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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 6d

Well said, @bobsullivan.bsky.social redtape.substack.com/p/its-the-ba...

Americans are awash in bad deals

Fighting each other, over crumbs, instead of focusing on the real problem

redtape.substack.com

Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 6d

New FEMA flood maps. And, as everywhere, people have to pay the bill that fossil fuel companies incurred. commonwealthbeacon.org/environment/...

New FEMA flood maps prompt questions, concerns across Massachusetts - CommonWealth Beacon

Massachusetts property owners are navigating the need for flood insurance as disasters become more widespread and the state looks to reverse an urgent housing shortage.

commonwealthbeacon.org

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 7d

Pope Francis' encyclical is so powerful. I appreciate that the current Pope is embracing and amplifying it. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Listen to the cry of the Earth’: Pope Leo takes aim at climate change sceptics

Pontiff laments that some ‘ridicule those who speak of global warming’, days after Trump’s claims of ‘con job’

www.theguardian.com

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 11d

Amazing. ♥️🙏🏽

Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 15d

We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community.

Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

A group of young people sit on a bench behind a fence at a baseball diamond. Text reads, “FREE Vaccine Clinics in Boston. Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines for free. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Find dates, times, and locations at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.” The logos for the City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, Legacy Care Group, and Shaw’s Star Market are at the bottom.

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Micah Loewinger @micahloewinger.bsky.social · 15d

My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc...

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 15d

I don't subscribe, but the headline reminds me of this great two-parter @birdnote.bsky.social www.birdnote.org/podcasts/bri...

For Birds to Win, Do Cats Have to Lose? – Part 1 | BirdNote

Bring Birds Back Season 1: Episode 4

www.birdnote.org

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 18d

Trump’s delusional if he thinks this ends with Bubba from Oklahoma landing a tech job. Tech firms will just move operations overseas to reach top-tier talent.

📌 After Trump slapped a $100K fee on new visas, several passengers bailed minutes before takeoff, afraid they couldn’t get back into the US.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 20d

Claims denied 3x by my health insurance provider and resubmitted by me were finally approved. 💃🏽 Can I have a cookie?

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 29d

😂 forgot about that one

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · 29d

I just signed a waiver releasing my kids' hiking group from all responsibility for her wellbeing and jeez, there sure are a lot of ways to die.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yes. kirkhamilton.substack.com/p/against-pl...

Against Platforms

Dreaming of a more open internet

kirkhamilton.substack.com

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 31

I just followed you on LinkedIn. Feel free to connect! (Can't DM you on here)

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 30

Love it! (Not the last part) We should write our own history... someday...

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · Aug 25

New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download!

California (by county/area)
Chicago
Colorado
DC Metro Area (DMV)
Massachusetts
North Carolina Triangle Area
NYC
Philly
Pittsburgh
Portland, OR
St. Louis Metro Area
Washington State

Please share!
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hand holding small black and white hand lettered zine titled "How to Report ICE and Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe"

hand holding open zine. Pages read: "S Size of group, A Actions/Activity, L Location, U Uniforms/Clothes, T Time/Date, E Equipment

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 26

I just watched with my kids. Consider watching with yours. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR0_...

'We are watching and taking names': Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Trump's threats to Chicago

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 21

Public radio stations have impossible choices ahead. This one will stop airing NPR programming. www.newsherald.com/story/news/l...

They were with us through Hurricane Michael, now WKGC has been defunded.

WKGC was one of the only stations operating in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, recently celebrated 50 years. Now they've been defunded.

www.newsherald.com

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Adopt A Station @adoptastation.org · Aug 21

Last month, Congress voted to end public media’s federal funding. Now, local stations across the country are at risk of going dark.

That’s why we built adoptastation.org — a simple way to support a station in need.

Adopt one. Spread the word. Save public media.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 14

In this case, the Wednesday farmer's market filled in the gaps. Not cheap, though.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 14

Done.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 14

That is a great idea, I will do that. I've felt so helpless watching this happen, and the other option in town is nearly as expensive with less choice.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 13

Whole Foods in my town is completely enshittified. I've watched its decline since the Amazon acquisition. Now, empty shelves, rotting produce and flies (in summer, no less!), room temp meat in barely cool fridge section, almost no grains, etc etc.

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 8

The folks at Transom invited a few public radio stations to share why they matter to their communities. ♥️ transom.org/2025/roll-ca...

Roll Call: Why Public Radio Matters - Transom

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · Aug 2

Here’s our CEO’s statement. Factually, I just want people to understand that you can still help a lot if this is something you care about. And because at this very hard moment I am not in a position to answer for the network, I’m going to keep this closed. (3/3) www.npr.org/2025/08/01/g...

Statement from Katherine Maher, NPR President & CEO, on Closure of Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Today, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that it will begin a "wind-down of its operations" and ultimate full operational closure following the passage of a federal rescissions p...

www.npr.org

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Aug 3

"The tragedy of the contemporary academy is that even when traditional liberal learning clearly wins with students and donors, it loses with those in power." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/o...

Opinion | This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education

www.nytimes.com

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Rekha Murthy @rekha6.bsky.social · Jul 16

Make no mistake: Many, many women have powered #podcasting, then and now. I know this because I am one of them (I worked with Roman and Ira, too). The filmmaker didn't know or didn't care.

Much of my audio work counters historical erasure. It's wild to see it here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW06...

Age of Audio Official Festival Trailer - 2025

YouTube video by AGE OF AUDIO

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