I'm an Elizabeth Warren Democratic & respect her opinion. She had previous endorsed Graham Platner. Based on the stories that have come out about Graham Platner, does she still think Maine Democrats should vote for him on June 9th. FYI, I do not live in Maine.

NBA Finals 2026 Schedule Game 1: Wednesday, June 3 Game 2: Friday, June 5 Game 3: Monday, June 8 Game 4: Wednesday, June 10 Game 5: Saturday, June 13 Game 6: Tuesday, June 16 Game 7: Friday, June 19 All games start 8:30PM New York Time/7:30PM San Antonio Time

If you are interested in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment at Town Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 14th, this is how to get tickets:

I'm sorry that The New Yorker does not have Gift Articles the way The Atlantic does. The Knicks: The Only Game in Town. The Knicks have made the N.B.A. Finals again and, as another home team instructs the city, “Ya gotta believe.

Same number of days since The New York Times had a headline about it.

Much better than UFC Cage Matches "‘No Kings’ movement planning nationwide event on Trump 80th birthday" A 90-minute concert in New York City has been planned to headline the event. The “Rise Up, Sing Out” concert is set to take place at The Town Hall in midtown Manhattan

"Trump’s 250th Celebration Is a Fiasco"-The Atlantic. “You talk too damn much, and it’s too damn much about you.” That quote from Raymond Chandler’s The Long Goodbye is a good summary of the fiasco that Donald Trump has made of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

In an interview with TMZ published on Friday, Vanilla Ice said that he did not think the concert should be “any political thing,” adding, “I don’t even vote, so I don’t even care.” The rapper, who has appeared at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, said he would be happy to perform for anyone.

Wait I thought this was pretty much a done deal last week. And the week before. And the week before. And the week before …

My friend died of cancer. I told him I would take his dog after he died. This is Pepper. She gets along with my two dogs and two cats. She is family now.

Based on how my year has gone, players from The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs should be lining up to beg me to root for the other team.

After watching the NBA post-season and seeing one commercial over and over again, who wants to go to The Minions Movie with me?

Democrat. Former PR Executive Recruiter. Born in OKC, living in NYC. Married to my Dutch wife. Dog Dad. Fan of NY Yankees, OKC Thunder, The Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, MSNBC, and Eurovision Song Contest. Europhile with 31 trips to Europe. If we share a few things in common, let’s connect!

"Italy Has Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups. Are the Country’s Immigration Policies to Blame? After winning the tournament in 2006, gli Azzurri have become a national embarrassment, and their failure has sparked a conversation in Italy over who gets to be a citizen."-The New Yorker

Of course, there would be seven games played between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. NBA fans deserve no less than the full dose of the reigning champs vs. Victor Wembanyama. As our John Hollinger wrote, this matchup looks set to be this generation’s Lakers-Celtics.

Tell me The New York Times is out to get New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani without telling me The New York Times is out to get New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani 👇🏼

Most New Yorkers know that outside of sports, what the NY Post publishes is slanted bullshit. But damn if they don't publish the most entertaining headlines.

I was thinking of saying good morning to everyone on Bluesky but it is already 9:28AM in my Eastern U.S. time zone so I’m too late for that.

The New York Post blamed Zohran Mamdani for The New York Mets 12 game losing streak (but no credit for NY Knicks making NBA Finals for first time since 1999) and now “accuses” James Talarico’s girlfriend of being a vegan. But NY Post can’t find anything wrong with The President it seems.

Not an Athletics fan since Reggie Jackson left the team. But hope to see them play, at home, when they move to in Las Vegas in 2028!

Tonight The New York Yankees play The Athletics in Sacramento, their temporary home before they move to Las Vegas in 2028. Would like YES Network to play this Gary Usher song "Sacramento" that was produced and arranged and co-written the late great Brian Wilson. Though I am not holding my breath.

They they’ll exempt Katie Miller👇🏼

One of the best songs in the history of songs!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tLT...

