Zach Goldberg
@zgoldberg.bsky.social
Communicator. Wisconsin Sports Fan. Jeopardy Third Place Finisher.
1. On Monday, the media's focus was on the administration's treatment of the USS Lincoln. But the real story was in plain sight: an aircraft carrier that has been forgotten by the commander-in-chief is a direct consequence of war. Iran defeated America. The Lincoln is part of the aftermath.
1. Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin primary for governor. In reaction, the Times ran this headline: "A Stunning Loss in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Left." And the lede: "The Democratic establishment finally struck back at the surging populist left." Yeah, maybe.
A Stunning Loss in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Left
Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.
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A thread on how heroes like Dr. Anthony Fauci make Trump and the Republicans look like criminals by comparison. That's why they tried to destroy his good name. That's the story.
The Golden Age™️has been postponed at least one more quarter. www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-...
U.S. Economic Growth Slowed to 1.5% in Second Quarter
U.S. gross domestic product rose at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 3w agoBREAKING: Embattled Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is “open” to the idea of bringing on additional help from an experienced party leader to address the committee’s ongoing fundraising problems, according to a DNC official. @lauren-egan.bsky.social reports.
An excellent list of NFL beat writers and such. Perfect for the start of training camp!
Cameron White@whiteheatff.bsky.social · 3w agoHere’s the link to Lou’s beat reporter list. Make sure to pin it with the button in the upper right corner. bsky.app/profile/did:...
UNPOPULAR OPINION: THE BREWERS WOULD HAVE WON THE 2025 NLCS IF NOT FOR THE DODGERS'S ABILITY TO SCORE MORE RUNS.
Max P III@blackballer.bsky.social · 3w agoThe US would have won this war if physical reality was totally different lol
To quote the late great Roger Moore as James Bond in Live and Let Die: It used to be a convincing act - it's wearing a little thin now.
FinTwitter@fintwitter.bsky.social · 3w agoTRUMP TO FOX: WE'LL BE HITTING IRAN HARD
NYT editorial leadership when Ross told them he was leaving for 60 Minutes.
Stop. Don't. Come Back.
ALT: Stop. Don't. Come Back.
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If this happened on my flight I'd play Hava Nagila off my iPhone on full blast.
Hemant Mehta@friendlyatheist.com · 4w agoEvangelist Whitney Lynn says she preaches on planes because she loves “a captive audience.” She's not alone. It's becoming a trend. If spreading your message requires listeners who can't escape, maybe it's not as compelling as you think. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-...
I need Jacob Misiorowski to please be careful! defector.com/i-need-jacob...
I Need Jacob Misiorowski To Please Be Careful! | Defector
I have become an anxious mother, and I have adopted Jacob Misiorowski as my son. I don’t know how this happened, and I would like it to stop, because it’s taking a toll on me. Life used to be so simpl...
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Put aside everything else, I need a fact check on calling Kyle Kuzma a “star.”
New York Post @nypost.com · 4w agoNBA star Kyle Kuzma blasts Mamdani for 'cosplaying' as 'a mayor playing president' after Netanyahu arrest fail
What was your favorite part of the Lance McCullers Jr Brewers era?
Seems notable.
Peter Baker@peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 4w agoHave been a member of the @whca.bsky.social almost continuously since the 1990s. Our mission is to defend the First Amendment rights of White House correspondents to report on the president without fear or favor. Unfortunately last night did not advance that cause. Time to rethink the dinner.
"Apparently aware of how horribly Trump’s speech was received, Jiang looked to defend her action by uttering this line: 'This night is all about the First Amendment. Tonight was a full display.' That is pathetic. " open.substack.com/pub/deanobei...
These are the two worst lines from the White House Correspondents Dinner—and they weren’t even from Trump
It's why we need independent media
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1. It could be "the end days" for the Republican Party. That's how Jake Sherman put it when the co-founder of Punchbowl News shared the latest by the Emerson College Polling Center. x.com/JakeSherman/...
I think one hallmark of the Trump era is a sense that public leaders see themselves above accountability. You can see that in the thin-skinned reaction of DC journalists any time someone dare criticizes them. (This is about DC reporters - not Nicholas, to be clear)
Nicholas Grossman@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 4w agoA lot of criticism of the White House press corps on Bluesky tonight, primarily coming from a journalism as fourth estate, truth to power, informing the public, valuing free speech perspective. In case you were wondering why many prominent media figures prefer spending time on X.
It pisses me off that so many journalists demeaned themselves by attending the Trump dinner tonight. This was not a celebration of press freedom. It was delusional.
The legacy media sat there while Trump lied about the past elections and "joked" about running again in 2028. They did not boo. They did not walk out. They just sat there and ate their dinner. The journalists in that room will be remembered as the journalists in that room.
