Glenn Howatt
@glennhowatt.bsky.social
Former health care reporter at Star Tribune. Trying to figure out what's next. Interests: Medicaid, public health, LGBTQ health
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Somehow, every week, I forget that Sunday morning is when lying, disingenuous politicians go on TV news shows to be interviewed by ill-prepared, journalists who don't ever hold anyone's feet to the fire.
And then I wake up and it's clips galore.
Why is this a thing?
And then I wake up and it's clips galore.
Why is this a thing?
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Somehow, every week, I forget that Sunday morning is when lying, disingenuous politicians go on TV news shows to be interviewed by ill-prepared, journalists who don't ever hold anyone's feet to the fire.
And then I wake up and it's clips galore.
Why is this a thing?
And then I wake up and it's clips galore.
Why is this a thing?
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Happy 66th to ROCKY & BULLWINKLE!
Jay Ward's animated Cold War satire debuted Nov 19, 1959 as ROCKY & HIS FRIENDS starring June Foray (Rocky/Natasha), Bill Scott (Bullwinkle/Mr. Peabody), Paul Frees (Boris), Walter Tetley (Sherman) and William Conrad + Edward Everett Horton (narrators). #Animation
Jay Ward's animated Cold War satire debuted Nov 19, 1959 as ROCKY & HIS FRIENDS starring June Foray (Rocky/Natasha), Bill Scott (Bullwinkle/Mr. Peabody), Paul Frees (Boris), Walter Tetley (Sherman) and William Conrad + Edward Everett Horton (narrators). #Animation
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Happy 66th to ROCKY & BULLWINKLE!
Jay Ward's animated Cold War satire debuted Nov 19, 1959 as ROCKY & HIS FRIENDS starring June Foray (Rocky/Natasha), Bill Scott (Bullwinkle/Mr. Peabody), Paul Frees (Boris), Walter Tetley (Sherman) and William Conrad + Edward Everett Horton (narrators). #Animation
Jay Ward's animated Cold War satire debuted Nov 19, 1959 as ROCKY & HIS FRIENDS starring June Foray (Rocky/Natasha), Bill Scott (Bullwinkle/Mr. Peabody), Paul Frees (Boris), Walter Tetley (Sherman) and William Conrad + Edward Everett Horton (narrators). #Animation
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Willingly scarring your body to own the libs. These people are straight up insane. This is Manson Family shit
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Willingly scarring your body to own the libs. These people are straight up insane. This is Manson Family shit
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Last week, Suncoast Searchlight's four reporters wrote a letter to their board. Their editor-in-chief had secretly been using ChatGPT and inserting hallucinated quotes into their drafts.
The next day, one of those reporters was fired. My latest for @niemanlab.org. www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/flor...
The next day, one of those reporters was fired. My latest for @niemanlab.org. www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/flor...
Florida nonprofit news reporters ask board to investigate their editor’s AI use
Suncoast Searchlight’s four reporters told the board their editor-in-chief was using AI editing tools and inserting hallucinations into drafts. The next day, one of the reporters was fired.
www.niemanlab.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Last week, Suncoast Searchlight's four reporters wrote a letter to their board. Their editor-in-chief had secretly been using ChatGPT and inserting hallucinated quotes into their drafts.
The next day, one of those reporters was fired. My latest for @niemanlab.org. www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/flor...
The next day, one of those reporters was fired. My latest for @niemanlab.org. www.niemanlab.org/2025/11/flor...
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March 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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i wrote about the old wieboldt's department store on milwaukee in wicker park—fire, labor strife, leveraged buyouts, and the idiotic urban renewal plan that leveled much of the surroundings for a 600+ car parking lot and a jewel osco in the early 1980s
www.postcard-past.com/wieboldts-de...
www.postcard-past.com/wieboldts-de...
Wieboldt's Department Store, Chicago
The rise and fall of the multilingual, multi-ethnic department store of Chicago’s white working class.
www.postcard-past.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
i wrote about the old wieboldt's department store on milwaukee in wicker park—fire, labor strife, leveraged buyouts, and the idiotic urban renewal plan that leveled much of the surroundings for a 600+ car parking lot and a jewel osco in the early 1980s
www.postcard-past.com/wieboldts-de...
www.postcard-past.com/wieboldts-de...
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[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
"One can even observe the heat signatures of squirrels chasing one another through trees."
UR's second exclusive video release related to MN's largest mass arrest was footage that provided a never-before-seen view of the powerful surveillance capabilities police spy planes possess as a State Patrol plane surveilled a protest after the arrests.
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Exclusive: State Patrol Spy Plane Over Protest (Video) - UNICORN RIOT
Released for the first time to the public, videos of a protest taken by a Minnesota State Patrol spy plane shows powerful surveillance capabilities.
unicornriot.ninja
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
"One can even observe the heat signatures of squirrels chasing one another through trees."
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Still one of the most amazing photos I've ever seen - aerial view of Central Park in Manhattan, #NewYorkCity.
