Larry Walsh
@lmwalsh-cn.bsky.social
CEO and chief analyst, Channelnomics
www.channelnomics.com
More Signal, Less Noise: https://lmwalsh.substack.com/
Changing Channels: https://tinyurl.com/2p8scz23
In the Margins: https://tinyurl.com/hszdwvu9
Substack: https://lmwalsh.substack.com/
www.channelnomics.com
More Signal, Less Noise: https://lmwalsh.substack.com/
Changing Channels: https://tinyurl.com/2p8scz23
In the Margins: https://tinyurl.com/hszdwvu9
Substack: https://lmwalsh.substack.com/
Today, I published my 500th article on Substack. This little side hustle has turned into quite an adventure. Thank you, everyone, for supporting “More Signal, Less Noise,” my labor of love for a little sanity in this world. Happy holidays!
December 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today, I published my 500th article on Substack. This little side hustle has turned into quite an adventure. Thank you, everyone, for supporting “More Signal, Less Noise,” my labor of love for a little sanity in this world. Happy holidays!
Trump doubled down on his crass and factually inaccurate post about Rob Reiner's murder. Rather than admitting fault (which he'll never do), he said he was never a fan of Reiner and that the Hollywood director was "very bad for our country." His shallowness knows no bounds.
Donald Trump Absolutely Has No Decency
An unfounded and despicable post about Rob Reiner’s murder exposes the president’s complete lack of human decency and decorum.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Trump doubled down on his crass and factually inaccurate post about Rob Reiner's murder. Rather than admitting fault (which he'll never do), he said he was never a fan of Reiner and that the Hollywood director was "very bad for our country." His shallowness knows no bounds.
Donald Trump Absolutely Has No Decency ... I can’t say this more forcefully.
Donald Trump Absolutely Has No Decency
An unfounded and despicable post about Rob Reiner’s murder exposes the president’s complete lack of human decency and decorum.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Donald Trump Absolutely Has No Decency ... I can’t say this more forcefully.
Substack has More Signal, Less Noise in the Top 100 “Rising in the News.” What began as a labor of love has turned into thoughtful conversations and a growing community. Thanks to everyone reading, subscribing, and engaging. If you find it useful, please share and join the discussion.
December 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Substack has More Signal, Less Noise in the Top 100 “Rising in the News.” What began as a labor of love has turned into thoughtful conversations and a growing community. Thanks to everyone reading, subscribing, and engaging. If you find it useful, please share and join the discussion.
When it comes to food, pizza knows no bounds geographically or culturally.
How Pizza Conquered the World
The modern pizza is barely 136 years old, yet it has become the most recognizable meal on the planet — a product of history, culture, and global influence.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
When it comes to food, pizza knows no bounds geographically or culturally.
James Carville said it best, "It's the economy, stupid!"
The Ghost of George H.W. Bush as a Message for Trump
Affordability toppled one Republican president at the height of his power, and the same forces are gathering again.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
James Carville said it best, "It's the economy, stupid!"
There's more to the "war on Christmas" than Season Greetings and Happy Holidays.
10 Things You Don’t Know About the Annual War on Christmas
A look past the annual outrage cycle to the overlooked history, political reinventions, religious disputes, and ideological rewrites that shaped the modern narrative.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
There's more to the "war on Christmas" than Season Greetings and Happy Holidays.
Nothing About the Boat Strike Story Makes Sense
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Nothing About the Boat Strike Story Makes Sense
The U.S. Navy’s account of its Venezuela interdiction collapses under basic technical, legal, and factual scrutiny. The ultimate justification is a scene right out of South Park.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Nothing About the Boat Strike Story Makes Sense
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The only thing this ceremony lacked was a gold star to put on the White House refrigerator.
Trump Wins FIFA Participation Trophy
The world’s most scandal-scarred sports body manufactures a peace prize for a president whose record on conflict remains deeply contested.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The only thing this ceremony lacked was a gold star to put on the White House refrigerator.
When I read @Michael W. Green’s post about the true poverty line and the coverage that followed, I was struck by the difference between what we consider poor and what minimum participation actually means.
The $140,000 Cost of Living Question
Michael Green’s viral blog exposes how outdated poverty math collides with modern household economics – and why a six-figure income is increasingly the baseline for financial survival.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
When I read @Michael W. Green’s post about the true poverty line and the coverage that followed, I was struck by the difference between what we consider poor and what minimum participation actually means.
