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Kenneth Ethan Frantz
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University of Oklahoma Sociology Doctoral Student Freelance Writer https://kennethefrantz.oucreate.com/blog/
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · Aug 2
“I think that the Democrats have a real charisma problem right now. They have a reasonable bench of younger leaders who are wonderful orators and very charming, effective communicators, but I’m not sure that they have figured out the grand story that they can offer.“ - Molly Worthen
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · Jul 30
I recently interviewed Molly Worthen over her new book “Spellbound” for @wordandway.bsky.social. wordandway.org/2025/07/30/m...
Molly Worthen Reveals the Hidden Truths Behind American Charismatic Leaders - Word&Way
In her new book, ‘Spellbound,’ the historian of religion traces the mysterious force that is charisma from the Puritans to Donald Trump.
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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 1d
Part of me is wondering what I would have to say to be “cancelled,” because it’s working out well for these people and getting a PhD is hard . . .
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Sandhya Dirks @audiosand.bsky.social · 1d
can i be (self proclaimed) cancelled?

cause it seems to work out great for these folks.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d
crazy that one of the most storied institutions in american journalism is going to be run by two people with basically no experience to do it
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 1d
I hope Ezra Klein will restrain himself from saying Bari Weiss is doing journalism the right way
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 1d
I just finished listening to this audiobook. Not my usual reading, but it was philosophically interesting. Great job, @bruceholsinger.bsky.social! www.audible.com/pd/B0F33VXBQ...
Culpability
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. • Oprah’s Book Club Pick • “I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence!”—Oprah Winfrey “The most of-the-moment novel I’ve read all year, and it’s t...
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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 2d
AI 🤝fascism
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Dr. Damien P. Williams Wants A Better Sociotechnical Paradigm @wolvendamien.bsky.social · 2d
Preliminary results show that the current framework of "AI" makes ppl less likely to help or seek help from other humans, or to seek to soothe conflict, and that people actively prefer that framework to any others, literally serving to make them more dependent on it.
Sycophantic AI Decreases Prosocial Intentions and Promotes Dependence
Both the general public and academic communities have raised concerns about sycophancy, the phenomenon of artificial intelligence (AI) excessively agreeing with or flattering users. Yet, beyond isolat...
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 2d
Holt seems to be a man of integrity. Next governor maybe . . .
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Samuel Perry @profsamperry.bsky.social · 2d
Excited to see the new paperback edition of Addicted to Lust *with a new preface*! I’m proud of the way the arguments in here about “moral incongruence” and pornography use have only received more empirical support in the past 6 years. Great deal on Amazon!
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 2d
I remember reading that book and every chapter had a finding that made me go “Damn! Really?” Great book.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 2d
I said what I said: Kristi Noem should be tried at The Hague for crimes against humanity.
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Samuel Perry @profsamperry.bsky.social · 5d
Important new FREE study by Amy Brooke Grauley. Experiments show when Christian leaders warn Christians against Christian nationalism, they're less likely to identify with it, especially if they don't have strong views on it yet. Effects are weaker in the opposite direction.
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 5d
Finally got around to listening to this interview, and Coates killed it.

Coates came across as a concerned friend telling Klien, “Dude, no . . .”
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 09/28/2025 · 1h 9m
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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 6d
wrote a quick one about the tech companies settling lawsuits with Trump. Yes, it’s cowardice. But it’s also an excuse to behave the way they’ve always wanted to (irresponsibly, with no regard for the consequences of their actions). Which, actually makes them a perfect part of the MAGA coalition
YouTube Bends the Knee
Welcome to the era of Big-Tech capitulation.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 7d
WATCH — @aoc.bsky.social : “At some point we’ve gotta call these people’s B.S. for what it is. You can’t believe everything a con man is gonna tell you. We cannot live in perpetual fear of these clowns.” #TrumpShutdown
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 7d
Most of the power authoritarians have is freely given. We should not comply with them in advance.

Trump is far weaker than he looks. So is the GOP. We should draw them out, drain them at every opportunity, and fight for people’s wellbeing at every turn.

We have been sent here to fight for people.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 7d
AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 7d
Would seem like a good time to interview an expert on Christian nationalism and masculinity. Might I suggest @profsamperry.bsky.social?
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 7d
I wish you two would come to Oklahoma!
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 9d
darth maul from star wars is standing in a hallway holding a gun .
ALT: darth maul from star wars is standing in a hallway holding a gun .
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 9d
My hero!
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 10d
Good journal! Good for Darci!
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Nathan Kalmoe (he/him) @nathankalmoe.bsky.social · 11d
Some big implications for journalism, too, where reporters often mistake trending posts as a reasonable reflection of public opinion.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 11d
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Cracker Barrel Outrage Was Almost Certainly Driven by Bots, Researchers Say
Doesn't that make more sense than lots of people caring about Cracker Barrel?
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Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 11d
I would not take advice from this administration on how to fold fitted sheets or when to stop wearing white let alone something like vaccine schedules or prenatal healthcare decisions.
Neither Trump nor RFK jr are fit to tell you anything worth listening to, or anyone.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d
Highly normal. Nothing to see here, folks.
Pregnant Women, DON’T USE TYLENOL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, DON’T GIVE TYLENOL TO YOUR YOUNG CHILD FOR VIRTUALLY ANY REASON, BREAK UP THE MMR SHOT INTO THREE TOTALLY SEPARATE SHOTS (NOT MIXED!), TAKE CHICKEN P SHOT SEPARATELY, TAKE HEPATITAS B SHOT AT 12 YEARS OLD, OR OLDER, AND, IMPORTANTLY, TAKE VACCINE IN 5 SEPARATE MEDICAL VISITS! President DJT
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 11d
You’re a bad ass!
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 12d
"The sheer number of American elites willing to acquiesce to the destruction of democratic institutions is demoralizing. But it’s worth noting that many ordinary people seem to be made of sterner stuff."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Lower Than Cowards
The surrender of America’s elites
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 12d
Pivot is truly a great podcast! @karaswisher.bsky.social and @profgalloway.com are an insightful duo that take on all thing tech and politics.
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 12d
Hey me and @profgalloway.com are now at 23 on the top pods on Apple. Our aim is to truple up with Barbaro, so get us up there folks!
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Kenneth Ethan Frantz @kennethefrantz.bsky.social · 13d
In that case, I nominate my dog as state superintendent.
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