David Leheny
@davidleheny.bsky.social
Political scientist at GSAPS, Waseda University. Formerly UW-Madison, Princeton, U.S. Department of State, Stop & Shop. Author of Empire of Hope; The Rules of Play; Think Global, Fear Local (all Cornell UP). Coeditor of Stanford Studies in Asian Security.
I don't follow tennis enough to have known who Destanee Aiava is, but all I want to do now is to follow her in whatever her next professional endeavor is
Destanee Aiava says ‘f— you’ to tennis culture as she announces retirement at 25
Destanee Aiava made the announcement that the coming year would be her last in the game in an explosive Instagram post on Saturday.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
I don't follow tennis enough to have known who Destanee Aiava is, but all I want to do now is to follow her in whatever her next professional endeavor is
Getting pickleball players to beat one another senseless? Florida might have finally stumbled on a way to make itself useful.
Florida Couple Arrested After Pickleball Match Turns Into a Brawl
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February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Getting pickleball players to beat one another senseless? Florida might have finally stumbled on a way to make itself useful.
Am I missing something? It seems like this is unfair because they didn't make pretty extraordinary accommodations to help out one athlete competing in different events.
Eileen Gu says her Olympic schedule is ‘really unfair’ and ‘doesn’t make sense’
The two-time Olympic champion is competing in all three freeski events at the Milan Cortina Games.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Am I missing something? It seems like this is unfair because they didn't make pretty extraordinary accommodations to help out one athlete competing in different events.
Jazz OTD: The wonderful singer Freddy Cole recorded his February 15, 2008 set at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center, resulting in his album "The Dreamer In Me." It seems to have been a wonderful, deeply involved performance, and the title cut is amazing. #jazzsky
It's the Dreamer in Me (Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola)
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February 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Jazz OTD: The wonderful singer Freddy Cole recorded his February 15, 2008 set at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center, resulting in his album "The Dreamer In Me." It seems to have been a wonderful, deeply involved performance, and the title cut is amazing. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: I don't have individual track dates, but Herbie Hancock recorded his sprawling album "Crossings" from February 15-17, 1972 with Bernie Maupin (sax), Eddie Henderson (tp), Julian Priester (tb), Buster Williams (b), Billy Hart (d), Patrick Gleeston (synth), Victor Pantoja (conga). #jazzsky
Sleeping Giant
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February 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Jazz OTD: I don't have individual track dates, but Herbie Hancock recorded his sprawling album "Crossings" from February 15-17, 1972 with Bernie Maupin (sax), Eddie Henderson (tp), Julian Priester (tb), Buster Williams (b), Billy Hart (d), Patrick Gleeston (synth), Victor Pantoja (conga). #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: The great trumpeter and composer Lee Morgan recorded the vibrant "Search for the New Land" on February 15, 1964 with Wayne Shorter (ts), Grant Green (g), Herbie Hancock (p), Reginald Workman (b), and Billy Higgins (d). #jazzsky
Mr. Kenyatta (Remastered 2000/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
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February 15, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Jazz OTD: The great trumpeter and composer Lee Morgan recorded the vibrant "Search for the New Land" on February 15, 1964 with Wayne Shorter (ts), Grant Green (g), Herbie Hancock (p), Reginald Workman (b), and Billy Higgins (d). #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: The calamitous financial outcomes of the ASCAP boycott, leaving many composers without radio broadcast opportunities, led Duke Ellington to scramble for new material. So on February 15, 1941, his orchestra cut the first recording of a piece by his young arranger, Billy Strayhorn. #jazzsky
Duke Ellington (1941) FIRST RECORDING [TAKE THE 'A' TRAIN]
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February 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Jazz OTD: The calamitous financial outcomes of the ASCAP boycott, leaving many composers without radio broadcast opportunities, led Duke Ellington to scramble for new material. So on February 15, 1941, his orchestra cut the first recording of a piece by his young arranger, Billy Strayhorn. #jazzsky
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#MMLifers Happy birthday to Henry Threadgill, 82 today.
Just The Facts And Pass The Bucket - The Henry Threadgill Sextet
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February 15, 2026 at 6:34 AM
#MMLifers Happy birthday to Henry Threadgill, 82 today.
