This is the Jimmy Kimmel ABC took off the air.

Free expression faces relentless assault, echoing the tragic end of Charlie Kirk. Leaders, once champions of free speech, now twist the First Amendment into a weapon for oppression. This hypocrisy reveals a disturbing trend—silencing dissent while claiming to uphold liberty.

It's media, stupid: "Repubs have in recent years found political success focusing on the issue of crime. The vast majority of Americans, 81%, see crime as a "major problem" in large cities, accd'g to recent polling from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research." 1/ www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

Here is the goal for those of us living in wildfire prone areas. Doesn't look so difficult. Rural populations trend older. I wonder if there could be a fund to assist the many rural elders with retrofits?

An elevated view of how Democrats are screwing up media messaging this time. When will they understand it's not about messaging, it's about telling big truths?

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Grateful to @thebradblog.bsky.social to be on our publicly owned airwaves abt the FCC's cozy relationship w/ Sinclair Bdcsting.  It's preceded by @governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social on fire about how We in California can save our Democracy! Get busy everyone. A serious action is in replies.

Here's a good way to fight back: bsky.app/profile/medi...

You've heard of "Must-see TV?" If you're ever to see factual news coverage on your local TV stations again, watch this from @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social. Then get busy.

Tune into the Bradcast w/Brad Friedman tomorrow for more juicy bits!

Been following this story for a while: Dead men tell no tales, so I'm telling! bradblog.com?p=15471

I'm noticing frozen vegetables are scant at my CA grocery store. Fresh veggies are available but 2-3 times the price compared to last year.

@aoc.bsky.social @sanders.senate.gov They're trying to takeover local TV the way they took over radio. All hands on deck!

🔥🔥🔥Television-broadcaster Nexstar Media Group is in advanced talks to acquire rival Tegna. The US Congress must claim its authority under the Communications Act to prevent wholesale media consolidation before the FCC gives away the store! share.google/uMfmfHmz9tdY...

6. Americans warped perceptions of crime “warp public opinion in ways that set back policy changes shown to improve public safety.” We are spending billions of dollars constructing detention centers to house immigrants to combat a non-existent crime wave.

**FOX TAKEDOWN PROTEST this THURSDAY 8/7 at 6 pm at National Katyn Memorial Park at the end of Aliceanna Street in front of Four Seasons Hotel** You've heard of Tesla Takedown. Now join FOX TAKEDOWN!

Brilliant:

I would not have thought Tennessee would be this way:

I'm speaking tonight at The Media and Democracy Project's event, “Help Save Local TV News — at the FCC and in our home towns” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mediademocra...

The Media and Democracy Project, @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social, is holding a virtual webinar with @suewilson.bsky.social next Monday, August 4 on the topic of improving local TV journalism. Register for the free event here: www.mobilize.us/mediademocra...

Activists and researchers: Learn proven models for successful media activism - and help develop research about local TV news in your towns to present to the FCC. Monday!

Amazing that I am in complete agreement with Newsmax. Our FCC comment is currently under construction.

Despite FCC’s legal obligation to refrain from censorship, @agomezfcc.bsky.social tells @columjournreview.bsky.social that a local station manager instructed their reporters to “be extra careful about how they described the administration, because they couldn’t afford to be dragged before the FCC.”

Fascinating. Carr could still serve as Chair of the FCC but his post-FCC prospects as a non-lawyer would be limited.

How terribly inconvenient: Muir Woods exhibit casualty of White House directive to erase history share.google/zzYQPsyLIOzo...

@stephencolbertshow.bsky.social I know Stephen Colbert loves his big show, and I am sorry CBS is bowing to pressure and canceling it. But I LOVED the show Stephen did during Covid. Intimate. Low production costs, high audience value. Let's all enjoy a drink together. Think about it.

Sen. Schumer and Markey call foul on FCC double standard: Why can FOX deceptively edit Trump in a favorable way when CBS is taken to task for Harris interview? rbr.com/carr-called-...

I'm working on The Media and Democracy Project's upcoming event, “Help Save Local TV News — at the FCC and in our home towns” - sign up now to join! www.mobilize.us/mediademocra...

Exciting news to preserve news reporting! Press Forward has funded several worthy news initiatives nationwide. This is the way to keep journalism healthy: www.pressforward.news/infrastructu...

The real welfare queens.

My uncle has been part of FEMA’s Ohio Task Force 1 for as long as I can remember. His particular unit is a water search and rescue team. Normally, they are deployed nearby a day or more before a storm hits. At worst, they are called when the floods hit. His unit was never called up for this.

This is spooky: wealthy investors can afford to buy houses would-be homeowners cannot. Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one | AP News share.google/F6Rb377v4MSO...

I've talked about a third party, and Elon is starting one that will likely fracture the right wing. In the meantime, there is this to unite us: We Hold These Truths share.google/ioZdpgOwqRf6...

Who wants a 3rd Party? 51% all voters (indie) + 47% Democrats + 35% Republicans = A new political dawn! Call it the Common Ground Party @edtowers.bsky.social www.newsweek.com/almost-half-...

How do we turn the tide on R/Wing brainwashing of US? I'll start, you add to list: 1. Make FOX News a premium cable channel 2. Enforce a Right to Respond on radio 3. Go back to Blue Books in testing 4. Teach Media Literacy starting Grade 3 5. Support candidates who support Media Reform Your turn:

There have been claims that NOAA/NWS did not foresee catastrophic TX floods--but that's simply not true. This was undoubtedly an extreme event, but messaging rapidly escalated beginning ~12 hrs prior. Flood Watch mid PM, "heads up" outlook late PM, flash flood warnings ~1am.

$170 billion to build hidden prisons with no oversight. To put this in perspective, this is 62% larger than the entire federal prison system. $170 billion to drag people out of their places of work, parks, homes.

Love this picture of July 4, 2025 protester in Los Angeles. (courtesy LA Times)

This is a great thread. Yes. It’s brownnosing to power. It explains their overall editorial position on Musk - the stories they assign, the headlines, the framing.

There's a copy of the memo posted at: bsky.app/profile/chri...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJ... Tristan Harris (who directed The Social Dilemma documentary) gave this talk in 2023 re: where AI was at. Scary stuff. This is the "if we don't build it, China will" AI race to the bottom. Our information ecosystem is FUBARed. I now avoid social, other than here.

Oh, we are in so much trouble. See for yourself. I got 33% correct. You?

Do you take Paypal?

This question is in reference to supposed ICE raids. We many of us have concerns about their legality and legitimacy, so what exactly are peoples' legal rights, and what should people DO?

In the spring of 2008, I feared America was on the verge of war with Iran — and, believing that it’s good style to get to know people before you bomb them, I made “Rick Steves’ Iran,” a one-hour special that could (and would) only debut on PBS. Sadly, this special has become pertinent again today.

I think @bremaininspain.com is seeking @suewilson91.bsky.social. Best to you all!

Important distinction. + CA Gov. Newsom said today this ruling does not impact California's current case.

CA Governor Gavin Newsom sues FOX News for $787 million! Details in replies: