Happy holidays from me and the four grandkids.

Trump’s response to the Reiner tragedy is sick and cruel. If anyone suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome, it’s Trump.

Grieving for my friends, Rob and Michele Reiner. I am shocked and heartbroken. My heart goes out to their family.

Trump’s comments about Somalis are disgusting. For him to leverage the actions of a few to push his racist agenda with such vulgarity is deplorable.

And we have KILLED 80 supposed low-level smugglers. This is as crazy as it is downright obscene. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...

Trump’s withholding of SNAP is truly evil. This level of cruelty is beyond comprehension.

This Week on The Podcast: Every day under Trump brings a new constitutional crisis. Former U.S. Attorney @harrylitman.bsky.social of @talkingfeds.bsky.social joins us to cut through the chaos and explain what the hell is happening. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

On The Podcast: Comedian and Podcast Host @johnfugelsang.bsky.social on his bestselling book about right-wing Christians distortion of Christianity. Here’s John on what Jesus ACTUALLY stood for - it’s pretty far from MAGA. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

This Week on The Podcast: Comedian and Radio Host @johnfugelsang.bsky.social! Trump has the backing of Evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians, but the Bible and Jesus’ teachings show their policies are far from Christ-like. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

Trump, what about Alaska don’t you remember? Just give Ukraine the damn Tomahawks! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

On The Podcast: David Hogg on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Here’s @davidhogg.bsky.social on the red flag laws that even Florida Republicans like, because they save lives! Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

This Week on The Podcast: @davidhogg.bsky.social on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, & his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Plus, how Democrats can win back young voters. The answer? Fight for affordable healthcare & lowering everyday costs. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Trump changed Indigenous People Day back to Columbus Day to celebrate when indigenous people discovered Columbus.

On the Podcast: @normornstein.bsky.social joins us to discuss the shutdown, the proposed deal to end the war in Gaza, Comey’s indictment, and more! Here’s Norm on some of the dire consequences from the shutdown. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Who will Trump arrest if he doesn't get the Nobel Prize?

Happy birthday to my 74 year old bride, Franni! We met freshman year of college and have had a great life together - two kids, four grandchildren, couldn’t be happier!!

I always get the tongue. May Saul’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him and to the entire Upper West Side. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/d...

On The Pod: @normornstein.bsky.social makes sense of all the chaos across our govt as we face another shutdown. Plus, will Trump's proposed deal end the war in Gaza? And what about Trump & Hegseth's bizarre addresses to the top military generals? Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Today is Franni’s and my 50th wedding anniversary! We met in college 6 years earlier and decided to get married a week before the first SNL show because we finally both had jobs (Franni working for NBC News and me writing for SNL). (1/2)

On The Podcast: Former CDC Director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social and MSNBC’s @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social on RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism and MAHA madness. Here Dr. Frieden & Brandy on how RFK Jr. has no interest in hearing from vaccine experts. Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Is JD Vance a liar or just woefully ignorant when claiming that Democrats want to give health benefits to undocumented immigrants?

On The Pod: Fmr. CDC Dir. @drtomfrieden.bsky.social & MSNBC’s @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social join us to discuss the chaos that has ensued since RFK Jr. took over HHS & the devastating impact it could have on the health of Americans for years to come. Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

On The Podcast: @aft.org President Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social) on her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” Here Randi on why the Founders were champions of public education. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

I’ll be watching Kimmel tonight and hope you will too. Frankly, I’m not surprised Disney caved so quickly. But I am relieved. Still, 20% of ABC affiliates will not air the show! (1/2)

This Week on The Podcast: Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social), President of @aft.org, joins us to discuss her new book on the systematic demonization of teachers and public education. Plus, charter schools, artificial intelligence, & more! Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Wishing a happy 46th birthday to Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan and my candidate for MN's next U.S. Senator! Please send @peggyflanagan.bsky.social a little help so we can hold this seat and give Dems a fighting chance to take the Senate next year! secure.actblue.com/donate/pf-bi...

