Shawn "Smith" Peirce
@silversmith1.bsky.social
Co-Host & Co-Producer at The Politics Bar thepoliticsbar.com | Fmr. Exec. Producer The Randi Rhodes Show | Longtime Producer, Host, Editor, Writer, Journalist. | Born In Neb | Also at Mastodon, Threads, & Twitter
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Credit where it’s due. But I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this new framing comes out after a Democratic wave election, the ascendance (and surprisingly broad acceptance) of Mamdani, and his steadily crashing poll numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Credit where it’s due. But I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this new framing comes out after a Democratic wave election, the ascendance (and surprisingly broad acceptance) of Mamdani, and his steadily crashing poll numbers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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After Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row last year, the Trump administration is retaliating by sending them to the supermax. Prisoners are locked in cells smaller than a parking space 22-24 hours a day.
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
Death Row Prisoners Granted Clemency by Biden Brace for "Living Hell" Under Trump - Bolts
Trump officials are retaliating by imposing the harshest conditions in the entire federal prison system, including near total isolation.
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
After Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row last year, the Trump administration is retaliating by sending them to the supermax. Prisoners are locked in cells smaller than a parking space 22-24 hours a day.
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
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West Point plaque: "Our code of military obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law."
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
West Point plaque: "Our code of military obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law."
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The Drunk Pete Hegseth is such a tiny, scared little man. He is so weak. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
FBI interviewing Democrats over ‘illegal orders’ video as veterans blast ‘sham’ probe
Trump administration escalates threats to Democratic lawmakers who warned troops against ‘illegal orders’
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Drunk Pete Hegseth is such a tiny, scared little man. He is so weak. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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There have been 62 murders in DC in the past six months, including two dozen since Trump seized control of the city's policing. I found the names of 21 of the victims, killed since Trump's takeover, he ignores when he tells this lie: www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
There have been 62 murders in DC in the past six months, including two dozen since Trump seized control of the city's policing. I found the names of 21 of the victims, killed since Trump's takeover, he ignores when he tells this lie: www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
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Hey All, I'll be joining @jenpsaki.bsky.social on @msnowcomms.bsky.social in the 9 pm hour.
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Hey All, I'll be joining @jenpsaki.bsky.social on @msnowcomms.bsky.social in the 9 pm hour.
As we head towards the Thanksgiving holiday, we've got friends, laughs - & solutions tonight. Grab a drink & join us at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio & Georgia Now Radio!
Tonight, comedian Mindy Rickles & longtime 'radio guy' Ed Mann join us to talk about their podcast on her legendary dad Don Rickles. And indigenous expert & trauma counsellor Julie Francella will help us all celebrate Thanksgiving better. Join us!
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November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
As we head towards the Thanksgiving holiday, we've got friends, laughs - & solutions tonight. Grab a drink & join us at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio & Georgia Now Radio!
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Today’s “News On Tap” includes turkeys, fools, & bullies - we’ll let you decide which is which. There's news on Republicans' health care failures, the Ukraine 'peace' deal, Pete Kegbreath picking a losing fight with Sen. Mark Kelly & more. Read up!
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November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today’s “News On Tap” includes turkeys, fools, & bullies - we’ll let you decide which is which. There's news on Republicans' health care failures, the Ukraine 'peace' deal, Pete Kegbreath picking a losing fight with Sen. Mark Kelly & more. Read up!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...
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Tonight, comedian Mindy Rickles & longtime 'radio guy' Ed Mann join us to talk about their podcast on her legendary dad Don Rickles. And indigenous expert & trauma counsellor Julie Francella will help us all celebrate Thanksgiving better. Join us!
www.thepoliticsbar.com
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November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Tonight, comedian Mindy Rickles & longtime 'radio guy' Ed Mann join us to talk about their podcast on her legendary dad Don Rickles. And indigenous expert & trauma counsellor Julie Francella will help us all celebrate Thanksgiving better. Join us!
www.thepoliticsbar.com
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Here's the statement by @jocelynbenson.bsky.social on Trump's attacks, FWIW:
bsky.app/profile/joce...
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Donald Trump is once again inciting violence against elected officials. We will not be deterred.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Here's the statement by @jocelynbenson.bsky.social on Trump's attacks, FWIW:
bsky.app/profile/joce...
