Australian fires started 2020. Then came the threat of nuclear war with Iran. Chinese military jets have been buzzing American warships. Oh, and then there's that little COVID-19 pandemic with an as yet uncertain outcome. Next year could be even stranger when the 17 year cycle for cicadas delivers billions of the buzzing bug-eyed pests in a Biblical plague of dead baby beastly bodies. I made the most of it two cycles ago when Sammy the Cicada and I spent a fabulous few hours together. 2020 is all about isolation. 2021 will be a noisy, crowded infestation. Pick your poison. It's going to be a bumpy decade. Terry and his pet cicada (1987)@WHAS11 @840WHAS serious journalismnot fake newshttps://t.co/aBzDHJlnKm#loumedia #kymedia— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) June
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The WLW radio reunion in 2020 with Gary Burbank, Jim Scott, Bill Cunningham, more
New White House spox Kayleigh McEnany throws the heater early 🔥
Five years ago, commentator Kayleigh McEnany was no fan of then candidate Donald Trump. After Trump gained momentum in the 2016 presidential campaign, McEnany slowly changed her tune about the man would ultimately win the election. In fact, McEnany staunchly defends Trump policies and revels in poking his perceived political enemies. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany torches Vox, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and NPR for downplaying the severity of the coronavirus during the early days of the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/3qQgvuXrYE— Nathan Brand (@NathanBrandWA) May 6, 2020 President Donald Trump's administration has sent a fascinating array of talking heads to the podium. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Sean Spicer, and Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramuchi were all savaged by comedians, pundits, and media. Trump
The last safe snark: women judging men
Best thread ever! Enjoy this thread of women stereotyping men. Had these roles been reversed, the original tweeter and every man who followed would be crushed by the twitter bullies. Carry on, girls! We love your snark. We're men! 5 types of MEN TO AVOID challenge:- male feminists - men who have never shot a gun- men who are too close to their mom - men who don’t workout - men who wear hats with suits https://t.co/jdp4O8qHVG— Amber Athey (@amber_athey) April 22, 2020 The response thread is hilarious! This thread takes care of two of the genders. What about...
Did Earl Schieb do my makeup? That’s a nasty question!
President Trump: "We must try hydroxychloroquine & azithromycin."The Media: "That's false hope! It's not approved for use yet!"New York Gov. Cuomo: "We must try hydroxychloroquine & azithromycin."The Media: "This is real leadership! What a fantastic idea!"— Emerald Robinson ✝️ (@EmeraldRobinson) March 23, 2020 And that's a summary of America's messaging during COVID-19. But wait! Where's Fauci! Where is he? Trump had him killed for second guessing him! Trump is a monster! Trump is a dictator! Trump is....oh wait...never mind, America. But thanks for the clicks on our websites! That raises advertising revenue! Dr. Fauci Reemerges After Absence From Monday's WH Briefing, Denies Rift With Trump Amid Reports of Tension https://t.co/QBwwcGxHyR— Mediaite (@Mediaite) March 24, 2020 Conservative website newsbusters.org is
Hey Ma…I’m on the news!!!!!!!!
After talking about my Christmas shopping panic on my radio show in 1992, a man called me and said he could help me get the one Power Ranger doll that my kid wanted from Santa Claus. I met the listener in a mall parking lot where he sold me the doll for triple its retail price. I wanted to walk away but I thought of my kid's Christmas morning joy and took the hit. But I will never forget the skeezy smile on that old man's face as he took my money. A prick like that would get his karma some day, some way, somehow. But a Merry Christmas to everyone else, I thought. Simon loved his toy and my
Coronavirus has a hype man named Social Media
Plus they are masters of climate science, immigration, finance, philosophy, and history. #SJW #allhatnocattle Impartial, nonpartisan traditional media weighing in We are not ready for the consequences of the #coronavirus Trump has endangered the lives of countless Americans who will be exposed. We are NOT ready. WE NEED CORONAVIRUS CARE CENTERS.— Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) March 9, 2020 An actual doctor on Facebook: Abdu Sharkawy March 5 at 10:45 PM I'm a doctor and an Infectious Diseases Specialist. I've been at this for more than 20 years seeing sick patients on a daily basis. I have worked in inner city hospitals and in the poorest slums of Africa. HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis,TB, SARS, Measles, Shingles, Whooping cough, Diphtheria...there is little I haven't been exposed to in my profession.
The latest Bernie Brawl left no marks as Dems march on toward Super Tuesday
The CBS News Democrat Debate in South Carolina got out of control early with all 7 candidates shouting over each other. Hosts Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King eventually gained control of the cacophony of voices trying to punch up at delegate leader Bernie Sanders, the Democrat socialist who has great momentum. For six of the candidates, their primary goal is to hit a home run to slow Bernie's roll. I saw no such feat accomplished. The Bern is still bulldozing his way toward the Democrat nomination to challenge Donald Trump in November. Former advisor to President Bill Clinton and occasional TV pundit James Carville delivered an insightful post-debate review for MSNBC. Here's frontrunner Bernie Sanders in the Spin Room breaking down his performance
I’m not from around here but I’ll give myself permission to exploit your natural disaster
For days in advance, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned the east coast that Hurricane Florence could wreak havoc along the shores of both North and South Carolina. Officials begged residents to flee or at least take up residence at hundreds of local shelters. Some ignored the urgent warnings. "I got generators...I won't be calling anybody to help me out anyhow, I can take care of it myself." - Despite warnings from weather experts and the government, Jim Darling - and his pet parrot, Maximus - plan to ride out Hurricane Florence in So. Carolina https://t.co/t8RNo10nG4 pic.twitter.com/2rOLQWBoV1 — CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) September 11, 2018 About a dozen people ultimately died from flooding, flying debris, or issues connected to electrocution from downed power lines. Journalism plays
Remember no man is a failure who has friends
Frank Capra's timeless It's a Wonderful Life was released in 1946, featuring Lionel Barrymore as sniveling miser Mr. Potter. But first things first. The 1939 radio play of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol features Barrymore cast as another miserly cad. Narrator Orson Welles refers to lead actor Barrymore as "the best loved actor of our time." 840WHAS Radio replays this incredible production every Christmas Eve. It warms the cockles of my heart. My holiday is not complete until I hear this play cackling over WHAS Radio. And now...meet some of my friends. My long broadcast career has allowed me to work with the best of the best in media. Just as the "Wonderful Life" angel Clarence wrote to George Bailey: Remember no man is a