Rather than focusing on those who WEREN'T awarded the Nobel Peace prize, it's worth a read to learn about the incredible work of Maria Corina Machado. It's almost as though the Nobel committee prioritizes actions that make positive changes in a community and the world.

What is "institutional capture" and why should you care? Find out on the latest episode of Circle the Wagons podcast. What is it, why we should care, and how do we navigate it? open.spotify.com/episode/655E...

I have a confession. I can trust this is just between us, right? Until 2 days ago, I thought Lilith Fair was, like, a human musician. I'm gonna get my ally card pulled for this, aren't I?

"Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people," said Attorney General Ken Paxton. Hide your flags... www.oag.state.tx.us/news/release...

I'm less concerned about content generated by AI than I am about a government driven by AS.* * Actual Stupidity

Sometimes I pause and contemplate whether the current POTUS is an outright idiot or if he's low-key playing a brilliant long game. Naw, just kidding. I know he's a fucking idiot.

This may seem pedantic but it's important for us to be specific and intentional with our words. This event began as assault, then became battery. 1/

"Books are an essential foundation of our democracy." - George Takei, Honorary chair of Banned Books Week, October 5 – 11, 2025 Thank you, @georgetakei.bsky.social, for your courage, insight, and for sharing your voice. 🫶📚 LET FREEDOM READ! 👊🇺🇸🔥 bannedbooksweek.org

The revolution will not be televised...but it probably needs an official podcast. New episodes every Friday, as Joel, Josh, Diane, Charlie, Megan, and Joe speak out and stand up to discuss the issues we face as a nation. open.spotify.com/show/5ZyClQ0...

Most of us know that "touch grass" is a sometimes blunt way to encourage someone to spend time in the real world as a way to retain our sanity in light of the craziness of the world depicted online. "Touching grass" is different for each of us. This is how I do it. How do you touch grass?

Latest edition of Circle the Wagons podcast is live. What would YOU do if you were a US military General/Flag officer and sat through the Quantico SecDef/POTUS scolding? open.spotify.com/episode/7pWd...

Any questions? This administration's objective, along with that of groups like Heritage, is not the same. They don't WANT to "Make America Great." In fact, they don't want to make America ANYTHING. They want to break it into pieces and sell the parts. Think corporate raiders and asset stripping.

You know what's fun? Mapping the cities with National Guard presence/threatened presence (red and yellow pins) and major US ports (blue pins).

Never let the bullies win. LONG LIVE PUBLIC MEDIA!

Brilliant BDA/after action report by Eliot A. Cohen. Largely -- like most things about this administration -- Tuesday's muster at Quantico was about one thing: Ego.

Tell me what your favorite book is and I'll explain to you why you're wrong.

In related news, Vikings starting QB Carson Wentz was viciously assaulted, also in Dublin. #SixSacks

SWEAR IN ADELITA GRIJALVA!

One (field) general's response to Hedgehog's summons to Quantico:

Know their names. Know their faces. They must all be held to account for the harm they've done to our nation and the shame they've brought upon their names.

So let me get this straight... Basically, the Presidential EO's are really nothing more than Xeets/Truth Social posts, but without the character limits? Thank you for your attention to this matter. JLM

Hey, RFK, Jr... ...suck it!

Discussion of ONLY Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur by @jeffpearlman.bsky.social starts right at the 1 minute mark. It also includes discussion of the cataclysmic dread that comes with being a fan of the Jets, Cowboys, and Raiders... open.spotify.com/episode/1J0t...

Week 3 is in the books! Six teams remain undefeated and six are still in search of their first win. Young Bull Top 5 Power Rankings and Old Dog’s Curmudgeon Corner. Russ is out and Jaxson is in. Mahomes v Brady career arcs (so far). Old Dog went 12-4 last week... open.spotify.com/episode/1J0t...

Finally got my invitation!

Lest we fall prey to the myriad distractions this administration continues to thrust in our faces...

New episode is up...now seems to be a good time to revisit the Eric Blair* classic, ANIMAL FARM: A FAIRY STORY. * Better known by his nom de plume, George Orwell. After all, Orwellian sounds more ominous than Blairian. Unless you're talking about a witch... open.spotify.com/episode/2lW7...

In today's geopolitical geography lesson...

It's just science...or geography...

Support teachers! Yapisode 2 of the Second Chance Bookclub is live! Elementary educators Haley and Hannah dive headfirst into Edward Bloor's 1997 YA classic, TANGERINE. open.spotify.com/episode/27p1...

Congratulations, Jeff. Cannot wait to read this!

Daniel Jones made NFL history today. And apparently no one is more surprised than Daniel Jones.

Democrat leadership needs to understand that the Marquess of Queensberry rules of their youth do not apply in this situation. Someone say 1 2 3 go... youtube.com/watch?v=w9KB...

Kudos and appreciation to @paulapoundstone.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social @mrjoncryer.bsky.social @jeffpearlman.bsky.social and other high profile folks for having the courage to take a stand. United we stand...

New episode of Circle the Wagons is live. This week's topic: coded language and dog whistles. open.spotify.com/episode/7yOe...

"Use your words" is a tactic that is wholly ineffective and, frankly, dangerous. We have to fight back...unless it's already too late. open.substack.com/pub/jlmayes/...

Re-reading ANIMAL FARM in preparation for an upcoming podcast episode. It's chilling. While Orwell's "fairy story" allegorically tells the tale of Stalin's Soviet Union, the comparisons to the current administration is terrifying. I encourage all to read/re-read it. Chilling.

Attention attorney peeps: Who, if anyone, has standing to file suit to C&D POTUS actions? Is standing reserved only for Congress, using Articles of Impeachment? He continues to provide the smoking gun, though he (his stooges) seems to have used caution to couch this as a military operation...

Ooooh...he was soooo close...

"Beneath the rule of men entirely great, The pen is mightier than the sword." - Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1839, "Richelieu; Or the Conspiracy" That's an awfully big caveat...

Russell Baker, in his preface to ANIMAL FARM: "The pessimists failed to allow for the stupidity and incompetence factor among people who would run the totalitarian states." There's hope. Long live the spirit of Eric Blair. ✊️

Have we decided where the safe zone is going to be?

It's important to distinguish between conservatives and Christian nationalists. There is a place in public discourse for those who believe differently than me. There is, however, no place for the Christian Nationalist racist, hate-filled agenda, all in the name of Jesus Christ. Fuck and No.

GREAT piece by Tim Whitaker. "Conservatism and Christian Nationalism are not the same thing." I often disagree with conservatives and even Christians. But that's ok. We can have rational discussions. But Christian Nationalism is a corrosive, cancerous movement that will destroy the US.

If you're not already, I strongly encourage you to follow and subscribe to @aaronparnas.bsky.social . You're building a one-person news source, Aaron. Keep up the good work and let me know how i can help!

Let's cut the bullshit. Keri Russell and Rose Byrne are the same person, right?

When can we expect the @wsj.com to post their full retraction?

"Whatever our differences, they must be resolved through the peaceful exchange of ideas, the ballot box, and the institutions that safeguard our freedoms, not through threats, intimidation, or bloodshed." Yet, when people are oppressed, violence will almost always result. Sad day in UT, CO, & USA.