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#244 Weekend Reads – the news got me down this week, you? - Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 3d

I’m really good at being objective when it comes to the news. I can face the horrors daily and it doesn’t have an impact, but sometimes my hearts breaks wide open

The Sh*t Show: the accidental humanitarian

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 4d

The Sh*t Show is kicking off in about 30 minutes. We are going to hear from someone who’s been in the humanitarian space for a decade and then the news. Join us! #TheShitShow #ClimateCrisisClub #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/MLsCZQ5...

The Sh*t Show: the accidental humanitarian

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 6d

We have a super special guest on The Sh*t Show this Friday, who we’re calling the accidental humanitarian. Have a listen to find out why. Plus an update on the news that matters in our crazy world! #TheShitShow #Thepolycrisis #Humanitarian #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/MLsCZQ5...

It’s incumbent upon us to do better for our children and grandchildren

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 7d

If you missed Joseph Masembe on The Sh*t Show recently, here's just his interview. Talk about inspiring and definitely a #PlanetHero. We can all contribute in meaningful ways, Joseph shows us how #Uganda #ClimateEmergency #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhAZ...

#243 Weekend Reads – how’s the state of the world so far for 2025? - Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 10d

The Weekend Reads, with a focus on Ian Bremmer’s recent State of the World Speech, BUT highlighting geopolitics is not the only story in town, and we need to grasp all aspects of the polycrisis! #WeekendRead #thepolycrisis #TheShitShow #UncommonCourage andreatedwards.com/2025/10/243-...

Ian Bremmer of GZero is a geopolitical expert who I regularly listen to. This week, he released his State of the World 2025 speech and it’s an interesting watch

The Sh*t Show: sustainable tourism + community building

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 11d

The Sh*t Show kicking off in 30 minutes. Two topics: sustainable tourism & learning lessons from building community, critical for all our futures. Join us #ClimateCrisisClub #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/Y5jf9qn...

We have two guests and two topics this week, starting with sustainable tourism from a Pakistan perspective, and then we are going to dig into the importance of community building as we face the years ...

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 14d

American Idiot #RFKJr #AmericanIdiot #godsaveus

From genocide to ecocide: After years of war, Gaza faces an environmental crisis ‘above imagination’

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 15d

War is ecocide! #Gaza #Ecocide #ClimateEmergency grist.org/internationa...

A new report by scientists in Israel details the emerging environmental crisis in Palestine.

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#242 Weekend Reads – facing the widespread death of the coral reefs - Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 17d

There is only one piece of news worth paying attention to this week – we are now facing the widespread death of the coral reefs… Everything else is noise #WeekendRead #thepolycrisis #TheShitShow #UncommonCourage andreatedwards.com/2025/10/242-...

I’ve been saying for a long time that we’ve lost the coral reefs – not today, but with heating accelerating, it’s a certainty we face

The Sh*t Show: would you leave home for 11 years to save the planet?

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 18d

The Sh*t Show is kicking off in about 30 minutes, come and meet a man who has given up everything to fight for the future of our planet! #TheShitShow #PlanetHero #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj8O...

The Sh*t Show: would you leave home for 11 years to save the planet?

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 20d

The Sh*t Show - Prof. Chetan Singh Solanki has been living/travelling in a solar-powered bus since Nov 2020 (an 11-year Energy Swaraj Yatra) & he’s going until 2030, all for the planet! Join us #PlanetHero #TheShitShow #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj8O...

"Enshittification": Cory Doctorow on Why Big Tech Sucks, Keeps Getting Worse & What to Do About It

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 22d

Enshittification of the tech industry is a fascinating idea, but I'd argue, all businesses have arrived at an enshittified state. I'm going to buy this book #enshittification #Overshoot #UncommonCourage

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uLp...

YouTube video by Democracy Now!

The polycrisis, climate emergency, Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 24d

Having a break from the Weekend Reads, but if you want to stay on top of almost everything going on across the polycrisis from around the world, this page gets updated daily #WeekendReads #ThePolycrisis #UncommonCourage andreatedwards.com/world-news/

Welcome to the knowledge page on all aspects of the polycrisis, curated to help #OneBillion People with Uncommon Courage understand

Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World | Famous Last Words | Netflix

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · 28d

We’ve all got a role to play, I’ve chosen my path and hope I’m making a difference. What role have you chosen? #JaneGoodall #GetToWork #UncommonCourage youtu.be/lfLKHY52ERc?...

