Vermont losing roughly one liberal arts college per year as schools go dark. www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...

From a journalist I trust: One girl Epstein allegedly introduced to Trump "did not look 18, or even 17, or 16. She looked like a child." (As @jsweetli.bsky.social notes, Trump has "not been accused of any crimes related to Epstein’s abuse of minors.") jacquelinesweet.substack.com/p/what-happe...

The Epstein scandal is now a chronic disease of the Trump presidency. My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...

Thought exercise. Would the Epstein documents get more intense constant drumbeat focus if they mentioned Hunter Biden rather than Donald Trump?

Reporting I want to see in NY. What would it take for the state prison system to maintain order and safety without resorting to aggressive use of solitary confinement? What are the options? What would it cost? Why is this the only tool that gets discussed? www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pris....

Vermont is one of 12 states across the country without a statewide Mesonet, a network of automated weather monitoring stations that measure and calculate weather information and relay it to scientists in real time.

Essential that Americans be allowed to see existing video and hear audio that clarifies whether Epstein was telling the truth when he said Trump "spent hours" with one of Epstein's child sex trafficking victims and whether Epstein was telling the truth that Trump "knew about the girls."

Someone named Daniel Siad tells Epstein in an email that the owner of Noah Models used to "scout for Trump." Noah Models was featured in this 2011 PBS documentary, about 12, 13 year old girls being scouted in Siberia for international modeling, and the predatory results.

I don't understand why Mr. Trump receives media coverage like this. If any other politicians - D or R - with a longstanding pattern of alleged grave sexual misconduct and a recorded personal statement about sexual groping - were implicated in child sex abuse by Epstein emails it would be a firestorm

At Fox News main website, there is top-of-fold coverage of a 'scandal' involving Michelle Obama wearing Bermuda shorts to the Grand Canyon in 2009. But absolutely zero mention of Jeffrey Epstein's newly revealed more expansive links to Donald Trump.

Wow. A lot of people have made Epstein a cause in their lives. Evidence of ties to Trump continues to grow. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...

Hochul-Stefanik Thread: Okay couldn't resist jumping on one more time before slipping away to think out loud about the NY governor's race. Before diving in, a caveat: I predicted Stefanik wouldn't run. So take any analysis I chip in with a huge grain of salt. 🙃 If you're still interested... 1/

If you'll be following the Hochul-Stefanik race over the next year, bookmark @ncprnews.bsky.social the public station that covers most of Stefanik's House district. And please make a donation to support NCPR's reporting Help them tackle this challenging story www.northcountrypublicradio.org/support/

A test for Stefanik's bid for governor is whether NYers accept her dark vision of NY now. She frames this as "from the ashes," highlighting fear of Dem leaders Hochul and Mamdani, whom she falsely identifies as communist. If her Trumpian MAGA story connects with voters, this could be a barn burner.

Jumped back on Social Media to talk about NPR’S Population Shift project and our work on the NYC Mayoral election. Mostly hopping off again now until winter when I'll resurface to post from the Milan Olympics. Until then -

The Trump administration curbing Americans' ability to travel safely during the holidays feels like something the American people are going to dislike. Trump says he's a dealmaker. Where is the deal? www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

Wow wham1180.iheart.com/featured/bob...

A ballot initiative in NY affecting protection of wild lands (and development of a state run x-country ski area) in the Adirondacks narrowly passed yesterday. Details from @ncprnews.bsky.social www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/5...

JUST IN: Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.

My latest for NPR with Rachel Treisman. www.npr.org/2025/11/04/n...

A Democrat also handily won a special election for a state Assembly seat in Stefanik's Upstate #ny21 District .... nyenr.elections.ny.gov

The results in New Jersey and Virginia are an interesting signal for what Rep Elise Stefanik would face in NY next year if she challenges Gov Kathy Hochul. In a blue state facing mobilized Democrats? This will be an uphill climb.

Mamdani supporters jubilant after his win.

Big media presence and a growing crowd at the theater where Zohran Mamdani will hold his election night gathering.

I love what I do. Love this city.

A fascinating piece of the Population Shift story from @sarahmccammon.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DQojXLC...

Morning beautiful world. Go vote!

Good night beautiful city

Sharing for journalist and environmental policy friends interested in the Adirondacks www.instagram.com/p/DQnH-Eejrb...

Thread: Look I know it's easier cognitively to just have good guys and villains, but a lot of you folks are just not dealing in facts. Andrew Cuomo was a centrist, sure, and he fought a lot with Democrats. But he also pushed some of the most progressive state policies of his era. A partial list. 1/

NPR does not exist to silo people in a cozy set of ideas. Andrew Cuomo won 43% of votes in the Dem primary. He has a long history. Our reporting includes charges of sexual misconduct & mishandling of COVID care - and describes his long list of progressive wins as governor www.npr.org/2025/11/03/n...

My latest reporting for NPR open.spotify.com/episode/0j8H...

Workout view Manhattan November

Big human smuggling case getting underway in my region of Upstate NY involving a member of the Akwesasne Mohawk community. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/membe...

My latest for NPR

Women we spoke to all over the world for NPR's Population Shift project said gender inequality is a factor in their decisions about parenting. Anthony Kuhn captured that dynamic in a fascinating story from Japan where birthrates have plunged. www.npr.org/2025/11/03/g...

Please pay attention.

Hey Expedia. No, I won't do weird little puzzle tricks to verify that I'm human on your website. If you want my business, figure out a way to welcome me without making me do smart dog tricks.

My latest for NPR www.npr.org/2025/11/03/n...

I'll be on Up First and Morning Edition early today talking about the NYC mayor's race. Tune in...

A really fascinating conversation. www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...

A crucial part of the Population Shift story from NPR

Did America notice that it took a foreign worker to help an American team beat a foreign rival?

Really important Population Shift reporting for NPR from Marisa Penaloza and Kristin Wright. www.npr.org/2025/11/02/n...

My latest Population Shift report for NPR

Many economists and business leaders are raising alarms about falling birthrates. But advocates for lower human populations say a less crowded world will be happier and more sustainable. n.pr/47pRO3G

Yup that's me

Will Democrats tackle their geriatric problem? If the party believes democracy is a vital enterprise why stick with 88 year old politicians?

I'll join @gwynnefitz.bsky.social on Morning Edition on Monday to talk about our reporting on the NYC Mayoral race. Cuomo playing catch-up as Tuesday approaches. Mamdani still holds a commanding lead.