Sarah Schacht
@sarahschacht.bsky.social
Government data, standards, the future of the gov’t innovation workforce, Seattle, surfing, murals, public health.
I'll be on ABC News Live tonight and on the ABC News Special, GUT CHECK, on America's processed food system.
Can't catch it live? Find it on Hulu and ABC News' free streaming app.
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Can't catch it live? Find it on Hulu and ABC News' free streaming app.
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Global rise in ultra-processed foods is major public health threat, experts say | Sarah Schacht
Curious about America's processed food system? I'll be on ABC News Live tonight at 7:30 PM Eastern and on an ABC News Special at 5:30 PM Eastern tonight, talking about the complexities in the US food ...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I'll be on ABC News Live tonight and on the ABC News Special, GUT CHECK, on America's processed food system.
Can't catch it live? Find it on Hulu and ABC News' free streaming app.
www.linkedin.com/posts/sarahs...
Can't catch it live? Find it on Hulu and ABC News' free streaming app.
www.linkedin.com/posts/sarahs...
I’ll be on an ABC News Live tomorrow, Gut Check: The Foods We Eat. I share how food we would think would be healthy poisoned me (and 500 others) with a toxin, causing years of health issues.
Airing on ABC News Live and Hulu. Hope you’ll tune in, share the special.
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Airing on ABC News Live and Hulu. Hope you’ll tune in, share the special.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness...
Video A closer look at ultra-processed foods
ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton takes a look at how ultra-processed foods affect our bodies, as a CDC study finds they make up over half of Americans' daily calorie intake.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I’ll be on an ABC News Live tomorrow, Gut Check: The Foods We Eat. I share how food we would think would be healthy poisoned me (and 500 others) with a toxin, causing years of health issues.
Airing on ABC News Live and Hulu. Hope you’ll tune in, share the special.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness...
Airing on ABC News Live and Hulu. Hope you’ll tune in, share the special.
abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness...
Flying out of JFK yesterday, TSA lines were shorter than average. The flight was only 1/3 full.
But we sat on the tarmac for 2.5 hours—45th in line for take off, we didn’t even back away from the gate for 45 minutes past departure.
We made up some time in the air, arriving 2 hours late.
But we sat on the tarmac for 2.5 hours—45th in line for take off, we didn’t even back away from the gate for 45 minutes past departure.
We made up some time in the air, arriving 2 hours late.
Travelers reported modest hassles at airports across the country on Saturday, the second day of flight cancellations prompted by the government shutdown, as officials braced for increased snarls to air traffic in the coming days and weeks if it continues.
Worries Increase on Second Day of Flight Cancellations
Disruptions to air travel on Saturday were modest, but officials and passengers were bracing for worse as the government shutdown continued.
nyti.ms
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Flying out of JFK yesterday, TSA lines were shorter than average. The flight was only 1/3 full.
But we sat on the tarmac for 2.5 hours—45th in line for take off, we didn’t even back away from the gate for 45 minutes past departure.
We made up some time in the air, arriving 2 hours late.
But we sat on the tarmac for 2.5 hours—45th in line for take off, we didn’t even back away from the gate for 45 minutes past departure.
We made up some time in the air, arriving 2 hours late.
Reposted by Sarah Schacht
The FDA said on Saturday that parents and caregivers should stop using some batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after health agencies found an increase in the number of botulism infections in infants who had consumed the powdered formula.
Infant Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Investigation
Health agencies asked caregivers to stop using two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after they found an increase in cases of infant botulism.
nyti.ms
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The FDA said on Saturday that parents and caregivers should stop using some batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after health agencies found an increase in the number of botulism infections in infants who had consumed the powdered formula.
So proud of Washington State Department of Health for securing more WIC funding through mid to end of November. Heroic work.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through mid-to-late November
For immediate release: October 23, 2025 (25-130) Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
October 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So proud of Washington State Department of Health for securing more WIC funding through mid to end of November. Heroic work.
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
doh.wa.gov/newsroom/was...
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Our case’s goal “is to ensure that the DOGE agents are kicked out of the OPM systems & that they have deleted any information they may have copied,” along with plugging any holes from this unauthorized sharing, EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @techpolicypress.bsky.social.
DOGE's Plundering of Data Hastens Calls to Tighten Government Privacy Laws | TechPolicy.Press
Federal and state lawmakers are eyeing privacy updates in response to DOGE's use of government data, Gopal Ratnam reports.
www.techpolicy.press
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Our case’s goal “is to ensure that the DOGE agents are kicked out of the OPM systems & that they have deleted any information they may have copied,” along with plugging any holes from this unauthorized sharing, EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @techpolicypress.bsky.social.
