Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 09/10/2026Premium Newsletter: The Hater's Guide To Junk, the world of high-yield debt where Anthropic and OpenAI will have to play if they want to survive post-IPO - and why the same leveraged loans that killed multiple software companies may be their only option. www.wheresyoured.at/premium-the-...wheresyoured.athttps://www.wheresyoured.at/premium-the-haters-guide-to-junk/Ladies and gentlemen, we are in a glorious, splendiferous, outrageous era of crap! Some call it “high-yield,” some call it “speculative-grade,” but to those of us living in the real world, we know… 820637 206
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialGod @thegodshow.com · 09/10/2026Public executions are what dictators do.thegodshow.comThou Shalt Not Livestream Executions And Call Yourselves “Pro-Life”Dear Humans, 74967250 967
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 09/10/2026In case you missed it, read our investigation here:propublica.orgI Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.Amid growing public health concerns, operators like DraftKings have touted “responsible gaming” tools and prompts. But as I went off the deep end, I found they were no match for the incentives and pro... 012022 120
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialWIRED @wired.com · 09/10/2026More than two dozen workers at three major publishing houses—HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette—tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech. Read the full story: buff.ly/p0ymGmN 341063535 1.1K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 09/10/2026In this week's Better Offline monologue, @edzitron.com talks about the brittle state of Australian AI data center company Firmus’ IPO, its dodgy underlying numbers, and how the Australian media has set an example of how you should actually cover an AI company. linktr.ee/betteroffline 0204 20
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026New episode of Natural Causes 🥚 @jamesstout.bsky.social looks into the DOJ investigation into egg price fixing and what it can tell us about the way our food system treats animals and people. www.iheart.com/podcast/1119... 0325 32
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 04/10/2026They’re all on the same flight and this is the only way for them to successfully remember their number to check in, as long as none of them change position 52578 257
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 03/10/2026It has been 118 years since the Supreme Court ruled the federal government owes tribes water, but Native American communities in northern Arizona are still fighting for their rights to the Colorado River. (Published June)propublica.orgNative American Tribes Came Together to Secure Their Rights to Colorado River Water. Four States Are Stalling the Deal.Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are resisting the deal because it would allow the Navajo and Hopi to lease water to cities downstream, likely the growing towns around Phoenix. 81088446 1.1K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Now he’s gone too far www.tpr.org/government-p...tpr.orgTrump tomato tariffs could spell the end of free chips, salsa at restaurantsThe 17% tariff on Mexican tomato imports, combined with bad weather in Florida and Mexico, has caused the price of salsa ingredients to spike in recent months. 641714388 1.7K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 01/10/2026This is what you do when things are very stable 👇 1437347 373
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialWIRED @wired.com · 30/09/2026Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it. www.wired.com/story/how-is...wired.comHow Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West BankLost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move through it. 717866 178
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialSophie Rae Lichterman @whysophiewhy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Support our shows and my pride by voting for our podcasts at the 5th Annual Signal Awards. 511412 114
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 29/09/2026So far the only retort from the AI boosters appears to be “2025 doesn’t matter” and I’m not kidding 26862111 862
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialDana El Kurd @danaelkurd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026My episode with Harsha Walia @harshawalia.bsky.social where we talk about what happened in Ceuta and why anti-immigrant narratives are so crucial to fascism. open.spotify.com/episode/3Hee...open.spotify.comAfter CeutaIt Could Happen Here · Episode 14722 47
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Cool People CZM Rewind ⏪🗞️ Margaret continues her conversation with writer and podcast host Andrew Ti about how an informal union of children shut down the nation’s biggest newspapers and won their rights @margaret.bsky.social @andrewti.bsky.social @whysophiewhy.bsky.social linktr.ee/coolpeoplepod 0183 18
somaj09.bsky.social @somaj09.bsky.social · 27/09/2026apnews.com/article/isra...apnews.comPalestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast newsThe Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 74,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The war began nearly three years ago. 000 0
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialGod @thegodshow.com · 27/09/2026ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News are resuming their coverage of Trump without CNN. It’s bullshit.thegodshow.comDamn The Networks For Caving To DonaldPicket crossing traitors. 2192464594 2.5K
somaj09.bsky.social @somaj09.bsky.social · 27/09/2026How many illegal ads do I have to see of Trump propping up his fascism paid for by the U.S. government? Where is anyone in our government on this? 000 0
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialJustin Jest @justinjest.bsky.social · 27/09/2026a five minute breakdown of healthcare for all in the US www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgDJ...youtube.comMedicare For All explained: Real Costs, Pros, Cons: Definitive answersYouTube video by Arvin Ash 163 6
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026In response to our reporting, Susan Collins has mustered a defense that is full of incorrect and misleading claims. We’ve reviewed FBI evidence, examined thousands of pages of records and interviewed dozens of people. Here are the receipts.propublica.orgProPublica Debunks Susan Collins’ Claims About FBI Anti-Corruption ProbeProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series o... 10838431756 3.8K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 26/09/2026NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana as diesel prices rise to record levels during peak harvest season. #ICYMI ⛽️ www.wdsu.com/article/loui... 129761283 761
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialGod @thegodshow.com · 26/09/2026These fascist billionaires have to be stopped. And the only people who can stop them is us.thegodshow.comDamn The Epstein Class For Destroying The WorldThey’re the worst. 521519390 1.5K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 26/09/2026$DELL 1023491 234
