let's talk economic data and government influence www.youtube.com/live/EJxargQ...

Y'all my power is back and we're talking rural health care and what a tenuous situation it's in under DOGE and the Big Beautiful Bill Act. Live at 4:30 Pacific/7:30 Eastern. But also a donut and maybe a planner. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0q3...

I have injured myself in the most Portland way possible: I bruised my hand moving a large glass tupperware full of homemade hummus.

Today is #RuralTransitDay, so what better time to take a look back at this vide of Lillian Karabaic @anomalily.net speaking at PSU a couple of months ago? Her talk offered a deep dive into rural transit in Oregon - Check it out here: trec.pdx.edu/events/stop-...

If you're wondering how cuts to public broadcasting would most affect the Pacific Northwest, it's going to be in our Indigenous serving stations and rural stations. These are vital communications in news deserts. @anomalily.net covers it all.

Rural and tribal public media organizations stand to lose the most if President Trump's rescission package is ultimately approved. @anomalily.net spoke with KWSO in Warm Springs and NWPB in Pullman: www.opb.org/article/2025...

Let's run through the gamet of things happening to student loans. The soonest deadline? August 1st is when SAVE borrowers start accruing interest again youtube.com/live/ENdsFrF...

I don’t usually get angry, but when I do it is with Kaiser’s prescription refill phone robot.

Immigration enforcement policy touches a lot of things. One that might be unexpected? Rural transit in Oregon. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Live in 40 minutes: my bday week stream about the republic onmibus bill last week and how it could affect you www.youtube.com/live/DStBadd...

Live in one hour! youtube.com/live/p7qS26V...

In a world full of *gestures* I’m glad I am focused on the really important stuff, like my 200 week streak at ice rinks on swarm

Decade-old @ricksteves.bsky.social video Popped up on my YouTube Algorithm this morning for no particular reason I am sure. youtu.be/CYoa9hI3CXg?...

~~~cu soon~~~ MySpace ride meets at nw 10th & Marshall at 2, rides at 3pm. Route for latecomers aaronparecki.com/2025/06/15/1... #pedalpaloozapdx

Now let’s see if I can ride bikes in these 22 year old pants of mine. www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...

Doomscrolling cleanser.

Blue Cross had refused to pay thousands of claims for the center’s patients, but on several occasions executives at the insurance company had signed special one-time deals with the center to pay for their wives’ cancer treatment. By @tchristianmiller.bsky.social

Happy Winter solstice Australia.

Gotta report out a story where it's hard to get ahold of people and it's infinitely easier to psych myself up to make cold calls than cold emails. Why? No idea.

Something deeply important about being unserious with other people in this serious time. A place for friends: the MySpace ride. This Sunday 6/22 lets LARP as though it is 2005 at the MySpace ride. See you and your skinny jeans there. www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...

What I feel like I look like when doing a Star lift

As a broadcast journalist, figuring out how to research and write a readable thing in a time crunch is like 80 percent of my job.

You guys remember when making web pages was fun and social media was fun? Related, come to the myspace ride this weekend. It's going to be fun and nostalgic I think? www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/eve...

A federal judge ruled that transgender and nonbinary Americans should be able to reflect their gender identities on newly issued passports, temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to limit the sex options available on new passports.

Live now! youtube.com/live/L2x_L5h...

Live in 30 minutes, we're just going to eat a donute and do a plan with me and just hang out (my BDAY MONTH BEGINS SOON) www.youtube.com/live/L2x_L5h...

Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife. While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE. This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.

Let's gooo a plan with me instead of talking about anything important - live at 4:30 Pacific/7:30 Eastern www.youtube.com/live/L2x_L5h...

Prepping the playlist for the MySpace ride. What 2005 bangers must I include? (My top listened to artists in 2005 on last.fm were bright eyes, against me!, the faint, refused, defiance, Ohio and Panda Bear.

I will provide an update on last night’s targeted shootings shortly: youtube.com/live/VHtHNAb...

Update: Gov. Walz confirms that Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed. Officials are “cautiously optimistic” that state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife will survive their injuries.

Side capes and a 20-year quest for a lupus diagnosis. Today an episode I reported The Indicator by @planetmoney.bsky.social is out. Ft @zekeemanuel.bsky.social and a West Virginia pageant queen (rejected title - "I can't believe it's not better: health care churn") www.npr.org/2025/06/12/1...

The news could... news less.

Live in 50 minutes, Let's discuss recession indicators www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzRl...

I accidentally forgot to turn off Strava for an hour of ice skating. Guess this means I skate at about 6 miles per hour.

LAX now finally has rail transit! The new station opened just yesterday, connecting up LA Metro's K-Line and C-Line to the airport It should be another ridership boost to the system—the first of many coming soon, as D-Line & A-Line extensions are also nearing completion!

Currently stuck a cat so might not be able to stream in 30 minutes 🙃😅

Live in 90 minutes: Let's talk about how to plan for money when everything is up in the air www.youtube.com/watch?v=3owq...

According to Bike Month Challenge I've "saved" $352.90 by biking everywhere this month. This is not actually true (I don't even own a car) but does this mean I get to spend $352 on pretty dresses??

My first edited (non-live/non-short) YouTube upload in *years*, all for a free youtube sweateshirt (it's only members-only for now, better cut coming later for public)

Live in 5 minutes! let's talk about vibes youtube.com/live/JVluZ9a...

How are Americans feeling about the economy? Better than before, but still not as good as the data suggest. Let's talk vibe-cession live at 4:30 Pacific/7:30 Eastern. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVlu...

I decided to trim my bangs at 3:45am before heading out to work. Reader, it was not a good idea.

NEW: In an all-day hearing in immigration court, Mahmoud Khalil and multiple witnesses testified about the dangers he faced if deported—of kidnapping, of targeted killing, including by Israel. His baby napped in the courtroom, and "every time [he] cooed, Mr. Khalil turned and smiled. (gift link)

It was so fun to join Citycast to talk #bikesummer #pedalpaloozapdx portland.citycast.fm/best/2025-pe...

Endowment effect is wanting to quit duolingo due to ~~reasons~~ but not being able to "give up" a 2,750-day streak.

live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0gK...

Live in 40 minutes: let's talk economy vs stock market www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0gK...

What I appreciate here is that the FT scored a video interview with Sam Altman (a high profile get!) for a conceit where he makes lunch and then another FT writer just ruthlessly savages his kitchen appliances and cooking techniques. www.ft.com/content/b180...

Good morning and good morning only to Tommy Cash supporters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBHy...