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Greg Hernandez

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Audiobook narrator; former radio newsman ABC, Mutual, WJPZ-Syracuse U.; former Fed spokesman NOAA, U.S. Mint; FDIC; Member: APA, WGAE, SAG-AFTRA; Group Xer

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · Nov 16

In 1966, The Wonder Boys, one of America’s top rock bands, embarked on a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks for a concert. Their plane mysteriously vanished en route. The band’s manager, who opted out of the flight, disappeared the following day, leaving no trace. adbl.co/4gsYWAm

The 7th Passenger

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. In 1966, The Wonder Boys, one of America’s top rock bands, embarked on a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks for a concert. However, their plane mysteriously...

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

Sanders: They have refused to negotiate. And anyone thinks that tomorrow they'll suddenly start negotiating. I think, is smoking what is illegal in many states

AOC: And should be legal in more.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 1h

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Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs at the seat of U.S. military power.

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 11h

For the boss that makes everyone laugh, even with his worst dad jokes.

Happy birthday, Gov! - Your Staff

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 8h

He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 8h

Here’s my message to Speaker Mike Johnson on the 15th day of this shutdown, from his very own podium.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

Reminder that any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2h

Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.

Our new ad just aired during Survivor.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Q: A judge in Florida issued a restraining order against Cory Mills for threatening and harassing his ex-girlfriend. Do you think this is an ethical violation?

MIKE JOHNSON: I have not heard or looked into the details of that. I've been a little busy.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 1h

Never!

Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 2h

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 2h

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 2h

ABOLISH ICE and EXPAND THE SUPREME COURT should be mainstream Democratic promises and talking points.

But timidity and civility will rule the day and screw the rest of us and this country in the end.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

AOC: When one party wants the votes of another party. You negotiate, you come to a compromise and you pass a bill. That is schoolhouse rock. And that is how things should be

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

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As Republicans seek Jack Smith’s testimony, the former special counsel has plenty to say

As Jim Jordan and other GOP officials drag the special counsel back into the spotlight, the phrase "be careful what you wish for" keeps coming to mind.

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dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 3h

Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

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Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 2h

I'm not just antifa, I'm also antina.

Nazis should be eradicated. This is not controversial.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

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JD Vance tries to downplay leak of disgusting Young Republican chats

For the vice president to suggest it’s “pearl clutching” to condemn those who were part of a racist group chat says a great deal about his judgment.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

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Republican Rep. Cory Mills hit with a restraining order from ex-girlfriend

There’s an opening in the “most controversial member of Congress” contest, and the Florida Republican appears to be in the running.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2h

It should be a litmus test for Democratic presidential primary candidates whether they will restore the White House and DC public properties to exactly the way they were before the Palm Beach lounge lizard decided to turn it into Mar-a-Lago meets 1936 Nuremberg.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 9h

What the fuck are we doing?

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3h

Today's Supreme Court argument lasted two and a half hours. And the Democracy Docket team covered all of it. If you want to make sure you stay up to date about everything involving redistricting and democracy, subscribe to Democracy Docket now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

Trump says probation for teens charged in DOGE attack is ‘terrible’

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Trump says probation for teens charged in DOGE attack is ‘terrible’

‘This senseless crime must be stopped,’ said Edward Coristine, aka ‘Big Balls,’ attacked during an attempted carjacking that caught the president’s attention

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

U.S. revoked at least six visas over Kirk comments, State Department says

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U.S. revoked at least six visas over Kirk comments, State Department says

“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans,” it said, adding that it continues to identify visa holders who have made such comments.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 3h

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Nikki Budzinski @budzinski.house.gov · 12h

We’re demanding that Secretary Collins stop weaponizing this shutdown. By ignoring our requests for casework assistance, you’re not hurting us – you’re hurting America’s veterans and their families.

Democratic lawmakers accuse VA Secretary Collins of ‘weaponizing’ the shutdown and ignoring requests to assist constituents

Democratic lawmakers accused VA leaders of “weaponizing” the shutdown by ignoring requests to assist veterans and their families in their districts.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 5h

"In unison."

Amen.

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Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules

After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.

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