If you missed LAST WEEK TONIGHT with John Oliver last night, his Main Story was about...Twitter. And as he said, if you think it's bad how Twitter has changed...it's *worse*. It's a very good report, galling, but also fertile ground for blistering humor. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/last-we...

For today's Bob Sledding recap, we have a bit on the women's Mass Start 50k cross country -- and A LOT on the men's Gold Medal hockey game. Plus what NBC cut from its Primetime coverage of the figure skating gala. Like the U.S. Gold Medal team performance. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

On this Al Franken podcast, his guest is Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. They discuss topics facing schoolchildren & their parents, including charter schools, AI, phones in schools, and the treatment of LGBTQ+ students. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/you-can...

On today's Bob Sledding recap, we're winding things down with some interesting stories about speedskating, aerials, ski cross, the 50k cross-country, and one of my favorite events... the 4-person bobsled!!! Plus a funny video from Colin Jost. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

On this episode of 3RD & FAIRFAX, the official podcast of the Writers Guild of America, the guest is screenwriter/director Rian Johnson (the KNIVES OUT movies & STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI). He talks about his background, the art of the twist, and much more. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/writers...

For today's Bob Sledding recap, only a little on events (which are largely wrapping up) but mainly a link to a wonderful 8-minute behind-the-scenes video after Alysa Liu skating, along with comments on curling coverage and announcing. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

Justice Kavanaugh wrote a weird dissent on the SCOTUS tariff ruling, notably giving refunds is "likely to be a ‘mess,’ as was acknowledged at oral argument.” This is like saying, "Let's not rule your embezzlement was illegal since even the prosecution said it might be a mess returning the money."

2/2 But I guess when you are convicted of 34 felonies, adjudicated of rape, and found guilty of business fraud, you don't always have a great perspective of what the law is and how it works. Pretty much most everyone else does, though. So, we all understand and move forward.

My heart breaks for Trump, hearing the pain and anger in his voice that he's not allowed to illegally impose tariff taxes on Americans. But...well, it's illegal, and that's the decision of the Supreme Court justices, most of whom he appointed, and that how the law works. 1/2

Yesterday, Trump got horrible news on Andrew being arrested. But it was also lucky timing -- that same day, South Korea convicted its former president to life in prison for inciting an Insurrection, & the story got buried on TV by Andrew news. Here's more: www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/the-whi...

Yesterday, Trump and the WH put out a ALL CAP tweet that the trade deficit supposed dropped 78%. Zero evidence was presented. Just a lot of capital letters. Today, economic expert Ron Insana explained why the trade deficit actually dropped only .002%, not "78%" as Trump tried to flimflam.

TODAY IN THE NEWS: GDP grows far slower than expected Inflation rate up SCOTUS rules Trump tariffs are illegal ALSO: Jobs readjusted for 2025 down 69% to just 181,000. Trade balance down only .002%, not 78% claimed by Trump. The Trump economy.

For today's Bob Sledding recap, we have a bit about a new event, Ski Mountaineering, and speedskating -- and A LOT about women's Figure Skating and women's Ice Hockey. The latter two quite amazing. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

I'm never 100% sure something is true until these people deny it.

I realize it’s kind of stupid to hope for these things, but I wish a reporter would ask Trump a followup about what he thinks is “very sad” about Prince Andrew being arrested… the way he talked about it was so tonally similar to how he talked about Ghislaine when she was arrested

They vilified him for :: checks notes:: ordering the torture of a brown man in his charge that directly led to that man’s death.

Anna Paulina Luna claims to care about the Epstein files. Anna didn’t bother showing up to the deposition of Les Wexner, Jeffrey Epstein’s reported financier, by the House Oversight Committee she’s on yesterday. None of the Republicans showed up.

He's claiming he was conned. Does this look like someone who was conned into sex deviance?

Corporate media executives are selling out the First Amendment to curry favor with corrupt politicians. This is the most dangerous kind of cancel culture — the kind that comes from the top. The real fight in this country is not left vs right; it’s top vs bottom.

This "guerilla dance" outside the Kennedy Center has gotten a lot of deserved attention, tho not much is known about those involved. Here's the video & more on the troop, which includes Broadway dancers from HAMILTON & performers from the Kennedy Center. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/the-pow...

Today's Bob Sledding recap looks at Jessie Diggins' last Olympic event, Johanness Klaeber winning his record-setting 10th Gold Medal, and more -- but most of all, a look at the Women's Slalom and Mikaela Shiffrin. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

Most news media haven't report on the huge story I wrote about on Monday -- how BLS adjusted Trump's new jobs report for 2025 DOWN by 69%! Creating just 181,00 jobs for the whole year! SO happy that Stephanie Ruhle did a long segment on MS NOW last night. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/the-boo...

"It's obviously true because I'm saying it up here." -- Press Secretary Leavitt today Well, that's a unique attempt at an argument. Especially by someone with a trail of infantile lies longer than the U.S. border with Canada. More accurate is "It's obviously false because I'm saying it up here."

For today's Bob Sledding recap, we have a bit on the Biathlon, Speedskating Team Pursuit and Ski Jumping -- and a lot on the Women's Figure Skating short program. If you don't want to know any results...check it out later, after the fact. Otherwise -- www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

I mean this is straight up bullshit. Tariffs are a flat tax on consumption of imports, or goods made with them. This is a regressive tax! At least 'it's not regressive' implicitly concedes the argument about who is paying though.

