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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 27m

I signed onto this letter with NABJ-Chicago and a coalition of other journalism organizations because it’s imperative that our rights as reporters are not violated. Arresting and committing violence against journalists is an attack on truth and transparency.

Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 2h

Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland.

A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.

Independent journalists must be protected from ICE attacks

Letter calls on local authorities to investigate all attacks on journalists

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 2h

Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland.

A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.

Independent journalists must be protected from ICE attacks

Letter calls on local authorities to investigate all attacks on journalists

freedom.press

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 1d

Living in a society without guardrails, no independence from federal justice, and the rule of law on its last leg is disorienting. Abuses of power are escalating at a rapid pace. It’s important as neighbors that you help local newsrooms out by recording what you see.

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 1d

YOOOOO big shout out to my man @mkraju.bsky.social for asking the question lmao run Mikey run

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · 20d

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.
As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree.
Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich.
Silencing us impoverishes the whole world.
The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

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Scott Nover @scottnover.bsky.social · 20d

I regret to inform you that in order to understand the Jimmy Kimmel situation you may have to familiarize yourself with very boring things like a broadcast station megamerger and FCC ownership rules. I wrote about the Nextar-Tegna deal last month www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The $6.2 billion deal that could reshape local TV across America

Indianapolis residents will see three of its biggest local stations under the same company if the FCC allows the biggest owner of local stations to buy another group.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 20d

Trump FCC Chair Brendan Carr on ABC: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way… There’s actions we can take on licensed broadcasters. It’s long past the time ..Disney say ‘We’re not gonna run Kimmel anymore… because we licensed broadcasters are running the possibly of fines or license revocation”

TVMoJoe @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 20d

NEW: ABC puts JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on hiatus after conservative backlash, station group and FCC chair pressure network over Kirk comment. Details at @vulture: www.vulture.com/article/abc-...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live! From the Air ‘Indefinitely’

It follows conservative backlash to a comment Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 20d

Becoming increasingly clear we’re gonna have to build a parallel infrastructure for all the media we really love. The reason all of this is happening under the color of law is hyperconsolidation, dissent being traded straight up for merger approval, or fear of harassment.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 20d

They are literally canceling culture

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Bradley P. Moss @bradmossesq.bsky.social · 20d

Folks, I don’t know what end is up right now.

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Scared Bootecki (but really Jared Rutecki) 🎃 @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · Sep 8

Chicago Tonight | The Week in Review: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment in Chicago; Northwestern President Stepping Down, with @bpopetv.bsky.social @vimiller.bsky.social @sdaniels27.bsky.social Madison Savedra & host @brandisfriedman.bsky.social news.wttw.com/2025/09/05/w...

Week in Review: Trump Threatens National Guard Deployment in Chicago; Northwestern President Stepping Down

Chicago braces for the possibility of National Guard troops as federal immigration agents prepare to hit city streets. And concerns over changes to vaccine guidance.

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · Aug 20

BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...

Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.

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Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · Aug 19

What a dreadful media landscape.

Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · Aug 19

Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips announces he has taken a buyout and the Trib is eliminating his post. Unless I am missing someone I believe this leaves the nation's third-largest city without a single full-time film writing gig.

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Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · Aug 18

When fans talk about missing the old Chance "it strips away the fact that we’re all human. ... Each one of these [albums] are steps in my life, where it’s all cumulative.”

Love this @bpopetv.bsky.social interview w/ Chance the Rapper on his new album:

Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · Aug 18

Chance the Rapper finds reclamation and reconnection with his new album "Star Line" — and he has a message for the fans that miss "the old Chance." blockclubchi.co/4oCeS7n

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · Aug 18

You could call it a comeback. But for Chance The Rapper , his new #Starline album has been more about reconnection — with his craft, his heritage and the people of Chicago who contributed to his rise.

📝 We spoke about the journey for @blockclubchi.bsky.social

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Chance The Rapper Finds Reclamation And Reconnection With New Album 'Star Line'

Chano from 79th went back to his roots and Chicago's neighborhoods for a marketing campaign to drop his independent new album. And he has a message for the fans who miss "the old Chance."

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Streetsblog Chicago @chi.streetsblog.org · Aug 18

Wow, we knew Chicago native Chance the Rapper likes public transportation, since the video for his song "Angels" has him riding on top of an 'L' car. But he named his new album after transit advocacy website Star:Line Chicago!

(Just kidding.)

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Chance The Rapper Finds Reclamation And Reconnection With New Album 'Star Line'

Chano from 79th went back to his roots and Chicago's neighborhoods for a marketing campaign to drop his independent new album. And he has a message for the fans who miss "the old Chance."

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · Aug 8

It happened: @bpopetv.bsky.social and I finally met in person! #NABJ25

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Scared Bootecki (but really Jared Rutecki) 🎃 @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · Jul 21

Chicago Tonight | The Week in Review: City Council Approves Ethics Reforms; ‘Snap Curfew’ Veto Stands, with @bpopetv.bsky.social @adquig.bsky.social @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social @vimiller.bsky.social & host @ndblumberg.bsky.social

Week in Review: City Council Approves Ethics Reforms; ‘Snap Curfew’ Veto Stands

Layoffs and shakeups to immigration courts across the country — including here. And the City Council signs off on new ethics reforms after long negotiations.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · Jul 16

www.vanityfair.com/news/epstein...

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · Jul 15

After 11 years with Weigel Broadcasting and 8 at WCIU, I’ve been laid off in a round of cuts impacting several talented journalists. Grateful for the journey, proud of the work, and optimistic about what’s next. Journalism/comm gigs — I’m a free agent. Let’s connect!

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · Jun 28

Hey Chicago, I’ll be emceeing the WCIU/ Chicago Sky float for Pride. Make some noise and say what’s up!

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · Jun 26

With the direct call outs to Trump, Pritzker’s re-election campaign announcement seems to strongly hint he’s looking to run for POTUS too

JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · Jun 26

I’m running for re-election to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. Let’s keep Illinois moving forward. jbpritzker.com youtu.be/0HCOrIr7Umo

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