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Nolan Higdon

@nolanhigdon.bsky.social
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nolanhigdon.substack.com, author, lecturer at University of California, Santa Cruz, & Project Censored National Judge

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Truthdig @truthdig.com · 01/10/2026
How corporate consolidation enabled Trump’s war on the press. By @nolanhigdon.bsky.social
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The Merger-Muzzle Pipeline
How corporate consolidation enabled Trump’s war on the press.
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Just Ask the Question @jatqpodcast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Did Trump just create American State TV? We break down the media ban, the Supreme Court smacking down Missouri GOP, the DHS voter purge panic. Listen now! @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @nolanhigdon.bsky.social @mswmedia.com www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - Will YOU Be Purged? The New DHS Voter Roll Panic Explained
This week on the podcast, Brian and the panel get right into it, tackling that controversial two-million-dollar taxpayer-funded ad that has everyone wondering if we're looking at the start of "America...
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Bugs, Yaoist @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
we're all looking for the guy who did this hot dog guy meme
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
WE HAVE A CHAT THIS WEEK! 🚨 @ronplacone.bsky.social and I are LIVE today at 4 PM PST! We’re breaking down: 🏛️ Susan Collins' corruption 🎬 The end of Hollywood? 🤖 The AI freak-out 🎸 Kid Rock’s failed MAGA event & more! Join the chat and tune on SubStack or here: www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox @cnn.com
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Just Ask the Question @jatqpodcast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Rogue AI escaping? Trump banning the press? A 250-foot sniper arch in DC? And, Congress just fled town. We break it all down in this weeks ep @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @nolanhigdon.bsky.social @mswmedia.com www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - Rogue AI, Chinese Nukes, and Trump's "AI Force"
In this explosive episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem joins national security attorney Mark Zaid and First Amendment advocate Dr. Nolan Higdon to unpack Washington’s latest constitutional ...
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MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 22/09/2026
Press freedom, executive power, AI threats, the proposed DC arch, and the Hegseth impeachment fight. New @jatqpodcast.bsky.social with @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social and @nolanhigdon.bsky.social #MSWMedia Listen: www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Frank Mallicoat and I discuss Trump's AI force on @ktvufox2.bsky.social ! 🤖📺 www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-p6...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happy to announce that my new book, Critical AI Literacy, will be dropping this winter. Stay tuned for updates www.routledge.com/Critical-AI-... @projectcensored.bsky.social @briankarem.bsky.social @medialiteracynow.bsky.social @ronplacone.bsky.social @cnn.com @msnownews.bsky.social
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Critical AI Literacy: From Silicon Valley Exploitation to Democratic Resistance
This book advances critical AI literacy by providing educators, students, and scholars with a rigorous conceptual framework for understanding, analyzing, and teaching artificial intelligence in its so...
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Dennis "dejay" Koch @dennisjkoch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The AI Delusion The Danger Isn’t That #AI Is Too Smart—It’s That It’s Stupid @nolanhigdon.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
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The AI Delusion
The Danger Isn’t That AI Is Too Smart—It’s That It’s Stupid
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social & I kick off our live stream at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST! 🚨 We’re breaking down: Congress protecting Hegseth , Fetterman’s folly, Sheeran & Kraft's censorship backfire, & more Tune in live www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox www.nolanhigdon.substack.com ronplacone.substack.com
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Brian Joseph, author of Vegas Concierge, joins Disinfo Detox this week! We discuss why Las Vegas authorities look the other way on sex trafficking and how corporate media & casinos censor the truth. 🎙️ Tune in now! #DisinfoDetox #VegasConcierg youtu.be/eSNMUSY0Olo @projectcensored.bsky.social
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Casinos, Cops, and Cover-Ups: The Dark Side of Las Vegas Media
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Truthdig @truthdig.com · 15/09/2026
Recent reports of AI systems “breaking loose” don’t suggest superintelligence. They demonstrate that AI is not intelligent enough to follow basic instructions. By @nolanhigdon.bsky.social
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The Danger Isn’t That AI Is Too Smart — It’s That It’s Stupid
Recent reports of AI systems “breaking loose” don’t suggest superintelligence. They demonstrate that AI is not intelligent enough to follow basic instructions.
