Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Land Grant Films is proud to present a special, public screening of "The Library That Dolly Built" on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:30 at Kern’s Bakery outdoor stage. The event is free and open to the public. 030
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Dolly’s legacy will be felt in a million ways across East Tennessee, the nation and the world. We are honored to have documented part of that legacy in “The Library That Dolly Built.” We hope you watch the film, learn about the Imagination Library and consider supporting the program. 323064
Reposted by Nick Geidnercasey morell @caseym.org · 24/01/2026sigh.current.orgWBGU to end PBS affiliation due to federal funding cutsThe Ohio station will be the fourth public media organization to sever ties with PBS. 042
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 09/12/2025And you can watch my film, The Library That Dolly Built, about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Kanopy! www.kanopy.com/video/11521109kanopy.com 000
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Great to have WBIR, Knoxville’s NBC affiliate, cover the amazing journalism happening at The Daily Beacon, UT’s editorially independent student newspaper. m.youtube.com/watch?v=3U2z...m.youtube.comStudents at 'The Daily Beacon' have been closely following the firing of professor Tamar ShirinianYouTube video by WBIR Channel 10 020
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 19/11/2025A job well done by Caden Dyer — who is also the editor-in-chief — and Olivia Lee. 0885
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Here is their report: www.utdailybeacon.com/campus_news/...utdailybeacon.comPublic records reveal behind-the-scenes details of Shirinian terminationUT System President Randy Boyd referred to the days after Tamar Shirinian’s controversial termination as “a firestorm” in records recently acquired by The Daily Beacon. 110921
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 19/11/2025To that end, in my newsletter — in the “closing my tabs” bonus section for paid subscribers — I shouted out some college student journalists tonight: www.lawdork.com/p/court-bloc... 222536
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Shouts into the void: There is more than 50 years of political comm and poli sci research addressing this topic! But yes, let’s do this new kind of polling. Ugh. 082
Reposted by Nick GeidnerRebecca Spang @rlspang.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Hi all. A little clarification: the Purdue student journalists did OFFER to do this but "Unfortunately and understandably, the IDS declined the offer, fearing expulsion of its student leaders and more firings of its professional staff." They printed and delivered a statement of solidarity instead 7247114
Reposted by Nick GeidnerRainesford Stauffer @rainesford.bsky.social · 16/10/2025That said, if you’re working multiple jobs simultaneously, have a side hustle, etc., I’d love to chat with you, especially if you’re an earlyish career worker. (Though this definitely doesn’t just impact young workers—it’s across the board.) DMs open, email rainesford.alexandra@gmail.com 043
Reposted by Nick GeidnerRainesford Stauffer @rainesford.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Dropped a call out over on LinkedIn looking to talk to people about working multiple jobs and the response has been so overwhelming, we’d have to do a series to even come close to tackling it all. Which says a lot about cost of living, student loans, worries about layoffs, etc. 15011
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Will Chief Justice John Roberts and the Republican appointees end the notion of co-equal branches by raising the executive above all else in backing Trump’s unending desire for more power and fewer limits? That is the question of this term, and Law Dork will be covering all of it.lawdork.comIt's already time for a new SCOTUS term. Or, the summer that wasn't.A look back, a look ahead. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs. 35558143
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 04/10/2025Not only is WUOT an amazing news source for East Tennessee, it is also a training ground for student journalists in the University of Tennessee’s College of Communication and Information. Give today! Every dollar helps! 17115
Reposted by Nick GeidnerDerek Willis @dwillis.bsky.social · 13/09/2025In addition to the programs being dropped, UNL will cut administrative staff in: * College of Business * College of Engineering * College of Fine and Performing Arts * College of Journalism and Mass Communications JOMC "fared poorly" on the metrics used. journalism.unl.edu/news/deans-u... 043
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 31/08/2025The conversation he had with IT and HR before he started reporting this story must have been wild. 050
Reposted by Nick GeidnerJoshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 29/08/2025What a cursed sentence (gift link) “The A.I. companies selected to oversee the program would have a strong financial incentive to deny claims. Medicare plans to pay them a share of the savings generated from rejections.”nytimes.comMedicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures 14456232801
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Hey y’all! Henry is selling popcorn for Boy Scouts again! Over 70% of all money raised comes back to support scouts locally in East Tennessee! If you’re interested, you can buy online or just make a donation! trails-end.com/store/scout/...trails-end.comSupport Henry G's Scouting adventures.Please help Henry G reach their fundraising goal! 021
Reposted by Nick GeidnerPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 18/07/2025NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert tells studio audience CBS is canceling 'The Late Show,' to end in May 2026. 937118643039
Reposted by Nick GeidnerBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 18/07/2025One last thing on this for the moment: Scorched Earth Conan was incredible TV for a few weeks, and Scorched Earth Conan's enemy was fucking Jay Leno. Scorched Earth Colbert should be really good TV. 998081962
Reposted by Nick GeidnerLizzie O'Leary @lizzieohreally.bsky.social · 12/07/2025www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/c... 28485753658
Reposted by Nick GeidnerAnita Wadhwani @anitawadhwani.bsky.social · 09/07/2025$118M in Tennessee K-12 funding is held up in Trump federal funding review tennesseelookout.com/2025/07/09/1... @itsmelissabrown.bsky.social @tennesseelookout.com @chalkbeat.orgtennesseelookout.com$118M in Tennessee K-12 funding is held up in Trump federal funding review • Tennessee LookoutMemphis-Shelby County Schools district officials say 100 teacher and staff positions could be cut if the Trump administration withholds funds. 021