The Problem With Flying Isn’t Pajamas
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The Problem With Flying Isn’t Pajamas
As delays mount and terminals decay, Washington’s response to a collapsing air system is to scold travelers for how they dress.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Problem With Flying Isn’t Pajamas
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No Tax on Tips, Unless Your Job Involves Nudity
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No Tax on Tips, Unless Your Job Involves Nudity
The new tip exemption draws an arbitrary line between socially accepted gratuity work and adult entertainment, forcing the IRS into subjective enforcement it is not equipped to carry out.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
No Tax on Tips, Unless Your Job Involves Nudity
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If you think about it, there's still much to know about the human brain.
10 Things You Don't Know About the Human Brain
A brief exploration of the brain’s hidden mechanisms reveals a far more complex and surprising organ than most people ever realize.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If you think about it, there's still much to know about the human brain.
My question: Will Trump pardon Hegseth to save him from bunking with Bubba in Sing Sing, or will he discard him like an empty bottle of cheap gin.
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Hegseth's Order: 'Shoot First, Ask No Questions"
Alleged kill orders by Hegseth represent a drastic change in U.S. conduct, drawing global criticism and claims of unlawful violence.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
My question: Will Trump pardon Hegseth to save him from bunking with Bubba in Sing Sing, or will he discard him like an empty bottle of cheap gin.
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So much of what we believe about this most American of holidays is just mythology.
10 Unbelievable Myths About Thanksgiving
As families gather to celebrate, it’s worth remembering that the familiar Thanksgiving narrative is a modern construct shaped by reinterpretations that obscure the holiday’s more complex origins.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
So much of what we believe about this most American of holidays is just mythology.
One of the first lessons I learned as a soldier was the difference between a lawful and an unlawful order, and the responsibilities associated with each.
When Orders Are Unlawful, Disobedience Is Duty
A reminder rooted in U.S. military law and tradition: Service members are obligated to reject illegal commands, even from the president.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
One of the first lessons I learned as a soldier was the difference between a lawful and an unlawful order, and the responsibilities associated with each.
Another TACO moment…
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TACO Endorses Releasing the Epstein Files
Facing defections and rising pressure, Trump abandons his blockade of the Epstein files and moves to spin retreat as victory.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Another TACO moment…
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We’re in an AI bubble. Here’s what that means.
10 Things You Don't Know About Market Bubbles
AI exuberance is splitting the economy in two — a booming tech frontier and a stagnant legacy core. As history threatens to repeat, here are 10 things you probably don’t know about market bubbles.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We’re in an AI bubble. Here’s what that means.
True story, right here
SNAP Isn’t Charity; It’s Necessity
What a childhood experience of living on food stamps taught me about poverty, dignity, and the value of America’s safety net.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
True story, right here
I’m a Cold War veteran. It’s not a time I eagerly want to revisit.
Resumption of Nuclear Testing Signals Official Beginning of Cold War 2
While on a tour of Asia, President Donald Trump ordered the resumption of U.S. nuclear weapons testing, confirming that global powers are once again arming for confrontation rather cooperation.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I’m a Cold War veteran. It’s not a time I eagerly want to revisit.
In 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq for no good reason other than real estate and resources. What’s happening in the Caribbean is looking a lot like that.
Caribbean Gambit Risks Another Forever War
A U.S. buildup in the Caribbean revives American foreign interventionism and tests Trump’s vow to avoid entanglements in endless overseas conflict.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
In 2003, the U.S. invaded Iraq for no good reason other than real estate and resources. What’s happening in the Caribbean is looking a lot like that.
I had a whale of a time putting this list together...
... I'll see myself out
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... I'll see myself out
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10 Things You Don't Know About Whales
Whales are intelligent, social, and mysterious. Despite all we’ve learned, much of their world remains beyond our reach. Here are 10 things you don’t know about whales.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I had a whale of a time putting this list together...
... I'll see myself out
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... I'll see myself out
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Denial was one of my favorite reads of the year since it provided context to the many questions I’ve had over the years over poor decisions made by smart businesses.
Business Big Bets and the Cost of Corporate Denial
Richard Tedlow’s Denial examines how even the smartest leaders ignore inconvenient truths—proving that belief, not ignorance, is often what drives companies to fail.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Denial was one of my favorite reads of the year since it provided context to the many questions I’ve had over the years over poor decisions made by smart businesses.
So many surprising things about this magical time of the year.
10 Things You Don't Know About Autumn
Autumn is more than falling leaves and fading light—it’s a season of subtle science, deep history, and quiet transformation.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
So many surprising things about this magical time of the year.
What the hell is going on in Venezuela?
Trump Turning Up the Heat on Venezuela
Military strikes, covert operations, and rising tensions suggest Trump’s campaign against Maduro may extend beyond drug enforcement — echoing America’s long history of intervention in Latin America.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
What the hell is going on in Venezuela?