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Nicole Sandler

@nicolesandler.bsky.social

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Speaking truth to power and everyone else weekdays, live 3ET/noonPT. Listen/watch at nicolesandler.com. Subscribe @ nicolesandler.substack.com. Music aficionado too. No paywalls.

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 8h

I'm back today for our midweek sanity break with @driftglass.bsky.social! So much to discuss with him including the orange thing cosplaying president inviting other nations to take out LA & San Diego! Join us LIVE 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/_zvDs-TdltY, nicolesandler.com, pod, nicolesandler.substack.com

A Midweek Sanity Break with Driftglass & Bribes from the Orange Blob in the White House Too 10-7-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

To start the week, Alex Lawson @alaw202.bsky.social of Social Security Works is out there making good trouble again. Today he's here to tell us about his latest attempt to protect our earned benefits. Join us LIVE 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/j8Zfh7I1-T0, nicolesandler.com, pod, nicolesandler.substack.com

The First Monday in October and Alex Lawson is Making Good Trouble on the Nicole Sandler Show

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Good riddance. Is there such a thing as Bad riddance? I'm not even sure what "riddance" means, but in this case, he won't be missed.

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London Reed🫘🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟No Kings🌟🌟🌟 @londonreed.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Jack Smith smiling at a concert. It was said he was congenial and happy to be with the crowd. I have never seen him smile.

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's a longer than usual show today because Marcy Wheeler & I discussed a lot of what went on this week, including ... well the list is too long. Just watch or listen at youtu.be/w1_zHZYprds, nicolesandler.com, nicolesandler.substack.com, emptywheel.net

Why Are Republicans Really Panicking For The Election?

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Marcy Wheeler @emptywheel.bsky.social starts today's edition of Emptywheel Fridays with this story, then goes on to lots more! Joooin us at 3ET/noon PT at youtu.be/0HvOZZFld7M & nicolesandler.com

Emptywheel Friday with Marcy Wheeler on the Nicole Sandler Show 10-2-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today on the show, another cathartic conversations with Digby! She's been covering the DC beat longer than most as an OG progressiive blogger still going strong at digbysblog.net. Join us live 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/KHWqUbGPDVQ, nicolesandler.com, pod later, nicolesandler.substack.com

October Begins with Another Visit with Heather "Digby" Parton 10-1-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Driftglass.bsky.social returrns to the show today. With life getting so absuurd -so much of it at yesterday's hearing, I can't wait for his take on it. That comes at 3ET/12PT today, livve- join us! youtu.be/LpWoFG9beS0. nicolesandler.com, pod later & nicolesandler.substack.com

Driftglass Returns to Discuss All The GOP ScrewUps Heading into the Midterms 9-30-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Miss this morning's SJC hearing with Jack Smith? We'll recap the madness on today's show! Join me live for the free-for-all 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/SGsbKGu6Xws, nicolesandler.com, pod later, nicolesandler.substack.com

Mr. Smith Told Off Washington -- The Senate Judiciary Committee Anyway 9-29-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ted Cruz needs too stfu. His grandstanding doesn't work!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm…

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On today's show @froomkin.bsky.social joins me to take on the media and tell you what they're not but you should know...and more! Join us live3ET/12PT at youtu.be/Cxsf6Wz7pRo, nicolesandler.com, podcast later, nicolesandler.substack.com

Taking on the Media and Giving Real News with Dan Froomkin

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Marcy Wheeler @emptywheel.bsky.social covers this crazy story on today's show -- join us for Emptywheel Friday at 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/w1_zHZYprds, nicolesandler.com Also to be posted at emptywheel.net & nicolesandler.substack.com

Emptywheel Fridays with Marcy Wheeler on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-25-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Netanyahu is a fucking war criminal and should be tried & treated as one. He's as complicit in those 10/7 attacks as is Hamas.

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Damn! I saw this after we fi nished taping today's Emptywheel Friday show. Unreal. This extreme court truly sucks.