Who else got their insurance premium increases this week?
We have really, really good insurance and ours is up 26% for 2026.
I’m feeling lucky, because the increases I’m hearing from others is shocking.
How much did your insurance go up?
We have really, really good insurance and ours is up 26% for 2026.
I’m feeling lucky, because the increases I’m hearing from others is shocking.
How much did your insurance go up?
October 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Who else got their insurance premium increases this week?
We have really, really good insurance and ours is up 26% for 2026.
I’m feeling lucky, because the increases I’m hearing from others is shocking.
How much did your insurance go up?
We have really, really good insurance and ours is up 26% for 2026.
I’m feeling lucky, because the increases I’m hearing from others is shocking.
How much did your insurance go up?
Ontario, Canada, running ads during tonight’s Seattle Mariner’s game. An ad that American industry should run.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
Ontario running $75M anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan
Ontario will soon be running an ad on major U.S. networks featuring historic clips of former president Ronald Reagan slamming tariffs.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Ontario, Canada, running ads during tonight’s Seattle Mariner’s game. An ad that American industry should run.
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
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Today, we have the power to demonstrate that pro-democracy #NoKings demonstrators don’t hate America, they’re not members of “antifa.” We’re friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens who believe in American democracy — and want to keep it.
Why autocrats paint peaceful protest as dangerous
Trump wants you to worry about attending ‘No Kings’
www.ifyoucankeepit.org
October 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today, we have the power to demonstrate that pro-democracy #NoKings demonstrators don’t hate America, they’re not members of “antifa.” We’re friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens who believe in American democracy — and want to keep it.
The Threads algorithm hyper-fixates on anything you engage with. So it over represents a topic as a world view.
But, whew, Threads is a an immersive look at how covid, long covid, and humanity’s desperate (and inaccurate) need for cosplaying “normal” intertwine.
It’s worth searching key words…
But, whew, Threads is a an immersive look at how covid, long covid, and humanity’s desperate (and inaccurate) need for cosplaying “normal” intertwine.
It’s worth searching key words…
October 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Threads algorithm hyper-fixates on anything you engage with. So it over represents a topic as a world view.
But, whew, Threads is a an immersive look at how covid, long covid, and humanity’s desperate (and inaccurate) need for cosplaying “normal” intertwine.
It’s worth searching key words…
But, whew, Threads is a an immersive look at how covid, long covid, and humanity’s desperate (and inaccurate) need for cosplaying “normal” intertwine.
It’s worth searching key words…
Reposted by Sarah Schacht
Solidarity is the only way
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Solidarity is the only way
Dozens Rescued in Remote Alaskan Villages in Storm That Swept Away Homes www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/u...
@kairyssdal.bsky.social it would be good to hear a follow up to your climate series and stories from Alaska.
@kairyssdal.bsky.social it would be good to hear a follow up to your climate series and stories from Alaska.
Dozens Rescued in Remote Alaskan Villages in Storm That Swept Away Homes
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Dozens Rescued in Remote Alaskan Villages in Storm That Swept Away Homes www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/u...
@kairyssdal.bsky.social it would be good to hear a follow up to your climate series and stories from Alaska.
@kairyssdal.bsky.social it would be good to hear a follow up to your climate series and stories from Alaska.
Fourteenth inning???!!!??
October 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Fourteenth inning???!!!??
It's a long story, but I have over $2,000 in Airtable credits. Um...what do I do with them?
October 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's a long story, but I have over $2,000 in Airtable credits. Um...what do I do with them?
Every time I see video of ICE agents, I think about how devistated those ICE agent’s WWII-fighting grandparents would be, seeing their grandkids become the very thing the Greatest Generation fought against.
An entire generation survived the Great Depression, then rose up to fight fascism & protect…
An entire generation survived the Great Depression, then rose up to fight fascism & protect…
September 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Every time I see video of ICE agents, I think about how devistated those ICE agent’s WWII-fighting grandparents would be, seeing their grandkids become the very thing the Greatest Generation fought against.
An entire generation survived the Great Depression, then rose up to fight fascism & protect…
An entire generation survived the Great Depression, then rose up to fight fascism & protect…
Woman at Seattle cafe: "I love your whole outfit! Where did you get it?"
Me: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, 'I bought this in Paris this weekend."
We both laughed. And then I gave her the name of the brand: Make My Lemonade. Check it out if you're ever in #Paris, ladies.🍋
Me: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, 'I bought this in Paris this weekend."