Sort of ashamed to note my glee at this; I'd been looking for a reason to not feel guilty and embarrassed about not watching "Wuthering Heights"
Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff and the Controversy Over ‘Wuthering Heights’
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February 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Sort of ashamed to note my glee at this; I'd been looking for a reason to not feel guilty and embarrassed about not watching "Wuthering Heights"
Jazz OTD: Duke Ellington's February 14, 1940 recording of his timeless composition "Sophisticated Lady" with his "Famous Orchestra" wasn't his first (that had been back in 1933) of the piece, but it was one of the best. #jazzsky
DUKE ELLINGTON AND HIS FAMOUS ORCHESTRA { SOPHISTICATED LADY } 1940.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Jazz OTD: Duke Ellington's February 14, 1940 recording of his timeless composition "Sophisticated Lady" with his "Famous Orchestra" wasn't his first (that had been back in 1933) of the piece, but it was one of the best. #jazzsky
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there's a catchphrase on Chinese social media which is "question something, understand something, become something" 质疑 理解 成为
that I think sums up Matt Goodwin'a journey from a researcher of the far right to understanding & becoming
that I think sums up Matt Goodwin'a journey from a researcher of the far right to understanding & becoming
In what’s *not* racist this week: finding the growth of non-white populations ‘concerning’ or ‘disturbing’.
February 14, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Jazz OTD: Albert Ayler recorded two tracks (including "Zion Hill") and two outtakes for his remarkable album "Love Cry" on February 13, 1968. It was evidently the last one he recorded with his brother Donald, whose subsequent emotional breakdown had a devastating impact on Albert himself. #jazzsky
Zion Hill
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February 13, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Jazz OTD: Albert Ayler recorded two tracks (including "Zion Hill") and two outtakes for his remarkable album "Love Cry" on February 13, 1968. It was evidently the last one he recorded with his brother Donald, whose subsequent emotional breakdown had a devastating impact on Albert himself. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: On February 13, 1964, the wonderful saxophonist Illinois Jacquet recorded "Desert Winds," a laid-back, thoroughly enjoyable album with Tommy Flanagan (p), Wendell Marshall (b), Wille Rodriguez (perc.), Ray Lucas (d), and the great Kenny Burrell (g) getting a deserved co-credit. #jazzsky
Canadian Sunset
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February 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Jazz OTD: On February 13, 1964, the wonderful saxophonist Illinois Jacquet recorded "Desert Winds," a laid-back, thoroughly enjoyable album with Tommy Flanagan (p), Wendell Marshall (b), Wille Rodriguez (perc.), Ray Lucas (d), and the great Kenny Burrell (g) getting a deserved co-credit. #jazzsky
In shocking twist that no one could possibly have predicted, it seems that Jared Kushner might have been up to some shenanigans
Intelligence Dispute Centers on Kushner Reference in Intercepted Communication
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February 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
In shocking twist that no one could possibly have predicted, it seems that Jared Kushner might have been up to some shenanigans
I was rooting for Saitama's own Ono Mitsuki to pull off the upset, but that third run by Choi Ga-on after her brutal fall and almost not taking her second run was one of the most remarkable, gutsy performances I've ever seen in sports.
February 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I was rooting for Saitama's own Ono Mitsuki to pull off the upset, but that third run by Choi Ga-on after her brutal fall and almost not taking her second run was one of the most remarkable, gutsy performances I've ever seen in sports.
February 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Jazz OTD: Clef Records released two tracks from Billie Holiday's great February 12, 1945 performance at Los Angeles's Shrine Auditorium, including this classic rendition of "Body and Soul" on her 1954 album "Live at the Philharmonic." #jazzsky
Billie Holiday - Body And Soul (Live @ The Shrine Auditorium) Clef Records 1945
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February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Jazz OTD: Clef Records released two tracks from Billie Holiday's great February 12, 1945 performance at Los Angeles's Shrine Auditorium, including this classic rendition of "Body and Soul" on her 1954 album "Live at the Philharmonic." #jazzsky
Very smart to stage from here. Denmark won’t know what hit them.
