Wow. That got awkward fast, even considering the participants.

If a Democratic president appointed a neophyte and political hack to be acting DNI, you bet your sweet ass that Cotton would have "observations on the matter."

This is truly one of the worst things the court has done — both in terms of legitimacy and in terms of the law — since I have been covering the court.

It's happening and those who could do something don't care! Social Security unraveling: 7,100 workers sacked, performance metrics retired, disability claims falling | Fortune share.google/9ylKRI66WYVD...

youtube.com/watch?v=5WlC... Bob Marley Jammin Live

It's not a good sign for your democracy when the attorney general is "not committing to doing anything in writing."

Profiles in courage.

ARKANSAS GOTHIC Cartoon by John Deering of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette #arpx

I was living in Phoenix when this happened. Don Bolles was a legendary investigative journalist. We need more heroes like him, especially now.

Finally! #ConwayAR

I am not ready. #arwx

Pelley took direct aim at Bari Weiss, the network’s controversial editor-in-chief. “She’s murdering 60 Minutes,” Pelley said, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. “She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it and is doing exactly that.”

Shit’s getting real. #arnews

Happy 79th birthday to Ron Wood! Here performing ‘Ooh La La’, a song he co-wrote with Ronnie Lane for the Faces’ fourth studio album. m.youtube.com/watch?v=158q...

May 31, 2026

Ronald LaPread, founding member and bassist for soul band the Commodores, has died at 75. The Commodores performing “Brick House” live on The Midnight Special in November 1979. #RIPRonaldLaPread #SoulMuaic #FunkMusic m.youtube.com/watch?v=67xf...

Sun May 31 the Sol Roots trio performs on historic U Street in Washington D.C. "Award-winning upbeat Jazz & Funk, deep Blues & Soul, heartfelt R&B, & hypnotic rhythms" A weekly evening concert in heart of historic Washington D.C. jazz & soul U Street corridor. message for more details.

Has Rick told Iran yet?

Emphasis on "meaner."

New Dem ad just dropped.

Takeaways from inside a taxpayer-funded teen treatment center for adoptees | AP News share.google/RRtX6hycomdy...

Freddie King - Palace Of The King Getting Ready (1996) youtu.be/ukfqcE_OqFE?si=nFribBu3BeU_JLyX

COMMENTARY: The data center debates are only a preview of Arkansas’ AI challenges arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/31/t...

Johnnie Taylor died May 31, 2000. Born 1934 at Crawfordsville (Crittenden County), Arkansas. Hits included “Cheaper to Keep Her,” “Disco Lady,” many more. “Who’s Making Love” (1968): youtu.be/3RueCun_Bh8?...

And there it is. He was always going to make this all about himself which is exactly why the artists canceled.

The full moon fever edition of KABF Collage Radio rises at Saturday at noon, @ 88.3 FM in Central Arkansas or www.KABF.org. Satisfaction guaranteed or TWICE your weirdness back. #MusicSky #Collage

Matt Wuerker, Politico

This is a really interesting idea. And we should 100% think big going forward.

May 29, 2026

Still trying to overturn the 2020 election because Daddy is butthurt.

Judge Mehta doesn’t want to quietly dismiss the seditious conspiracy conviction of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes. He’s asking the Trump administration to justify its decision to try to erase the case.

Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Kennedy Center was open and working before Trump became involved.

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Hey, I bet I know who they could get for their concerts.

I gave Mike Huckabee the “world’s shittiest bass player lifetime achievement award” several years ago. Not going to tell you again what a jackass he was when he’d come down to the King Biscuit Blues Festival.

Everybody’s canceling? No worries. There’s always Mike Huckabee.

Mario Rubio will be tapped for the musical entertainment too if this keeps up.

Data center moratorium in Arkansas’ most populous county didn’t pass, review finds arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/28/d...

Financial pressures force restructuring and workforce reduction at Washington Regional. #arnews www.5newsonline.com/article/news...

The gentleman is correct: MarKwayne is talking out his ass. This is just nonsense to occupy a cable news cycle. Let's consult our little book. Article I, Section 9, Clause 6. #arpx #arnews

The Orange Criminal and MAGA GOP are determined that consumers have zero protection! US consumer watchdog recalls all staff nationwide to Washington headquarters  | Reuters share.google/5ULQZNhYwBVs...

THURSDAY and almost time for Crystal Blues online at crystalfm.co.uk . Join Eric at 1pm Chicago time today. Blues old & new, and always thoughtfully selected.

DOG ABOUT TO BE WAGGED: When you've driven your country in one cul-de-sac of illegal war, the best solution is clearly to start another ... www.politico.com/news/2026/05...

Critters in the backyard this morning. Not the best pic, but there are 2 gray squirrels, 1 black squirrel and a bunny.

Today is John Fogerty’s 81st birthday. Some dumb draft dodger had a cover version of this song played at a military parade he held for himself on his bday. Word is that he didn’t have Fogerty’s permission to play the original & was oblivious to the song’s meaning. m.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Up...

This is so spot on

The growing anti-data center crowd is not satisfied with the data center moratorium Pulaski County passed Tuesday, as the moratorium does not include the data center planned by AVAIO near Wrightsville that may begin construction as early as next month.

Headlight has a shockingly liberal take on those bitcoin gridbombs sucking us dry. P. Clay Sherrod, astronomer at Arkansas Sky Observatories on Petit Jean Mountain, wrote the story but nobody bothered to edit it. I share it because I know they didn't pay for his work and Doc won't mind. #arnews