Joshua M. Patton🖤💛🖖
@joshuampatton.com
Former politics/police reporter, NOW: Senior Writer and Critic at CBR. Dad. Veteran. Yinzer. Storyteller. Hermit. He/Him. #BlackLivesMatter #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Yinz
This is a good one.
November 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This is a good one.
Have the "he's a collaborator now!" discourse contrarians already started up? That was fast.
Mamdani doing his job. What's the problem? He's advocating for his city. If that means he has to pick the tiger's teeth, then you do that. I don't see the issue.
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Have the "he's a collaborator now!" discourse contrarians already started up? That was fast.
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Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
They're never going to let us have an American Pope again.
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
They're never going to let us have an American Pope again.
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this is your brain when your entire politics is just a set of aesthetics
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
this is your brain when your entire politics is just a set of aesthetics
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It's OK to snitch on Nazis
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
It's OK to snitch on Nazis
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
ABS
Always
Be
Snitching (on Nazis)
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Trekkie, please stop using AI slop. It’s not cute.
I'm so disappointed that Trek World has started using AI slop. 😐
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Trekkie, please stop using AI slop. It’s not cute.
What's the over/under on how soon Trump goes back to calling NY (and any other city) a crime-ridden shithole? I'm thinking by Monday.
Reporter to Trump: Would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani mayoralty?
Trump: "I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting, absolutely."
Trump: "I would. I really would. Especially after the meeting, absolutely."
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
What's the over/under on how soon Trump goes back to calling NY (and any other city) a crime-ridden shithole? I'm thinking by Monday.
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It doesn't matter if he had a friendly meeting with Mamdani. He's had friendly meetings with Obama, Biden, Harris, Comey, and a ton of other people that he hates. It. Doesn't. Matter.
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It doesn't matter if he had a friendly meeting with Mamdani. He's had friendly meetings with Obama, Biden, Harris, Comey, and a ton of other people that he hates. It. Doesn't. Matter.
My takeaway from the #Trump and #ZohranMamdani meeting: a typical photo op that has no real importance. Anyone talking about who "won"/"lost" in this pointless exercise is about as credible as those award-show "body language experts." It's only value is as a distraction from things that do matter.
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
My takeaway from the #Trump and #ZohranMamdani meeting: a typical photo op that has no real importance. Anyone talking about who "won"/"lost" in this pointless exercise is about as credible as those award-show "body language experts." It's only value is as a distraction from things that do matter.
I think the first time I covered one of these tests was in 2010 or so, and this is exactly how it goes.
every time a community tests ubi or free housing for the homeless the result is always "holy fuck this works incredibly well and costs less than existing solutions!" and then every politician alive does this
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I think the first time I covered one of these tests was in 2010 or so, and this is exactly how it goes.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Been trying to find actual articles about this viral "AI is reading your gmail" thing and best I can understand: Google rolled out an OPT-IN feature that allows Gemini to scan your email. The settings instructions in the viral posts WILL prevent you from opting in but ISN'T necessary for opting out
Gemini AI Deep Research Can Read Your Gmail Now
Google has confirmed that Gemini AI Deep Research can now read your Gmail, Docs, Drive And Chat. Here’s what you need to know and why you shouldn’t panic.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Been trying to find actual articles about this viral "AI is reading your gmail" thing and best I can understand: Google rolled out an OPT-IN feature that allows Gemini to scan your email. The settings instructions in the viral posts WILL prevent you from opting in but ISN'T necessary for opting out
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It's a very bad time to be a legitimate book club or reading group hoping to get authors to pop in for a Zoom call or other appearance. The absolute flood of predatory email spam targeting authors means it all goes into the bin.
book PR scam copy has gotten just better enough in the last year that it drives me insane. I can't handle the extra five seconds of sleuthing before sending to spam!
www.thechatner.com/p/the-worst-...
www.thechatner.com/p/the-worst-...
The Worst Part About Publishing a Book in 2025 Is The New Kind of Spam
I don’t like getting spam emails as a general rule, but they’re usually pretty easy to filter and don’t cause more than a momentary spasm of irritation:
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November 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It's a very bad time to be a legitimate book club or reading group hoping to get authors to pop in for a Zoom call or other appearance. The absolute flood of predatory email spam targeting authors means it all goes into the bin.
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I thought I remember a version of this theme with a whistle instead of horns.
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I thought I remember a version of this theme with a whistle instead of horns.
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
youtu.be/bI9EJ8YlgpU?...
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I reacted to Trump’s proposed peace plan earlier this week with Connell McShane on NewsNation: youtu.be/5tnGjJBosIM?...
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
NEWSNATION NOW: NOVEMBER 19, 2025 - REPORT - TRUMP TO ASK UKRAINE TO GIVE UP LAND
YouTube video by Righteous Media
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November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I reacted to Trump’s proposed peace plan earlier this week with Connell McShane on NewsNation: youtu.be/5tnGjJBosIM?...
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
I’ll be back with Connell today at 3ET with more—and live reaction to the Trump/Mamdani meeting. I hope you ate your Wheaties, guys. This week is finishing with a flurry of crazy.
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I appreciated that moment because it's one of the few times the SNW writers made use of Pike's backstory as revealed in Disco S2.