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Had a blast with Marcy Sutherland, Robin Andersen, Allison Butler, Mickey Huff, & Mischa Geracoulis at the Ithaca Is Books Festival. 📚✨ @projectcensored.bsky.social @mmfa.bsky.social @cnn.com @ithacacollege.bsky.social @ucpress.bsky.social
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It was a pleasure speaking at the Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College about critical AI literacy! Thank you Marcy Sutherland and Mickey Huff for having me. 🎙️🤖 #AI #IthacaCollege #PCIM @ithacacollege.bsky.social
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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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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If AI destroys us, it won’t be because it’s too smart—it’ll be because we were stupid enough to deploy unintelligent tech to blindly replace humans. My latest on the AI doomerism discussion: nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/the-danger... @projectcensored.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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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social and I are back for a livestream today at 4 PM EST / 1 PM PST! We're breaking down Israel, Fetterman, AI, and more. Tune in here: ⁠⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com⁠⁠ ronplacone.substack.com www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox www.youtube.com/RonPlacone
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Just Ask the Question @jatqpodcast.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Trumps D.C. "palace" takeover, the fallout over John Fetterman, Pete Buttigieg for Speaker of the House, and Fox News just nuked Maria Bartiromo. @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @nolanhigdon.bsky.social Listen now! @mswmedia.com www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - The Massive 2026 Mail-In Ballot Chaos
In this episode, Brian, Mark and Nolan explore the latest political developments, including potential impeachment, the future of Washington's architecture, and the impact of polls on elections. Our ex...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social and I are back breaking down the biggest news stories at 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST today! Tune in live on YouTube or SubStack 👇 ⁠⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com⁠⁠ ronplacone.substack.com www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox @projectcensored.bsky.social @cnn.com
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MSW Media @mswmedia.com · 01/09/2026
Media monopolies and the dangers of further consolidation in American media. New @jatqpodcast.bsky.social with @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social and @nolanhigdon.bsky.social Listen: www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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kvconner.bsky.social @kvconner.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Trump “steals” Venezuelan oil Trump’s solutions lead to greater problems Brian J Karem, @briankarem.bsky.social Mark S. Zaid, P.C. @markzaidesq.bsky.social , and Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social brianjkarem.substack.com/p/trump-stea... Aug 31
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Trump “steals” Venezuelan oil
Trump’s solutions lead to greater problems
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It must be hard to defend the utility of the US Senate in the face of DSA calls for its abolition when Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has been AWOL for nearly three months. www.rawstory.com/amp/mitch-mc...
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Mysterious equipment arrives at Mitch McConnell's home as his office remains silent
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Just wrapped an insane stream with @ronplacone.bsky.social ! We dived into Dolly Parton, Meta’s latest lawsuit, an influencer pouring hot wax on their kid, and so much more. Catch the full replay here: youtu.be/vyzv60Byaio
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social &I are back today at 4pmPST/7pmEST! Breaking down Dolly Parton & Tim Curry, Pentagon-funded right-wing influencers, the Meta settlement, Gen Z workplace romance, and Dems’ SC dreams Send us your questions ⁠⁠https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.com⁠⁠ www.youtube.com/@DisinfoDetox
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The Disinfo Detox
Disinfo Detox is the podcast that cuts through the lies and scrubs propaganda from public discourse. Each episode, we break down major news stories, exposing the spin, omissions, and distortions that ...
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Timothy Vollmer @tvol.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Claudia Polsky: Universities that have capitulated to Trump have done uniformly worse than those who fight the ongoing assault on research and education. cend.berkeley.edu/events/from-...
Four people sit on a panel in a lecture hall during a presentation titled "From Dissent to Dialogue." In the background, a large screen displays the event title and headshots of the speakers. The panelists, three women and one man, are seated in chairs facing the audience, with one woman gesturing as she speaks. The room has wood-paneled walls and modern seating.
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Timothy Vollmer @tvol.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
“UC Berkeley’s immediate decision to suspend CPT reflects not strategic self-preservation, but a traceable pattern of passive avoidance — a pitiful display of cowardice in the face of President Donald Trump’s mounting anti-immigration agenda.“ www.dailycal.org/opinion/edit...
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Facing ICE threat, UC Berkeley left international students out in the cold
By suspending CPT “until further notice,” campus has given itself unlimited time and latitude to shield itself from federal scrutiny, while leaving the future of international students in indefinite l...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Back for another week on @ktvufox2.bsky.social with @allierasmus.bsky.social ! 📺 We’re diving into the rise of Flock safety cameras and breaking down the latest in local electoral politics. Tune in! 🎥⚡️ #KTVU #BayAreaNews #LocalPolitics www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRgz...
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Flock camera concerns become bi-partisan issue | KTVU
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Really God? Dolly at 80 years old? There is not a single other 80 year old you could have taken? Can anyone think of one?
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Just Ask the Question @jatqpodcast.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
$40T national debt. 50% Canada tariffs. A White House aide hiding in trunks and printing fake polls.  @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social and @nolanhigdon.bsky.social break down the news of the week. Listen now!! @mswmedia.com www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - Tariffs, Secret Leaks & Military Retreat!
