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We need to educate the world about ASD and the ways neurodiversity adds to the lives of everyone. Looking for a “cure” and looking for a “cause” both miss the real science and the real history and the real legacy of all of us … neuronormal, autistic, ADHD, & other beautiful brains.

Here's @RentFreeShow with me and @TheRubenJay this past weekend. Ruben and I go over the Nexstar/Sinclair/Disney/Kinmel/Trump situation with some background. youtu.be/wDNMxUaQz2E?...

Hers Carr's comments about Kimmel, the FCC and broadcast licensing in the recent interview with Benny Johnson which was followed by later that day by Nexstar and Sinclair pulling the show from its ABC affiliates.

FCC chair Brendan Carr pedaled on Jimmy Kimmel during an appearance at the Concordia Summit today in NYC.

BREAKING: Luigi Mangione's lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss his case on constitutional grounds. Some arguments are specific to his case, involving AG Bondi's actions, while others are more generally applicable. Law Dork earlier covered the underlying conduct: www.lawdork.com/p/luigi-mang...

I'll say it: against all expectations, the media are covering the Trump censorship story right. They're not pretending it's about Kirk, they're covering Trump as a broad threat to free press and speech, and they're speaking broadly about the stakes. It can be done!

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Himes: ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air because Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, didn’t like some things Kimmel said.. I’m talking to you now because I’m just getting so damn sick of people who claim to be for free speech but turn out to only support free speech for people they agree with.

one of the starkest differences between the first trump administration and this one is that this time around, trump hired people who actually *believe* the genuinely fucking bonkers and insane conspiracy theories rather than hiring people who understand that the show is for the rubes

•ABC: fires Kimmel for mocking Trump •CBS: fires Colbert for mocking Trump •ABC: fires Moran for slamming Stephen Miller •MSNBC: fires Matt Dowd for saying “hateful thoughts lead to hateful actions” •FOX: Champions Brian Kilmeade as he calls for Nazi state murder of America’s 600K homeless people

1. Just so we’re clear, this is the clip that got Jimmy Kimmel’s show shelved by ABC. If I’m missing any other clips please let me know.

These stations are turning into propaganda outlets in real time

Very "first they came for the Socialists" vibes, both in content and sentiment (Niemoller was ~not~ a good person). As if this wasn't literally what these people were calling for...

From the radical left marxist National Review.

Notorious NYT

Read some of this guy’s other stuff. He’s an absolute nutball. Just a bigoted, authoritarian cretin. And he writes like a high school newspaper columnist.

Truly insane post from The Federalist, which includes the recommendation that the government pressure tech companies to limit access to BlueSky because of the reaction to Kirk's death thefederalist.com/2025/09/15/w...

We shouldn’t be cowed into silence. But they can ruin lives. So we should be prepared to rally in defense of the groups and individuals they do target. Pro bono legal teams in place. Funding. Publicity. Protests.

This is the same guy.

Join my Substack subscriber chat! Come one and come all! Unless you're a troll! open.substack.com/pub/bbethel/...

what a humiliating way for don jr. to find out his dad sends birthday cards.

The people whining about one minute of commercials on a 7-hour RedZone broadcast are ... well actually they're right lol. The problem isn't the minute. It's that 1) it's gonna soon be more than that and 2) the NFL is trying to change its relationship with its fans. Again. slate.com/technology/2...

I watched the podcast of Katie Miller (Stephen Miller's wife) so you don't have to. It is a vortex of inanity, focused on white-washing fascists. It is also incredibly boring. But after four episodes, I think Katie's goal is becoming First Lady. www.salon.com/2025/09/08/k...

Citizens are tracking ICE in real time to warn migrants. Is that legal? reut.rs/461eVkt

“Is my nose broken?” “No?” “Great. He’s a dead man.” -Okada, probably #AEW

I like this bold new idea of confronting politicians with footage of what they actually said.

Jesus. Regiments from Illinois fought in Texas in 1865. Regiments from Texas do not belong anywhere in Illinois.

‘Zola long remained a divisive figure.’ David Coward: Zola’s vivid characters blew his theories off course

Gary Burbank was killing it during the era when Cincinnati was known as the most tightassed big city in America. One of the best. RIP.

New RENT FREE Podcast is up!!: Ruben and I talk legal and Raja Jackson; Forbidden Door, latest on Vince's traffic problems, streaming and more. ... youtu.be/WZZyxIcjVLA?...

The funniest radio skit of all time. Gilbert Gnarley's phone call to the KY Jelly consumer hotline. We will miss you, Gary Burbank. youtu.be/STFwMDkMDWc?...

New RENT FREE Podcast is up!!: Ruben and I talk legal and Raja Jackson; Forbidden Door, latest on Vince's traffic problems, streaming and more. ... youtu.be/WZZyxIcjVLA?...

McMahon’s attorney, Mark Sherman, said the application, if granted, could give McMahon the chance to “guarantee a complete dismissal of the case but still allow Vince to convey contrition and concern for the other drivers, which is his top priority.” Sure, Jan.

Stamford Advocate: Vince McMahon applied for a pre trial probationary program yesterday in Stamford traffic court. Program would mean the reckless driving (over 85 mph) charge and the following too closely charge would be dismissed. www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article...

Vince McMahon was scheduled to appear in Stamford traffic court yesterday. His docket was "statutorily sealed" and isn't no longer available for public view. His case says his case is "awaiting disposition," with the next action scheduled for Oct. 16.

New podcast is up!

New podcast is up!

PODCAST COMING: This morning, my interview with Christine Brennan, who talks about the reaction to her book on Caitlin Clark, controversies, sports journalism in a time when no one asks hard questions and covering history for a year following Clark. bbethel.substack.com/p/interview-...

This is Moomin. He wanted to help an ambulance do its job, but went a little off-script at the end. 13/10 well done Moomin

HUGE and I mean HUGE guest coming to the RENT FREE and the "BJ Interviews Anyone" podcast in the next few days. If you have any questions about Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, sports journalism or anything sports related, leave them in the replies.

NBCNews: According to a spokesperson with the LAPD, a report was filed after the KnokX Academy show last night for an incident in the 8000 block of Lankershim. Detectives will be assigned to investigate the incident. Raja Jackson and Stuart Smith weren't named by LAPD.

"The narrative goes like this: Crime is happening, and it feels like it’s happening more now than ever because people keep saying it is — even the mayor! Police deal with crime, and thus, we need more police, and they will stop the crime from happening."

See ya in 12 hours!

Commentary: Before the data center boom, there was the natural gas boom. Whatever changes the natural gas industry’s massive expansion brought to Ohio, it did not bring job growth. Similarly, data centers require a lot of capital but not much labor ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/08/22/o...

This entire movie is hysterical, but I'm especially fond of this bit