Reposted by HankFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 23/09/2026The west does not have a leadership problem ft.trib.al/2bHgfmHft.trib.alThe west does not have a leadership problemIf Friedrich Merz and almost everyone else is unpopular, perhaps governments aren’t the issue 9162
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Highlights @WETAClassical on this Friday morning include a sparkling Scarlatti keyboard sonata for Classical Sunrise at 6:45am; JS Bach flute/harpsichord duo at 7:52am; and Taps with Fanfare for Common Man performed by US Army Band at 9:38am in memory of 9/11. 162
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 28/08/2026@WETAClassical highlights pianist Alice Sara Ott this week with her recordings of Beethoven and Irish composer John Field. This AM, her performance of Field's lovely Nocturne #4 at 6:54am and Beethoven's "Moonlight" sonata 9:00am. And Classical Sunrise at 6:33am! Enjoy. 172
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Today is National Milk Chocolate Day. Did you know a Swiss chocolatier is credited with inventing solid milk chocolate in 1875 by blending cocoa powder with condensed milk developed by his neighbor Henri Nestlé? A good companion to Classical music @WETAClassical. 🍫🎵 084
Reposted by HankThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 07/07/2026A new amendment to South Korea’s communications act went into effect on Tuesday, significantly increasing financial penalties for spreading false information online.nyti.msSouth Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake NewsAn amendment to South Korea’s communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech. 611222
Reposted by HankThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 04/06/2026Breaking News: Marjane Satrapi, the Iranian-French author whose graphic novel series “Persepolis” illuminated the struggles of Iranians during the Islamic Revolution, died at 56.nyti.msMarjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work helped millions relate to Iranians. 7381165
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 08/04/2026The opening of Beethoven's monumental Ninth (Choral) Symphony sounds murky and formless. But that was purposeful. The innovative LvB described it as "awakening of immense forces." Hear it this morning on WETA Classical at 7:00am. Bring coffee and join us. 🌤️🎵 0132
Reposted by HankThe Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 06/03/2026Iran is sending its creaking air force into the fight. They stand little chance against the modern warplanes they are up against.on.wsj.comTehran Is Fighting With Jets That Date Back to the Vietnam WarHeld together with scrounged parts and ingenuity, Iran’s aging jets are falling in dogfights. 4147
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Cello abounds this morning at WETA Classical! A Baroque cello concerto of Leonardo Leo at 7:55am; Saint-Saëns cello/violin duo at 9:00am; and Victor Herbert's Cello Concerto #2 at 9:31am. Plus Classical Sunrise -- Dvorak String Quartet #13, at 6:40am. Enjoy!🌄 081
Reposted by HankThe Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 17/02/2026General Mills lowered its sales and profit outlook for the fiscal year, as stressed consumers are buying fewer snacks and looking for more promotions. on.wsj.com/4kDfhokon.wsj.comGeneral Mills Cuts Outlook Due to Weak Consumer SentimentGeneral Mills lowered its sales and profit outlook for the fiscal year, as stressed consumers are buying fewer snacks and looking for more promotions. 2137
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 17/02/2026It's Mardi Gras, and festive music at WETA Classical this morning. A Brahms cello sonata at 6:53am, Handel's Organ Concerto musically greets the sun for Classical Sunrise at 6:58am; the opening mvt of Beethoven's Eroica at 7:13am; and Mozart's PC #23 at 9:15am. Bring a beignet and join us., 1131
Reposted by HankThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/02/2026President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel are set to meet in Washington on Wednesday, where their contrasting views about the threat posed by Iran will be near the top of the agenda. Here's what to know.nyti.msIran’s Missile Program Tops Israel’s Concerns as Netanyahu Meets TrumpPresident Trump is focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees a more immediate threat from Tehran’s rapid rebuilding of its ability to launch missiles at Israel. 14339
Reposted by HankThe Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11/02/2026Drivers think hands-free tech can do a lot of things it can’t. Cars are crashing, the feds are investigating—and car companies are pushing forward.on.wsj.comHands-Free Driving Systems Confuse Drivers, but Carmakers Push for MoreThe NHTSA is investigating Ford’s product after deadly crashes. The company’s research during development showed the technology can be misunderstood. 4174
Reposted by HankFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 16/01/2026Populism makes managing global economy harder, Andrew Bailey warns ft.trib.al/R9UkOyXft.trib.alPopulism makes managing global economy harder, Andrew Bailey warnsBank of England governor tells officials to challenge populist leaders ‘in deeds more than just words’ 1174
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Here is a photograph of Robert Schumann circa 1850, just a few years before his death, always pondering, always deep in thoughts of music. 232
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Good morning! A few highlights this morning on WETA Classical include two violin/piano combos: a cheerful one by 19th century violinist Emile Sauret for Classical Sunrise at 7:27am, and a passionate one by American Arthur Foote at 8:13am. Plus, Mozart and Florence Price. Join us. 0112
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Today (NY Eve) and tomorrow (NY Day), WETA Classical rewinds Classical Countdown, music selected by you, from #100 to #1 (a nice surprise this year!). And we waltz into the new year with a tribute to Waltz King Johann Strauss, Jr., 11pm-Midnight tonight, hosted by James Jacobs.🍾 172
