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We published this story late Friday afternoon amid an avalanche of news so I’m reposting it now because Kohen Wiley’s life mattered more than a box of diapers.

The long-awaited episode is here, featuring top 40 hits by Michael McDonald/Patti LaBelle, Neil Diamond, Patrice Rushen, & Rickie Lee Jones - will anyone be thrown off the boat upon further listening? Let's find out!

Right-wing influencer Ben Shapiro recently mocked WNBA All-Stars, proving (again) that erasing trans folks from sports was never about protecting the rights of cis girls & women... in fact, anti-trans legislation will likely lead to more "transvestigation" of cis athletes

There's no reforming this rogue and monstrous agency. The only way forward: Abolish and prosecute ICE.

ABOLISH ICE

Brenda Russell's sultry "Piano In The Dark" was a #6 hit in '88 - but is it in the yacht pocket? Let's find out open.spotify.com/episode/2e5U...

Wishing for moderate Democrats in Congress to condemn SCOTUS decision to exclude trans kids from sports (violating Title IX), barring them from the full educational experience. Hoping at least one will say "trans rights are human rights". Because none of us are free until everyone is free.

Please help our brothers & sisters in Venezuela if you have the means... thank you wck.org/relief/carac...

another great episode from the OGs of yacht rock - can Eddie Murphy somehow find his way onto the boat?... I don't know, but let's find out open.spotify.com/episode/2JnB...

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Some states remain suspended in time with the assistance of SCOTUS. Take it away, Neil youtube.com/watch?v=d1ne...

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While I agree with your take, a healthy degree of reticence is understandable & we should always demand better candidates, parricularly in light of the Fetterman Experience

Yes, absolutely pathetic - just like voting innocent trans kids out of existence. Thank you for showing us that you are a TERF at best - now we know that you are no longer an ally. Shame on you for complying with the fascist playbook. You deserve to be primaried - now.

"You have a nice husband - it would be a shame if something happened to him". This fascist is forcing me to root for a Republican & empathize with a Fox "News" reporter. We are living in strange, dangerous times.

reparations for 1/6 insurrectionists

Good on you... I guess? Another MAGA/MAHA enabler finds courage after he realizes loyalty is a one-way street. The wolves still came for him. And he still can't utter the fascist's name. I'll give credit when he starts renouncing parts of the MAGA/MAHA agenda. Not holding my breath.

She was a public official who betrayed taxpayers. She had a higher duty of care than the average citizen. Judges may consider remorse (or lack thereof) in sentencing. Polis is delusional if he belives this will assuage fascists. They will come for him anyway. Because MAGA is a cult.

the "pro-child", "pro-life" administration celebrates a settlement that will cause direct harm to trans kids... beyond this atrocity, we cannot lose sight of the bigger picture - a defunding of children's health care through the reduction of staff & resources... so ALL children will be impacted.

running it back for another first round playoff exit - Steelers fans deserve better

spot on - he embodies the politics of grievance toward any "others" who attempt to obstruct his fascist agenda

further evidence that it was never about college students protesting genocide... the anti-Semitism is coming from inside the house... waiting for the ADL to condemn his statement - oh right, they gave Elon a "get out of Heil Hitler" pass

kudos to Rep. Greg Stanton for his opposition - I was pleasantly surprised

I so needed this in 2026

I cannot pretend to understand the grief associated with losing one's spouse. With that disclaimer, the lionization of Charlie Kirk was allegedly based on free expression & civil discussion. Peaceful protest is patriotic. Hypocrisy & irony mean nothing when there's more grifting to do.

Apparently Chuck Schumer is moonlighting as president of WHCA.

I'm not a Christian, but isn't there a tenet regarding the dangers of idolatry? It's all performative - like the administration as a whole.

Geno bitches & moans, then storms off the court without shaking Gamecocks players' hands. What an entitled, privileged jerkface. The uncomfortable truth: he would never address a white male coach in that manner.

10 year terms may solve some issues - unsure about expansion but willing to be convinced

The purest form of advocacy is reminding us of our shared humanity while leading with love. Thank you Ms. Rachel for restoring my faith & hope for our future.

I don't always agree with the Chuckster but the tone & timing of this take are spot on

just another reason not to carry cash... Trump's signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

MAGA: if you refer to Charlie Kirk as a white supremacist on social media, you should lose your job & experience threats Also MAGA: Trump's post was fine because anyone who questions/investigates him deserves their fate

The gamification of human suffering by sadists.

re: John McCain - "I like people that weren't captured." re: Marines buried overseas - "suckers" & "losers". re: VA spending - staffing reductions have created longer wait times, particularly for mental health services. He views our troops as inconvenient cogs in his fascist machine.

And corporate media continues to enable him by bending their collective knees.

"... and I would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddling judges..."

Your fellow warmonger Hegseth specifically referenced Christian theology in his press conference. It's often said but bears repeating: every accusation is an admission.

You mean the "conflict" your husband initiated that resulted in an air strike on a girls' school? The families of the 153 casualties would like a word. I would say "for shame", but you & your fellow enablers of state-sponsored terrorism have none.

Madam President of the UNSC, Melania Trump (I’m serious), has begun the meeting on “children and education in times of conflict” (I’m serious, again).

Say the attack is illegal under domestic & international law. It's not hard. These feckless Dems need to go.

I don't understand this coordinated response of Dems going, "Trump owes us an explanation for attacking Iran!" Do they expect his failure to provide one will produce a politically advantageous gotcha? Come on. Just say the war is stupid, wasteful and it should cease. Stop being weak and terrible.

I am pro Iranian people. I stand with them against their own government’s repression AND against the imperial violence in the form of bombs dropped from the sky from Israel & the US who have already killed hundreds. I support neither imperialism or dictatorship. Sahar Delijani said it best:

My feelings for these folks are complicated. First & foremost, no one deserves to be harassed by ICE - ideology notwithstanding. The question: what specific actions will you take to undo the damage? Because clearly you had no qualms about deporting "others" when you voted for a racist.

These pearl-clutchers had no qualms about crowds chanting "Let's Go Brandon". Because every accusation is an admission. Because they're bereft of shame. Because it's a cult.

yikes, sending love to them... sadly, many folks have misplaced priorities