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David Swerdlick
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Friends episode 3/13 w/Ross reading "Race" by Studs Terkel is about as much of a throwback to a different era as you can get.
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"Debate over the tactical wisdom of the Democrats’ decision should not obscure the responsibility of Mr. Trump and the Republican Party. Mr. Trump is threatening to hurt Americans in two ways and forcing Democrats to choose which one to prevent." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
Opinion | The Real Stakes of the Shutdown
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A colleague got an almond croissant for me the other day from this Brooklyn spot and it was the best one I’ve ever had, here or in France.
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About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and “sausage on a stick” products have been recalled by Hillshire Brands because there may be pieces of wood in the batter, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
58 Million Pounds of Corn Dogs Are Recalled Because of Wood in the Batter
Hillshire Brands voluntarily recalled the products after at least five people reported injuries because of pieces of wood in the products’ batter.
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If trans people had spent less time complaining about jokes and more time beheading Jamal Khashoggi, wealthy comedians would never have called them out for the horrific crime of woke cancel culture.
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"The message ... would require a lot of discipline in practice, and Democrats aren’t very good at that."

"The crisis atmosphere that Democrats are treating as a desirable feature of the shutdown might be exactly what Mr. Trump wants." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/o...
Opinion | Democrats Are Picking the Wrong Shutdown Fight
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