YouTube video by Still Watching Netflix

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#241 Weekend Reads – we need to address brain rot - Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Oct 4

And in this Weekend Reads I highlight the need to stop the digital stitch & bitch culture, because it’s causing brain rot. THIS is something totally in our control. Dig in #WeekendRead #thepolycrisis #TheShitShow #UncommonCourage andreatedwards.com/2025/10/241-...

It’s an absolute shit show right now, and it’s hard to keep our emotions in check, but there is something we can address - the causes of brain rot

The Sh*t Show: a millennial view of the polycrisis

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Oct 3

Kicking off in about 30 minutes. We’re getting a millennial view of the polycrisis AND we’ll discuss as much of the news that’s happening right now as we can, but we never get through it all #TheShitShow #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/D1TbxrK...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Oct 1

A lady leaving a powerful legacy, let’s all be inspired to do the same #RIP #WomanIAdmire #UncommonCourage www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

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@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Oct 1

On The Sh*t Show we’re getting a millennial view of the polycrisis. What world they’ve inherited, witnessed (e.g. institutional decay), and a look to the future. Lots to discuss, with the world news in the mix #TheShitShow #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/D1TbxrK...

The Sh*t Show: a millennial view of the polycrisis

The Untold Saga of What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security

Reposted by @AndreaTEdwards

ProPublica @propublica.org · Sep 30

The DOGE team was acting like “a bunch of people who didn’t know what they were doing, with ideas of how government should run — thinking it should work like a McDonald’s or a bank — screaming all the time,” former SSA Commissioner Leland Dudek said.

DOGE has ignored urgently needed reforms and upgrades at the Social Security Administration, according to dozens of insiders and 15 hours of candid interviews with the former acting chief of the agenc...

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@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Sep 29

For all my fellow Christopher Hitchens fans, you might appreciate this new channel. A use of AI I can get behind #AI #ChristopherHitchens #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTTi...

Trump's UN Speech Went Full DEMENTIA! - ft. Christopher Hitchens

YouTube video by Christopher Hitchens Resurrected

#240 Weekend Reads – is the world getting its spine back? - Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Sep 28

What can I do to make the world a better place? Follow this profound and simple statement. That’s it. Serve others. See a problem & fix it. Get involved in community action. Make someone else’s life better! #PlanetHero #Manbassador #UncommonCourage youtu.be/h_5ZM5ksmZ0?...

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Sep 27

Did all of that really happen in one week? It sure did. Hard to take a breath these days, so hopefully the Weekend Reads simplifies it! Humour always added 'cos it's vital for sanity #WeekendRead #thepolycrisis #TheShitShow #UncommonCourage andreatedwards.com/2025/09/240-...

I’ve been watching as many of the UN speeches as I can, but I’ll never be able to get through it all. One big take-away is it feels like the leaders across our world have gotten their spine back.

The Sh*t Show: it’s time to be voices for the children

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Sep 26

The Sh*t Show is kicking off in about 30 minutes, come and meet Joseph Masembe who’s empowering children in Africa, and then the world news - lots to cover as always #TheShitShow #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/bvfN2B7...

The Sh*t Show: it’s time to be voices for the children

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Sep 24

On The Sh*t Show you are going to meet a beautiful human - Joseph Masembe. He’s empowering children in Africa with Little Hands Go Green, and he wants you to inspire kids where you are! Lots to cover 26th Sept #TheShitShow #Thepolycrisis #UncommonCourage www.youtube.com/live/bvfN2B7...

Do you ever think about the inheritance we are leaving our children and grandchildren? Not monetary, but qualities like clean air, access to clean water, healthy food and a safe and nurturing environm...

Understanding dark triad and tetrad personality traits - Andrea T Edwards

@AndreaTEdwards @andreatedwards.bsky.social · Sep 22

The dark triad/tetrad personality traits are a risk to us all. Nate Hagens Great Simplification featured Dr. Reid Meloy/Dr. Nancy McWilliams discussing it. I've summed up their definitions. Important to know #ThePolycrisis #TheDarkTriad #UncommonCourage andreatedwards.com/2025/09/unde...

These personality traits are gaining power everywhere and that is why it’s all going haywire. We can’t afford this leadership today, we can't