state, county, or city level are getting away with?! We need strong, independent journalism in small towns as much or more than national news
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If Trump and company are behaving with utter disregard for the law, and wear their corruption like an age of honor, imagine what local republicans on the state, county, or city level are getting away with?! We need strong, independent journalism in small towns as much or more than national news
Who’s of hands to any of my followers who would be interested in my extremely violent, western-style, bounty hunter themed short stories? The stories are set in the months and years immediately after the Civil War. A show of hands would be much appreciated!
Thanks, have a great day.
Thanks, have a great day.
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Who’s of hands to any of my followers who would be interested in my extremely violent, western-style, bounty hunter themed short stories? The stories are set in the months and years immediately after the Civil War. A show of hands would be much appreciated!
Thanks, have a great day.
Thanks, have a great day.
More speech is good! The issue is trying to control the repulsion by the majority of people that comes with abusing the privilege of free speech . Let losers join together. That way they’re easily identifiable! It makes it easy to identify those who you don’t want to know/date etc..
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
More speech is good! The issue is trying to control the repulsion by the majority of people that comes with abusing the privilege of free speech . Let losers join together. That way they’re easily identifiable! It makes it easy to identify those who you don’t want to know/date etc..
I must admit to NOT liking @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social and his podcast. However, I must admit that I learn as much about the details of politics and political movements, be good or bad, than on any other podcast to which I listen with the possible exception of the @nytimes.com daily pod
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I must admit to NOT liking @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social and his podcast. However, I must admit that I learn as much about the details of politics and political movements, be good or bad, than on any other podcast to which I listen with the possible exception of the @nytimes.com daily pod
It’s time for the left, the REAL LEFT, in America to stop demanding the cancellation of people, being overly sensitive to every perceived slight, and be the party that pushes the boundaries, not a party setting the boundaries. It’s ok to make fun of people, and it doesn’t mean they hate you!
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It’s time for the left, the REAL LEFT, in America to stop demanding the cancellation of people, being overly sensitive to every perceived slight, and be the party that pushes the boundaries, not a party setting the boundaries. It’s ok to make fun of people, and it doesn’t mean they hate you!
I don’t have the podcast anymore, couldn’t afford it any longer, but I’ll use this platform and others like it, to make as much noise as one man can! We need a peaceful revolution NOW! We need a coalition that’s connected not by their similar political views, but their common enemy, Donald Trump
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I don’t have the podcast anymore, couldn’t afford it any longer, but I’ll use this platform and others like it, to make as much noise as one man can! We need a peaceful revolution NOW! We need a coalition that’s connected not by their similar political views, but their common enemy, Donald Trump
To change America the scotus MUST BE expanded, and the court must be packed with compromised jurists who don’t owe millions to Harlan Crow or some other SOB! To do that, we’ll have to get guarantees from current senators, or cut off funding for their campaigns and support primary challengers
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
To change America the scotus MUST BE expanded, and the court must be packed with compromised jurists who don’t owe millions to Harlan Crow or some other SOB! To do that, we’ll have to get guarantees from current senators, or cut off funding for their campaigns and support primary challengers
It’s time to be mad as hell. Be mad at the 8 cowardly, spineless, and grotesque democratic senators who betrayed America, their party, and capitulated to a madman, Donald Trump. Use your economic power to cancel Amazon. I know it’s a lot to give up 🙄 It’s really not, & support real change in 2026
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It’s time to be mad as hell. Be mad at the 8 cowardly, spineless, and grotesque democratic senators who betrayed America, their party, and capitulated to a madman, Donald Trump. Use your economic power to cancel Amazon. I know it’s a lot to give up 🙄 It’s really not, & support real change in 2026
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
My level of disappointment toward the gaggle of 8 spineless, wanna be Republican lowlife assholes is almost impossible to verbalize. Democrats shoot themselves in the foot AGAIN, and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory! Holy shit man, what’s wrong with these assholes?
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
My level of disappointment toward the gaggle of 8 spineless, wanna be Republican lowlife assholes is almost impossible to verbalize. Democrats shoot themselves in the foot AGAIN, and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory! Holy shit man, what’s wrong with these assholes?