In this episode, we analyze the complex issues surrounding US tariffs, national debt, and foreign policy, with insights from legal expert Mark S. Zaid and political analyst Nolan Higdon. We explore th...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"Socialists can't win." "It's an electoral death sentence." "They only win fringe districts." The establishment's favorite talking points against DSA candidates are collapsing. Here is my breakdown with @ronplacone.bsky.social : youtu.be/MDKRN2nN31I @projectcensored.bsky.social @cnn.com
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Establishment Anti-DSA Excuses Debunked Vote-by-Vote
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social and I are BACK on @DisinfoDetox 4pmPST/7pmEST! We’re breaking down the latest media spin. Don't miss it: watch, listen, and scrub the propaganda: nolanhigdon.substack.com ronplacone.substack.com www.youtube.com/RonPlacone @projectcensored.bsky.social
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It was a pleasure joining @jimacosta.bsky.social and @briankarem.bsky.social on Just Ask The Press! We had an important conversation on the changing role of the Press Secretary and the critical state of press freedoms under Trump 2.0. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWOs...
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Just Ask the Question @jatqpodcast.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Tucker wants a third party, The Press Secretary is out, and Trump triples down on The Ballroom! @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @nolanhigdon.bsky.social break down the news. Listen now! @mswmedia.com www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - Tucker Carlson, The Ballroom, and The "Pep Secretary"
In this episode, we analyze the recent developments in U.S. politics, including the resignation of the presidential press secretary, military deployments, and the bizarre antics of political figures l...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Out now: My new article examining the AI myths fueling the hype. Read it here: nolanhigdon.substack.com/p/unmasking-... @gilduran.com @projectcensored.bsky.social @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social
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Unmasking AI
10 Myths Fueling the Silicon Mirage
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The cyclospora outbreak has reached 13,895 cases across 47 states. The FDA has recalled 1.6 million eggs due to salmonella contamination. Screwworm cases continue to rise. And we’ve just surpassed 2,500 measles cases — breaking 2025’s record. “Make America Healthy Again.”
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
"Woke 1.0" vs. reality? @ronplacone.bsky.social and I dive deep into AOC’s recent comments and what it all means for the current political landscape. youtu.be/opS8mJNG7-E @projectcensored.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @francescahongwi.bsky.social
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Was Woke 1.0 Crazy or Just Misunderstood?
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social & I just completed our live stream! Enjoy THIS CLIP! Watch the Full Episode: youtu.be/iOAUiuPWH0E Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: www.nolanhigdon.substack.com @projectcensored.bsky.social
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Or watch on SubSatck nolanhigdon.substack.com ronplacone.substack.com
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
@ronplacone.bsky.social and I are live streaming right now! Come hang out and WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeT8...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Getting ready to go back to school? Before you step back onto campus, read MAGAcademy & remind yourself why higher ed has become what it is today. www.project-censored.org/shop/magacad... @projectcensored.bsky.social @insidehighered.com @cnn.com @chronicle.com @ucaftbayarea.bsky.social
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
In his latest piece, @tyleraustinharper.bsky.social exposes how academic elites use progressive posturing to distract from economic reality. This institutional shift away from the working class is why I wrote MAGAcademy: www.project-censored.org/shop/magacad... @projectcensored.bsky.social
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A huge thanks to all of you for helping @markzaidesq.bsky.social @briankarem.bsky.social , and me climb the @_feedspot charts! 📈 Watch out, @NicolleDWallace, we’re coming for you! 😉 #Podcasting #Politics #Feedspot Please like, follow, comment, and subscribe! @projectcensored.bsky.social
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Back on @ktvufox2.bsky.social with @allierasmus.bsky.social and the crew breaking down the week’s biggest headlines! From El-Sayed, Buttigieg, and Newsom in Michigan to national updates on Trump, Iran, and birthright citizenship. Tune in! 📺🎙️ #KTVU #Politics www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-yk...
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Just Ask the Question @jatqpodcast.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Is the Pentagon running low on interceptor missiles? What’s with the cyberattacks on U.S. water infrastructure? @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @nolanhigdon.bsky.social tackle the biggest stories of the week. @mswmedia.com www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - Trump Blames Minnesota, DOJ Reflecting Pool Fiasco & Is the Pentagon Out of Missiles?
Host Brian Karem is joined by national security expert Mark S. Zaid and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon to break down the biggest news of the week.• Trump’s claims regarding cyberattacks on US w...
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
In the latest issue of The Gaslight Gazette, we break down the toxic relationship between Donald Trump and the media. How outrage, codependency, and spectacle drive the news cycle—and what it costs the public. Read the full analysis here: nolanhigdon.substack.com/the-attentio... 📰🔗
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
In the latest issue of The Gaslight Gazette, we break down the toxic relationship between Donald Trump and the media. How outrage, codependency, and spectacle drive the news cycle—and what it costs the public. Read the full analysis here: nolanhigdon.substack.com/the-attentio... 📰🔗
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Nolan Higdon @nolanhigdon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Glad to catch up with @ktvufox2.bsky.social 's @allierasmus.bsky.social to break down this week's biggest headlines! Always a great discussion. 📺🎙️ Watch the full segment: www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-w2...
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