Mike Erso
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Great podcast and a great episode yesterday discussing the election results!
Plus it’s so nice to hear everyone in such a good mood! I think we are all enjoying being optimistic about the future again!
Plus it’s so nice to hear everyone in such a good mood! I think we are all enjoying being optimistic about the future again!
On a special post-election DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover the suite of big democratic victories in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, and more.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Great podcast and a great episode yesterday discussing the election results!
Plus it’s so nice to hear everyone in such a good mood! I think we are all enjoying being optimistic about the future again!
Plus it’s so nice to hear everyone in such a good mood! I think we are all enjoying being optimistic about the future again!
I’m starting to think that a lot of voters don’t care about policy issues. People instead vote based on vibes or party affiliation.
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I’m starting to think that a lot of voters don’t care about policy issues. People instead vote based on vibes or party affiliation.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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@benjamincarterhett.bsky.social is a great expert worth following!
ABSOLUTELY NO, @harvard.edu. I gave my alma mater money for the first time because of its resistance to Trump. I will give more if it keeps resisting. Appeasing a dictator NEVER works. @crimsoncourage.bsky.social
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Behind Closed Doors, Harvard Officials Debate a Risky Truce With Trump
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July 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
@benjamincarterhett.bsky.social is a great expert worth following!
Awesome new podcast alert!
Big day! My first episode as host of the Autocracy in America podcast is up, and of course my inaugural guest is series originator @anneapplebaum.bsky.social We discuss what has changed with Trump 2.0 and what the US must do to save its democracy. www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/arc...
What Exactly Is Required to Preserve Our Democracy?
It will take a “total mobilization of our forces,” in the words of new Autocracy in America host Garry Kasparov.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Awesome new podcast alert!
I just discovered the awesome @katiephang.bsky.social Youtube channel! Katie has always been great on cable news, but this is a much better format since we get more of her fantastic insights, opinions, and fun personality. Thank you Katie for fighting for us all! www.youtube.com/@katiephangn...
July 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I just discovered the awesome @katiephang.bsky.social Youtube channel! Katie has always been great on cable news, but this is a much better format since we get more of her fantastic insights, opinions, and fun personality. Thank you Katie for fighting for us all! www.youtube.com/@katiephangn...
If anyone is interested, a great media company worth following is The Bulwark. They are fiercely pro-democracy, and they have fantastic political podcasts, YouTube videos, and Substack newsletters. Definitely worth checking out!
Come hang, Bulwark fam!
@timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social are LIVE now for The Next Level
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@timmiller.bsky.social, @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jvl.bsky.social are LIVE now for The Next Level
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The Next Level LIVE: Chaos, Cowards, and Alligator Alcatraz
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July 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If anyone is interested, a great media company worth following is The Bulwark. They are fiercely pro-democracy, and they have fantastic political podcasts, YouTube videos, and Substack newsletters. Definitely worth checking out!
Biden’s debate was shocking but not surprising from someone in their 80s with signs of dementia. Prior to that, we saw from him two awful interviews on friendly MSNBC and regular, horrible press interactions after scripted events. I blame those close to him for not taking away the car keys.
This week on The Focus Group podcast, we're sharing raw audio of Democrats who liked Joe Biden but supported his decision to withdraw from the 2024 race.
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Raw Audio: Democrats on Biden's Decline
Sarah had a busy travel schedule this week, so we're bringing you some raw audio.
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May 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Biden’s debate was shocking but not surprising from someone in their 80s with signs of dementia. Prior to that, we saw from him two awful interviews on friendly MSNBC and regular, horrible press interactions after scripted events. I blame those close to him for not taking away the car keys.
Outstanding commentary from @starwarsexplained.bsky.social. People need to hear these types of thoughtful messages right now. You're making our galaxy a better place @starwarsexplained.bsky.social! Thank you!
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Why Mon Mothma's Speech Is So Important (Clip)
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May 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Outstanding commentary from @starwarsexplained.bsky.social. People need to hear these types of thoughtful messages right now. You're making our galaxy a better place @starwarsexplained.bsky.social! Thank you!
@joe-scarborough.bsky.social @mika-brzezinski.bsky.social so glad that after all these years, MSNBC decided to start recreating the awesome format of @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social on other @msnbc.com shows! It may have taken a while, but very happy they #KnowYourValue! @knowyourvalue.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
@joe-scarborough.bsky.social @mika-brzezinski.bsky.social so glad that after all these years, MSNBC decided to start recreating the awesome format of @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social on other @msnbc.com shows! It may have taken a while, but very happy they #KnowYourValue! @knowyourvalue.bsky.social
Happy #StarWarsDay to all who celebrate! And if you are looking for the best Star Wars content on the internet, here is some fantastic stuff from the @starwarsexplained.bsky.social squadron!
Want to explore the ENTIRE canon Star Wars timeline?
Happy May the 4th! Our #StarWarsDay annual canon timeline video is out now: youtu.be/ZqhA2xzLX44?...
Happy May the 4th! Our #StarWarsDay annual canon timeline video is out now: youtu.be/ZqhA2xzLX44?...
Star Wars: The Complete Canon Timeline (2025)
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May 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy #StarWarsDay to all who celebrate! And if you are looking for the best Star Wars content on the internet, here is some fantastic stuff from the @starwarsexplained.bsky.social squadron!
@alexandermfreed.bsky.social I'm working my way now through the Reign of the Empire audiobook, and sure enough it is phenomenal! Thanks for creating this masterpiece!
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Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire)
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera—for fans of Andor. “In o...