Reposted by HankDMovies @dmovies.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Historical drama offers valuable insight into Palestine under British rule, plus it's a tribute to the self-determination of Arabs Now on various VoD platforms: dmovies.org/2025/12/06/p...dmovies.orgPalestine 36 - DMoviesHistorical drama offers valuable insight into Palestine under British rule, plus it's a tribute to the self-determination of Arabs - now on various VoD platforms 0123
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 10/12/2025The elegant waltz from Tchaikovsky's great opera, Eugene Onegin, welcomes the sun for Classical Sunrise this morning 7:16am @WETAClassical. Other highlights: a symphonic poem by Liszt at 7:54am, Mozart flute quartet 8:02am and Schumann's Cello Concerto 9:19am. Enjoy! 1132
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Cellist Amid Peled provides Classical Sunrise this morning 6:58am @WETAClassical with Baroque music of Couperin. Also on the bill: Telemann's Baroque flute quartet at 7:58am and chamber music of Mendelssohn and Dvorak during 8am hour. Thanks for starting your day with us. 🙏 1164
Hank @hankseda.bsky.social · 20/11/2025A view of the Kyomizu Dera temple on my recent visit to Kyoto, Japan. 000
Hank @hankseda.bsky.social · 20/11/2025A view of the Buddhist Temple Kinkaku-ji, on a recent visit to Kyoto. 000
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 18/11/2025It's Apple Cider Day, a nice accompaniment to music @WETAClassical this morning, including Classical Sunrise at 6:54am, a harp concerto by Handel 7:14am, Rimsky-Korsakov's ode to Spain 7:22am, Mozart flute concerto 8:18am and JS Bach mandolin concerto 8:46am. Enjoy! 0111
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Highlights this Veteran's Day @WETAClassical include Chopin for Classical Sunrise 6:47am, a charming violin concerto by Haydn 7:00am and an 18th century viola concerto 7:36am, plus Scriabin's late-Romantic piano concerto 9:17am (contemporary of Rachmaninoff). And you, I hope. 0132
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 04/11/2025A large, bright, low moon in DC skies this morning, not yet the full supermoon scheduled for Tuesday-Wednesday, but beautiful! Then the sun rises 6:38am with a cello sonata for Classical Sunrise on WETA Classical. Plus Scriabin and Bruch during 8:00am hour. Enjoy with us. 0141
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Spotlight on piano this morning @WETAClassical! Litolff's delightful confection, Concerto symphonique, at 7:47am; Brahms 1st Piano Concerto at 8:20am; Beethoven Piano Sonata #28 at 8:49am and Liszt's 2nd Piano Concerto at 9:18am. Plus Tchaikovsky does Classical Sunrise 7:31am! 0102
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 28/10/2025National Chocolate Day today! The history of chocolate dates to when cacao tree was domesticated in Mexico, more than 5,000 years ago. Enjoy it with delicious Classical music this morning on WETA Classical, including a piano caprice for Classical Sunrise 7:31am. 0103
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 15/10/2025A clarinet trio welcomes this morning's (Oct. 15) sun for Classical Sunrise at 7:17am @WETAClassical. Plus, the opening movement of Beethoven's masterful Kreutzer violin sonata at 8:01am and Chausson's piece for piano, violin & string quartet at 8:28am. You're always invited. 4916
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Highlights this morning @WETAClassical include a violin & piano concerto of Mozart at 6:50am, incomplete at his death but reconstructed in the 20th century; Classical Sunrise spotlighting horns at 7:11am; and Chopin's variations on a Polish song, for piano & orchestra, 8:16am. 🎵 5585
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 01/10/2025I second John Banther's post below -- thank you to all who contributed to WETA Classical's Fall Pledge Drive to keep us strong and always available. 🙏 241
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Three reasons to celebrate today: 1st Day of October, International Coffee Day and International Music Day. And WETA Classical greets the sun with Classical Sunrise at 7:04am. Four reasons. 0103
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 29/09/2025National Coffee Day today! The history of coffee is traced to 15th century Yemen, and thanks to the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and Britain's tax on tea to the colonies, Americans might have not traded tea for coffee. It's also National Biscotti Day . . . Join us at WETAClassical. 1347
Reposted by Hankjournalperso.bsky.social @journalperso.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Every person on earth is different. Everyone is imperfect. However, we are complementary and need each other. This is why ONLY communication (and I include active listening) is necessary to live well together. Otherwise, chaos, anarchy, and violence will set in. 111
Reposted by HankLindaClassical @lindaclassical.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Peter Warlock's 1926 Sword Dance based on Renaissance dance greets this morning's sun for Classical Sunrise, 6:47am on WETA Classical, plus the finale of Mozart's Piano Concerto #20, admired by Beethoven, at 7:33am. And Dvorak's lovely Song to the Moon, performed on cello, 9:53am. Join us. 194
Hank @hankseda.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Mirror Lake in the Adirondacks, being reflective like a mirror on a calm weather day 👍 010
Hank @hankseda.bsky.social · 22/08/2025Having a drink and watching the sunset by Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont🍺 010
Hank @hankseda.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Slingshot payloads like satellites into the low orbit without needing onboard fuel: Spinlaunch is ready for action: www.spinlaunch.comspinlaunch.comSpinLaunch 000