Reposted by Nick GeidnerBen Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 04/07/2025The National Press Photographers Association says it has cashflow issues and is laying off staff. The NPPA is one of the most important organizations for a profession already under significant pressure. nppa.org/news/797nppa.orgAn update from the NPPA Board of Directors, and emergency meeting planned for July 9.All members are invited to attend the virtual meeting. 087
Reposted by Nick GeidnerRainesford Stauffer @rainesford.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Student & early career journalists in Appalachia, send pitches! We're looking for different kinds of stories—politics, labor, education, cultural trends, life + identity, and more! Rates start at $100 for opinion, $200-$400 for reporting & can increase based on scope. Pitch guide and form below:100daysinappalachia.comA New Call for Pitches for a New Appalachian EraWe continue to tell the stories of our region, with an eye toward deeply-reported modern-day stories of Appalachia’s challenges and triumphs. And if you’re a writer or journalist in the region, we wan... 13437
Reposted by Nick GeidnerRebecca Spang @rlspang.bsky.social · 30/06/2025So, here it is. Thanks to a new state law that was NEVER DEBATED, Indiana University has committed itself to abolishing majors in African-American/African Diaspora Studies: American Studies; Art History; French; Italian; Religious Studies etc. DOZENS of majors. www.ipm.org/news-section...ipm.orgIndiana public colleges cut almost 20% of degreesPublic Indiana colleges and universities have eliminated 19 percent of their degree programs to meet requirements added to the state’s budget, according to the Commission for Higher Education. 18520891296
Reposted by Nick GeidnerJessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 29/06/2025This is a real bummer. So many talented folks at Pineapple Street Studios www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/a...nytimes.comPrestige Podcast Company Pineapple Street Studios Shuts Down 072
Reposted by Nick GeidnerNPR @npr.org · 28/06/2025Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30. By @rhersher.bsky.socialn.prDefense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather dataHurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30. 100902548
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 28/06/2025In Outlook Calendar, is there no way to copy and paste an event?? 000
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025BREAKING: SCOTUS over liberals' dissent, blocks district court order requiring process before carrying out third country removals. SCOTUS's order allows Trump admin to carry out third country removals without the protections required—notice and opportunity to raise a challenge. No reason is given. 1661300555
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Fun fact: Each year, the selection committee for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library reads all 200 or so books they are considering for the collection out loud. www.kanopy.com/video/11521109kanopy.comKanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentarieskui 0165
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 22/06/2025Hey journalism educator! I just got back from the @ire.org conference. It was fantastic and incredibly valuable for the @utknoxville.bsky.social students I took with me. I would definitely suggest finding ways to take your students. 041
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 19/06/2025At @ire.org conference and love this mentality: Make public records orders not requests. The data is ours; we are just placing an order. 1164
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Some shots from walking around New Orleans this afternoon. #ire2025 160
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Where should I eat in downtown New Orleans? #ire2025 000
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18/06/2025OK, folks. Law Dork is 127 paid subscribers away from my year three goal. Chipping in now would be an amazing way to (a) thank me for my work this year so far, (b) power me through SCOTUS month, and (c) help me to begin year four of Law Dork — which starts on June 21 — strong. Please consider it!lawdork.comLaw Dork | Chris Geidner | SubstackThe Supreme Court, law, politics, and more. Click to read Law Dork, by Chris Geidner, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers. 912539
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18/06/2025I am off to read and write. Will have my full report at Law Dork. www.lawdork.com 413413
Reposted by Nick GeidnerRainesford Stauffer @rainesford.bsky.social · 13/06/2025If you know student or early-career journalists in the region, we're looking for pitches on politics, work, education, cultural trends and the arts, life + identity, and more! Rates start at $100 for opinion, $200-$400 for reporting & could increase based on scope. Pitch guide and form below: 37363
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Hey y’all! What are the best “general good journalism” newsletters? I just want a collection of all the best journalism every week or maybe every day. #stillmissgooglereader 000
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Believe it when I see it. Just ordered new hearing aids for my 12-year-old and they went up in price a lot! 000
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Reading this 👇 Only 100 pages in, but highly recommend. What else should I read that touches on the intersection of journalism and mental health? 041
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Carla Hayden is awesome, and I will be forever grateful that she was part of my documentary, The Library That Dolly Built. 224025
Reposted by Nick GeidnerChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Trump signed an executive order today aimed at ending government funding for NPR and PBS. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...whitehouse.govEnding Taxpayer Subsidization Of Biased MediaBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. 120769358
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Minecraft movie?!?!? I thought this was the Minesweeper movie! I am pissed! 000
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Libraries are awesome and Rainesford is awesome for reporting on them! 020
Nick Geidner @ngeidner.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Fun fact: The Library That Dolly Built - my documentary about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library - was funded, in part, by Humanities Tennessee, which receives much of its funding from the NEH. 011
Reposted by Nick GeidnerKatie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Kudos to the student journalists at The Tufts Daily, who crashed a last-minute issue of the paper to cover the outrageous arrest and detention of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk: issuu.com/tuftsdaily/d...issuu.comThe Tufts Daily - Thursday, March 27, 2025 by The Tufts Daily - Issuu 131648539