Why did the FAA just close the airspace over El Paso for the next several days?
FAA grounds all flights to and from El Paso until Feb. 20
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction halting all flights to and from El Paso, including commercial, cargo, and ge
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February 11, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Very smart to stage from here. Denmark won’t know what hit them.
Jazz OTD: The seemingly tireless saxophoist/composer David Murray recorded the intense and powerful "Body and Soul" on February 11-12, 1993 with Sonelius Smith (p), Wilber Morris (b), and Rashied Ali (d). #jazzsky
Remembering The Chief Of St. Mary's (for Bob Barrett)
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February 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Jazz OTD: The seemingly tireless saxophoist/composer David Murray recorded the intense and powerful "Body and Soul" on February 11-12, 1993 with Sonelius Smith (p), Wilber Morris (b), and Rashied Ali (d). #jazzsky
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The cat’s out of the bag! I was so delighted the judges - all women I admire greatly - chose my translation. Thank you!
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
The cat’s out of the bag! I was so delighted the judges - all women I admire greatly - chose my translation. Thank you!
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
#translation #literarytranslation #booksky
Jazz OTD: The one-and-only Thelonious Monk recorded two tracks for "It's Monk's Time," including this wonderful composition, on February 10, 1964. With Charlie Rouse (ts), Butch Warren (b), and Ben Riley (d). #jazzsky
Brake's Sake
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February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Jazz OTD: The one-and-only Thelonious Monk recorded two tracks for "It's Monk's Time," including this wonderful composition, on February 10, 1964. With Charlie Rouse (ts), Butch Warren (b), and Ben Riley (d). #jazzsky
Can't wait to read this special issue of @ejisbisa.bsky.social edited by @profgustafsson.bsky.social and @rjsamuels.bsky.social.
🚨🪖 Key read: "Kidnapping politics: Captivity passions and international security" from @profgustafsson.bsky.social & Richard J. Samuels introduces a very special issue...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Can't wait to read this special issue of @ejisbisa.bsky.social edited by @profgustafsson.bsky.social and @rjsamuels.bsky.social.
Jazz OTD: Anyone who follows my feed knows that I love George Cables's work, and "In Good Company" - recorded February 10, 2015 - is a characteristically excellent piano trio session: by turns lyrical and propulsive, brilliantly played by Cables with Essiet Essiet (b) and Victor Lewis (d). #jazzsky
George Cables - Naima's Love Song
YouTube video by Jazz Everyday!
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February 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Jazz OTD: Anyone who follows my feed knows that I love George Cables's work, and "In Good Company" - recorded February 10, 2015 - is a characteristically excellent piano trio session: by turns lyrical and propulsive, brilliantly played by Cables with Essiet Essiet (b) and Victor Lewis (d). #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: Here's the exceptional opening cut to "Free For All," recorded on February 10, 1964 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with one of the band's best lineups: Freddie Hubbard (tp), Curtis Fuller (tb), Wayne Shorter (ts), Cedar Walton (p), and Reginald Workman (b). Brilliant stuff. #jazzsky
Free For All (2004 Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
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February 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Jazz OTD: Here's the exceptional opening cut to "Free For All," recorded on February 10, 1964 by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with one of the band's best lineups: Freddie Hubbard (tp), Curtis Fuller (tb), Wayne Shorter (ts), Cedar Walton (p), and Reginald Workman (b). Brilliant stuff. #jazzsky
Jazz OTD: Pianist Andrew Hill had a staggering run of mid-1960s Blue Note classics. Pax - recorded February 10, 1965 - sat unreleased until 1975, but the high-energy quintet date with Freddie Hubbard (tp), Joe Henderson (ts), Richard Davis (b), and Joe Chambers (d) is a rewarding affair. #jazzsky
Calliope (Remastered)
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February 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Jazz OTD: Pianist Andrew Hill had a staggering run of mid-1960s Blue Note classics. Pax - recorded February 10, 1965 - sat unreleased until 1975, but the high-energy quintet date with Freddie Hubbard (tp), Joe Henderson (ts), Richard Davis (b), and Joe Chambers (d) is a rewarding affair. #jazzsky