Robert Zakin
@rabazaki.bsky.social
Once upon a time I made TV. Now I putter. Story trumps everything.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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January 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Snatching the bad guy is the easy part.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Snatching the bad guy is the easy part.
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December 8, 1980. Like millions of people, I was watching Monday Night Football when the news broke. “Remember, this is just a football game, no matter who wins or loses,” said Howard Cosell. “An unspeakable tragedy, confirmed to us ... Hard to go back to the game after that news flash.”
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
December 8, 1980. Like millions of people, I was watching Monday Night Football when the news broke. “Remember, this is just a football game, no matter who wins or loses,” said Howard Cosell. “An unspeakable tragedy, confirmed to us ... Hard to go back to the game after that news flash.”
At least Marie Antoinette let them eat cake. Trump prefers to let them eat nothing.
November 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
At least Marie Antoinette let them eat cake. Trump prefers to let them eat nothing.
This is the album that introduced me to Tom Waits and began a life long love of his music and art.
October 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is the album that introduced me to Tom Waits and began a life long love of his music and art.
What new cruelty will the President bestow on his citizens today?
October 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
What new cruelty will the President bestow on his citizens today?
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Dear Leader held a 3+ hour Cabinet "meeting" that largely consisted of the US government inner circle taking turns to tell Trump how great he is, and how great his presidency is. No, this is not normal. and yes, this should be a concern for everyone.
August 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Dear Leader held a 3+ hour Cabinet "meeting" that largely consisted of the US government inner circle taking turns to tell Trump how great he is, and how great his presidency is. No, this is not normal. and yes, this should be a concern for everyone.