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It's not surprising there's not much coverage of Trump pardoning a turkey.
He does that damned near every day already.
He does that damned near every day already.
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's not surprising there's not much coverage of Trump pardoning a turkey.
He does that damned near every day already.
He does that damned near every day already.
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This investigation is just another pathetic attempt to distract from all of the President’s failings.
He and Hegseth are cowards.
He and Hegseth are cowards.
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This investigation is just another pathetic attempt to distract from all of the President’s failings.
He and Hegseth are cowards.
He and Hegseth are cowards.
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This is how you do it
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This is how you do it
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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It’s because congressional Republicans want the enhanced subsidies to expire. That’s why they didn’t extend them in OBBBA, and that’s why they kept calling them a “December problem” even though open enrollment began on November 1.
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It’s because congressional Republicans want the enhanced subsidies to expire. That’s why they didn’t extend them in OBBBA, and that’s why they kept calling them a “December problem” even though open enrollment began on November 1.
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The Trump health care proposal that would extend ACA subsidies for 2 years has been put on hold by House Republicans who can't stand seeing people covered. But that plan had a lot of stuff in it that would worsen insurance and raise prices, @ryanlcooper.com and I write.
Trump’s Obamacare Plan Is Still Not Great - The American Prospect
The Republican plan to more than double premiums is gone, but the insurance will get worse, and the poor will pay more.
prospect.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The Trump health care proposal that would extend ACA subsidies for 2 years has been put on hold by House Republicans who can't stand seeing people covered. But that plan had a lot of stuff in it that would worsen insurance and raise prices, @ryanlcooper.com and I write.
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Before DOGE, systems meant to serve millions of people were being run by a few harried employees using outdated systems. And now, after DOGE, they are being run by even fewer, even more harried employees on those same outdated systems!
So, DOGE, What Would You Say You Did Here?
An exit interview
www.theatlantic.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Before DOGE, systems meant to serve millions of people were being run by a few harried employees using outdated systems. And now, after DOGE, they are being run by even fewer, even more harried employees on those same outdated systems!
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New episode of Mindy, Ed, and Don Rickles with special guest JOHN STAMOS is out today! We hear about his special friendship with Don and revisit their appearance together on Jimmy Kimmel.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
#podcast #johnstamos #donrickles #jimmykimmel
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#podcast #johnstamos #donrickles #jimmykimmel
John Stamos visits Ed and Mindy
Podcast Episode · Mindy, Ed, and Don Rickles · 11/11/2025 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New episode of Mindy, Ed, and Don Rickles with special guest JOHN STAMOS is out today! We hear about his special friendship with Don and revisit their appearance together on Jimmy Kimmel.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
#podcast #johnstamos #donrickles #jimmykimmel
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
#podcast #johnstamos #donrickles #jimmykimmel
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TUESDAY! With Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, Stefany Shaheen. @StefanyShaheen
Join us 9a-Noon ET on: Radio: SiriusXM Progress 127
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November 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
TUESDAY! With Jody Hamilton, Charlie Pierce, Stefany Shaheen. @StefanyShaheen
Join us 9a-Noon ET on: Radio: SiriusXM Progress 127
TV: Free Speech TV on #AppleTV / #AmazonFireTV / Roku / #SlingTV /
Streaming: AM950Radio (Twin Cities) on TuneIn
Video: PoliticalVoicesNetwork.com
Join us 9a-Noon ET on: Radio: SiriusXM Progress 127
TV: Free Speech TV on #AppleTV / #AmazonFireTV / Roku / #SlingTV /
Streaming: AM950Radio (Twin Cities) on TuneIn
Video: PoliticalVoicesNetwork.com
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November 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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“So. How bout those illegal orders? Eh? Eh?”
If it’s illegal to say “refuse illegal orders” and it’s illegal to say “follow illegal orders” what is legal to say?
November 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“So. How bout those illegal orders? Eh? Eh?”
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Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports
Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports
Private companies lost an average of 13,500 jobs a week over the past four weeks, ADP said Tuesday.
cnb.cx
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Private payroll losses accelerated in the past four weeks, ADP reports