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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️

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Digital Scholarship Librarian at UC Santa Cruz // Audio storyteller // History PhD // In my spare time I bike and dream about a #solarpunk future 🤙🏻 // He/him

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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'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. 🤔
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Writing in the age of AI...
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American Historical Association @historians.org · 15/09/2026
After 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!
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History in Focus Coda
In this special coda episode of History in Focus, Daniel says farewell, and looks back at four seasons of episodes and podcast collaborations.
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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.social
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The 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.
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bikebike @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
When your weekly grocery run is on a #bike, it feels a lot less like a chore. 🤷‍♂️🥦🚲
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Tap, 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.org
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History in Focus Coda
In this special coda episode of History in Focus, Daniel says farewell, and looks back at four seasons of episodes and podcast collaborations.
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I was revisiting this poem just yesterday, when I had moments of fear about my world and my children's world. Thank you, Wendell.
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Roopika Risam @roopikarisam.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
With 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-n8
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Vol. 7, No. 8: Aug. 2026 - Resisting Erasure · Reviews in Digital Humanities
Vol. 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...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World | Full Documentary | American Masters | PBS
YouTube video by American Masters PBS
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Preach! #SantaCruz
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Santa Cruz mayoral candidates need a ‘Mamdani moment’ on housing policies
Santa 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...
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
tough one
wheel of fortune puzzle 
protected bi_ke lane
City: we'd like to solve the puzzle: is it wear bright clothing?
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Sundance @sundance.bikesky.social · 19/08/2026
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NPR @npr.org · 14/08/2026
Millions 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/4gwT62D
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As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions 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.
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
#tomatobluesky for the win. 🍅🍅🍅
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Urbanist Philomena Cunk. Before cars, humans just walked wherever they wanted, like stray dogs or the French.
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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...
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Opinion: Cars are the biggest threat on the road, not kids on e-scooters
All 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
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Well worth a watch. RIP Glen. An exceptional force in the world gone far too soon.
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Glen Hansard meets Van Morrison
YouTube video by bannedfromchina
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This one hit hard. RIP Glen.
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Remembering Glen Hansard | David Letterman
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Two more special episodes out today from AHR's Authoritarian 101 Project. Darren Dochuk discusses the rise of Joseph McCarthy... @historians.org #historypodcast
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Authoritarianism 101: The Rise of Joseph McCarthy
What 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...
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Tony Benn was a legend.
"You need two flames burning 
in the human heart: the flame 
of anger against injustice, 
and the flame of hope you 
can build a better world."
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 - Tony Benn (1925 - 2014)
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Weekend bikepacking... #bikes #SantaCruz #bikepacking
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
💯
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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 25/06/2026
Robin D.G. Kelley recommends three books every radical should read
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
This is the way.
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
At 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. 👍🏼👍🏼👎🏼
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Out 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.org
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‘76 Objects
In 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...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Happy Pride: Celebrating Love & Equality
ALT: Happy Pride: Celebrating Love & Equality
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
A not uncommon sighting from my office window...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Absolutely 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.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
thank you to everyone who sent this to me
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Colbert’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.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Riding 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.social
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Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Active 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.
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Big Sur on a #bike is the way to do it...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This 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...
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Revisited: Follow Your Nose
Daniel 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 ...
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
It's always the fucking bad coffee that burns my tongue. Every damn time. 😑
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 04/05/2026
VANISHING 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
Book cover titled “Vanishing Culture” on a teal background. Pixel-art style graphics show a VHS tape, open book, film reel, chain link, and vinyl record dissolving into digital fragments. At the bottom, a cursor icon points to the word “SAVE,” alongside an archive-style building icon, evoking digital preservation.
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Saw 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.
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False Knees @falseknees.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Intelligent
2 Blue Jays conversing in a spruce. First Jay asks "What if we aren't the only intelligent species in the universe? What would they be like?" The second replies "Let's see... they'd need to be good at problem solving, and to have advanced communication skills, a social structure, self-awareness..." "... the ability to fly?" continues the first Jay. "That goes without saying!" exclaims the second. The first states confidently "And a strong beak, of course". To which the second responds rhetorically "How could you do anything intelligent without a strong beak?"
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Angine de Poitrine does gravel...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Just when I thought we were definitely in the stupidest timeline...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Out 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.
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Authoritarianism 101: The Cuban Revolution
Daniel 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.
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American Historical Association @historians.org · 13/04/2026
The 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.
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Authoritarianism 101 - AHA
Authoritarianism 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 ...
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Damp in the #redwoods.
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Of one thing I am confident: I am a gentler, kinder person out in the world, because, at home, I have a bidet. #bidetlife
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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.org
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Survey: Most Americans Are Open To Ditching Their Cars — Streetsblog USA
Automakers 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.
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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.com
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Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Mission Peak hike..
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Daniel J. Story, PhD 🚴🏻‍♂️🎙️🗺️ @danieljstory.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Rarely do I repost cartoons, but... 😂
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