Brian Bannon
@sobsax.bsky.social
Atlanta resident, sometime comedian and writer. Diagnosed with Asperger's at age 40. No relation to Steve.
https://brianpbannon.medium.com
https://brianpbannon.medium.com
The Democratic Party-aligned COURIER announced it would add reporters in 9 more states, including Georgia.
Partisan media has lots of issues and for media advocates there's the ? of nonprofit vs these and ...
Courier is Expanding Its Footprint to 20 States in 2026 share.google/ICVj7FOl7q9g...
Partisan media has lots of issues and for media advocates there's the ? of nonprofit vs these and ...
Courier is Expanding Its Footprint to 20 States in 2026 share.google/ICVj7FOl7q9g...
Courier is Expanding Its Footprint to 20 States in 2026
February 11, 2026 – Today, COURIER Newsroom, one of the fastest-growing independent news media networks and one of the largest news brands on TikTok in the United States, announced…
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February 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The Democratic Party-aligned COURIER announced it would add reporters in 9 more states, including Georgia.
Partisan media has lots of issues and for media advocates there's the ? of nonprofit vs these and ...
Courier is Expanding Its Footprint to 20 States in 2026 share.google/ICVj7FOl7q9g...
Partisan media has lots of issues and for media advocates there's the ? of nonprofit vs these and ...
Courier is Expanding Its Footprint to 20 States in 2026 share.google/ICVj7FOl7q9g...
Relatedly, this Stacey Abrams podcast "How Billionaires are Destroying the Media" has a glaring omission given the AJC's layoffs and Cox's long dominance of Georgia media and ownership of Axios, a favorite "mainstream" outlet for Trump and Bannon. (And corporate Dems)
audioboom.com/posts/885923...
audioboom.com/posts/885923...
February 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Relatedly, this Stacey Abrams podcast "How Billionaires are Destroying the Media" has a glaring omission given the AJC's layoffs and Cox's long dominance of Georgia media and ownership of Axios, a favorite "mainstream" outlet for Trump and Bannon. (And corporate Dems)
audioboom.com/posts/885923...
audioboom.com/posts/885923...
Cox and Bezos = Old Money vs. New. Layoffs at the Washington Post got pilloried by Press Critics, those at the AJC barely ripple.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigned and most major media reporters quickly filed stories overshadowing what’s the path ahead for the AJC under Andrew Morse.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigned and most major media reporters quickly filed stories overshadowing what’s the path ahead for the AJC under Andrew Morse.
I am begging national media critics to cover what's really happening in Atlanta.
I know the AJC is an active sponsor of journalism conferences so there's some degree of conflict of interest, but the city is in a deep civic crisis.
Trump wants to run America like how Atlanta is being run right now.
I know the AJC is an active sponsor of journalism conferences so there's some degree of conflict of interest, but the city is in a deep civic crisis.
Trump wants to run America like how Atlanta is being run right now.
February 10, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Cox and Bezos = Old Money vs. New. Layoffs at the Washington Post got pilloried by Press Critics, those at the AJC barely ripple.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigned and most major media reporters quickly filed stories overshadowing what’s the path ahead for the AJC under Andrew Morse.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigned and most major media reporters quickly filed stories overshadowing what’s the path ahead for the AJC under Andrew Morse.
Spotted on Ponce de Leon Ave. earlier today: a student anti-ICE demonstration. The Ave. is named for the Spanish Conquistador and first Gov. of Puerto Rico with a complicated history of exploration and conquest. Long before today's world-conquering Tech Bros he sought the Fountain of Youth.
#atl
#atl
February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Spotted on Ponce de Leon Ave. earlier today: a student anti-ICE demonstration. The Ave. is named for the Spanish Conquistador and first Gov. of Puerto Rico with a complicated history of exploration and conquest. Long before today's world-conquering Tech Bros he sought the Fountain of Youth.
#atl
#atl
As of this morning, the NYTs has no story or mention of layoffs at the AJC.
The Washington Post’s layoffs are the bigger story, but the AJC gave the Times the story about the AJC ending print so a follow up, perhaps with more skepticism of its publisher’s claims, would seem warranted.
The Washington Post’s layoffs are the bigger story, but the AJC gave the Times the story about the AJC ending print so a follow up, perhaps with more skepticism of its publisher’s claims, would seem warranted.
February 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM
As of this morning, the NYTs has no story or mention of layoffs at the AJC.
The Washington Post’s layoffs are the bigger story, but the AJC gave the Times the story about the AJC ending print so a follow up, perhaps with more skepticism of its publisher’s claims, would seem warranted.