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's Friday- so Marcy Wheeler @emptywheel.bsky.social is back with me for another jam-packed episode of Emptywheel Fridays, as we recap most of the most important news of the week. Join us at 3ET/12PT at youtube.com/live/w1_zHZY..., nicolesandler.com, emptywheel.net, pod, nicolesandler.substack.com

Emptywheel Fridays with Marcy Wheeler on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-25-26

It's Friday, which means Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net joins me t...

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm back today with an experiment. I don't much like AI and I have lots of questions, so today we'll get answers from the source -Claude him or it self. You can even call in with your questions. Join us live 3ET/12PT youtu.be/I0HOWGQn3dw, nicolesandler. or pod later & nicolesandler.substack.com

Getting Answers About AI Straight from the Source: An Experiement

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

And Cuba walks out on D'ump. To the rest of the world, we apologize for hiiss asshholery

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today is our big boy's birthday. We adopted him at the end of November from SOLRAZ.org... His papers show his birthday, Sept. 20, 2026. We couldn't love him any more! Happy Birthday big boy.

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Not only is it Friday, it's Emptywheel Friday in which Marcy Wheeler and I recapped much of what's going on. Join us at 3ET/12PT or later at youtu.be/k88gd5qTjGg, nicolesandler.com, emptywheel.net, nicolesandler.substack.com

It''s Emptywheel Friday Time on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-18-26

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Studiously impartial C-SPAN calls for the Trump administration to immediately restore White House access to the journalists of CNN, MSNOW and Politico.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026

Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia.

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Not only is it Friday, it's Emptywheel Friday in which Marcy Wheeler and I recapped much of what's going on. Join us at 3ET/12PT or later at youtu.be/k88gd5qTjGg, nicolesandler.com, emptywheel.net, nicolesandler.substack.com

It''s Emptywheel Friday Time on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-18-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

These are the Dublin Ireland protests of D'ump that I try to show @emptywheel.bsky.social on today's show

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I think I got my studio fixed again. Who needs sleep anyway? Today, journalist & author @jonathankaufman.bsky.social takes us back to the 80s with his new book "When America Roared!". Join us live at 3ET/12PT at youtube.com/live/Tb1KK6D..., nicolesandler.com, or later pod nicolesandler.substack.com

The Good,, The Bad & The Ugly- The 1980s with Author Jonathan Kaufman 9-17-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today's show with @driftglass.bsky.social is finally fixed so you can hear Driftglass! Watch it at youtu.be/yFAuTBOlL90... Soon to be posted at nicolesandler.com and on substack. Yes, I know. It's 8:10pm PDT. I'm a glutton for punishment.

Driftglass' and My Audio Fixed, but Patel's Bestiality Remains

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Does it piss you off when D'ump lies about Russia, calling it (& all else) a hoax? It wasn't/isn't. @davidcorn.bsky.social's new book "How Russia Won" is out today, & joins us LIVE at 3ET/12PT to tell some truths! Join us at youtu.be/x73Ig6mwrsg, nicolesandler.com, pod, nicolesandler.substack.com

David Corn Explains "How Russia Won" on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-15-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Will someone please ask the D'umpster fire the definition of "hoax". Why isn't he in a rubber room?

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm back from vacation today with a packed week of shows! Today, the 50-day countdown is on, catching up & sociologist @artjipson.bsky.social on our national nightmare! Join me live 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/lGxV4goS8NI, nicolesandler.com, progressivevoices.com, pod later, nicolesandler.substack.com

Vacation is Over - 50 Day Countdown to Election Day is On! Nicole Sandler Show 9-14-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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25 Years Later on 9-11 Nicole Sandler Show

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Holy shit

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Bluegal Fran Langum #NoKings @bluegal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sorry that I laughed as hard as I did to this

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Monitoring women's periods? Fuck that shit Pete. How about we just send you our used products?

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

My best advice for you ... watch the movie "My Old Ass". Horrible title, best movie, seriously. It's streaming on Hulu. Saw it about a year ago, just rewatched as I was having an awful day. So great. Please, watch it. Really.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hear about the time I got caught in a flash flood in the Grand Canyon!!! [My spouse almost lost it when I told him we only had a sports bar and an apple, so now I always overpack on day hikes.]

