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Quite the paragraph from James Carville in the NYT:
“Podcasts are the new print newspapers and magazines…To Democratic presidential hopefuls, your auditions should be based on two things 1) how authentic you are on the economy 2) how well you deliver it on a podcast.”
“Podcasts are the new print newspapers and magazines…To Democratic presidential hopefuls, your auditions should be based on two things 1) how authentic you are on the economy 2) how well you deliver it on a podcast.”
January 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Quite the paragraph from James Carville in the NYT:
“Podcasts are the new print newspapers and magazines…To Democratic presidential hopefuls, your auditions should be based on two things 1) how authentic you are on the economy 2) how well you deliver it on a podcast.”
“Podcasts are the new print newspapers and magazines…To Democratic presidential hopefuls, your auditions should be based on two things 1) how authentic you are on the economy 2) how well you deliver it on a podcast.”
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Feel this historic moment in Syria is the first time the other place feels so much better for news on the ground than here - any recommendations for follows/starter packs here welcome ?
December 7, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Feel this historic moment in Syria is the first time the other place feels so much better for news on the ground than here - any recommendations for follows/starter packs here welcome ?
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Having covered the fall of Saddam, Ghadaffi and Taliban 1.0 I would caution people not to underestimate the difficulties of negotiating the aftermath of authoritarian regimes in places with multiple competing interests.
December 8, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Having covered the fall of Saddam, Ghadaffi and Taliban 1.0 I would caution people not to underestimate the difficulties of negotiating the aftermath of authoritarian regimes in places with multiple competing interests.
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Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
December 8, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.
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Big test of this place- where am I going for #PMQs social media commentary? Suspect I’ll be flicking between here and the old place to start with…
November 20, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Big test of this place- where am I going for #PMQs social media commentary? Suspect I’ll be flicking between here and the old place to start with…
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🚨How British companies are bolstering Vladimir Putin’s war machine🚨
A depressing thread.
Originally posted in Feb.
But still v relevant NOW.
With some pretty shocking charts.
Let’s begin with the “official” picture. It suggests UK trade with Russia has collapsed since Feb 2022. Down by 74%
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1/15
A depressing thread.
Originally posted in Feb.
But still v relevant NOW.
With some pretty shocking charts.
Let’s begin with the “official” picture. It suggests UK trade with Russia has collapsed since Feb 2022. Down by 74%
🧵
1/15
November 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM
🚨How British companies are bolstering Vladimir Putin’s war machine🚨
A depressing thread.
Originally posted in Feb.
But still v relevant NOW.
With some pretty shocking charts.
Let’s begin with the “official” picture. It suggests UK trade with Russia has collapsed since Feb 2022. Down by 74%
🧵
1/15
A depressing thread.
Originally posted in Feb.
But still v relevant NOW.
With some pretty shocking charts.
Let’s begin with the “official” picture. It suggests UK trade with Russia has collapsed since Feb 2022. Down by 74%
🧵
1/15
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Swale is a fascinating microcosm of whether the government can match its big talk on planning with action... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
In Kent, Labour has a fight on its hands – and a make-or-break test for its housing revolution | Polly Toynbee
If it wants to build 1.5m homes, the government will sometimes need to be brave enough to reject local feeling – as it has done in Swale, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Swale is a fascinating microcosm of whether the government can match its big talk on planning with action... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Why many free speech absolutism is nearly always intellectually dishonest and one-sided, in one minute.
I note, for example, that many of those most angry about Alison Pearson’s experience were exactly those calling for police action against things they didn’t like being said on the Gaza protests.
I note, for example, that many of those most angry about Alison Pearson’s experience were exactly those calling for police action against things they didn’t like being said on the Gaza protests.
"It's 'free speech' when they 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 what's being said."
After backlash over a police investigation into a journalist's tweet, The News Agents discuss the right’s so-called "free speech absolutism" which, as it turns out, comes with conditions.
After backlash over a police investigation into a journalist's tweet, The News Agents discuss the right’s so-called "free speech absolutism" which, as it turns out, comes with conditions.
