Rob Howe

Rob Howe

@robhowe.bsky.social

Freelance journalist creating college and high school sports content from the People’s Republic of Iowa City.

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I often see things like Dems calling 'red' states "backwards-ass" and throwing down ye olde bigotry of low expectations to justify why Dems *have* to run on taking rights away from people, and... I mean maybe if Dems actually fought for people's rights they'd see the errors of their ways? Maybe?

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I think people intuitively understand that democratic candidates tossing trans kids to the wolves is not only morally repugnant but also politically ineffective, otherwise they wouldn't freak out every time someone said they weren't voting for a democrat who did this

Punching down on population's most vulnerable won't push Josh Turek, Rob Sand, etc. to victory. Farmer Joe ain't coming across the aisle. And they already got Blue MAGA. Will hurt them with DSA. Growing everywhere, even red-ass Iowa. Done w/ down-ballot, lesser-evil BS. Every vote is earned.

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

Josh Turek of Iowa, Democrat, comes out with one of the worst anti-trans ads yet. Not only is it an anti-sports ad, it proposes a ban on federal funding for gender affirming care. That would hit all medicaid and medicare patients, and any ACA federally-subsidized plans as well. Horrific.

Iowa Football, like everyone else in NIL era, had chance to address QB room in portal last offseason. It evaluated and held. Maybe No. 3 has Charlie in him.

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Thread 🧵: the fraudulent transgender mailers have a connection back to Dallas, Texas, where a local Republican megadonor used a similar playbook years ago when he funded a fake BLM group to send letters to wealthy white parents that were designed to discredit the BLM movement.

steven monacelli@stevanzetti.bsky.social

CBS identified Illinois based Three Z Printing as the holder of the permit associated with the fake transgender mailers. One of the owners, Matt Zerrusen, is based in Dallas. His Instagram shows pictures with Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump, and comments from local Republicans.

Fuck, Josh Turek

Erin Reed@erininthemorning.com

Josh Turek of Iowa, Democrat, comes out with one of the worst anti-trans ads yet. Not only is it an anti-sports ad, it proposes a ban on federal funding for gender affirming care. That would hit all medicaid and medicare patients, and any ACA federally-subsidized plans as well. Horrific.

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People in Paris are protesting because an ineffective government is doing absolutely nothing over the rising cost of living, declining public services, and spending cuts imposed by the government itself. We need this kind of protest energy here in America.

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Petition to replace the word “donor” with something else for people who funnel *millions*—not to mention $250 million—into campaigns. That’s not a donor—that’s a buyer.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Elon Musk is the top political donor of this midterm election, a report shows. Our reporter Theodore Schleifer explains how Musk, the world's richest man, came back from a brief rift with President Trump and Republicans to become a central player. trib.al/8zaFISN

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Great to be able to radio out to the world again. We talked heart surgery, the Venn of disappointment in media and Hawkeyes, who are in position to be one of the B1G’s top 3. And welcome back to the beat writer’s best friend, the QB controversy. Enjoy, leave notes, party on.

Rob Howe@robhowe.bsky.social

We got @marcmorehouse.bsky.social back in the house for the latest Old Head pod Come for the Hawkeye Football and enjoy our world views 🔊 spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kK8EG6Xkg7b 📽️ youtu.be/FuQ4u9EmNOA

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Some Old Head Podcasting from this week. I’m hoping to return next week. Off to Madison for tests on Monday.

Rob Howe@robhowe.bsky.social

Old Head Podcast 10-8-26 Marc still recovering, Mike and I discuss wide range of topics, inc. this week's political debates, Iowa Football sleeping in Seattle, WNBA stuff & more 🔊 spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DMsXZkfI46b 🎥 youtu.be/hTqAKmyjJAQ

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Might I suggest the Old Heads podcast. Maybe instead of the ESSPN fart huffing.

Rob Howe@robhowe.bsky.social

Troubled Iowans discuss Ohio State game and all that comes with it, Not do-or-die for IAFB, Bloody Fleck, Atlanta Hawkeyes, Caitlin Clark and WNBA discourse... 🔊 open.spotify.com/episode/4qz1... 🎥 youtu.be/_TzgDVkBZCc

Happy for you fine Hawkeye fans on here. You seem like a good bunch. Enjoy it. May be one of those years where the ball bounces Iowa's way. Intriguing.

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I think the bagman has cometh for college sports.

Rob Howe@robhowe.bsky.social

Fresh Old Head Pod w/ @mikehlas.bsky.social & @marcmorehouse.bsky.social Looking back at CyHawk, Athletic story on NIL budgets, does college sports need saving by congress? Related: How are gas prices in your area? Audio spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/TGy2B6CJv6b Video youtu.be/lryqh52L0qk

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“You can only tell that story of American progress if you erase Native people.” In a Q&A with @alexmar.bsky.social, journalist @rebeccanagle.bsky.social explains why the history of Indigenous dispossession is essential to understanding the U.S. government & its relationship to democracy today.

prismreports.orgIndigenous journalist’s podcast explores the history America leaves outRebecca Nagle explains why the history of Indigenous dispossession is essential to understanding the U.S. government’s relationship to democracy

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Blue Note Records@bluenoterecords.bsky.social

Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves pay tribute to John Coltrane with "Dedicated to You," a stunning homage out Friday featuring the acclaimed saxophonist & his quartet of Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis & Justin Faulkner collaborating with the great vocalist: branfordmarsalis.lnk.to/dedicatedtoyou

I'm out

Radon Denialist@justinkcomer.rockhardcauc.us

Here's the clip of @robsandia.bsky.social at a town hall in Iowa City last night saying he tends to agree with Republicans on trans sports bans, and rightfully being called a coward by a member of the audience.

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Turns out the person who demanded that Macklemore be removed was Patriots owner Bob Kraft under threat that he would cancel their tour stop at the Patriots stadium. Oligarchal pressure stomping the first amendment. Also Ed Sheeran is a fucking coward. Writing about all this now.

Dave Zirin@edgeofsports.bsky.social

Cancel culture for those who say “Free Palestine.” Free Palestine. Free Macklemore. variety.com/2026/music/n...

Folks are not ready for the madness that will commence when the new chick fil a opens on the Fry Way in Coralville State volleyball should be fun over there