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The correct url for Emptywheel Friday - with @emptywheel.bsky.social LIVE NOW- is youtu.be/TmBfNda0zws or nicolesandler.com also later at emptywheel.net, nicolesandler.substack.com

It's Another Emptyweel Friday with Marcy Wheeler on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-4-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It's another Emptywheel Friday with @emptywheel.bsky.social Marcy Wheeler, starting at 3ET/12PT. So much going on as we count down to election day, so join us at youtu.be/EpKeS892w7Y, nicolesandler.com, pod later, emptywheel.net, nicolesandler.substack.com

It's Another Emptyweel Friday with Marcy Wheeler on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-4-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Belated Happy Birthday to my dear old friend @johnfugelsang.bsky.social -- May this year be better than the last 10!

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Streaming Sept 9! Forall who didn't get to see the Land of Hope & Dreams tour... here you go! youtu.be/c6TDxxojTqw...

Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut) (Official Trailer)

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Yes- today's #EmptywheelFriday episode of today's show is coming up at 3ET.12PT. Standby for details. But among lots of real news, we cover the end of "Tits" Bartiromo on Fox not news. Why do I call her "tits"? (Lady, adjust... just sayin')

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Right hand pain almost sidelined me today until I learned Gloria Steinem died. She was too important to us to let pain keep us from saluting her, so "She's History"'s Amy Simon returns to remember her. Join us live 3ET/12PT at youtu.be/54uHhN5C9cc, nicolesandler.com, pod, nicolesandler.substack.com

Rest In Power and Thank You Gloria Steinem with Amy Simon on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-3-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're going live at 3ET/12PT-- Joining me & @driftglass.bsky.social - who always helps make us smarter, the FOIA King himself, @jasonleopold.bsky.social Join us at youtu.be/b9Hh-zuf3yU, nicolesandler.com or pod later & nicolesandler.substack.com

Driftglass & the FOIA King on the Nicole Sandler Show 9-2-26

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's a big show today with @driftglass.bsky.social who usually joins us on Wednesdays. Plus a special visit from @jasonleopold.bsky.social who just broke a big story via FOIA re Epstein/Ghislaine's housing situation. We're live 3ET/12PT @ nicolesandler.com, youtube.com/nicolesandler I'll remind you

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The Nicole Sandler Show – Progressive, Intelligent, Honest and Irreverent Talk

Welcome to the Nicole Sandler Show! This site is the home base for my show. We broadcast/stream live weekday afternoons at 3pm Eastern/ noon Pacific. In addition to this site, you can also get the liv...

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tuesday morning truths you can along with! youtu.be/Lwz1XwHwWhY...

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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I truly despise the Dumpster fire even more for using my bonus decade to destroy all that was good about this country. This was a decade I should have been celebrating, but he destroyed it.

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Rural Freedom Network @ruralfreedomnet.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

SO VOTE THEM OUT. VOTE THEM ALL OUT.

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Sande @sande0724.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The CHOSEN leader of the Republican Party. A rapist and pedophile. #RememberInNovember

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Ray Beckerman @raybeckerman.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

You’re Not Hallucinating: The Amount of Recalled Food Is Skyrocketing newrepublic.com/post/214946/...

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You’re Not Hallucinating: The Amount of Recalled Food Is Skyrocketing

Here’s a list of every food item that faced a recall in August.

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today I am 10 years lung cancer free! Larger tumor & whole lower left lung lobe removed; smaller unrelated tumor also removed with wedge resection of upper left lobe. Too bad the next 10 years were such a disaster.

Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I'm not taking a victory lap yet, but I think my studio gremlins are gone! And it's Emptywheel Friday, so join @emptywheel.bsky.social Marcy Wheeler & me at 3ET/12PT as we try to get through most of the week's news youtu.be/Jm4jHbvfBRY, nicolesandler.com, emptywheel.net, nicolesandler.substack.com

It's Emptywheel Friday Time (and the Studio Gremlins Are Finally Gone!) 8-28-26

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