Zach Hirsch
@zdhirsch.bsky.social
senior producer - 'click here' podcast
previously: 'if all else fails' co-host and lots of freelancing
on the world wide web at www.zdhirsch.com
previously: 'if all else fails' co-host and lots of freelancing
on the world wide web at www.zdhirsch.com
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THREAD: Under a new law, thousands of prisoners in Louisiana have been cut off from ever getting a chance at parole.
Why?
Because an algorithm said so. 1/
Why?
Because an algorithm said so. 1/
April 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
THREAD: Under a new law, thousands of prisoners in Louisiana have been cut off from ever getting a chance at parole.
Why?
Because an algorithm said so. 1/
Why?
Because an algorithm said so. 1/
Reposted by Zach Hirsch
The single most clarifying piece of journalism about Russell Brand that I've encountered is this video from @abbierichards.bsky.social. She charts Russell Brand's political evolution through his video content, and shows just how profitable a right wing grift can be.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo4g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo4g...
Russell Brand And The Conspiracy Grift
YouTube video by Media Matters
www.youtube.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The single most clarifying piece of journalism about Russell Brand that I've encountered is this video from @abbierichards.bsky.social. She charts Russell Brand's political evolution through his video content, and shows just how profitable a right wing grift can be.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo4g...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo4g...
From a while ago but this is actually a really crazy NYC story gothamist.com/news/planned...
Planned Parenthood selling SoHo property, looking to close only Manhattan clinic
The plan comes amid mounting financial pressures on the reproductive healthcare provider.
gothamist.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
From a while ago but this is actually a really crazy NYC story gothamist.com/news/planned...
Reposted by Zach Hirsch
BREAKING: The Dow drops 1,000 points and global markets sell off again as China hits back with tariffs on U.S. imports.
Sell-off worsens for markets worldwide after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs
Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war.
bit.ly
April 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
BREAKING: The Dow drops 1,000 points and global markets sell off again as China hits back with tariffs on U.S. imports.
"This is just what America is now." damn
Elon Musk and DOGE have taken a blowtorch to federal agencies. But the tariffs are a helpful reminder that it's Trump who's fiddling while it all burns.
@brbarrett.bsky.social writes:
@brbarrett.bsky.social writes:
The Blunt Force Trauma of the Trump Tariffs
Elon Musk and DOGE have taken a blowtorch to federal agencies. But the tariffs are a helpful reminder that it's Donald Trump who's fiddling while it all burns.
www.wired.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"This is just what America is now." damn
Last year I reported & produced 'If All Else Fails,' a podcast on the far-right scene in upstate NY, with @ncprnews.bsky.social. We've been nominated for a Webby! Now we're competing for a People’s Voice Award - would you help us win? Please vote for us here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...
April 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Last year I reported & produced 'If All Else Fails,' a podcast on the far-right scene in upstate NY, with @ncprnews.bsky.social. We've been nominated for a Webby! Now we're competing for a People’s Voice Award - would you help us win? Please vote for us here: vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...
Inaugural Bluesky post! My story out today: the Pittsburgh Public Radio union has finalized its first contract with higher pay, expanded parental leave and protections against artificial intelligence: no replacing reporters w/ robots. Ditto for DJs, producers & editors.
www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...
www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting workers finalize first-ever union contract
The contract for 27 content creators includes higher pay, expanded parental leave and new protections against artificial intelligence.
www.wesa.fm
December 5, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Inaugural Bluesky post! My story out today: the Pittsburgh Public Radio union has finalized its first contract with higher pay, expanded parental leave and protections against artificial intelligence: no replacing reporters w/ robots. Ditto for DJs, producers & editors.
www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...
www.wesa.fm/economy-busi...