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Andrea Riquier

@riquier.bsky.social

USA Today reporter, basset hound mom, runner, New Yorker, survivor. Secure Signal at (347) 441-0040.

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Mark Harris@markharris.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It takes strength to look the person who could fire you in the eye and tell them that both they and their boss are giant pieces of trash. You usually don't win, but you definitely leave a mark, and you write your place in history. That's what Scott Pelley did today.

Justin Baragona@justinbaragona.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Oliver Darcy got the audio of the heated 60 Minutes meeting where Scott Pelley dressed Nick Bilton down! "You know what was rude? Black Thursday. That was the absolute definition of rudeness. Telling Tanya Simon she had to be out of here at five o'clock." www.status.news/p/scott-pell...

"Bari loves this institution," Bilton told staffers at one point during the highly contentious meeting. "She loves '60 Minutes.'" "She's murdering '60 Minutes,'" Pelley countered. "She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it—and she's doing exactly that." This story is based on audio of the meeting obtained by Status. A CBS News spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment, but Pelley's stunning series of remarks left staffers on the newsmagazine wondering if he will resign. In the meeting, Pelley pointed out that Weiss has "no qualifications for her job" and told Bilton "you have slender qualifications for this job." Pelley, the former anchor of "CBS Evening News," noted that the changes Weiss has made to that program "have been catastrophic." "So why should we expect any of this is going to be any better?" Pelley asked Bilton. Bilton tried to move the meeting along, but Pelley pressed on, challenging the new executive producer’s references in interviews to “60 Minutes” creator Don Hewitt’s vision for the program as he outlined his plans. "I have another question," the veteran journalist said. "Did you at any point work with Don Hewitt, telling everybody about what Don Hewitt thought, and what his inspiration was? I worked for Don Hewitt from 1999 to 2004 and Lesley Stahl probably worked with him for 30 years. Just wondering how you have such deep insight?" Bilton replied that he was simply quoting Hewitt’s own words from past interviews and asked Pelley whether he had any other questions. Pelley said that he did. "I have many questions," Pelley responded. "What was wrong with Sharyn Alfonsi?"
Andrea Riquier@riquier.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Anyone know an older American (boomer, ideally), who is helping their adult children or grandchildren financially? Or someone who is accepting such help from their parents/grandparents? Hit me up please! ❤️ (and enjoy this little video in the meantime!🤣)

WeRateDogs@weratedogs.com · 4mo ago

This is Jack. He was given a pair of overalls today. Doesn’t mind wearing them, but wants to be clear he will not be performing any manual labor. 12/10 (IG: jeffthebasset)

a tricolor basset hound puppy named Jack sits on a gray couch wearing a pair of jean overalls. he looks up at the camera with an expression that says, "are you serious?" this is not what he meant when he requested a blue collar.
Michael Derby@michaelsderby.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The thing about Trump still threatening to fire Powell and still pushing the DoJ to go after the Fed is that the man could have his guy, Warsh, in charge of the central bank next month if he just chilled out. Instead, zero clarity when Warsh is confirmed amid broader Fed leadership uncertainty.

Andrea Riquier@riquier.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Previously suggested in this CJR opinion piece: www.cjr.org/opinion/wald...

Jeff Bezos Should Donate the Washington Post to a Charity

His conflicts of interests are insurmountable. He can take a heroic path to strengthen journalism.

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Jay Rosen@jayrosen.bsky.social · 6mo ago

From @brianstelter.bsky.social about the shrinking of the Washington Post. I know all the reasons we can't have it. I will say it anyway. Pressure campaign on Bezos to create an endowment with his wealth, sell the Post to a nonprofit board, and step away completely. Do one great thing and leave.

Andrea Riquier@riquier.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I wrote about the dispute be Fidelity Investments and a newish fintech called Pontera. It raises tons of interesting issues about what happens when we leave ordinary Americans at the mercy of the financial services industry for their golden years. #retirement www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Fidelity faces off against fintech in battle over 401(k) access

America's 401(k) system leaves consumers at the mercy of financial services companies. One small upstart is tackling a giant incumbent over access.

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Jay Rosen@jayrosen.bsky.social · last yr.

People might not know about the extreme level of worry that journalists live with after their story has been published or broadcast. The fear that they got something wrong literally keeps them up at night. Obsessively. Now imagine what it will be like as newsrooms thin out and more errors are made.

Pam MacLean@ptd151.bsky.social · last yr.

As a retired reporter, I can say it's even worse. The few remaining reporters are usually general assignment, because it's too expensive to have a beat reporter who can dig in and follow 1 area. Instead, people with little knowledge of a topic are thrown into the deep end.

Andrea Riquier@riquier.bsky.social · last yr.

My latest on big changes in the #housingmarket / #realestate. Are the so-called "Clear Cooperation" updates from the National Association of Realtors actually in the best interests of buyers and sellers? Roughly 50 comments on my LinkedIn feed would beg to differ. 🏡

As new real estate listings rules take effect, will buyers and sellers benefit?

A new policy that purports to offer more options for homeowners to list their properties for sale may be a step back for the housing market.

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Katie Martin@katie0martin.ft.com · last yr.

I barely even know what to say about the Drugs Olympics, but the list of backers, including "philosopher-king" Peter Thiel, is quite something. Personally I'm in favour of idiots detonating their hearts on live TV if they really want to - on.ft.com/4bjGSq1

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Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies@harvard-jchs.bsky.social · last yr.

In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

HUD cuts, layoffs will 'devastate' communities, worsen housing crisis, observers say

HUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say.

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Andrea Riquier@riquier.bsky.social · last yr.

The Ohio #housing agency that spoke to me for this story found out late last night that #HUD had cancelled all their contracts. They'll be out of business, and the communities they've served for years will be SOL. Elections, consequences.

Andrea Riquier@riquier.bsky.social · last yr.

I wrote about what potential #HUD budget cuts and layoffs will mean for #housing programs around the country. With thanks to Mayor @melaniekebler.bsky.social, @mollygoodman.bsky.social , and others. #HousingCrisis

Eduardo Cuevas@cuevasreports.bsky.social · last yr.

With the #measlesoutbreak in Texas, I’m looking to speak with physicians about measles and other “historic” diseases resurfacing. Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case? #health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com

Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon

Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.'

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