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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 9h

Where do we sign up and can we do it twice?

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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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 9h

Folks, it would be hugely appreciated if you could help James raise the money they need to get this sorted.

Please donate if you can and share it about.

an arch on @anarchonbury.bsky.social · 14d

I've been quiet for a while. It's been due to a number of factors, the most prominent of which is poor health.

I need surgery, and I'm stuck in limbo. Please help.

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £6500 to help cure James' disease. – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to help cure James' disease.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

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Gareth Watkins @garethwatkins.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine this happening in the UK and not having to sigh 'what do their parents do?' every time you hear about a new band. Wouldn't it be great to hear music from somebody who isn't directly related to the Lord Admiral Wythenshawe Bloodfeast MP, the Butcher of Bangalore?

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 1d

Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom but somehow it'll make you even dumber

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Polly, quick question lol - any other UK political parties you think should hear this advice?

From the usual soft-left clownshoe dancing by Polly Toynbee:

They could still save their skin, but Badenoch chooses the annihilation path. She dives after Robert Jenrick, who apes Reform UK. No centre-right parties chasing after far-right populists have ever succeeded, warns Prof Robert Ford, a political scientist at Manchester University. None. They get devoured by those they mimic. Committing to leaving the European convention on human rights and abolishing the Climate Change Act, she actively repels lost Tory voters. “She swims against the tide of opinion,” warns Bale. Why? She is attempting to woo the traditional Tory media – the Sun, Telegraph, Mail, Express – as they shift towards Reform.

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 1d

That just sounds like a great ban one lose one free offer

Tony - Pod Guy - Groves @tonygroves.bsky.social · 2d

Go to drunk, Germany. You’re bed!

Haaretz reports Germany to Withdraw From Eurovision if Contest Blocks Israel's Participation

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 2d

📜 From the Archives Alert 📜

Seeing how the transphobe charter is now running one of the biggest newsrooms left in America, we invite you to brush up with this old episode we did on Bari Weiss with @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social

E190 - Weiss Pride www.podbean.com/ea/pb-4zzbs-...

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 2d

Damn, hey what else do we know about Steven Pinker the man, the "traveler" if you will

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 2d

It genuinely shouldn't be left to idiot podcasts talking about quantum fabergé eggs to warn like 5 people about freeports and other Special Deregulation Zones

(Old ass episode alert) www.podbean.com/ea/pb-gcr4a-...

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 3d

AI isn't people until they start supporting us on www.patreon.com/praxiscast for only £5 a month!

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Community Episode Alert 🚨

Hello there, local citizen of [INSERT TOWN]! Are you filled with pride in your locale? How's the high street? Boarded up and full of betting shops?

Don't worry, Pride in Place is here. It's NOT levelling up! DON'T EVEN THINK IT.

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E372 - Pish in Place

This week, Rob introduces us to whichever numbered relaunch's flagship Labour policy the Pride in Place scheme is, which is DEFINITELY a brand new idea which has never been tried before and CANNOT be ...

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grace @acab4cutie.top · 4d

i was personal friends with an unhoused person who got sent to prison for 8 YEARS for being in possession of a stolen flip phone and a dime bag of heroin. i fucking hate it here.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak-offs’.

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gav a nice time this autumn @gavinmit.bsky.social · 5d

be great if they could get enough to see them through this month at least 🙏

arnie @arnie.bsky.social · 8d

Donate to Vital therapy for a much-loved comrade, organized by Friends Helping with Therapy

- Update added (2 May) We urgently need your help for vital th… Friends Helping with Therapy needs your support for Vital therapy for a much-loved comrade

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 5d

Cost of living briefly touches life of dull guardian opinion writer, havoc ensues, final flourish: maybe buy a thermos

There's stealing a living and there's this

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What a £5 coffee (or a £100 Pizza Express) tells us about a changing Britain | Gaby Hinsliff

For many Gen Xers, it feels like we’re sliding back towards the land of our childhoods: where eating out was for special occasions, and Thermoses were king, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

www.theguardian.com

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 5d

This government loves listening to the people, always listening it is.

james @james.claims · 5d

lol, and furthermore, lmao

Petitions
UK Government and Parliament
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID
cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards.
There are reports that this is being looked at.

2,753,643 signatures

Government responded
This response was given on 2 October 2025
We will introduce a digital ID within this Parliament to help tackle illegal migration, make accessing government services easier, and enable wider efficiencies. We will consult on details soon.

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 5d

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Community Episode Alert 🚨

Hello there, local citizen of [INSERT TOWN]! Are you filled with pride in your locale? How's the high street? Boarded up and full of betting shops?

Don't worry, Pride in Place is here. It's NOT levelling up! DON'T EVEN THINK IT.

www.podbean.com/ea/pb-jhsdx-...

E372 - Pish in Place

This week, Rob introduces us to whichever numbered relaunch's flagship Labour policy the Pride in Place scheme is, which is DEFINITELY a brand new idea which has never been tried before and CANNOT be ...

www.podbean.com

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 5d

A survey monkey study performed by 'Vantage Point Counseling Services' out of Dallas who manage to write a good press release on a hot topic.

Remember to click though, kids.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 5d

Nearly a third of Americans have had a ‘romantic relationship’ with an AI bot, new survey says

1 in 3 Americans have had a ‘romantic relationship’ with an AI bot, new survey says

www.independent.co.uk

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 6d

They're astroterfing again everyone, lend a hand!

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 6d

If you use, or would like to use, the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds, it is absolutely worth your time to respond to this consultation.

www.hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

Future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds

Inviting feedback from pond users, the local community, and stakeholders on how the Kenwood Ladies’, and Highgate Men’s ponds should operate in the future.

www.hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 6d

Moral Maze has been a nightmare of neo-fash/Spiked "contrarianism" for decades now, this isn't new it's just worse and more overt.

Huw C. Davies @huwcdavies.bsky.social · 6d

Massive racist whack job a witness on the BBC’s Moral Maze no less. A parody of itself.

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furry hater @furry-hater.bsky.social · 7d

TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN REPOST THIS!!!

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 6d

He can chair a meeting, he can draft a memo, he can make any idea look dogshit simply by putting his face to it. These may not seem like important skills, but they are.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘Reverse Midas touch’: Starmer plan prompts collapse in support for digital IDs

Net public backing for scheme has fallen to -14% after prime minister’s announcement, according to polling

www.theguardian.com

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 7d

Scrawling slurs on a Chinese restaurant is intolerable racism. Adjusting administrative policies and passing migration legislation to curtail human rights is responsible statecraft that responds to the wishes of hardworking racist families who scrawl slurs on Chinese restaurants.

It's different!

Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 7d

It isn't international law which is the issue. It is politicians like Starmer demonising migrants and stripping them off rights.

When you start talking about reducing access to rights for one group you open the door for someone else to end them for others.
#r4today

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Starmer wants rethink on international law to tackle migration

The PM gives the clearest sign yet the government wants to reform how human rights laws are applied in immigration cases.

www.bbc.com

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wariotifo @wariotifo.bsky.social · 8d

thing is though Peter, you specifically (centre left of this photo, centre right in all else) are happy to pose for pics waving the flag they gave you to wave, soyfacing the insane Palantir-nationalism your favourite party are selling at the event you're nominally supposed to be covering as a journo

photo posted by Robert Hutton of sketchwriters happily waving the Union Jack, Saltire and Welsh flags they've been handed. Hutton is front and centre of the photo. Peter Walker to his right (left on the photo) holding a Union Jack with a blissful, vacant grin on his face

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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 8d

Quantum Faberge Eggs are 100% the opposite of Broken Britain

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