Michael J. Knowles
@michael-knowles.bsky.social
"As often as this life's idle show tries to charm you...transport yourself in mind to Paradise; try to be now what you will be hereafter." https://www.michaeljknowles.com
Pinned
“Capitalism is when the means of production are privately owned, and Americans don’t own the means of production!”
“What percentage of Americans invest in the stock market?”
“Very few!”
“62%.”
“What percentage of Americans invest in the stock market?”
“Very few!”
“62%.”
Trump administration criticised over partial Epstein files release
Trump administration criticised over partial Epstein files release
The US deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, said in a letter to Congress that the justice department was continuing to review the remaining files and was withholding some documents under exemptions ...
news.sky.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Trump administration criticised over partial Epstein files release
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continuing my rant against this stupid TikTok deal, it requires “retraining the content recommendation algorithm on U.S. user data to ensure the content feed is free from outside manipulation,” which means nothing because our regulators don't function and you can't trust anybody in this chain
TikTok U.S. Deal to Close Next Month: Oracle and Silver Lake Confirmed in Buyer Consortium
Abu Dhabi's state investment fund will also be a managing investor.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
continuing my rant against this stupid TikTok deal, it requires “retraining the content recommendation algorithm on U.S. user data to ensure the content feed is free from outside manipulation,” which means nothing because our regulators don't function and you can't trust anybody in this chain
Description of FCC as ‘Independent’ Scrubbed From Agency Website After Chair Says It Isn’t
Description of FCC as 'Independent' Scrubbed From Agency Website After Chair Says It Isn't | Common Dreams
One critic called the removal—which came immediately after FCC Chair Brendan Carr ignored nearly a century of historical precedent by claiming the agency is not independent—"a chilling authoritarian t...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Description of FCC as ‘Independent’ Scrubbed From Agency Website After Chair Says It Isn’t
USA adds Skubal, Miller, Bednar to WBC roster
USA adds Skubal, Miller, Bednar to WBC roster
The United States added pitchers Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, and David Bednar to its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster Thursday.Skubal has won back-to-back American League Cy Young Awards as the ace ...
thescore.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
USA adds Skubal, Miller, Bednar to WBC roster
Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
Rob Reiner and his wife were killed by their son, Nick, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14. Authorities a...
people.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Rob Reiner and His Wife Michele Were Killed by Their Son (Exclusive Sources)
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Especially in these dark times, it’s important to salute courageous individuals who stand up to Trump’s tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/this-weeks-joseph-welch-award-for
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Especially in these dark times, it’s important to salute courageous individuals who stand up to Trump’s tyranny. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/this-weeks-joseph-welch-award-for
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I was devastated to hear about the loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Rob is a generational talent that used his voice to advocate for a better world. We live in a better country because of them. They will be missed.
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I was devastated to hear about the loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Rob is a generational talent that used his voice to advocate for a better world. We live in a better country because of them. They will be missed.
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Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were murdered. This is how Trump decided to respond.
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were murdered. This is how Trump decided to respond.
Exclusive look inside ICE: How the agency operates in Trump's America
Exclusive look inside ICE: How the agency operates in Trump's America
Across the country, ICE officers accustomed to operating below the radar have been thrust into the spotlight by Trump's aggressive deportation orders.
www.yahoo.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Exclusive look inside ICE: How the agency operates in Trump's America
Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
Trump signs order blocking states from enforcing own AI rules - BBC News
California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push
Black and brown former employees from CBS, NBC and Teen Vogue talk about the effects of being let go
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
‘It’s not a coincidence’: journalists of color on being laid off amid Trump’s anti-DEI push
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1. BREAKING
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is referring to the Bondi Beach massacre as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians,” and says that “an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is referring to the Bondi Beach massacre as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians,” and says that “an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.”
December 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
1. BREAKING
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is referring to the Bondi Beach massacre as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians,” and says that “an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is referring to the Bondi Beach massacre as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians,” and says that “an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.”
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
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Today, on what should have been a day of celebration, the Jewish community is instead mourning once again after a horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, where two men opened fire and killed at least 12 people in a targeted terror attack against Jews celebrating Hanukkah.
Antisemitism is evil.
Antisemitism is evil.
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today, on what should have been a day of celebration, the Jewish community is instead mourning once again after a horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, where two men opened fire and killed at least 12 people in a targeted terror attack against Jews celebrating Hanukkah.
Antisemitism is evil.
Antisemitism is evil.
Trump says he's making America's economy great again. ...
Trump Gives Chilling Hint on His Future Plans
Trump Gives Chilling Hint on His Future Plans
Trump says he’s making America’s economy great again. He’s addressing the wrong problem | CNN Business
For many people, the economy is a simple equation: paychecks minus expenses. When it feels like our incomes are growing faster than prices, the economy is in good shape. When they’re not, it’s lousy.
www.cnn.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Trump says he's making America's economy great again. ...
Trump Gives Chilling Hint on His Future Plans
Trump Gives Chilling Hint on His Future Plans
Trump Calls Black Reporter Rachel Scott ‘Obnoxious’ And ‘Terrible’ In Personal Attack After Question He Didn’t Like
Trump Calls Black Reporter Rachel Scott ‘Obnoxious’ And ‘Terrible’ In Personal Attack After Question He Didn’t Like
President Donald Trump has yet again launched a personal attack against a woman reporter who asked him a question he didn’t like.
www.yahoo.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Trump Calls Black Reporter Rachel Scott ‘Obnoxious’ And ‘Terrible’ In Personal Attack After Question He Didn’t Like
Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle
Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle
Indiana Republican senators turned down President Donald Trump's redistricting proposal this week. In interviews with The Associated Press, senators said they were put off by Trump's insults and coars...
apnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Trump was unable to insult his way to victory in Indiana redistricting battle
Miss anything from today's #guybensonshow?
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Check out everything from today's show as a podcast at guybensonshow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Trump, 79, Jolts Awake After Nodding Off at Roundtable
Trump, 79, Jolts Awake After Nodding Off at Roundtable
President Donald Trump appeared to doze off during a roundtable event in the White House’s Cabinet Room on Monday. It marks the second time in less than a week that the 79-year-old president has been ...
www.yahoo.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Trump, 79, Jolts Awake After Nodding Off at Roundtable
Boasberg escalates contempt inquiry over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Boasberg escalates contempt inquiry over Alien Enemies Act deportations
The judge ordered testimony from two of the top DOJ lawyers involved in the March deportation operation.
www.politico.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Boasberg escalates contempt inquiry over Alien Enemies Act deportations
Presidential Message on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Presidential Message on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Today, I recognize every American celebrating December 8 as a Holy Day honoring the faith, humility, and love of Mary, mother of Jesus and one of the
www.whitehouse.gov
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Presidential Message on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
SUNDAY REPLAY: On this week's #guybensonshow Sunday Replay, we're looking back at our interview with Congress' newest member, #MattForTN !Listen to our sit down with Rep. Van Epps at guybensonshow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Guy Benson Show
Guy Benson Show
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December 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
SUNDAY REPLAY: On this week's #guybensonshow Sunday Replay, we're looking back at our interview with Congress' newest member, #MattForTN !Listen to our sit down with Rep. Van Epps at guybensonshow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
“Mm-mmm! Ahmed, you’ve—you’ve done it again. Good…just isn’t the word! Oh no, thank you, I—I couldn’t possibly eat another bite…”
December 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“Mm-mmm! Ahmed, you’ve—you’ve done it again. Good…just isn’t the word! Oh no, thank you, I—I couldn’t possibly eat another bite…”
