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Zack Stiegler

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Professor of Communications Media Co-Author, Musical Intimacy - out Sept. 2023 via Bloomsbury Academic Host, Jazzish - 10pm-mid ET Saturdays on WIUP-FM linktr.ee/zackstiegler

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Zack Stiegler @gonzeux.bsky.social · Mar 20

As of today, the much more reasonably priced paperback of Musical Intimacy is out in the world. Available from the publisher's site below, but I bet your favorite local, indie bookstore could order it for you!

www.bloomsbury.com/us/musical-i...

Cover for the academic book Musical Intimacy by Zack Stiegler and Todd Campbell.

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Anna Christine Grant @christorical.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds good, let’s do it

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 1d

On this date: October 8, 1980. Prince released “Dirty Mind.” It was his third studio album.

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Zack Stiegler @gonzeux.bsky.social · 1d

Become?

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 1d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1d

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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Zack Stiegler @gonzeux.bsky.social · 2d

Are we liberated yet?

Josh Sternberg @joshsternberg.com · 2d

New survey reports from the retail frontlines of the impact of Trump's tariffs:

-76% report more out-of-stocks or empty shelves
-47% say leadership has told them to expect delays or reduced inventory
-26% have been told to reduce their workforces or cut hours.

www.retailbrew.com/stories/2025...

More than 3 in 4 store managers report more empty shelves since tariffs hit

Half have reduced staff in the last six months, per GreyOrange.

www.retailbrew.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Whoa! The shutdown’s ripple effect starting to hit.

Burbank Airport in LA County has no air traffic controllers on duty due to sick calls, last-minute day-off requests, and staffing shortages.

If you’re flying anywhere in the country, check for delays.

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 2d

Sign of enthusiasm among Democrats in the state's 3 crucial State Supreme Court retention elections?

It's very early, and we'll need a lot more data.

But remember, the fate of these 3 elections will determine control of this court.

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Radical Graffiti @radicalgraffiti.bsky.social · 2d

Cracker Barrel Vance sticker spotted in Denver, Colorado

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 2d

this is a very very big story because of the apparently totally fake story ICE/DHS put out about what happened.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Minneapolis Music History @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social · 2d

On this date: October 6, 1992. Soul Asylum released their “Grave Dancers Union” LP. The popularity of the album propelled the band to superstardom.

Album cover of “Grave Dancers Union” by Soul Asylum.

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Lucas @phoenixfire.bsky.social · 3d

The state goons are powerless before the awesome might of someone in an inflatable frog costume, and you seriously expect me to believe the situation is hopeless?

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 3d

This shit must hit so hard if you’re stupid.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Hegseth to the Navy: "Your diversity is not your strength"

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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 4d

The Republican platform is simple: they want to sexually abuse children, and they want you to pay for it.

JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 4d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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Derek Young @derekmyoung.bsky.social · 4d

The 2nd Amendment enthusiasts got real quiet when the federal government actually started using the military to crack down on people.

Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone is trying to have a normal Saturday night and the president's top advisor is on X announcing that civil war is necessary

@StephenM on X: Legal insurrection. The President is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, not an Oregon judge. Portland and Oregon law enforcement, at the direction of local leaders, have refused to aid ICE officers facing relentless terrorist assault and threats to life. (There are more local law enforcement officers in Oregon than there are guns and badges in the FBI nationwide). This is an organized terrorist attack on the federal government and its officers, and the deployment of troops is an absolute necessity to defend our personnel, our laws, our government, public order and the Republic itself.

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Jay Shelat @jshelat1.bsky.social · 5d

THIS IS AN ENGLISH OR COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE! JUST DO THOSE INSTEAD JESUS IN HEAVEN

"spooky sukkot" daniel s. @self.agency · 5d

Syracuse University, which costs $100,000 per year, has opened a school to give degrees in podcasting and social media influencing 🫥

Betting on the Creator Economy, Syracuse University Opens Academic Center for Podcasters and Influencers

The shift in course offerings follows a recent decision to pause admission for 20 undergraduate majors, including fine arts and digital humanities.

www.artnews.com

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Zack Stiegler @gonzeux.bsky.social · 5d

You can support WIUP'S fund drive at www.alumni.iup.edu/wiup25

Zack Stiegler @gonzeux.bsky.social · 5d

On the air LIVE twice today. Spinning some college radio classics from 5-6pm ET. Then a special Jazzish, exploring jazz/pop crossovers with George Benson, Al Hirt, Chuck Mangione, and much more. 90.1FM / wiupfm.org / TuneIn / Radiogarden #jazzsky

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Ali Davis @alidavis.bsky.social · 5d

I thought Kristi Noem LIKED it when you ban people from restrooms.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

Kristi Noem is mad they wouldn’t let her in to use the restroom in Illinois today.

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23 Squidoo @23squidoo.bsky.social · 6d

Platypus, look at my life
I'm a lot like you were...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 6d

the dumbass plaque thing tim cook gave to trump

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Zack Stiegler @gonzeux.bsky.social · 6d

Jesus fucking christ.

KCUR (Kansas City's best news source) @kcur.org · 6d

BREAKING: The director of the presidential library and museum in Abilene, Kansas, said he was suddenly told to resign or be fired. He refused to give the Trump administration a historic sword from the museum’s collection.

Director of Eisenhower Library in Kansas ousted after refusing to give Trump administration a sword

The director of the presidential library and museum in Abilene, Kansas, said he was suddenly told to resign or be fired. He refused to give the Trump administration a historic sword from the museum’s collection.

www.kcur.org

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 6d

It baaaaack.

"Just like a toppled confederate general forced back onto a public square, the Donald Trump Jeffrey Epstein statue has risen from the rubble to stand gloriously on the National Mall once again," the group Secret Handshake tells @huffpost.com.

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