In deeply disturbing news I am now “my favorite music is playing at the grocery store” age. It is Air, and it is a cool grocery… but still…

AI chatbots are very good at changing peoples’ political opinions, according to a study published, and are particularly persuasive when they use inaccurate information.

The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...

A week at a giant conference in Las Vegas and I am ready to unwind. Perfect music to start with, whilst in an airport. Thank you Brian Eno.

"First, Trump targeted illegal immigrants. Then he went after legal immigrants. Now, he’s attacking naturalized Americans, citizens who were born elsewhere...He’s trying to turn white against nonwhite Americans...The U.S. government now openly stands for bigotry." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/p... This is quality copy: “In fact, he seemed to wage a lengthy and often-losing battle with a midday nap. Even as his Cabinet was assembled to engage in one of his favorite activities – singing the praises of Trump – he repeatedly appeared to doze off.”

Very pleased with the morning Aphex Twin soundtrack at #awsreinvent today

A Tennessee congressional seat that President Donald Trump and Republicans have previously won with ease became the unlikely epicenter of the fight for Congress on Monday. https://to.pbs.org/4pi2FEK

Posting stupid memes after being accused of murder is the response of a sneering, spoiled punk who has been caught doing wrong and is now daring the local fuzz to take him in and risk the anger of his rich dad—a role fulfilled by Donald Trump, in this case. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

How many ‘bragawatts’ have the hyperscalers announced so far? When I got to the note at the end of it and read “*Or 46 time jumps with the DeLorean.” I knew it was written by @robinwigglesworth.ft.com on.ft.com/4qCvVap

“In nearly all of the examples Judge Ellis cited in her 200-plus page opinion, she says the Department of Homeland Security narrative contradicts the reality of what can be seen on agents' body-worn cameras.” abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...

Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat

“You will be visited by three spirits” The three spirits:

Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111. https://to.pbs.org/43OHYaQ

I’m amazed it took Trump 10 months to fully capitulate to Putin’s demands.

Sweat the details… and the onions!

I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States

Turns out tropical fruits and coffee can’t be made in the USA and will now not have tariffs.

36 years ago the wall came down. Open free markets won out. We seem to have lost that spirit. #berlinwall

An anecdote about the people and their govt: “I just want you to be safe,” she told him. “ICE is in the area.” But he already knew. His response lingers in Porter’s mind. She can still hear him saying it: “They came and took my dad 10 minutes ago.” www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...

Sweet gig covering venture capitalists —> job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...

President Donald Trump said in an interview that he did not know the person whom he pardoned late last month. 🧵

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at point blank range the right subway sandwich could give a guy high blood pressure!

www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru... “recorded throwing a sandwich at a federal officer at point-blank range.” This would all be so funny if it wasn’t so serious… I mean I guess it is funny still. Never thought there’d be so many laughs on the march to tyranny.

A film you’ve seen more than seven times with a gif

"The Americans" not only holds up, but also continues to be the greatest television series produced in the last 25 years. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lh...

If you loved the Living Computer Museum in Seattle as much as I did, you should know that SO MANY of those systems are still alive and running at icm.museum?donate under the same stewardship of Stephen Jones who was curator at LCM. You can visit OR connect remotely! DONATE AND DOUBLE YOUR DONATION!

Another smoke alarm battery needing to b changed in the middle of the night!

Organizers say they believe more than 100,000 people filled Grant Park but that number doesn’t include those who didn’t make it into the park before the march started As of 3:15 p.m, CPD reported there were no major incidents from the march or rally. https://to.wttw.com/3WIsqkP

“Our pal sure could use your help”

Why is it that smoke detector batteries only ever need to be changed in the middle of the night on a weeknight. Ever. Every single time.

Major U.S. airports, including O'Hare and Midway, have refused to play a “public service announcement” from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at security checkpoints in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown. https://to.wttw.com/4n5AoiO

"We always think about America’s postwar role in Europe as an act of great generosity, the defense of allies from Soviet aggression. But by putting democracy at the center of our international identity, we also helped strengthen our own political system" www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

Happy 250th birthday to the US Navy! No one anywhere in the world does it better than our Navy, and it was an honor to serve and be a part of it. Fair Winds and Following Seas, sailors.

Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?

Only the military remains outside Trump’s grip. Despite the firing of several top officers—and his threat to fire more—the U.S. armed forces are still led by generals and admirals whose oath is to the Constitution, not the president. But for how long? www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events. www.nokings.org

"We took the freedom of speech away," says the president

What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.

Fire up your nerdiest group chat — the FT Alphaville Pub Quiz returns to London later this month. on.ft.com/47j6xxF

As we mark our 50th anniversary, we want to hear from Viewers Like You: How has the show affected your life? https://bit.ly/3KFpORZ

“The Librarians” examines the experiences of school librarians who have found themselves on the front lines of a battle against censorship. https://to.pbs.org/46TqfiW

Today is our first day without federal funding. Our commitment to providing trusted, objective journalism hasn't wavered. For 50 years, PBS News has helped you understand the world and make informed decisions. This mission drives our work every day, and your support of PBS News makes it possible.

“It’s been raining but the sun has come out, & we hope the same happens for our pal Traci, if you can spare her a little help”

The commander-in-chief is not ok. read @radiofreetom.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...