We both laughed. And then I gave her the name of the brand: Make My Lemonade. Check it out if you're ever in #Paris, ladies.🍋
September 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Woman at Seattle cafe: "I love your whole outfit! Where did you get it?"
Me: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, 'I bought this in Paris this weekend."
We both laughed. And then I gave her the name of the brand: Make My Lemonade. Check it out if you're ever in #Paris, ladies.🍋
Me: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say, 'I bought this in Paris this weekend."
We both laughed. And then I gave her the name of the brand: Make My Lemonade. Check it out if you're ever in #Paris, ladies.🍋
Reposted by Sarah Schacht
"Staffing cuts under the Trump administration mean forecasters are struggling to maintain normal operations...."
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www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches
The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"Staffing cuts under the Trump administration mean forecasters are struggling to maintain normal operations...."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
How China Influences Elections in America’s Biggest City www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...
How China Influences Elections in America’s Biggest City
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August 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
How China Influences Elections in America’s Biggest City www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/n...
The most useful AI tool prompt I've developed is, "Given everything you know about me and my work life, what do you think I can expect to deal with over the next few weeks?"
Life and work have patterns and sometimes those are hard for us to perceive. AI calls them out plainly.
Life and work have patterns and sometimes those are hard for us to perceive. AI calls them out plainly.
August 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The most useful AI tool prompt I've developed is, "Given everything you know about me and my work life, what do you think I can expect to deal with over the next few weeks?"
Life and work have patterns and sometimes those are hard for us to perceive. AI calls them out plainly.
Life and work have patterns and sometimes those are hard for us to perceive. AI calls them out plainly.
I say this as a food safety advocate who has survived a literal poisoning
by a MAHA-affiliated company: God bless John Oliver and his team.
The latest Last Week Tonight is must watch.
by a MAHA-affiliated company: God bless John Oliver and his team.
The latest Last Week Tonight is must watch.
This week’s main story is about the people at the top of the MAHA movement, the positions of power they’ve been given by RFK Jr., and why – as a society – we’ve lost sight of what a smoothie is supposed to be.
August 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I say this as a food safety advocate who has survived a literal poisoning
by a MAHA-affiliated company: God bless John Oliver and his team.
The latest Last Week Tonight is must watch.
by a MAHA-affiliated company: God bless John Oliver and his team.
The latest Last Week Tonight is must watch.
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The U.S. Forest Service has spent decades blocking efforts to better protect its wildfire fighters, sending crews into smoke without masks or warnings about the health risks, a New York Times investigation found. nyti.ms/4mm9oMr
August 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The U.S. Forest Service has spent decades blocking efforts to better protect its wildfire fighters, sending crews into smoke without masks or warnings about the health risks, a New York Times investigation found. nyti.ms/4mm9oMr
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Seattle's waterways used to be the largest method of transportation - much larger than our currently crippling ferry system. How did we get here, and why aren't we using all of our waterways to move people anymore?
Why Aren’t We Using All of Our Waterways to Move People?
Is it time for a Mosquito Fleet repeat?
www.thestranger.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Seattle's waterways used to be the largest method of transportation - much larger than our currently crippling ferry system. How did we get here, and why aren't we using all of our waterways to move people anymore?
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The political appointees on university boards don't hire English professors for their company's boards, even though the professors are as qualified as the appointees are for their university responsibilities.
“fewer than 15 percent of American college and university trustees have any professional experience in higher education”
Now imagine the AGM for a corporation with a board that’s 85% non-businesspeople
Now imagine the AGM for a corporation with a board that’s 85% non-businesspeople
University Boards: How They Do (and Don't) Maintain Independence | Washington Monthly
The University of Virginia's board didn't defend school's president James Ryan when Trump came for him. How university boards can be better.
washingtonmonthly.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The political appointees on university boards don't hire English professors for their company's boards, even though the professors are as qualified as the appointees are for their university responsibilities.
Just your average Friday night with our cat who loves dinosaur documentaries.
August 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Just your average Friday night with our cat who loves dinosaur documentaries.
There are tourists on the beach of Waikiki right now during a tsunami advisory. 🤦♀️
www.youtube.com/live/z_Dn0wG...
www.youtube.com/live/z_Dn0wG...
EarthCam Live: Waikiki Beach (Honolulu, Hawaii)
YouTube video by EarthCam
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July 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
There are tourists on the beach of Waikiki right now during a tsunami advisory. 🤦♀️
www.youtube.com/live/z_Dn0wG...
www.youtube.com/live/z_Dn0wG...