Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I'm an elder millennial who had kids in my early 20s. Now I'm in my mid-40s and have young adult kids. Parenting at this stage feels way more challenging than I expected, in part because of how few of my generational peers have reached this point too, or so it seems. 🤔 111
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️American Historical Association @historians.org · 15/09/2026After four seasons, History in Focus is taking a pause. In this special coda episode, Daniel Story looks back at the podcast’s journey and its collaborations. Thank you, @danieljstory.bsky.social, for four seasons of thoughtful, creative storytelling and for all you’ve brought to History in Focus!historians.orgHistory in Focus CodaIn this special coda episode of History in Focus, Daniel says farewell, and looks back at four seasons of episodes and podcast collaborations. 0102
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Timothy Vollmer @tvol.bsky.social · 15/09/2026“The core problem is that AI is not intelligent at all, yet it has been recklessly deployed into critical domains. These unintelligent agents are now making consequential decisions that threaten catastrophic outcomes.” nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/the-danger... @nolanhigdon.bsky.socialnolanhigdon.substack.comThe Danger Isn’t That AI Is Too Smart—It’s That It’s Stupid"Intelligence artificielle (IA) / Artificial intelligence (AI) _DDC0127" by Abode of Chaos is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 032
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 13/09/2026When your weekly grocery run is on a #bike, it feels a lot less like a chore. 🤷♂️🥦🚲 011
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Tap, tap...is this thing on? After 4 seasons of History in Focus, and nearly a decade working for the AHR, I'm hanging up my microphone. It's bittersweet. I'm excited for new audio projects on the horizon. Sad to move on from this work that has meant so much to me. 🙏🎙️✊ @historians.orghistorians.orgHistory in Focus CodaIn this special coda episode of History in Focus, Daniel says farewell, and looks back at four seasons of episodes and podcast collaborations. 081
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I was revisiting this poem just yesterday, when I had moments of fear about my world and my children's world. Thank you, Wendell. 000
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Roopika Risam @roopikarisam.bsky.social · 31/08/2026With our August issue of #ReviewsInDH, we celebrate more than 1 MILLION page views. We're so grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone. And don't miss an Asian and Asian Diaspora topic issue, "Resisting Cultural Erasure," edited by Doa Sarmad Khan. reviewsindh.pubpub.org/v7-n8reviewsindh.pubpub.orgVol. 7, No. 8: Aug. 2026 - Resisting Erasure · Reviews in Digital HumanitiesVol. 7, No. 8 of Reviews in Digital Humanities, a peer-reviewed journal that facilitates scholarly evaluation of digital humanities work and its outputs, edited by Jennifer Guiliano (Indiana Universit... 21411
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 31/08/2026youtu.beMary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBSYouTube video by American Masters PBS 010
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Preach! #SantaCruzlookout.coSanta Cruz mayoral candidates need a ‘Mamdani moment’ on housing policiesSanta Cruz calls itself the “leftmost city,” but the mayoral race is exposing a sharp contradiction: progressive politics and resistance to new housing. Economist Richard McGahey argues that candidate... 010
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026tough one 514718
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️NPR @npr.org · 14/08/2026Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer. n.pr/4gwT62Dn.prAs speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from driversMillions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer. 10732556
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026#tomatobluesky for the win. 🍅🍅🍅 000
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Urbanist Philomena Cunk. Before cars, humans just walked wherever they wanted, like stray dogs or the French. 420021
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️bikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026"The reason young people are riding their electric devices on the sidewalk is because it is not safe to ride them on the streets. The reason the streets are not safe is because of all the cars and trucks." (and increasingly, really bad driving habits) www.nsnews.com/opinion/opin...nsnews.comOpinion: Cars are the biggest threat on the road, not kids on e-scootersAll the outrage we feel about teens weaving on e-bikes and scooters would be better spent figuring out how to keep massive motorized vehicles away from all other road users 1341346295
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Well worth a watch. RIP Glen. An exceptional force in the world gone far too soon.youtu.beGlen Hansard meets Van MorrisonYouTube video by bannedfromchina 010
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This one hit hard. RIP Glen.youtu.beRemembering Glen Hansard | David LettermanYouTube video by Letterman 010
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Two more special episodes out today from AHR's Authoritarian 101 Project. Darren Dochuk discusses the rise of Joseph McCarthy... @historians.org #historypodcasthistorians.orgAuthoritarianism 101: The Rise of Joseph McCarthyWhat are the fears that drive public support for authoritarianism? Historian Darren Dochuk discusses the context for when Joseph McCarthy first became famous at Wheeling, West Virginia, on February 9t... 263
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Tony Benn was a legend. 29619
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Weekend bikepacking... #bikes #SantaCruz #bikepacking 140
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 25/06/2026Robin D.G. Kelley recommends three books every radical should read 13970328
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 12/06/2026At a conference this week in Montreal and have been using their bike share system to get from my hotel to the venue. Have been astounded by the courtesy of drivers here. Stark contrast to the US. Easily makes up for the insanely bumpy roads here. 👍🏼👍🏼👎🏼 050