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April 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
@alexandermfreed.bsky.social I'm working my way now through the Reign of the Empire audiobook, and sure enough it is phenomenal! Thanks for creating this masterpiece!
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By far the biggest thing I learned about thanks to Star Wars Celebration is that the incredible @starwarsexplained.bsky.social is on Bluesky!
Until then you can catch up on my review for the first 3 episodes, my spoiler free thoughts on the entire season and our Star Wars Celebration Japan coverage! www.youtube.com/@StarWarsExp...
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April 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
By far the biggest thing I learned about thanks to Star Wars Celebration is that the incredible @starwarsexplained.bsky.social is on Bluesky!
Highly recommend this @thebulwark.bsky.social Focus Group podcast episode from @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jenpsaki.msnbc.com!
I could have listened to @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social focus groups and talked with her about them for a lot longer! This was a fun one
Super-sized episode with @jenpsaki.msnbc.com and voters who sat out the 2024 election. It’s a good one!
March 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Highly recommend this @thebulwark.bsky.social Focus Group podcast episode from @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @jenpsaki.msnbc.com!
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social I could consume your content all day long!
March 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social I could consume your content all day long!
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Is the Trump administration’s foreign policy determined by a coin flip? @rosabrooks.bsky.social, @kschake.bsky.social, @edwardluce.bsky.social, and @djrothkopf.bsky.social explain how the administration is destroying the US’s reputation.
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March 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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@mcfaulmike.bsky.social @admiralstav.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social Trump has said that he wants NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Isn't Ukraine spending far more than that. And if so, could they possibly leverage that in negotiations for a ceasefire and NATO membership? Thanks!
March 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@mcfaulmike.bsky.social @admiralstav.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social Trump has said that he wants NATO members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Isn't Ukraine spending far more than that. And if so, could they possibly leverage that in negotiations for a ceasefire and NATO membership? Thanks!
It’s tough waiting until Saturday to hear from you awesome people. If only you were on tv 5 days a week! 🤓🤪
🧵The Weekend is back with @michaelsteele.bsky.social, @aliciamenendez.bsky.social and @symonedsanders.bsky.social from 8am-10am ET!
March 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
It’s tough waiting until Saturday to hear from you awesome people. If only you were on tv 5 days a week! 🤓🤪
The @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social podcasts are absolutely worth a listen. Check out today's (1/14/25) episode of the DSR Daily for an absolutely epic rant by the great @djrothkopf.bsky.social. Thank you for fighting for the country David!
On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the revelations from Jack Smith’s report, new progress on a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, the latest on efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol in South Korea, and more. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
January 14: Jack Smith Report Revelations
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January 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social podcasts are absolutely worth a listen. Check out today's (1/14/25) episode of the DSR Daily for an absolutely epic rant by the great @djrothkopf.bsky.social. Thank you for fighting for the country David!
I just heard Pete Hegseth speak for the first time today. After one minute, I concluded that this is an unbelievably disgusting human being.
January 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I just heard Pete Hegseth speak for the first time today. After one minute, I concluded that this is an unbelievably disgusting human being.
It’s a corgi in the snow!
January 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
It’s a corgi in the snow!
@morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social on MSNBC is still the best political talk show with the best and smartest guests. Plus today, @jonlemire.bsky.social and @alivitali.bsky.social shared the big news that Ali is taking over hosting duties for the Way Too Early lead-in show!
Personal news that’s ’Way Too’ good not to share! Can’t wait to get started with #WayTooEarly in January: variety.com/2024/tv/news... ⏰ ☕️ ☀️
Ali Vitali Will Take Reins of MSNBC’s ‘Way Too Early’
Ali Vitali has been named the new anchor of MSNBC's 'Way Too Early,' the lead-in to 'Morning Joe.'
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December 10, 2024 at 11:32 PM
@morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social on MSNBC is still the best political talk show with the best and smartest guests. Plus today, @jonlemire.bsky.social and @alivitali.bsky.social shared the big news that Ali is taking over hosting duties for the Way Too Early lead-in show!
Plus, abusive interview subjects love tepid hosts because they can walk all over them. There's a lot of people I'd like to see interviewed instead by hosts that will challenge them such as @mehdirhasan.bsky.social @timmiller.bsky.social or @arimelber.bsky.social.
It isn't the format, it's the hosts. People are done with the tepid both-sides approach of legacy media. That is why independent media and YouTube are growing and legacy outlets are shrinking.
One of my boring media hobbyhorses: People have tuned out of the modern Sunday show format (one host, multiple guests, panel) and whoever brings back the classic format (three reporters and one guest for 60 minutes) will get a big W.
December 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Plus, abusive interview subjects love tepid hosts because they can walk all over them. There's a lot of people I'd like to see interviewed instead by hosts that will challenge them such as @mehdirhasan.bsky.social @timmiller.bsky.social or @arimelber.bsky.social.
Our current political tribalism has a lot of parallels to Lord-of-the-Flies tribalism.
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Wow the Lord-of-the-Flies vibe is getting really acrid over here. I’m going to stop posting regularly, though I will come back now & again to try to scoop up stray followers. If you do follow me here,pls think about following me, and some actual discussion, over at AZURE HEAVENS.
Wow the Lord-of-the-Flies vibe is getting really acrid over here. I’m going to stop posting regularly, though I will come back now & again to try to scoop up stray followers. If you do follow me here,pls think about following me, and some actual discussion, over at AZURE HEAVENS.
December 8, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Our current political tribalism has a lot of parallels to Lord-of-the-Flies tribalism.