If I was on Bluesky in 1970, I would have been posting this song!! The Guess Who - Hand Me Down World - Live in Halifax www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYgw...

To people, like me who were fans of The Guess Who when this was released on the American Woman album in 1970. The Guess Who - No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature - Live in Halifax www.youtube.com/watch?v=r49V...

It’s amusing to consider that you’ve got a cottage industry of centrist pundits running around saying “Dems need to moderate their policy views” and “the party must position itself in the political center” so they can appeal to swing voters … and meanwhile Republicans are like “Democrats are gay.”

I put this together about a year ago but haven't updated it. Any suggestions on who to add? "Bluesky Mostly Politics/News Starter Pack" by @cousinbarry.bsky.social go.bsky.app/B8y8HFg

New Column: I wouldn't have guessed that anyone could make Pam Bondi look ethical by comparison, but Todd Blanche seems to be pulling it off. newrepublic.com/post/211110/... via @newrepublic.com

From my Substack. What are your favorite summer songs? For the Unofficial Start of Summer-Songs of Summer! open.substack.com/pub/barrypia...

I am STILL suffering from Eurovision Song Contest withdrawal! “Eurovision withdrawal symptoms—the emptiness, confusion, and dramatic longing that hit you post-contest—are completely normal. They happen because your brain gets used to a heavy dose of dopamine, neon lights, and upbeat pop anthems”

Counter-programming to the UFC Cage Match at The White House Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment Sun • Jun 14, 2026 • 7:30 PM Town Hall, New York, NY riseupsingout.com

Unlike The Great American State Fair nobody will be dropping out of the Power to the People festival!

Saw Zohran Mamdani being interviewed tonight by Jen Psaki. The Democratic Party should draft a Project 2029, to tell voters what they will do IF they get elected and ask Mayor Mamdani for his input.

We see the reaction to the Great American State Fair and how many Americans did not want artists they have liked, at some point of their lives, to be part of it. But Americans like us are ignored by the media. Media only cares about MAGA supporters going to MAGA diners in deep red districts.

I have been a big Doonesbury fan since the early 1970s and look forward to reading the Garry Trudeau biography: "Trudeau & Doonesbury: A Biography. The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art" By Joshua Kendall. www.abramsbooks.com/product/trud...

The Insecure Men of the Republican Party Go Scorched Earth. Screeching "He's gay! He's totally gay!" at James Talarico is about the least manly thing one can do. But it's what Republicans will say for the next five months. By @paulwaldman.bsky.social

She can change her mind or, with the right Presidential candidate, could make a good VP candidate. “Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028”

Now that Morris Day & The Time and Young MC have dropped out of The Great American Festival on The Washington Mall, can we expect a Truth Social post blasting both performers? Probably.

You can still Bust a Move. Young MC along with Morris Day & The Time will not be appearing at The Great American Festival on The Washington Mall. From the article: "The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event," wrote Young MC, who has also pulled out."

After not being on Bluesky for 6 months, I enjoy being back. Maybe I needed a 6 month break.

"Morris Day Denies He’s Playing Controversial ‘Freedom 250’ Festival in D.C., After Fans Balk at His Advertised Participation: ‘It’s a No for Me’" via @variety.com variety.com/2026/music/n...

If it’s 8PM Eastern, you’ll find Pepper watching All In With Chris Hayes on MS NOW.

Any songs you would add? “For the Unofficial Start of Summer-Songs of Summer!” open.substack.com/pub/barrypia...

Wow, Morris Day doesn't know what time it is anymore.

not my man Morris Day. that one stings a bit.

When Morris Day performs "The Bird" and says "This dance ain't for everybody, just the sexy people" the audience will stop dancing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIRr...

Bachman Cummings Overdrive aka BCO! The Guess Who - Share the Land / Taking Care of Business - Moncton May 26 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKF...

Burton Cummings STILL sounding great!!! The Guess Who - Undun - May 26 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EqD...

"It’s Still Spring in Europe, but the Heat Is Already Breaking Records. Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense."