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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

After a year out of the full time TV game, I’m back IN — joining the team at Fox 32 Chicago to cover politics across TV, digital and streaming. Just in time for midterms, the mayoral race and 2028 elections. Thanks to everyone who’s had my back and since my 2025 layoff. A new chapter awaits!

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Guess who is throwing out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game tonight? 👀 ⚾️ Thank you to the team for this tremendous honor. I’m warming up!

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My review of #TheOdyssey will drop Friday. Then I’ll join Omar Jimenez on CNN to talk about it Saturday. Don’t miss it: bpopetv.substack.com

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

“You will never be a god! You will always be a monster!” “But I will always be” These #Xmen97 writers are on another level

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This is the most somber 4th of July I’ve ever experienced

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

“I love America more than any other country in the world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James Baldwin

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The X-Men 97 intro activates me like I'm the Winter Soldier.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The idea of LeBron James on the Warriors disgusts me

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I don’t believe in “Superhero Fatigue,” but I do believe in fatigue of formula. And I’m suffering from it with #Supergirl. A disappointing sophomore outing for the new DC Universe film slate. My review: open.substack.com/pub/bpopetv/...

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'Supergirl' Is A Stumble For Gunn's DC Universe, 'The Invite' Roars With Laughter And Intimacy

Two big releases this weekend at the Box Office, of varying quality. Tell me what you think in the Substack comments or @bpopetv on all platforms

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Field Foundation @fieldfoundation.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

REGISTER NOW for "America @ 250: A Journalism Reckoning!" Making of a Nation. Unmaking of a Narrative. Who Gets to Tell the Story? 📅 JULY 16 🕕 6–9pm 📍 Impact House, 200 W Madison St., Chicago forms.cloud.microsoft/r/EDCzq639gB We continue unveiling this powerful speaker line-up!

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I loved Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day.” It taps into the same sense of awe that powered some of his greatest work while exploring weighty questions about human curiosity, theology, our place in the universe, and the darker corners of human nature. My review: open.substack.com/pub/bpopetv/...

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Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' Dazzles, Early 'Toy Story 5' Reaction, And Unpacking The Blowback To My 'Power' Comments

After a shaky start, we are starting to get some HEATERS at the movies. What have been your favorites so far? Hit me up @bpopetv or in the comments

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Wampa One @thewampaone.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

New Spurs logo just dropped

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Greatest single game comeback I’ve ever seen in the NBA. Knicks are destined.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Every Sports podcast right now: “There should be zero tolerance for athletes gambling on sports. Now, a quick word from our sponsor DraftKings. Use CODE “WEEKENDSCORE” for a FREE BET up to $25 dollars “

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley offers a searing interview w/NYTimes, saying CBS News’ editor in chief put “a thumb on the scale for the President’s version of events.” This is what I described in my Substack column analyzing why the fight over 60 Minutes matters: loom.ly/3DuBh8k

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Why the survival of an uncompromised '60 Minutes' matters

Now that three of the show's correspondents have agreed to stay on, the pressure's on to preserve the show's long history of journalism independence and quality.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Pokémon Go Fest, Blues Fest, Greek Fest, Ribfest, 57th Street Art Fair, Food Truck Fest, American Writers Fest, Beyond Wonderland. Just another stacked summer weekend in America’s greatest city

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

*** goes to party *** sees a library *** reads Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Blood feuds are back in the NBA! 🔥

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Spurs vs Thunder might as well be the NBA Finals

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Drake put out three mid albums instead of releasing one good one

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Europe….didn’t start the fight

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born miserable @bornmiserable.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

“AI is here, so we have no choice but to accept it” so are immigrants and trans people, but I guess that’s a skill issue

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I am continually in awe of Steph Curry

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Julia Poe @juliapoe.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The Chicago Sky’s new training facility in Bedford Park will not be ready for the start of training camp — but the team is not headed back to Sachs. Here’s what to expect for the start of the year amid more delays: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/11/c...

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Walking into Trader Joe’s just to feel something

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Numerous movies come out with a range of quality. But rarely, if ever, are those films treated as rolling litmus tests for whether other films like it can be greenlit in the future. That is, unless it’s a Black film. The unfair pressure on “You, Me & Tuscany” open.substack.com/pub/bpopetv/...

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'You, Me & Tuscany' And The Unfair Pressure On Black Films To Perform

Happy Spring! Tell me what you're watching in the Substack comments or @bpopetv

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Ben Bradley @benbradleytv.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Funeral services for fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman have been postponed after his widow went into labor. wgntv.com/news/chicago...

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I wish they kept this a surprise

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

“I’m not feeling this Harry Potter series” You have a 401K. It’s not for you. No doubt HBO wants fans of the movies and books to jump in - and they all will, including the skeptics. But let’s not forget the point of reimagining a 30+ year IP: a new generation of fans.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Project Hail Mary is dazzling. Checked it out in 70mm. The colors were so vivid. A cinematic trip. Loved every moment.

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WAND News @wandnews.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is condemning special interest money that poured into the state ahead of this week’s primary, including from a pro-Israel political group that the billionaire and potential 2028 presidential contender once supported.

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Gov. JB Pritzker criticizes AIPAC after pro-Israel group spent heavily in Illinois primary

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

My inner- geek LOVES comic homages in film. The new Spider-Man trailer gave us some sweet shots. Did you catch them?

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Jason Fanhees @jasonfanelli.com · 18/03/2026

This new edgy Garfield reboot is not what I expected

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy Election Day! Get out and vote, Illinois.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The trailer for the new Spider-Man movie drops tomorrow 🔥 expect ninjas, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher, and a first look at Sadie Sink as her mystery character

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Sinners legacy is bigger than any trophy. It’s the IMPACT. Ryan Coogler educated his audience through the film, breaking down formats and emphasizing why the theatrical experience matters. It’s a film that helped save the craft and brought new fans into the film world. #oscars

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Congratulations to Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan #oscars Michael B Winning

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I knew it would be Sean Penn for Best Supporting Actor. It just wasn’t the right decision. Huge missed opportunity by the Academy to honor an acting veteran like Delroy Lindo or Stellan Skarsgård.

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

With all the hype around the nominees, I fully expect this to be the most watched #Oscars in years. Some of my picks

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Brandon Pope TV @bpopetv.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I take full responsibility for the Michigan L 😆 Electric environment at the United Center for the #B1GChampionship

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