Larry Potash
@larrypotash.bsky.social
Anchor WGN Morning News and Exec. Producer, BACKSTORY
As docs and vax deniers spar over safety of vaccines, evidence finds some vaccines might have broader benefits.
The shingles vax might help reduce risk of developing dementia later. Covid-19 vax, when given to certain cancer patients, increased their survival rates, WSJ reports.
The shingles vax might help reduce risk of developing dementia later. Covid-19 vax, when given to certain cancer patients, increased their survival rates, WSJ reports.
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
As docs and vax deniers spar over safety of vaccines, evidence finds some vaccines might have broader benefits.
The shingles vax might help reduce risk of developing dementia later. Covid-19 vax, when given to certain cancer patients, increased their survival rates, WSJ reports.
The shingles vax might help reduce risk of developing dementia later. Covid-19 vax, when given to certain cancer patients, increased their survival rates, WSJ reports.
December 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Vatican Says No to Ordaining Women as Deacons
Vatican Says No to Ordaining Women as Deacons
The issue appears closed, for now
newser.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Vatican Says No to Ordaining Women as Deacons
Company backed by Donald Trump Jr.’s firm nabs $620M government contract, reports Financial Times
Company backed by Donald Trump Jr.'s firm nabs $620M government contract | TechCrunch
Vulcan Elements, a rare-earth magnets startup, has secured a $620 million contract from the U.S. defense department.
techcrunch.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Company backed by Donald Trump Jr.’s firm nabs $620M government contract, reports Financial Times
Hope to see you Saturday.
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Hope to see you Saturday.
Drug kingpin arrested after faking death. 4 of world’s 10 most homicidal cities are in Ecuador, where murder up 800% since ‘18 and climbing— per WSJ
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Drug kingpin arrested after faking death. 4 of world’s 10 most homicidal cities are in Ecuador, where murder up 800% since ‘18 and climbing— per WSJ
BACKSTORY 11pm WGN-TV Sunday: this was the G.I. Joe I had. We are looking at the backstory of some of your favorite toys and we profile a #chicago company that created a classic. We also look at the artist who saved Bambi, and Dickens “lost” Christmas story.
November 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
BACKSTORY 11pm WGN-TV Sunday: this was the G.I. Joe I had. We are looking at the backstory of some of your favorite toys and we profile a #chicago company that created a classic. We also look at the artist who saved Bambi, and Dickens “lost” Christmas story.
China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. by designing a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export approvals for other firms, according to WSJ.
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. by designing a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export approvals for other firms, according to WSJ.
UK ends some intel sharing with U.S.
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
www.cnn.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
UK ends some intel sharing with U.S.
Backstory WGN TV 11pm Sunday - why are Americans so susceptible to cults? We profile a cult leader who says music artists like Cyndi “Looper” are “dark angels.”
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Backstory WGN TV 11pm Sunday - why are Americans so susceptible to cults? We profile a cult leader who says music artists like Cyndi “Looper” are “dark angels.”
Tonight at 11 on Backstory - the Eephus. All new episode. @wgntv.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tonight at 11 on Backstory - the Eephus. All new episode. @wgntv.com
Coming up soon: CRAP I FOUND IN MY BASEMENT to promote tonight’s new episode of BACKSTORY at 11 @wgntv Electric Football does not abide by the new kickoff rules. Get ready for old school smash mouth #football
September 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Coming up soon: CRAP I FOUND IN MY BASEMENT to promote tonight’s new episode of BACKSTORY at 11 @wgntv Electric Football does not abide by the new kickoff rules. Get ready for old school smash mouth #football
Reposted by Larry Potash
Breaking News: More associates and supporters of Mayor Eric Adams of New York City are said to be facing corruption charges, including his closest adviser.
More Adams Associates and Supporters Are Said to Face Corruption Charges
Among those expected to surrender in the coming days are Mayor Eric Adams’s closest adviser and a friend whom the mayor installed in a powerful city position.
nyti.ms
August 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Breaking News: More associates and supporters of Mayor Eric Adams of New York City are said to be facing corruption charges, including his closest adviser.
Sunday 11pm on WGN the BACKSTORY of baseball. Meet guys playing in a vintage baseball league - playing 19th c rules.
August 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Sunday 11pm on WGN the BACKSTORY of baseball. Meet guys playing in a vintage baseball league - playing 19th c rules.
New counterterror chief has ties to right wing extremists & conspiracy theories. www.newser.com/story/372757...
New Counterterror Chief Has Ties to Right-Wing Extremists
Joe Kent is confirmed to run National Counterterrorism Center in 52-44 vote
www.newser.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
New counterterror chief has ties to right wing extremists & conspiracy theories. www.newser.com/story/372757...
Epstein imported young women and children from Russia, Belarus, Turkey and Turkmenistan says @nytimes This trafficking was presumably expensive.Wire transfers added up to $1.1b associated with 1 of Epstein’s bank accounts.
July 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Epstein imported young women and children from Russia, Belarus, Turkey and Turkmenistan says @nytimes This trafficking was presumably expensive.Wire transfers added up to $1.1b associated with 1 of Epstein’s bank accounts.
WSJ: Trump writes bawdy letter for Epstein’s 50th bday-contains lines of text framed by outline of naked woman- squiggly “Donald” below her waist, mimicking pubic hair. “Happy Bday — may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump denied it.
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
WSJ: Trump writes bawdy letter for Epstein’s 50th bday-contains lines of text framed by outline of naked woman- squiggly “Donald” below her waist, mimicking pubic hair. “Happy Bday — may every day be another wonderful secret.” Trump denied it.
