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Audiobook narrator; former radio newsman ABC, Mutual, WJPZ-Syracuse U.; former Fed spokesman NOAA, U.S. Mint; FDIC; Member: APA, WGAE, SAG-AFTRA; Group Xer

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · Nov 16

In 1966, The Wonder Boys, one of America’s top rock bands, embarked on a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks for a concert. Their plane mysteriously vanished en route. The band’s manager, who opted out of the flight, disappeared the following day, leaving no trace. adbl.co/4gsYWAm

The 7th Passenger

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. In 1966, The Wonder Boys, one of America’s top rock bands, embarked on a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks for a concert. However, their plane mysteriously...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2h

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 30m

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as Wall Street looks past U.S. government shutdown: Live updates

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S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as Wall Street looks past U.S. government shutdown

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite scored all-time intraday and closing highs on Wednesday, a day after the broad market index snapped a seven-day winning streak.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 1h

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

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Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

Mike Johnson only wants Lee Greenwood to perform the halftime show at the Super Bowl because Lawrence Welk is dead and therefore unavailable.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 1h

CORRECTION: Fed divided on number of rate cuts for rest of the year as 'around half' of market participants surveyed see two more cuts

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Divided Fed officials saw another two interest rate cuts by the end of 2025, minutes show

Officials were strongly inclined to lower rates, with the only dispute seeming to be over how many cuts were coming.

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Congressman Hank Johnson @hankjohnson.house.gov · 21h

(1) We urge Mike Johnson to call House GOP back to Washington immediately to engage in good-faith bipartisan efforts to address these issues. Our constituents get up each morning and come to work. With Georgians’ health care on the line and government funding expired,

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Scott Ormsby @kacho.bsky.social · 18h

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 20h

Remember, it was the Washington Post who gave Bondi a thumbs up to be confirmed. Democracy Docket made clear from day one that she was an election denying sycophant.

No surprise at their coverage of today. Support independent, pro-democracy media today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 1h

Trump promised to lower costs on Day 1.

9 months later, families are paying more for groceries and electricity, and soon they’ll be paying DOUBLE for health care premiums.

House Republicans must report back to work and negotiate a compromise to prevent a health care crisis.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 1h

A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

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A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 2h

Trump's secret police are systematically attacking churches, priests and ministers, driven by suspicions that they are offering protection to asylum seekers (which is, of course, a core mission of the Christian church).

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week

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Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week

President Donald Trump and Republicans accuse Democrats, who want any funding bill to include health-care protections, of holding the government hostage.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 2h

White House: Republican
House: Republican
Senate: Republican
Ann Wagner: Republican

Feels like this is on the Republicans and their clown car of a party that can’t govern. Imagine having full control of it all and blaming the minority party for closing the government? o

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 2h

'Around half' of Fed officials saw another two interest rate cuts by the end of 2025

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'Around half' of Fed officials saw another two interest rate cuts by the end of 2025

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 21h

Grijalva: The frustration for me is that it seems as if Speaker Johnson is not willing to swear me in because our politics are a little different, or because I’m going to be the 218th signer—he can just continue to drag this along with no end in sight.

That is not a foundation of our democracy.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 22h

By all means, indict Jack Smith on bullshit allegations and give him the trial that SCOTUS denied him.

Poke the bear, Donnie. See what happens.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 3h

S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as Nvidia rises, Wall Street tries to look past shutdown worries

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S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as Nvidia rises, Wall Street tries to look past shutdown worries: Live updates

A drop in Oracle on Tuesday called to question the sustainability of the artificial intelligence trade.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 7h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 4h

Man arrested, accused of starting deadly Palisades fire in California

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Man arrested, accused of starting deadly Palisades fire in California

The fire killed 12 and destroyed more than 23,000 acres, part of a series of firestorms that devastated the Los Angeles area in January.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

America is barreling toward one of three outcomes before the midterm elections. Today’s Office Hours discussion question is which of the three do you think is the most probable? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-where-are-we-headed