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Garrison outlines various proposals for a regulatory “slowdown” of frontier AI models, Trump’s push against regulation, the risk of regulatory capture, legislation for public ownership of AI companies and control of this technology, and the organizing limits of AI-denialism. linktr.ee/ICHHpod 24613 46
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026CEO pay is up 1,316% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 28%. CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"? 15862002371 6.2K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026@iwriteok.bsky.social sits down with @jamieloftus.bsky.social to discuss a bastard who really did it all: started his own country and became dictator, carried out a genocide, and matured to quack energy healer using magic to improve men's sperm count. linktr.ee/behindthebas... 67013 70
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Perpetually “concerned” Susan Collins should be VERY concerned by the latest reporting from ProPublica, revealing her involvement in an alleged bribery/pay to play scheme of awarding defense contracts to a specific firm right after that company made campaign “donations." youtu.be/f2fFlCPjKnk?...youtu.beGOP Senator CAUGHT RED-HANDED In MASSIVE BRIBERY SCHEME Probe!?!YouTube video by Katie Phang 739155605572 15.6K
somaj09.bsky.social @somaj09.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We are a joke of a country Trump’s Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and Walkouts flip.it/j-xVBhflip.itTrump’s Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsDelegates began to walk out as Trump threatened other countries in his speech at the United Nations. 000 0
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026fox news is a danger to society, especially children STOP FUCKING APPEARING ON FOX NEWS 41032211 1K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Oddly enough, the White House Press Corp *did* act like real news organizations today by walking out in protest over thin-skinned Trump's attempt to censor unflattering, accurate news reporting. But they only did that because ham-fisted Trump forced their usually timid hands. 2561813412 1.8K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026New episode of Natural Causes 🚧🏜️ @jamesstout.bsky.social talks about the ecological disaster that is the border wall and interviews Dr. Christina Aiello about the Peninsular Bighorn ram that was killed by razor wire in the Jacumba mountains. www.iheart.com/podcast/1119... 24913 49
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialRepublicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 22/09/2026NEW CNN/SSRS poll: Trump’s handling of foreign affairs: 29% approve 67% disapprove Trump’s Iran war decisions: 18% say they’re helping the U.S. 70% (!!!) say they’re hurting the U.S 826858 268
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialJames Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 22/09/2026 10473217510089 32.2K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialLorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026God this is going so well. I haven’t laughed this hard in so long! 806111032742 11.1K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/09/2026alert the press: it is not normal for the president to be unable to stay conscious during televised events in the Oval Office 1622157914596 15.8K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/09/2026🚨 MAJOR NEWS: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna say they have now secured commitments for all 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II.meidasnews.comMassie, Khanna Say They Have Secured 218 Signatures for New Epstein Files VoteThe announcement comes hours after MeidasTouch reported the discharge petition was just two signatures short of the threshold needed to force a House vote. 992259436747 25.9K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026New It Could Happen Here In this episode @danaelkurd.bsky.social talks about the debate in DC on what the role of the US has been in the Middle East, and what it should be. She also talks about what’s missing from these discussions. linktr.ee/ICHHpod 0287 28
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 15/09/2026How fast does government run? That’s up to you. This November, there will be 5 questions on your ballot aimed at making government work more efficiently for New Yorkers. Make sure your voice is heard. Register to vote by October 24th. Learn more about the ballot props by heading to nyc.gov/fast. 17981461959 8.1K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialMila ........ Flip The United States Senate Blue 💯💙🇺🇸💙 I’m Blue @iwantmycountry26.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Robert Kraft Is a Epstein Island Visitor. The New England Patriots Owner Is a Child Rapist 326117894116 11.8K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialTrueharmony @trueharmony.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This is how he answers a reporter. 129399353853 9.9K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCool Zone Media @coolzonemedia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026New Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff 🌍 Margaret reads you an essay about how we have to soberly confront the realities of climate change and look for ways we can collectively take action @margaret.bsky.social @whysophiewhy.bsky.social linktr.ee/coolpeoplepod 14711 47
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13/09/2026And yet there are people who actually believe this clown is going to send them a check for $5,000. 1367134404372 13.4K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12/09/2026“Stop Making Sense” turns 42 today. Of his performance, David Byrne said: “You see this person in the beginning [of the film] who's kind of angsty, stumbling around .. And then, by the end, he's surrendered to the music and is fairly joyful .. He’s found a kind of community." 🙏🏼 “Slippery People” 1142993591 3K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 11/09/202625 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we remember that terrible day, let us also remember the first responders, office workers and strangers who ran toward danger to help each other. 562328247331 32.8K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialRepublicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 11/09/20268:46 AM. 25 years ago today. Never forget 29534169 534
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Desperate Donnie's panicky plan to bribe voters is not only highly illegal, it's also incredibly expensive (1.3 trillion w/ a "T") & really, REALLY dumb (w/ a "B"). He knows accountability is coming on 11/3/26! #TickTickTick shorturl.at/xXsgXhttps:/...shorturl.atFacing Electoral Disaster, Trump Offers $5,000 Voter Bribe If Republicans Win MidtermsThe president doesn’t have the authority to just send everyone checks. 61367841811 6.8K
Reposted by @somaj09.bsky.socialEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 11/09/2026Better Offline monologue: I run through the nonsensical, pro-AI lab scare campaign driven by a former researcher, how the media keeps falling for grifts, and how dangerous AI is already in the wrong hands - those of Anthropic and OpenAI. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... Linktr.ee/betterofflinepodcasts.apple.comMonologue: Jacob Coxon and the AI Safety GriftPodcast Episode · Better Offline · September 11 · 16m 426174 261