This is unconscionable. Once again the 6-3 SCOTUS majority shows it’s in the tank for Trump and the rich and powerful. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/u...

Wrote my thoughts on the Kimmel cancellation and Trump’s latest power grab for Rolling Stone. Check it out! www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

On The Podcast: Baltimore’s Mayor, Brandon Scott, on how his policies have dramatically reduced violent crime in the city. Here Mayor Scott on how the city had 7 homicides this August - the fewest in 50 years. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

This Week on The Podcast: Baltimore's Mayor, Brandon Scott, on the policies behind the dramatic drop in violent crime since he took office. Plus, his response to Trump's threats of sending in the National Guard. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

AG Bondi THINKS she can prosecute Americans for hate speech. I HATE that!

Stephen Miller, JD Vance, and Trump are all talking retribution for Charlie Kirk’s assassination. That’s the exact wrong conversation. There’s been too many of these. They have to stop!

On The Podcast: @timkmak.bsky.social, a war correspondent based in Kyiv and founder of The Counteroffensive, on the latest with Russia and Ukraine. Here Tim reminds us that we’ve passed Trump’s deadline for issuing more sanctions on Russia. Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk’s family. Political violence has no place in this country. This is not who we are and this has to stop.

Never thought I’d say a prayer for Charlie Kirk. But here goes. Political violence has no place in this country.

The @vikings.social won the third weirdest game in their recent history last night. #1 The Miracle in Minneapolis. #2 Comeback from the Colts. #3 Last Night. J.J. McCarthy showed real resilience. Looking forward to a great season!

This Week on The Pod: Kyiv-based @timkmak.bsky.social breaks down the current state of the war. 70% of Ukrainians believe they'll still be at war in a year. And if a deal is struck, how does the world ensure that Russia doesn't just attack again? Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

My granddaughter, Avery, turns 9 today! She’s brilliant, beautiful, and funny, and I love her dearly! Here we are with her brother, Joe, in Central Park last Thanksgiving. Happy Birthday, Avery!!!

On The Podcast: My friend, actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk! Here’s Bob on his first interview for SNL with Lorne Michaels and how he almost blew it. I’m glad he didn’t! Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

This Week on The Podcast: My friend, actor, and comedian Bob Odenkirk on his memoir “Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama," our days together at Saturday Night Live, his 13 years playing Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and more! Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

I guess one state had to be first. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/u...

On The Podcast: DOJ Veterans Barbara McQuade and Daniel Richman! Here’s Daniel on how DOJ employees aren’t meant to be influenced by the president. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Make America Confused Again. What vulnerabilities do I need to get a Covid shot!?

This Week on The Podcast: DOJ Veterans Barbara McQuade and Daniel Richman on the disturbing tendencies of Trump's DOJ: from investigating Trump’s political rivals to firing agents en masse for prosecuting the Jan 6th cases and so on. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

I can’t imagine what the families of Annunciation in Minneapolis are going through. These school shootings are beyond horrific. The true tragedy is that they are still occurring and this is just the first week of school. It’s sickening. My prayers are with this community.

Trump should demand a Russian ceasefire on civilian targets. Otherwise heavy sanctions and promise of more support for Ukraine.

On The Podcast: @motherjones.com's @ariberman.bsky.social on how the GOP plans to gerrymander its way to victory. Here’s Ari on how Democrats plan to stand up and fight… and how it might not be enough. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

It’s summer and Trump’s gone fishing in John Bolton’s house. He promised MAGA he’d be their retribution. And on that score, he hasn’t disappointed.

This Week on The Podcast: @motherjones.com's @ariberman.bsky.social walks us through Texas Governor Abbott's scheme and Democrats' attempts to fight back in TX and across the country. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

On The Podcast: @theatlantic.com’s Franklin Foer! Here Frank shares his take on the protests against Israel on college campuses. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...