The Washington Post’s layoffs are the bigger story, but the AJC gave the Times the story about the AJC ending print so a follow up, perhaps with more skepticism of its publisher’s claims, would seem warranted.
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
February 4, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The AJC offices are closed today too. Wonder if they timed their layoffs to be overshadowed by the Post's.
New: Washington Post Executive Editor Matt Murray and HR Chief Wayne Connell tell employees to stay home for a zoom webinar ahead of “significant actions across the company.” Widely expected layoffs are scheduled to begin today.
February 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The AJC offices are closed today too. Wonder if they timed their layoffs to be overshadowed by the Post's.
"Approximately 50 positions will be cut, about 15% of the AJC’s headcount. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom, the AJC’s largest department."
Meanwhile Cox-owned Axios is "scaling" its AI-sponsored local newsrooms.
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.axios.com/press-past-r...
Meanwhile Cox-owned Axios is "scaling" its AI-sponsored local newsrooms.
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.axios.com/press-past-r...
The AJC to cut staff as it continues digital transformation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said Tuesday it will lay off staffers in the newsroom and other segments of the business.
www.ajc.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
"Approximately 50 positions will be cut, about 15% of the AJC’s headcount. About half of those laid off will come from the newsroom, the AJC’s largest department."
Meanwhile Cox-owned Axios is "scaling" its AI-sponsored local newsrooms.
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.axios.com/press-past-r...
Meanwhile Cox-owned Axios is "scaling" its AI-sponsored local newsrooms.
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.axios.com/press-past-r...
Wrote about watching the Fergie Chambers documentary from Atlanta.
"O’Shea’s film does capture the fascination and fear someone like Chambers instills....
#atl
#gapol
A View from Cox City: Watching All About the Money in Atlanta medium.com/p/a-view-fro...
"O’Shea’s film does capture the fascination and fear someone like Chambers instills....
#atl
#gapol
A View from Cox City: Watching All About the Money in Atlanta medium.com/p/a-view-fro...
A View from Cox City: Watching All About the Money in Atlanta
A review of Sinead O’Shea’s film about Fergie Chambers
medium.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Wrote about watching the Fergie Chambers documentary from Atlanta.
"O’Shea’s film does capture the fascination and fear someone like Chambers instills....
#atl
#gapol
A View from Cox City: Watching All About the Money in Atlanta medium.com/p/a-view-fro...
"O’Shea’s film does capture the fascination and fear someone like Chambers instills....
#atl
#gapol
A View from Cox City: Watching All About the Money in Atlanta medium.com/p/a-view-fro...
Buddy Carter makes an appearance in “All About the Money,” the Fergie Chambers documentary that premiered at Sundance this week. It's a short C-SPAN clip of Carter on the House floor giving a speech honoring Anne Cox Chambers after her death. It's an example of the bipartisan influence...
#gap
#gap
# gapol New legislation or amendment from Carter, Earl L. "Buddy": Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to reli https://www.congress
January 31, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Buddy Carter makes an appearance in “All About the Money,” the Fergie Chambers documentary that premiered at Sundance this week. It's a short C-SPAN clip of Carter on the House floor giving a speech honoring Anne Cox Chambers after her death. It's an example of the bipartisan influence...
#gap
#gap
# gapol New legislation or amendment from Carter, Earl L. "Buddy": Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to reli https://www.congress
January 31, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Buddy Carter makes an appearance in “All About the Money,” the Fergie Chambers documentary that premiered at Sundance this week. It's a short C-SPAN clip of Carter on the House floor giving a speech honoring Anne Cox Chambers after her death. It's an example of the bipartisan influence...
#gap
#gap
Watched All About the Money last night. Lots to process. Hope to write something about it this weekend.
Cinematically, with lush photography and lingering shots of luxury items and Communist icons, cigarette smoke and yawning dogs, it's a poetic portrait of a chaotic person.
Cinematically, with lush photography and lingering shots of luxury items and Communist icons, cigarette smoke and yawning dogs, it's a poetic portrait of a chaotic person.
January 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Watched All About the Money last night. Lots to process. Hope to write something about it this weekend.
Cinematically, with lush photography and lingering shots of luxury items and Communist icons, cigarette smoke and yawning dogs, it's a poetic portrait of a chaotic person.
Cinematically, with lush photography and lingering shots of luxury items and Communist icons, cigarette smoke and yawning dogs, it's a poetic portrait of a chaotic person.
Minneapolis Influences Everything.
January 27, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Minneapolis Influences Everything.
Salt Lake City still has an alt-weekly.
