True. I was working in one of those local studios 11 years ago — we regularly got "must-run" videos from corporate. Because viewers trust local news more than national news, the corporate owners used that to their advantage to hide their propaganda. I got out in 2015. I was lucky.

So glad to see this nod in the opening of #ScienceUnderSiege from @michaelemann.bsky.social and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social If you are looking for a preread, Sagan's 1995 book is exceptional — if not prophetic.

In Virginia: Hampton Roads - NBC/Fox (10,43) Richmond - ABC (8) Roanoke - Fox (27) Bristol - CBS/ABC (11/11.2)

Bring the data.

Don't think I've ever felt this embarrassed to be an American. There's shame and anger too. But mostly embarrassment. We're the laughingstock of the developed world. And we should be.

Tuesday morning RVA weather brief: Rain is most likely Thursday this week. Lots of uncertainty this weekend: Saturday still looks dry and in the 70s. Beginning to get concerned about rain on Sunday. Otherwise, 70s Sunday. Watching 2 weak tropical systems near the Caribbean.

Ahoy there Hampton Roads, Jen Kiggans is on the list. As she should be.

Reminder: The Ingraham angle is always obtuse.

ACOG is... (checks notes) The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. You want to stand on a podium and act like a 4th grader? Fine. Science rules. 47 drools.

Thanks to @neighbors4change.bsky.social for inviting me to answer a recurring question. Why does a meteorologist run for Congress? Turns out, there are a lot of reasons. Among them, getting science back in the House.

Again, I say to you: The GOP doesn't want you to do the math.

Science rules. Andrews for Senate From South Carolina in '26.

We’ve been saying this for weeks, since well before HR1 passed, and the truth ain’t changing just because Wittman wishes otherwise. As long as she enables the Trump economy, Virginians will pay the price with their jobs, health, and safety.

• Richmond - Fox/MyTV (35) • Washington, DC - ABC (7) • Hampton Roads - MyTV (33) • Roanoke/Lynchburg - ABC (13) • Bristol - NBC/Fox/CW (5/39)

Nowhere in this long rambling answer does he deny taking the bag with $50,000. bsky.app/profile/acyn...

I mean, it's what they've been doing for decades. And part of the reason we are in our current situation.

No, New York Times. Jay Bhattacharya is not the 'chosen one' saving science — and platforming misinterpretations of his record, the NIH's work, and the way forward is not responsible journalism. Science has been working fine. MAHA Politics is what's thrown a wrench in the works. ➡️ zurl.co/L69il

First, Trump made us pay higher coffee and beef prices to support a convicted coup-plotter in Brazil. Now, he wants American taxpayers to bail out his friend Milei in Argentina. Trump should stop raising prices for Americans and giving away our money to his corrupt buddies.

Shanah Tovah my friends.

Disney: over the last 72 hours we were shocked to discover that censorship isn’t cool.

"From a cost perspective, from a health perspective, from a pollution perspective, there are so many reasons to build more clean energy & fewer fossil fuels. Unfortunately, we’re seeing that utilities are much less concerned about doing the right thing for the climate & their customers.”

The bots, y'all. The bots.

"A federal judge on Monday granted a request by Danish offshore wind developer Orsted to restart work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which President Donald Trump's administration halted last month." This serves as a good reminder: Do not comply in advance.

One of my best high school friends has been more than patient, waiting more than 40 years to get answers and justice from the Air Force about his father's accident. But now is the time. Read his story. correcttheinjustice.com

Remember: The GOP’s nonsensical culture wars are meant to distract you from corporate corruption and plunder. [Cartoon by Jace Avery]

Something something Neville Chamberlain Something something

60-second update from the deck this morning. As always, join us at: seanforva.com

"Wright said business is down about 75% for his bicycle rental and shuttle storefront. Wright’s other business, which outfits Appalachian Trail hikers, is down about 30% this year despite the trail being fully open."

Excellent!

Monday morning RVA weather brief: Quiet weather early this week, and starting to turn humid by midweek. Numerous showers by Thursday and Friday. Early guess at the weekend: Dry. 70s during the day, 50s at night. But lots of uncertainty right now. Hurricane Gabrielle will not impact Virginia.

Astronomical fall begins today (Northern Hemisphere) with the arrival of the equinox at 2:19pm ET.

Nothing can be built and connected to the grid faster and cheaper than solar.

When a virologist mentions Lysenko, I listen. Important healthcare thread. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

See? Trump is what happens when people don’t care. They don’t care if he lies, cheats, steals, rapes, breaks the law, or makes a gazillion dollars while in office. They wouldn’t care if he’s a pedophile, or if he shot someone in the middle of NYC. He’s their retribution. Period. Right Megyn Kelly?

It's like they made a clone of Goebbels but somehow the volume got stuck on "screeching banshee"

Also... Go Birds.

China used to be a strong market for American soybeans. Now they buy from Brazil. All because of Trump's tariffs. My GOP congressman, Rob Wittman, enables it all. So I'm running to replace Wittman, To get results for all Virginians From Chesterfield to the Chesapeake. Join us: seanforva.com

For my friends, everything; for my enemies, the law

As a former union member, I know the power of collective action. I’ll always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with union workers fighting for dignity, respect, and fair treatment on the job.

Full credit to Ericka for bringing the data. The GOP does not want you to do the math.

Jess distills it to its essence.

Because land fishing is no longer profitable?!

The bots, y'all. The bots.

Performative lying is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.

Concur. The responsible way to cool the planet is, in the words of @scottdenning.bsky.social, "Stop setting carbon on fire!"

Excellent Sunday read. "...Kimmel’s comments went unaddressed by ABC, Nexstar, and Sinclair for nearly two days after the Monday show. Things only changed after the government started calling (on a podcast — with Benny Johnson, no less) for stations to pre-empt Kimmel and ABC to fire him."

Yes. Let's vote Wittman out. Join us: seanforva.com

"Hey Sean, how come you're not on TikTok?"

There is no world in which it is normal for the president to publicly call upon his attorney general to hurry up and prosecute his political foes. It’s like the Watergate tapes but posted on social media. Let’s get a grip on what’s happening here.

Every day there are like 3 new things that happen that 25 years ago would have instantly disqualified someone from public office.