November 19, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Why many free speech absolutism is nearly always intellectually dishonest and one-sided, in one minute.
I note, for example, that many of those most angry about Alison Pearson’s experience were exactly those calling for police action against things they didn’t like being said on the Gaza protests.
I note, for example, that many of those most angry about Alison Pearson’s experience were exactly those calling for police action against things they didn’t like being said on the Gaza protests.
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The footwear tells you this isn’t a normal protest marching on Whitehall #farmersprotest
November 19, 2024 at 11:48 AM
The footwear tells you this isn’t a normal protest marching on Whitehall #farmersprotest
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Easily the most common question put to us on TNA since the Trump win is whether he can run again in 2028. Lots of worry about it.
But honestly, he really can't. The 22nd amendment is unambiguous. And you'd need 2/3s majs in Congress and 3/4s of state legislatures to amend. Will never happen.
But honestly, he really can't. The 22nd amendment is unambiguous. And you'd need 2/3s majs in Congress and 3/4s of state legislatures to amend. Will never happen.
November 18, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Easily the most common question put to us on TNA since the Trump win is whether he can run again in 2028. Lots of worry about it.
But honestly, he really can't. The 22nd amendment is unambiguous. And you'd need 2/3s majs in Congress and 3/4s of state legislatures to amend. Will never happen.
But honestly, he really can't. The 22nd amendment is unambiguous. And you'd need 2/3s majs in Congress and 3/4s of state legislatures to amend. Will never happen.
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Daily Mail taking their culture war to the sliced bread market...
"Fancy woke fillings" 😂😂
Next target....Bake Off with their
fancy woke biscuits and their fancy woke Cake toppings 🥳
Thoughts?
"Fancy woke fillings" 😂😂
Next target....Bake Off with their
fancy woke biscuits and their fancy woke Cake toppings 🥳
Thoughts?
November 18, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Daily Mail taking their culture war to the sliced bread market...
"Fancy woke fillings" 😂😂
Next target....Bake Off with their
fancy woke biscuits and their fancy woke Cake toppings 🥳
Thoughts?
"Fancy woke fillings" 😂😂
Next target....Bake Off with their
fancy woke biscuits and their fancy woke Cake toppings 🥳
Thoughts?
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AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn
AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn
David Attenborough among famous people whose voices have been exploited by fraudsters
It’s the new badge of celebrity status that nobody wants. Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey and Kylie Jenner have all had their voices cloned by fraudsters. Online…
dlvr.it
November 19, 2024 at 7:19 AM
AI cloning of celebrity voices outpacing the law, experts warn
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This is happening all over London now, as people are no longer able to afford to start a family.
For all the coverage of a tiny few paying more for private school fees, it would be good to read just a bit more about the far bigger pressures faced by everyone else greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/11/14/p...
For all the coverage of a tiny few paying more for private school fees, it would be good to read just a bit more about the far bigger pressures faced by everyone else greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/11/14/p...
Plumstead primary school earmarked for closure over falling numbers - The Greenwich Wire
A consultation is set to begin on closing a primary school in Plumstead after a dramatic fall in the number of pupils. Gallions Mount school, in Purrett Road, has gone from having 295 primary-aged chi...
greenwichwire.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM
This is happening all over London now, as people are no longer able to afford to start a family.
For all the coverage of a tiny few paying more for private school fees, it would be good to read just a bit more about the far bigger pressures faced by everyone else greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/11/14/p...
For all the coverage of a tiny few paying more for private school fees, it would be good to read just a bit more about the far bigger pressures faced by everyone else greenwichwire.co.uk/2024/11/14/p...
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Been up Weardale to give an evening talk - nice to encounter this in the church! Roman altar
November 14, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Been up Weardale to give an evening talk - nice to encounter this in the church! Roman altar
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Hello ! Good morning Bluesky ! Some Leopards can’t change their spots . . . but some of us can . . .
November 14, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Hello ! Good morning Bluesky ! Some Leopards can’t change their spots . . . but some of us can . . .