Matt Fay
@mattfay1.bsky.social
Political scientist that sometimes pretends to be a runner. Lifelong Chicago Bears fan (god help me). Cautiously optimistic Notre Dame football fan.
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Thread of stories run by Bari Weiss's group blog that did not ask the targets of (frequently uncorroborated) accusations for comment, let alone give them a preemptive veto over the story:
In 2022, Bari Weiss ran this viral first-person piece by a top Levi’s executive. She claimed she was hounded out of the company because of her vocal stance on COVID restrictions.
There are no quotes from the company. Or her colleagues.
Not even a “no comment.”
www.thefp.com/p/yesterday-...
There are no quotes from the company. Or her colleagues.
Not even a “no comment.”
www.thefp.com/p/yesterday-...
Yesterday I Was Levi’s Brand President. I Quit So I Could Be Free.
I turned down $1 million severance in exchange for my voice.
www.thefp.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Thread of stories run by Bari Weiss's group blog that did not ask the targets of (frequently uncorroborated) accusations for comment, let alone give them a preemptive veto over the story:
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No, and when she published an opinion piece posing as one at FP, her response to a thorough debunking calling out numerous plain factual errors was to insist on a podcast debate about it, not a correction or retraction.
Asking this seriously: has Bari Weiss ever in her career reported out an investigative story?
December 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
No, and when she published an opinion piece posing as one at FP, her response to a thorough debunking calling out numerous plain factual errors was to insist on a podcast debate about it, not a correction or retraction.
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HEAT (1995) is obviously Michael Mann’s finest work but he followed it up with THE INSIDER (1999) that’s his second best movie and you should watch that one too because, hey, it’s not ok to say “they were always like this.”
It’s a boring and inaccurate idea.
It’s a boring and inaccurate idea.
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
HEAT (1995) is obviously Michael Mann’s finest work but he followed it up with THE INSIDER (1999) that’s his second best movie and you should watch that one too because, hey, it’s not ok to say “they were always like this.”
It’s a boring and inaccurate idea.
It’s a boring and inaccurate idea.
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The Chicago Bears rank 16th in DVOA but 10th in weighted DVOA which gives more weight to recent games.
This chart shows how they've gradually improved over the season with their DVOA for each single game.
This chart shows how they've gradually improved over the season with their DVOA for each single game.
December 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Chicago Bears rank 16th in DVOA but 10th in weighted DVOA which gives more weight to recent games.
This chart shows how they've gradually improved over the season with their DVOA for each single game.
This chart shows how they've gradually improved over the season with their DVOA for each single game.
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That said, the Chicago Bears are going to play in a playoff game. At least one. From 5-12, the Fail Mary and the great clock mismanagement of Thanksgiving 2024 to the freaking playoffs.
Ben Johnson is the coach of the year, folks.
Ben Johnson is the coach of the year, folks.
December 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
That said, the Chicago Bears are going to play in a playoff game. At least one. From 5-12, the Fail Mary and the great clock mismanagement of Thanksgiving 2024 to the freaking playoffs.
Ben Johnson is the coach of the year, folks.
Ben Johnson is the coach of the year, folks.
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The Chicago Bears clinch a playoff spot, marking their first postseason appearance since the 2020-21 season.
December 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The Chicago Bears clinch a playoff spot, marking their first postseason appearance since the 2020-21 season.
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That’s exactly how the 2025 Bears would clinch a playoff spot.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
December 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
That’s exactly how the 2025 Bears would clinch a playoff spot.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
First postseason appearance since 2020.
Okay, I’m happy the Bears clinched a playoff spot, but I’m still very confused…
December 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Okay, I’m happy the Bears clinched a playoff spot, but I’m still very confused…
What the hell just happened in the Steelers-Lions game??
December 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
What the hell just happened in the Steelers-Lions game??
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The Chicago Bears are like a horror movie villain.
You better double-tap, run them over with your car several times, and throw the body into a volcano.
Because if you don’t, they are going to be walking you down menacingly with a minute left in the game.
You better double-tap, run them over with your car several times, and throw the body into a volcano.
Because if you don’t, they are going to be walking you down menacingly with a minute left in the game.
December 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Chicago Bears are like a horror movie villain.
You better double-tap, run them over with your car several times, and throw the body into a volcano.
Because if you don’t, they are going to be walking you down menacingly with a minute left in the game.
You better double-tap, run them over with your car several times, and throw the body into a volcano.
Because if you don’t, they are going to be walking you down menacingly with a minute left in the game.
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Updated NFC North standings
December 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Updated NFC North standings
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56.9 yards in the air per NGS. What a launch and catch in that wind.
December 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
56.9 yards in the air per NGS. What a launch and catch in that wind.
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Bears QB Caleb Williams tells Tom Rinaldi on the broadcast that the game-winner was drawn up one day when he was in Ben Johnson's office.
Williams: "We're a team that's going to fight till the end, and there was too much time on the clock."
Williams: "We're a team that's going to fight till the end, and there was too much time on the clock."
December 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Bears QB Caleb Williams tells Tom Rinaldi on the broadcast that the game-winner was drawn up one day when he was in Ben Johnson's office.
Williams: "We're a team that's going to fight till the end, and there was too much time on the clock."
Williams: "We're a team that's going to fight till the end, and there was too much time on the clock."
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Greatest Bears regular season win of my life, I’m pretty sure! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GO TO SLEEP!?!?!
December 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Greatest Bears regular season win of my life, I’m pretty sure! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GO TO SLEEP!?!?!
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Caleb Williams touchdown throw to DJ Moore. Bears win!!!
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Caleb Williams touchdown throw to DJ Moore. Bears win!!!
Holy fucking shit!!!!!!!
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Holy fucking shit!!!!!!!
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How many training camp hero’s have we had as bears fans?
You know, the Dane Sazenbacher’s and Tanner Gentry’s of the world that never were a story beyond the preseason.
Jahdae Walker was given the chance to separate himself from those guys and he didn’t fucking flinch and just became a season hero
You know, the Dane Sazenbacher’s and Tanner Gentry’s of the world that never were a story beyond the preseason.
Jahdae Walker was given the chance to separate himself from those guys and he didn’t fucking flinch and just became a season hero
December 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
How many training camp hero’s have we had as bears fans?
You know, the Dane Sazenbacher’s and Tanner Gentry’s of the world that never were a story beyond the preseason.
Jahdae Walker was given the chance to separate himself from those guys and he didn’t fucking flinch and just became a season hero
You know, the Dane Sazenbacher’s and Tanner Gentry’s of the world that never were a story beyond the preseason.
Jahdae Walker was given the chance to separate himself from those guys and he didn’t fucking flinch and just became a season hero