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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 46m

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1h

Released Israeli hostages reunite with families – in pictures

The last 20 living hostages held by Hamas arrive in Israel after more than two years in captivity

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 1h

we're looking forward to it Pete!
#ScienceUnderSiege

Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 2h

Today at 1EST I’ve got 2 of the most respected scientists in America joining me to talk about their very important new book.

@michaelemann.bsky.social and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 1h

Please tune in at 1pm ET today, as @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and I talk w/ the great @petedominick.bsky.social about our new book #ScienceUnderSiege
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Stand Up! With Pete

Stand Up is a full length show similar to what we did on SIRIUSXM. We will talk about issues that matter to you, your health, the health of your family, community, country and planet. And we will laug...

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 2h

Today at 1EST I’ve got 2 of the most respected scientists in America joining me to talk about their very important new book.

@michaelemann.bsky.social and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social

YouTube.com/Standupwithpete

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 17h

Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first
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Renewable energy outpaces coal for electricity generation in historic first, report says

For the first time on record, renewable energy generated more electricity for the planet than coal, a new report says.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Trump gets some help closing his umbrella while boarding Air Force One

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 23h

Follow @petedominick.bsky.social and @heidikstevens.bsky.social

What a great listen this was while getting my walk on this morning.

Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow is the great Chicago Marathon. I had a great conversation about the war ravaged city and how they are dealing with Trump invasion with "Chicago's Conscience" and Polar Bear

@heidikstevens.bsky.social FOLLOW HER!!!

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23h

In the last week, Donald Trump has insisted that there are no more stores left in war-ravaged Portland, asserted that Joe Biden was president during the January 6th insurrection, hosted conspiracy theorists for an "Antifa" summit, and said he'd consider pardoning his good friend the sex trafficker.

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 1d

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 1d

If you look closely, you can see signs of GOP lawmakers fearing the long-term political consequences of paying more attention to Trump's demands than to the voices of their own constituents - or consciences.

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to my conversation about the Marathon.

I had a great conversation with "Chicago's Conscience" and Polar Bear Heidi Stevens
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Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

Stand Up with Pete Dominick is a classroom where we laugh and learn together. I will interview the smartest people I can find about how to save the planet, our democracy and ourselves. We will talk ab...

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow is the great Chicago Marathon. I had a great conversation about the war ravaged city and how they are dealing with Trump invasion with "Chicago's Conscience" and Polar Bear

@heidikstevens.bsky.social FOLLOW HER!!!

standupwithpete.libsyn.com/1457-chicago...

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 2d

14th inning !!! Let’s go Tigers !!

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 2d

Judge Rules AGAINST Trump Sending Troops Into Chicago!
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Judge Rules AGAINST Trump Sending Troops Into Chicago!

YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner

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billbindc @billbindc.bsky.social · 2d

Bill Burr got paid to entertain the C suite and thinks he was on the factory floor…or at least got paid enough to pretend to.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 3d

I like how they gave the Nobel Prize to someone fighting for democracy in Venezuela, instead of someone sinking fishing boats off their coast.

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 2d

The whole world is laughing at our tiny mad king. The damage he is doing is real and severe, and I am not dismissing the potential of worst fears culminating - but right now people are standing up around the country competing to make fun of this clown and his bumbling cabinet of cartoon villains

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 3d

The legendary Chicago Marathon is this Sunday. How will the runners survive the war zone?

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 3d

Republicans just dumped millions more into the campaign to help this crazy person become governor. How is this even close?

American Bridge 21st Century @ab21.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: Winsome Earle-Sears says her opposition to marriage equality or her support for LGTBQ+ Americans being fired for being gay is "not discrimination." #VAGov

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 3d

Always great to be a guest on the Rick Smith show!

Rick Smith Show @ricksmithshow.bsky.social · 3d

“Laughing in the Face of Authoritarianism: How Comedy Just Beat Trump’s FCC”
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“Laughing in the Face of Authoritarianism: How Comedy Just Beat Trump’s FCC”

On the Rick Smith Show, comedian and podcaster Pete Dominick offers a mix of levity and urgency in addressing America’s political crisis.

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, for fuck sake

Ben Alexander @bigbennyfl.bsky.social · 3d

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Florida bill would punish colleges that don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk - Orlando Weekly

The bill would specify a road at each of the state’s 12 universities and 28 colleges that would be named after Charlie Kirk.

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Emboldened Democrats dig in on health care demands in shutdown fight

Senate Dem comms directors got a briefing and poll memo y'day. The pollster's advice? That Republicans are losing this battle, health care demands are popular, and stay the course.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Emboldened Democrats dig in on health care demands in shutdown fight

Energized by public opinion, Democrats are refusing to budge on their demands to extend expiring Obamacare tax credits, frustrating Republican leaders as the shutdown continues.

www.nbcnews.com

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leightonschnell.bsky.social @leightonschnell.bsky.social · 3d

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Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 4d

I host a daily podcast. There are no ads. I recap the news with clips and talk to the smartest people around.

Today I have Con law prof @espinsegall.bsky.social

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Kimmer @kvonyborg.bsky.social · 4d

Can attest.
Top tier.

Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 4d

I host a daily podcast. There are no ads. I recap the news with clips and talk to the smartest people around.

Today I have Con law prof @espinsegall.bsky.social

standupwithpete.libsyn.com/1455-eric-se...

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