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This is what was on my mind this week!
On My Mind v2
12/19/25 Mind Dump
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Every weekday we give you the biggest news of the week!

(Trying to be better at posting over here! ❤️)
12/19/25 Daily News Brief
Listen now | Release The List You Cowards!
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Update: The Justice Department released some of the Epstein files, including many previously public documents, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.
DOJ releases Epstein files and the first batch is short on new information
The Justice Department released some of the Epstein files, including many previously public documents, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's criminal charges and his death by suicide in federal custody.
n.pr
December 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Big week in the news this week.

And this was before the not not drop.
Release Me
*The Epstein Files (Probably)
open.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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The tax credits will expire at the end of the month.
Trump Acknowledges Obamacare Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’—But Says He Doesn’t Want Subsidies Extended
The tax credits will expire at the end of the month.
www.forbes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
☕️☕️☕️
Opinion | Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Rob Reiner’s legacy extends far beyond Hollywood. He helped launch Proposition 10 and co-founded the group that overturned same-sex marriage ban Proposition 8 in California.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
In a divided America, Rob Reiner was a tenacious liberal who connected with conservatives
Despite his fierce liberalism, Reiner built relationships with conservatives including Fox News host Laura Ingraham and actor James Woods, earning their respect.
www.latimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We have your Call To Actions for the week!
Dream Bigger.
We’re Not Done Yet.
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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I don't just keep up with the news for @getpodlocal.bsky.social -- I keep up with it all.

Here are my favorites / thoughts / and what I was into of this week!
I Got You On My Mind
Mind Dump 12/12/25
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
WE ARE YEARNING!
the people of this great republic yearn for locomotive transport
Amtrak reports Mardi Gras service among most successful ever https://mynbc15.com/news/local/amtrak-provides-boost-to-mobile-businesses
December 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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the people of this great republic yearn for locomotive transport
December 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Every weekday @jdna16.bsky.social reads the top stories of the day for you!

Aren't we sweet? (Yes we are)
12/12/25 Daily News Brief
Nah, That Ain't It Gramps.
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Our tech overlords are doing everything they can to eschew accountability, oversight, and basic public interest. We can’t let them.
December 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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'47 Ronin' director convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million meant for TV show
‘47 Ronin’ director convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million meant for TV show
Filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, who directed the 2013 action film '47 Ronin' starring Keanu Reeves, was convicted Thursday for defrauding Netflix of $11 million.
www.latimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Some Soccer-themed takes from @today.yougov.com.

The next time someone tells you that "no one in the US" cares about the World Cup, tell them about 100M Americans are planning on watching.
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Every last ICE/J6er Agent needs to be charged, convicted then deported. They do not belong in America, they're the threat. I'm glad he spoke out. Nobody deserves that except the entire cabinet & they're lying prop spoxes.
www.huffpost.com/entry/minnes...
ICE Arrested A U.S. Citizen For 'Looking Like He's Somali,' Minneapolis Mayor Says
Local leaders have increasingly raised concerns about racial profiling as ICE has descended on the Minneapolis area.
www.huffpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Talking @usmnt.ussoccer.com with the NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on a subway ride from the Bronx to Manhattan! 🗽 #WorldCup

Check out the full interview ⬇️

APPLE: tinyurl.com/4ks27rnd
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/msakmty2
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/xOaFp28gQL4
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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NEW: Shortly before the Indiana Senate voted against passing a GOP gerrymander, a right-wing group warned Republican state lawmakers that Trump would withhold all federal funding if they rejected his demands to redraw congressional districts.
Trump's Threats to Indiana Funding Are Illegal 'Coercion on Steroids'
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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The Convicted FElon is now saying that he pardoned Tina Peters, even though he doesn't have any power over state convictions.
But he wants to control all levels of government, Federal, State & Local governments.
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The cloud services giant reported quarterly revenue that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations.
Larry Ellison—Losing $31 Billion—Stumbles To No. 3 Richest As Oracle Shares Plummet
The cloud services giant reported quarterly revenue that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our News contributor @jdna16.bsky.social doesn’t just keep up with / care about the news of the world. She’s got other stuff on her mind too! 💕
I Got You On My Mind
Mind Dump 12/12/25
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services narrowed more than 10% from August to September, as the Trump administration’s tariffs continued to weigh on trade, data from the Commerce Department showed on Thursday.
Tariffs Shrank Trade Deficit in September, New Data Show
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Our New Newsletter is out! We are covering all the biggest news of the week:
Our health care system, the Epstein photo dump this morning, Netflix/WB/Paramount, and all the biggest news on AI.

We keep up with the news so you don't have to! ❤️
Your Love Is Like Bad Medicine
Bad, Bad Medicine
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New Newsletter is out!

We are most DEF talking about the bombings that happened this week...among other things.
Bombs Over The Caribbean
Part Two
getpodlocal.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM