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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 15h

So this is funny.
The administration just issued a rule slashing foreign agricultural worker wages. And to justify it, in a public filing, Trump's Labor Department alleges that Trump's immigration enforcement has devastated the Ag workforce and caused a "risk of supply shock-induced food shortages."

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

prospect.org

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 5d

Yes.
Depth may not be better this year, but feels more reliable which is "better" in its own way

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 5d

I'd love to see Jaden thrust into more different roles, and Finch toyed with that same notion the past two long interviews we've done. But inevitably, moving Jaden around will cost others PT, ditto Naz at 3. I hope it happens but not holding my breath. Maybe injuries, which is what loosened Jan-Feb.

Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 5d

I'll respond to all three of your messages here.
I too am very intrigued by Berenger, but want to tamp the brakes a little in that his only NBA competition has been Summer League where he held his own but didn't have a dominance after being initially tested. Great draft pick, but long way to go.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 5d

And yet the numbers are there and somehow the Wolves are more effective on defense when Naz plays. Especially with Gobert.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 5d

My lone Wolves column before the season preview talks about four things to track for progress during the preseason.
www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/...

4 questions ahead of the 2025-26 Timberwolves pre-season

Barring calamities, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be a force to be reckoned with during the 2025-26 NBA season.

www.minnpost.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 7d

And here's the Apple link to latest Wolves pod with Dane, Kyle and me done yesterday afternoon and up today.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Takeaways From The First Day Of Wolves Training Camp w/ Britt Robson + Kyle Theige

Podcast Episode · The Dane Moore NBA Podcast · 10/01/2025 · 1h 6m

podcasts.apple.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 7d

Spotify link to Britt, Kyle, Dane pod after first post-Media Day preseason Wolves practice.
open.spotify.com/episode/2bx9...

Takeaways From The First Day Of Wolves Training Camp w/ Britt Robson + Kyle Theige

open.spotify.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 7d

Link to a pod I did yesterday with the indefatigable Dane Moore and Kyle Thige (working on their 3rd pod that day). Thought it went well. You tube link to start
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGR7...

Takeaways From The First Day Of Timberwolves Training Camp

YouTube video by Dane Moore NBA Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 9d

Nope. I assume if there is anything fairly embarrassing it will show up soon. No news is good news thus far.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 9d

So while I was disappointed with their execution during this Mercury series, and angered + disheartened by the way officiating influenced the outcome (perhaps even put it in doubt) these past 2 seasons, I salute the joy of watching this overachieving outfit, epitomized by its star--and the next 7.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 9d

When it comes to measuring or cheering on a team, I've never been a "ring or bust" guy--it's a recipe for martyrdom+frustration.
I root for the game; choose my teams based on how much beautiful basketball I notice them playing over the course of a season.
For the past 2 years, that's been the Lynx.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 11d

I think one of the criticisms of players doing that is they should be smart enough to let the coach handle it.
I don't think Reeve is beyond reproach--said it was "over the top." But if you want "cool, calm + collected," you don't hire her + you don't overachieve with this group of players.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 11d

Criticize Reeve's over-the-top rant all you want, so long as you acknowledge that no other coach could gotten this team to where they've been the last two seasons.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 11d

Two things can be true at the same time. The Lynx did not play particularly well--especially for this time of the season--AND they got fucked by the refs.

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 12d

By now you know the drill and that means the apple link is to the recent pod with Dane--a two-parter (this is part 2) dealing with the long Chris Finch interview (specifically parts 3 and 4) that ran in Minnpost this week)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Britt Robson On His Q+A With Chris Finch, Part 2

Podcast Episode · The Dane Moore NBA Podcast · 09/26/2025 · 1h 16m

podcasts.apple.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 12d

And here is the spotify link for the second half of my podcast with Dane, which focuses on the second half of my long interview with Chris Finch earlier this week.
open.spotify.com/episode/7AUx...

Britt Robson On His Q+A With Chris Finch, Part 2

open.spotify.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 12d

Here is part 2 of the pod with Dane, this time focusing on the second pair of columns that comprise the second half of my 75-minute interview with Finch.
Here is the youtube link
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1N9...

Part 2 Of Britt Robson On His Q&A With Chris Finch

YouTube video by Dane Moore NBA Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 12d

The final part of my 75-minute conversation with Wolves coach Chris Finch is up. We get into specifics about the young depth. the value of Joe Ingles and why last season was less enjoyable for him.
www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/...

Q&A: Timberwolves’ Coach Chris Finch on team’s young depth - MinnPost

A draft pick, a signing, and the maturing of several young players make the Timberwolves’ bench a potential strength again for 2025-26.

www.minnpost.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 12d

Good stuff by Pat Borzi on the Lynx-Mercury series. Pat has a sharp eye and a long history covering the Lynx.
www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/...

Lynx 'beat selves' in semifinal to even series at 1-1

Lynx versus Aces is the matchup with the most star power, the most intrigue, and the most potential for spectacular trash talk.

www.minnpost.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 13d

Same

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 13d

And here is the Apple link to today's podcast, where
Dane and I yak about the Chris Finch interview. Part 2 of the pod and part 4 of the interview will both be out tomorrow.
Media Day and training camp on Monday
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Britt Robson On His Q+A With Chris Finch, Part 1

Podcast Episode · The Dane Moore NBA Podcast · 09/25/2025 · 59m

podcasts.apple.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 13d

Here is the spotify link for today's pod with Dane, talking about the first half of my Chris Finch interview earlier this week.
open.spotify.com/episode/3gts...

Britt Robson On His Q+A With Chris Finch, Part 1

open.spotify.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 13d

Today's pod with Dane discusses the first two parts of the Finch interview. Felt good after about 7 weeks away.
Here is the youtube link
www.youtube.com/watch?v=utkY...

Britt Robson On His Q&A With Chris Finch, Part 1

YouTube video by Dane Moore NBA Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 13d

Finch 3 is up. Good stuff on his relationship with Ant and Randle and extensive rotation talk (including Rob)
www.minnpost.com/sports/2025/...

Q&A: Timberwolves’ Chris Finch on coaching Anthony Edwards - MinnPost

The rising superstar has infectious confidence and enthusiasm but still room to polish his game and grow as a leader.

www.minnpost.com

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