A scene from #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 showed something new in #StarTrek, specifically a Starfleet character praying. Gene Roddenberry was no fan of religion, but I argue below this doesn't break that "sacred" rule because of what it actually means.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Quietly Broke Gene Roddenberry’s Most Sacred Rule
In the Season 3 premiere episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Captain Christopher Pike does something surprising Gene Roddenberry would dislike.
www.cbr.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I appreciated that moment because it's one of the few times the SNW writers made use of Pike's backstory as revealed in Disco S2.
I took a look at the Season 4 premiere of #MayorOfKingstown, and the #JeremyRenner and #TaylorSheridan show is making a major departure from its status quo. It's bad for Mike, but great for viewers.
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Finally Gives Jeremy Renner What He's Been Missing for 4 Years
Jeremy Renner's Mayor of Kingstown character could always count on two important things, and Season 4 takes them away from him.
www.cbr.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I took a look at the Season 4 premiere of #MayorOfKingstown, and the #JeremyRenner and #TaylorSheridan show is making a major departure from its status quo. It's bad for Mike, but great for viewers.
I also got to talk to #MayorOfKingstown co-creator Hugh Dillon, and #Supergirl star Laura Benati about their characters' journeys in Season 4. Even though I'd already seen the episodes, their answers made me want to watch them again.
Mayor of Kingstown’s New Character Brings a Moral Reality Check to Taylor Sheridan’s Brutal World
Mayor of Kingstown actor and co-creator Hugh Dillon and new cast member Laura Benanti join CBR for an exclusive dive into Season 4.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I also got to talk to #MayorOfKingstown co-creator Hugh Dillon, and #Supergirl star Laura Benati about their characters' journeys in Season 4. Even though I'd already seen the episodes, their answers made me want to watch them again.
Keeping it focused on #MayorOfKingstown, I got the chance to talk to a pair of LEGENDS. Check out my interview with #JeremyRenner and #EdieFalco, and see which question almost stumped them. (Though that wasn't my intention!) #TheSopranos #Avengers
'That's the Question': Jeremy Renner & Edie Falco Break Down Mayor of Kingstown's Season 4 Conflict
In an exclusive interview with CBR, Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco break down their characters and their roles in Mayor of Kingstown Season 4.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Keeping it focused on #MayorOfKingstown, I got the chance to talk to a pair of LEGENDS. Check out my interview with #JeremyRenner and #EdieFalco, and see which question almost stumped them. (Though that wasn't my intention!) #TheSopranos #Avengers
Did I review Season 4 of #MayorofKingstown just to see my beloved #Pittsburgh in the background? No, that was just a bonus. There are no spoilers here, so check this out to find out why this could be the best season of the series yet. #JeremyRenner
A Sopranos Star Faces Off with Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown’s Most Intense Season Yet
Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 delivers on everything fans love about the Paramount+ series, with even more dramatic problems and dark themes.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Did I review Season 4 of #MayorofKingstown just to see my beloved #Pittsburgh in the background? No, that was just a bonus. There are no spoilers here, so check this out to find out why this could be the best season of the series yet. #JeremyRenner
One thing fans love about #StarTrek is the way it tackles the sociopolitical issues of its day through allegory. In this essay, I look at an infamous episode of #StarTrekTOS to see if it's a classic, prescient episode or has time turned it into a misfire?
56 Years Later, Star Trek's Most Controversial Episode Hits Even Harder
A classic issue-focused episode of Star Trek: The Original Series was incredibly controversial, and even now, it's unclear if it's aged well.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
One thing fans love about #StarTrek is the way it tackles the sociopolitical issues of its day through allegory. In this essay, I look at an infamous episode of #StarTrekTOS to see if it's a classic, prescient episode or has time turned it into a misfire?
It's fair to argue that a big moment in #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 clashes with established #StarTrek continuity. But, it's not as cut-and-dried as fans think, especially considering how #StarTrekTOS handled canon/continuity while in production.
Strange New Worlds' Best Season 3 Moment Is Also a Big Star Trek Continuity Error
The Strange New Worlds Season 3 finale featured a great moment between Kirk and Spock, but it's also a pretty big Star Trek continuity error.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It's fair to argue that a big moment in #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 clashes with established #StarTrek continuity. But, it's not as cut-and-dried as fans think, especially considering how #StarTrekTOS handled canon/continuity while in production.
A scene from #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 showed something new in #StarTrek, specifically a Starfleet character praying. Gene Roddenberry was no fan of religion, but I argue below this doesn't break that "sacred" rule because of what it actually means.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Quietly Broke Gene Roddenberry’s Most Sacred Rule
In the Season 3 premiere episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Captain Christopher Pike does something surprising Gene Roddenberry would dislike.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A scene from #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3 showed something new in #StarTrek, specifically a Starfleet character praying. Gene Roddenberry was no fan of religion, but I argue below this doesn't break that "sacred" rule because of what it actually means.
Everything from modern superheroes to sprawling fantasy universes owes a debt to #SherlockHolmes. However, a forgotten film about the consulting detective produced by #StevenSpielberg might be the most important sci-fi movie ever for a surprising reason.
Steven Spielberg's Forgotten Sherlock Holmes Movie Is Still the Most Important Sci-Fi Film Ever
An original 1980s take on Sherlock Holmes from two eventual cinema legends is one of the most important sci-fi films of all time for a subtle reason.
www.cbr.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Everything from modern superheroes to sprawling fantasy universes owes a debt to #SherlockHolmes. However, a forgotten film about the consulting detective produced by #StevenSpielberg might be the most important sci-fi movie ever for a surprising reason.