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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 14h

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The thing you have to account for with stories like this is that the people who are loudest about needing more money for TV ads are the consultants who do media placement and therefore get rich when there's more money for TV ads. www.politico.com/news/2026/10...

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Democrats spy a red-state opening. There may not be enough cash for it.

As the Senate map pushes into deep-red states, Democrats worry their money won’t reach far enough to make some of them legitimate battlegrounds.

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I tweeted this and the Liberty inexplicably made three game-losing fuckups in a row. That’s what I get for tweeting about sports. Get me back to Comic Con!

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Got back home and turned this Liberty game on at the start of the fourth quarter, what a crazy game!!! We love a last minute 3 to send it to overtime!!

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Cackled at new Marvel EiC Stephen Wacker calling out @comixace.bsky.social during his talk at NYCC Retailers Day today: “I want Heidi to be confused by Marvel!”

NYCC Has a Lot to Celebrate After 20 Years

The 20th edition of NYCC is kicking off! Carrying on the legacy of @comixace.bsky.social, I wrote the annual preview for @publisherswkly.bsky.social. Let's look back at the original show 20 years ago, ahead at this year's plans, and what's changed in between www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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New York’s biggest comic convention has become the East Coast’s answer to SDCC

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Alex Segura @alexsegura.com · 07/10/2026

Here’s some @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social con news - I’m writing an exploration and analysis of my favorite comics ever, Chris Claremont’s epic run(s) on X-Men! Coming next May from @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social and @marvelcomicshqs.bsky.social! Pre-order: www.bloomsbury.com/us/uncanny-x...

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I know we’re all making fun of the post-2024 election “vibe shift” now, some people are saying it was never real, but I was there, and I remember the incredible Nickel Boys movie being greeted with a collective fart by the culture

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“This is just one place. There are Nickels all over this country“ — Colson Whitehead, Nickel Boys

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Lanterns nitpick: I just feel like this show could’ve really used an opening credits sequence

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Lanterns fully reactivated the Green Lantern comic fan part of my brain. After revisiting some favs over the past few weeks, I put together a list of recommended reading for those interested in going to the source after the show! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Read These Green Lantern Comics After Watching ‘Lanterns’

Now that HBO has made Green Lanterns cool again, check out these five comics to better understand the various DC characters who have wielded the power ring over the years.

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It’s really something that the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House went to jail for molesting young boys, and Democratic politicians never mention it and “liberal” media only included it in his obits under duress. Since this site is always sharing dumb tweets, I thought this was smart

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Media pro tip: You don’t actually have to keep calling them “allegations” if the subject admitted to them in court and was sent to jail for them web.archive.org/web/20190403...

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Judge calls Hastert 'serial child molester,' gives him 15 months in prison

One abuse victim and the sister of another confronted Hastert in federal court about sex abuse decades ago.

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

After 15 years of ignominy and insults, LANTERNS finally made Green Lanterns cool again. I talked to co-creator/showrunner Chris Mundy about John Stewart's unique path to the ring, appealing to multiple audiences, and setting up possibilities for season 2 www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/lant...

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‘Lanterns’ showrunner tells all: Who killed Hal Jordan, and what’s next for John Stewart

Chris Mundy on Aaron Pierre's Green Lantern sharing Earth with Guy Gardner, the Manhunter twist, 'Man of Tomorrow,' Sinestro, and Season 2.

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I believe he's said he basically walked off that set and straight into rehab

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I consider myself a film fan, watch 100-200 movies a year, and…I basically have no idea what people online are talking about when they complain about “transfers.” Almost always looks fine or cool to me while watching!

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Indeed it is, but even more visible in some places. After all where did Steinbeck live, work, and write about for his entire life? 🙂

Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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This is a country of delusional people who believe they may one day be rich. The California Wealth Tax has less than 50% support right now. We have to tell the truth about the propagandized voting public. It's incredible.

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I guess this attitude is super concentrated in California because it has both the Hollywood dreams of LA and the tech fantasies of SF…but get a grip, people!!

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Gracie @gracieritt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The 2024 reboot could not have gone worse

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

They have a handle on the Elves of Eregion and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, they should’ve just stuck with that. The ancient hobbits thing is silly and they can‘t wrap their heads around Númenor

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The top 20 especially is very Tory coded

Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 24/09/2026

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Porco Rosso mural, Mexico City

Porco in the cockpit of his plane smoking a cigarette and giving a thumbs up

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And here's another thing to be depressed about! Wow, this week is not off to a good start. My deepest sympathies to all the really talented PopVerse staff! bsky.app/profile/comi...

David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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The worst part of Bonta caving on the Paramount merger is that it's a big flashing signal to every other company that there is no antitrust enforcement in America and you can bully your way into getting whatever you want. It's a monumentally bad decision.

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Welp, looks like I'm starting this week depressed about Democrats allowing the Ellisons to buy Warner Bros for no reason

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Dan Schkade @danschkade.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Trouble at the charity gala

Bruce Wayne in a tuxedo glances over his shoulder as he dashes away

Bruce pulls his bowtie out like a parachute ripcord

Bruce's tuxedo pops like a balloon, revealing the complete Batman costume underneath, cowl and all

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Chris Samnee @chrissamnee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Glad to see actual Democratic electeds starting to say this, too bsky.app/profile/smit...

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’d love the chance to talk to you about this stuff this year!

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fire Emblem is such a unique combination of different game elements you can’t quite find elsewhere that I guess when it really works, like with Three Houses, it feels like a supernova. But come on, Three Houses was less than a decade ago lol

Chris Wade @chriswade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Ed Sheeran alone with his loop pedal playing to an empty stadium with Robert Kraft in the rafters doing the citizen kane clap

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

One thing I wonder: Are politicians bamboozled by AI doomsaying because they haven’t read enough sci-fi (so they don’t recognize that many of these “apocalyptic“ predictions are just recycled Harlan Ellison/Philip K Dick plots) or because they read too much (and are filling in the blanks)?

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Really appreciate this argument from David Dayen, Matt Stoller, and Lina Khan: There are already plenty of legal tools to prevent companies from releasing dangerous and defective products. Politicians should try using those instead of just letting the AI industry make up its own laws

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s actually crazy that the Oscars don’t do this anymore. One of the best moments in Oscars history is Denzel winning his and holding it up to Sidney Poitier in the crowd, who had just won a lifetime achievement one — impossible scenario now

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Way more than labels like “leftist” or “centrist,” or even age, the real divide in the Democratic Party is between a select few politicians who think we should do ANYTHING at all, and the majority who want to continue doing absolutely nothing

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Great timing to see this clip from the GOAT concert film on our way to see the new Oasis one! “Slippery People” is my fav Stop Making Sense track, Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt’s backing vocals make the live version so much better than the original that this is a must-include on all my party playlists

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Haha I might‘ve gotten that same call but let it go to voicemail. Message just said it was from a “public opinion firm”

Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

All the AI doomsday nonsense is clearly just marketing, relying on people to fill in the blanks with decades of apocalyptic sci-fi pop culture

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Throwing this out there: this year is the 20th anniversary of New York Comic Con. Who from comics BlueSky remembers the first #NYCC 20 years ago?

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“AI is for the bosses.” Good thread analyzing recent data about workers hating AI while management loves it

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Christian Holub @cholub.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Democratic Party leaders believe Adam Silver and Roger Goodell have more right to govern than they do. Hakeem Jeffries would probably tell you this if asked, he doesn’t see it as a problem