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Category Archives: Media
David Brooks moves on to The Atlantic
In his final column in the New York Times, David Brooks sums up the way he views the decline of American culture–without providing much hope going forward. Here is his new adventure in academia (according to ChatGPT) As of February … Continue reading
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The killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J. Trump spent last night at the White House at a black-tie … Continue reading
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It’s the Cynicism
by Joyce Vance (thanks to Mary M.) It seems to be everywhere you look, across the political spectrum. Far too many people don’t believe in anything anymore. They’ve lost faith in everything: our institutions, our values, and even each other. … Continue reading
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More questions about Dojo
Thanks to Dan S. (please send your own suggestions on to Life Style please since they are collating them for the Dojo presentation). What if we are not happy with DOJO?How long is the commitment to DOJO?How long is the … Continue reading
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How a Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became a Progressive Kingmaker
Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the paper’s writers. By Karen Weise has reported from Seattle for more than a decade. (thanks to Mary Jane F.) They … Continue reading
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I don’t think Washington understands how ticked off we truly are
By Dan Shanoff and Rafe Bartholomew in the NYT Stephen A. Smith brought a taste of “First Take” to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The ESPN host, who has branched out into political commentary in recent months and even teased the possibility of running … Continue reading
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Jimmy Kimmel is Back (but not in Seattle)
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Even after ABC reinstated Kimmel, Sinclair Broadcast Group (which owns KOMO) has refused to resume airing the show on its stations.
The Grody-Patinkin family is a mess–and people love it!
From The Interview on the NYT Daily Podcast Mandy Patinkin, 72, and Kathryn Grody, 78, are a highly successful artistic couple. He has won Tony Awards for roles in musical-theater classics like “Evita” and “Sunday in the Park With George” … Continue reading
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For ‘60 Minutes,’ a Humbling Moment at an Uneasy Time for Press Freedom
After an astonishing concession to a sitting president, the country’s most popular television news program faces the prospect of new ownership and a chilled environment for the First Amendment. By Michael M. Grynbaum and David Enrich in the NYT The DealBook Newsletter Our columnist … Continue reading
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Rural & Native stations would bear the brunt of public media cuts
Lost funds would hurt broadcasters nationwide, but the most vulnerable are concentrated in the West, where 20% of revenue is dependent on federal money. by Annie Rosenthal and Chad Bradley in High Country News Late last fall, members of Bethel, … Continue reading
Bagley Cartoon: Press Gallery
From the Salt Lake Tribune (thanks to Bob P.) Press Gallery | Pat Bagley A Pulitzer Prize finalist in the cartoonist category, Pat Bagley has worked for The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 45 years. He is one of … Continue reading
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Manufactured Chaos in LA
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Flatbed train cars carrying thousands of tanks rolled into Washington, D.C., yesterday in preparation for the military parade planned for June 14. On the other side of the country, protesters near Los Angeles filmed officers … Continue reading
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Ken Jennings: Trivia and ‘Jeopardy!’ Could Save Our Republic
By Ken Jennings, the host of “Jeopardy!” – in the NYT (thanks to Marilyn W.) When I first stepped behind the host lectern on the quiz show “Jeopardy!,” I was intimidated for two reasons. Most obviously, I had the hopeless task … Continue reading
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The fate of NPR and PBS?
Thanks to Mary M. Dear Mary,Late last night, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board of directors to “cease federal funding for NPR and PBS.” The order would negatively impact the partnership between PBS … Continue reading
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Violation of the Espionage Act?
Heather Cox Richardson Mar 25 Today the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, dropped the story that senior members of the Trump administration planned the March 15 U.S. attack on the Houthis in Yemen over Signal, a widely available encrypted … Continue reading
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How Netflix Made Magic Look Real in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
The series, which will be released this week, adapts the novel for the screen for the first time. Even the author didn’t think it was possible. By Annie Correal. Photography by Federico Rios. In the NYT. The town of Macondo never existed. … Continue reading
Netflix hit – Ted Danson in a CCRC!
Ed Note: Actually it’s titled “A Man on the Inside” — a series of 8 episodes. Corny, poignant, funny and an evolving heartfelt story. Basically FUN! From Rolling Stone Mike Schur’s The Good Place was a cosmic epic about what happens when the … Continue reading
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Online discussions are dominated by a surprisingly small, extremely vocal, and non-representative minority.
from the www.Idealist.org (thanks to Put B.) Research on social media has found that, while only 3 % of active accounts are toxic, they produce 33 % of all content. Furthermore, 74 % of all online conflicts are started in … Continue reading
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Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?
It wasn’t the economy. It wasn’t inflation, or anything else. It was how people perceive those things, which points to one overpowering answer. Michael Tomasky in the New Republic (thanks to Bob P.) I’ve had a lot of conversations since … Continue reading
Meditation and resilience – The Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain Media is an independent production company that aims to help curious people understand the world, and themselves. Our host and Executive Editor Shankar Vedantam has been reporting on human behavior and social science research for more than 25 … Continue reading
Q&A: WA AG Ferguson on Google antitrust case, local news
Thanks to Diana C. By Brier Dudley – Seattle Times Free Press editor Helping save local journalism in Washington state is a priority for Attorney General Bob Ferguson. That’s partly why he joined eight other state attorneys general and the U.S. … Continue reading
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Birds Aren’t Real
Ed. Note: The Gen Z’ers have gathered around a crazy fake conspiracy theory. They needed to laugh and poke fun at all the “real” conspiracy theories out there. I listened to the NYT Podcast “Today” and found it remarkable that … Continue reading
Rupert Murdoch-owned US outlets turn on Trump, urging him to act with ‘grace’
Ed note: Asking Trump to exit gracefully in order to remain a “king maker” in the 2022 and 2024 elections, is now being asked by Fox and other Rupert Murdoch media outlets. It appears to be too much for Trump … Continue reading
King Lear, dementia and elder care – upcoming event
A dramatic reading of scenes from King Lear as a catalyst for guided discussions about elder care and family dynamics. Thu, June 11, 2020 (4 PM – 6:30 PM PDT) About this Event – Free. Click here to register and … Continue reading
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Here are 450 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free
Can we truly make use of the time on our hands? First, I’d suggest not indulging in the 24/7 news cycle more than one hour a day. Second, call old friends. Then, set a schedule for yourself–exercise, read, or play … Continue reading