#atl
#gapol
"That character study involves James “Fergie” Chambers, an heir to the massive Cox Enterprises fortune and self-proclaimed Marxist who liquidates his holdings in 2023 to begin a variety of philanthropic projects"
www.cityweekly.net/film/sundanc...
#atl
#gapol
"That character study involves James “Fergie” Chambers, an heir to the massive Cox Enterprises fortune and self-proclaimed Marxist who liquidates his holdings in 2023 to begin a variety of philanthropic projects"
www.cityweekly.net/film/sundanc...
Sundance Film Festival 2026: Day 4 capsules
The Moment; The Friend's House Is Here; Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie; The Musical; Cookie Queens; Seized; Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant; All About the Money
www.cityweekly.net
January 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Salt Lake City still has an alt-weekly.
#atl
#gapol
"That character study involves James “Fergie” Chambers, an heir to the massive Cox Enterprises fortune and self-proclaimed Marxist who liquidates his holdings in 2023 to begin a variety of philanthropic projects"
www.cityweekly.net/film/sundanc...
#atl
#gapol
"That character study involves James “Fergie” Chambers, an heir to the massive Cox Enterprises fortune and self-proclaimed Marxist who liquidates his holdings in 2023 to begin a variety of philanthropic projects"
www.cityweekly.net/film/sundanc...
“Chambers fled the United States following the action, but continued to draw the attention of journalists like O’Shea, with Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and Mother Jones reporting at length on his exploits.”
Though decidedly few Atlanta outlets.
festival.sundance.org/blogs/2026-s...
Though decidedly few Atlanta outlets.
festival.sundance.org/blogs/2026-s...
2026 Sundance Film Festival
Join us January 22–February 1 for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. See films on the mountain in beautiful Utah or watch from home with on-demand online viewing — the choice is yours!
festival.sundance.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
“Chambers fled the United States following the action, but continued to draw the attention of journalists like O’Shea, with Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and Mother Jones reporting at length on his exploits.”
Though decidedly few Atlanta outlets.
festival.sundance.org/blogs/2026-s...
Though decidedly few Atlanta outlets.
festival.sundance.org/blogs/2026-s...
"All About the Money" premieres today at Sundance.
Interview w/ director Sinéad O'Shea on a show called Under the Radar has sound clips from the movie and explores related themes such as Big Philanthropy in general such as MacKensie Scott vs. Jeff Bezos.
#gapol
#atl
www.wgbh.org/culture/film...
Interview w/ director Sinéad O'Shea on a show called Under the Radar has sound clips from the movie and explores related themes such as Big Philanthropy in general such as MacKensie Scott vs. Jeff Bezos.
#gapol
#atl
www.wgbh.org/culture/film...
January 25, 2026 at 11:24 PM
"All About the Money" premieres today at Sundance.
Interview w/ director Sinéad O'Shea on a show called Under the Radar has sound clips from the movie and explores related themes such as Big Philanthropy in general such as MacKensie Scott vs. Jeff Bezos.
#gapol
#atl
www.wgbh.org/culture/film...
Interview w/ director Sinéad O'Shea on a show called Under the Radar has sound clips from the movie and explores related themes such as Big Philanthropy in general such as MacKensie Scott vs. Jeff Bezos.
#gapol
#atl
www.wgbh.org/culture/film...
Former Minneapolis Mayor Hubert Humphry.
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Former Minneapolis Mayor Hubert Humphry.
Wrote a preview of a documentary about Cox heir Fergie Chambers premiering at Sundance next week.
“A documentary for our times of concentrated wealth and power”
I haven't seen it yet, but have a streaming ticket and will be curious what it says about #atl
brianpbannon.medium.com/all-about-th...
“A documentary for our times of concentrated wealth and power”
I haven't seen it yet, but have a streaming ticket and will be curious what it says about #atl
brianpbannon.medium.com/all-about-th...
All About the [Cox] Money
Film about Cox Heir to Premiere at Sundance
brianpbannon.medium.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Wrote a preview of a documentary about Cox heir Fergie Chambers premiering at Sundance next week.
“A documentary for our times of concentrated wealth and power”
I haven't seen it yet, but have a streaming ticket and will be curious what it says about #atl
brianpbannon.medium.com/all-about-th...
“A documentary for our times of concentrated wealth and power”
I haven't seen it yet, but have a streaming ticket and will be curious what it says about #atl
brianpbannon.medium.com/all-about-th...
The Blaspheming of Wealth.
January 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The Blaspheming of Wealth.
With the AJC out of print the Sunday Athens Banner-Herald is on sale at my local Publix.
January 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
With the AJC out of print the Sunday Athens Banner-Herald is on sale at my local Publix.