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Still one of the most amazing photos I've ever seen - aerial view of Central Park in Manhattan, #NewYorkCity.
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The biggest project I've worked on for the last chunk of years was just published. It asks, how big are US Black-white lifespan differences?
This might seem like a narrow question. I hope to convince you by the end that there are answers you didn't anticipate. And I hope some of them will move you.
This might seem like a narrow question. I hope to convince you by the end that there are answers you didn't anticipate. And I hope some of them will move you.
Three Ways of Looking at Black–White Mortality Differences in the United States | Annual Reviews
Everyone agrees that US Black deaths happen earlier than white deaths on average, but it is surprisingly challenging to find the best ways to summarize, quantify, and compare this gap. This review arg...
www.annualreviews.org
April 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The biggest project I've worked on for the last chunk of years was just published. It asks, how big are US Black-white lifespan differences?
This might seem like a narrow question. I hope to convince you by the end that there are answers you didn't anticipate. And I hope some of them will move you.
This might seem like a narrow question. I hope to convince you by the end that there are answers you didn't anticipate. And I hope some of them will move you.
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my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
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Did you know that the New York Times reporter who wrote the first fawning profile of Trump in 1976 also promoted the hoax about poisoned Halloween candy?
Misinformation is contagious. The media helped build the Trump myth, and we're all suffering now.
I wrote about it in my free newsletter.
Misinformation is contagious. The media helped build the Trump myth, and we're all suffering now.
I wrote about it in my free newsletter.
The media’s kissing up to Trump started early
How lazy journalism helped us get to where we are today
www.stopthepresses.news
October 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Did you know that the New York Times reporter who wrote the first fawning profile of Trump in 1976 also promoted the hoax about poisoned Halloween candy?
Misinformation is contagious. The media helped build the Trump myth, and we're all suffering now.
I wrote about it in my free newsletter.
Misinformation is contagious. The media helped build the Trump myth, and we're all suffering now.
I wrote about it in my free newsletter.
Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from National Mall
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from National Mall
The statue, the latest installation by an anonymous group of artists critical of the president, was supposed to be on display until 8 p.m. Sunday.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands removed from National Mall
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Come on, man.
Gimme a Freakin' Break! Alleged Union Buster Ann Kim Was Never 'Canceled.' - Racket
Plus U of M labor drama, Euro Target cometh, and one sweet little cabin in today's Flyover news roundup.
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September 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Come on, man.
Good reporting from @vstef.bsky.social www.startribune.com/ucare-medica...
After UCare nixes Medicare Advantage, more health care uncertainty for Minnesota seniors
UCare, which has 26% of Minnesota’s Medicare Advantage enrollees, has no plans to offer the privatized version of Medicare in 2026. Other insurers also may announce changes.
www.startribune.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Good reporting from @vstef.bsky.social www.startribune.com/ucare-medica...
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Well THIS sucks!! He was a light and fresh voice to the sports scene in the Twin Cities. This is a HUGE mistake by @kare11.bsky.social.
This is incredibly disappointing and frustrating. Reggie has done great things with the sports segments/sports journalism on KARE11. I believe he is a big reason why the Lynx, Frost, Aurora and other women's sports have gotten coverage they have by KARE11.
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KARE 11's Reggie Wilson says his sports director role is 'being eliminated'
Wilson says his last day at the station will be Dec. 31.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Well THIS sucks!! He was a light and fresh voice to the sports scene in the Twin Cities. This is a HUGE mistake by @kare11.bsky.social.
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Former CDC directors/acting directors Foege, Roper, Satcher, Koplan, Besser, Frieden, Schuchat, Walensky and Cohen:
“These are not typical requests from a health secretary to a C.D.C. director. Not even close. None of us would have agreed to the secretary’s demands…” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
“These are not typical requests from a health secretary to a C.D.C. director. Not even close. None of us would have agreed to the secretary’s demands…” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
September 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Former CDC directors/acting directors Foege, Roper, Satcher, Koplan, Besser, Frieden, Schuchat, Walensky and Cohen:
“These are not typical requests from a health secretary to a C.D.C. director. Not even close. None of us would have agreed to the secretary’s demands…” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
“These are not typical requests from a health secretary to a C.D.C. director. Not even close. None of us would have agreed to the secretary’s demands…” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
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All the promises of AI and technology and yet the spam filter cannot figure out have never asked nor ever wanted any email from 'Renewal by Andersen'.
Despite me repeatedly telling it so.
Despite me repeatedly telling it so.
April 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
All the promises of AI and technology and yet the spam filter cannot figure out have never asked nor ever wanted any email from 'Renewal by Andersen'.
Despite me repeatedly telling it so.
Despite me repeatedly telling it so.
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We actually have Renewal by Andersen replacement windows, but that doesn’t stop their marketing team from continually sending us fliers asking if we want a free estimate!
November 20, 2024 at 4:37 AM
We actually have Renewal by Andersen replacement windows, but that doesn’t stop their marketing team from continually sending us fliers asking if we want a free estimate!
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it's real: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
July 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
it's real: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...