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Out today from #HistoryInFocus: A look at the AHR's latest special issue, "'76 Objects," which marks this year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with an exploration of the material culture of the American Revolution. @historians.orghistorians.org‘76 ObjectsIn recognition of the 250th anniversary, the AHR’s June 2026 issue, titled "'76 Objects," explores the material culture of the revolutionary era. Daniel speaks with Sarah Weicksel and a handful of con... 154
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 02/06/2026static.klipy.comHappy Pride: Celebrating Love & EqualityALT: Happy Pride: Celebrating Love & Equality 000
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 31/05/2026A not uncommon sighting from my office window... 010
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Absolutely loved Colbert revisiting Only in Monroe. Funny in a way Late Show never was. I appreciated what he brought to late night tv, but I always thought the format was never the best fit for his brand of humor. I hope this return to form is a sign of things to come. 020
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 23/05/2026thank you to everyone who sent this to me 204639878
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Colbert’s farewell hit me harder than I expected. The quiet sequence of “Jump Up” before the louder finale was beautiful, full of joy and melancholy. I was a big fan of The Colbert Report, but over the last decade he has become a figure of such rich humanity, and we will feel the absence. 000
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Riding bikes is 10X more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities. And that’s just the climate emissions. Doesn’t include the massive public & personal cost difference, the air & noise pollution difference, the massive space difference, etc, etc…Via @theconversation.bsky.socialtheconversation.comCycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero citiesActive travel can help tackle the climate crisis earlier than electric vehicles – even if you swap the car for a bike for just one trip a day. 541797594
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Big Sur on a #bike is the way to do it... 030
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026This month we’re revisiting the very first episode of #HistoryInFocus. It’s a look at Odeuropa, a historical smells project. Among other things, I react to a series of scents the team sent me live on mic. @historians.org #historypodcast #historicalsmells www.historians.org/podcast/foll...historians.orgRevisited: Follow Your NoseDaniel talks with AHR editor Mark Bradley about the changes coming to the journal in March, in particular a new section called the History Lab that will showcase collaborative projects that challenge ... 151
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026It's always the fucking bad coffee that burns my tongue. Every damn time. 😑 000
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Internet Archive @archive.org · 04/05/2026VANISHING CULTURE is out now! From #InternetArchive, this book looks at what is disappearing online. It asks what it means when the record of ourselves starts to vanish 🕳️ 📖 Download: archive.org/details/vani... 🛒 Purchase in print: www.betterworldbooks.com/product/deta... #DigitalMemory #Books 228790
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Saw Josh Johnson at San Jose Improv last night. He did his 1hr set ENTIRELY on the closure of Spirit Airlines. Mind you, that closure went into effect early THAT DAY. It was brilliant. 000
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️False Knees @falseknees.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Intelligent 1760761437
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Angine de Poitrine does gravel... 030
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Just when I thought we were definitely in the stupidest timeline... 010
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Out today—special episodes for the AHR's Authoritarianism 101 project. One features @patrickiber.bsky.social discussing the control of cultural institutions in the Cuban Revolution.historians.orgAuthoritarianism 101: The Cuban RevolutionDaniel speaks with Patrick Iber, who discusses the Cuban Revolution and the banning of the short film, P.M., which showed scenes from Havana’s night life. 153
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️American Historical Association @historians.org · 13/04/2026The AHR has launched a new project, Authoritarianism 101: A Global History, as part of the #AHRSyllabus series. Explore 30 modules from different contributors and key questions on authoritarianism—each paired with primary sources and teaching resources. The first twelve modules are now live.historians.orgAuthoritarianism 101 - AHAAuthoritarianism 101 A Global History About Authoritarianism 101: A Global History is a set of 30 primary source-driven teaching modules designed to offer teachers and students a broad perspective on ... 27254
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Of one thing I am confident: I am a gentler, kinder person out in the world, because, at home, I have a bidet. #bidetlife 110
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026“The majority of Americans are open to living car-free even after decades of car-centric planning, a new survey finds…A stunning 18% of car-owning U.S. residents indicated that they were ‘strongly interested’ in living car-free, and another 40% said that they were ‘open’ to it.” @usa.streetsblog.orgusa.streetsblog.orgSurvey: Most Americans Are Open To Ditching Their Cars — Streetsblog USAAutomakers have spent a century and countless trillions of dollars making car-dependent living the American norm. But U.S. resident still aren't sold, a new survey suggests. 921499364
Reposted by Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.comeconomist.comForget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transportPedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war 401576486
Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Rarely do I repost cartoons, but... 😂 010