For today's Bob Sledding recap, we look at cross-country skiing & bobsled, but mostly pairs figure skating that had some tremendous programs -- even at the lower end. I'm posting video of some that may not make Primetime, including the most joyous skater. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

When you're the MAGOP and lose convicted liar Alex Jones, you *know* you're in trouble. "I'm like, no, we were lied to." And "But that's how dirty this DOJ is at the top...You're the ones redacting the files and covering up most of them... I've had it!" www.rawstory.com/alex-jones-t...

Federal judge slams Trump's effort to remove slavery from a National Park exhibit -- comparing the attempt to "1984" and that book's 'Ministry of Truth' with its motto "Ignorance is Strength." www.rawstory.com/trump-slaver...

After a big opening (with evidence of tickets bought in bulk & given away), the MELANIA documentary has had 2 disastrous 60% drops in a row. It's grossed $15 million, not bad for a normal documentary, but *horrific* for one whose costs are $75 MILLION & has to gross $225 million to break even.

It got little notice, but last week BLS adjusted new jobs created in 2025 under Trump DOWN by 69%! So, only 181,000 jobs were created ALL YEAR. A paltry average of 15,000 new jobs a month! (Pres. Biden averaged 4.15 MILLION new jobs every year for 4 years!) www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/the-boo...

Today's Bob Sledding recap looks at short track, an oddity in the women's Giant Slalom, pairs figure skating & more -- including a discussion on the announcing and the woeful underuse of the terrific Mary Carillo (with video). www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

For this Al Franken podcast, his guest is Senior Legal Editor of SLATE, Dahlia Lithwick. They discuss ICE's "disturbing actions" in MN, how SCOTUS has "dismantled accountability" & what Trump's FBI seizure of ballots in GA could mean for democracy. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/you-can...

P.S. In the Big Air qualifying event, Italy has a competitor named Maria Gasslitter. She made it to the finals and I *so* hope she wins. Then, they can say everyone got Gasslit.

For today's Bob Sledding recap, we look at speedskater Jordan Stolz winning his 2nd Gold, an odd double-crash by the highly-favored Swedish cross-country relay team, the U.S. women defeating Canada in curling for the first-time ever at the Olympics & more. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

On Friday, Trump gave a speech to soldiers at Ft. Bragg, exhorting them (among other things) to vote MAGOP. Though the speech appeared to be met with applause -- it didn't come from the largely-quiet soldiers, but mostly from his staff, filing in the silence. www.rawstory.com/trump-milita...

Just what America wants amid ICE brutality, low jobs, affordability, tariff taxes, Epstein files and so much more -- Trump ranting about dinner with Bill Maher!! Dementia is degenerative. A shock his approval is 37%. www.rawstory.com/trump-267526...

Happy Valentine's Day. Here is a gaggle of little-known but beautiful or wonderfully fun and funny love songs for the day. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/a-gaggl...

$1.6M for US Marshal security for 3 months alone? So much for Russell Vought's "fiscal conservative" philosophy when it's HIS snout in the trough.

Disgusting. www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...

Great investigation by Migrant Insider that Ghislaine Maxwell lied on her citizenship application -- a felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison & denaturalization. DOJ documents show she checked "no" on criminal conduct & sex trafficking. Heads-up DHS & DOJ. migrantinsider.com/p/scoop-ghis...

While pleasing her Dear Leader, Pam Bondi ignores 75% of Americans want more info on Epstein files. If you didn't see see Jasmine Crockett's unique "questioning" of the AG at her hearing -- or the great parody of Bondi's appearance -- here are both videos. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/the-nam...

It was ignored at the time, but this story is how the DEEP RED town, Wilder, Idaho, with 1,700 residents -- that voted 91% for Trump -- was crushed by ICE raids, ruining the economy. "Nobody thought something like this could happen here." Democrats did. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/getting...

I'm sure Pam Bondi thinks she did a GREAT JOB deflecting all questions on investigating the Epstein files. What she totally misses is -- 75% of Americans say the Epstein files are important. And only 6% (!!) say enough of the files have been released. Trump's approval is 37%. She hurt him badly.

For today's Bob Sledding recap, we have a look at the maniacal short track team relay, the 1,000m race with a big U.S. win, the halfpipe, and ski-jumping on the "normal" hill -- normal only to people loony enough to ski jump. www.elisbergindustries.com/blog/bob-sle...

And it wasn't just that Trump's DOJ prosecuted them for their speech -- but all they did was state what's *literally* in the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Prosecuting lawmakers for their speech is a clear assault on the most basic of American freedoms. Fortunately the grand jury stopped this in its tracks, but it should never have gotten this far.

Yet another example of an out-of-control President sacrificing the American economy and blocking good infrastructure. It's also a test for Michigan Republicans: will they stand up for what's right, even when it means breaking with Trump?

It's important to put this in perspective. Under Trump, 181,000 new jobs for the WHOLE YEAR. That's half the average of President Biden per MONTH!! Literally. Joe Biden added 16.6 million jobs in 4 years. That’s 4.15 million jobs a year. And that is 346,000 a month. EACH MONTH. For 4 years.

P.S. And just to be clear and reiterate so the number isn't lost -- Just 181,000 new jobs under Trump ALL LAST YEAR!!!!!! That's an average of just 15,000 jobs a month! And this is *after* Trump fired the BLS head because he didn't like the numbers.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released adjusted jobs numbers. US employers added only 181,000 jobs last year. That’s 69% FEWER (!) than the previous estimate of a dismal 584,000 jobs created in 2025. So much for Trump's "great" (sic -- or sick) economy. www.rawstory.com/trump-jobs-2...