Wednesday’s Daily Stack
Hour One: Rightwing Billionaires Aren’t Just Buying CNN and CBS: They’re Seizing the Power to Shape Reality
Article: “Rightwing Billionaires Aren’t Just Buying CNN and CBS: They’re Seizing the Power to Shape Reality“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “FCC grants Paramount’s indirect ownership request for Gulf funds in Warner Bros. Discovery buyout“ by Wyatte Grantham-philips.
Article: “FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar“ by Jon Brodkin.
Article: “The relentless march of the Hungarian government’s propaganda machine“ by Paula Kennedy.
Article: “Economist: Free markets are hurting average middle-class families“ by Yvette Killian.
Letter: “Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 28 October 1813“.
Site: The Hartmann Report.
Article: “Hoping Against Hope for a Better Future: Péter Magyar’s Tour Draws Crowds“ by HungarianObserver.
Substack: Lucid - Ruth Ben-Ghiat.
Substack: Thinking about... -Timothy Snyder.
Letter: “Extract from Thomas Jefferson to James Currie“, Jan. 28. 1786.
Article: “CNN Mood ‘Like a Funeral’ as Paramount’s Warner Bros. Win Casts New Haze on Next Steps“ by Brian Steinberg.
Article: “Duterte’s Congress allies back order to shut Philippines’ ABS-CBN“ by Ted Regencia.
Book: “The Hidden History of Monopolies: How Big Business Destroyed the American Dream“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Road To Air America: Breaking The Right Wing Stranglehold On Our Nation’s Airwaves“ by Sheldon Drobny.
Article: “Murdoch, Journal To Set Up Editorial Board“ by CBS News.
Article: “A complete guide to who controls the Russian news media“ by Olga Khvostunova.
Article: “The Fine Print In Democrats’ Hollywood Merger Surrender“ by Luke Goldstein, Katya Schwenk, Veronica Riccobene, Freddy Brewster.
Article: “Egypt: Sisification of the Media – a Hostile Takeover“ by Media Ownership Monitor.
Article: “TBain, Thomas H. Lee complete Clear Channel buyout“ by Reuters.
Article: “Ten Years Ago, Russia’s Independent NTV, The Talk Of The Nation, Fell Silent“ by RFE/RL.
Article: “Fairness Doctrine“ by Matt Stefon.
Law: “Telecommunications Act of 1996“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Saudi’s MBS called Trump twice for strikes on Houthis. Why did president say no?“ by Express Global Desk.
Article: “Rep. Adelita Grijalva Sworn In After Record Delay, Paving the Way for Epstein Vote“ by Connor Greene.
Article: “‘They bombed a school’: Iran president tells UN ‘we have been the victims of terrorism’ prompting US delegate walk-out“ by Tom Swarbrick.
‘It Should Be Illegal’: Trump’s 1,156 July Stock Trades Involved AI, Big Oil, Weapons-Makers, and More - By failing to report some transactions within 45 days, the president appears to have violated a key federal law, again.
Article: “‘It Should Be Illegal’: Trump’s 1,156 July Stock Trades Involved AI, Big Oil, Weapons-Makers, and More “ by Jessica Corbett.
TV: “I, Claudius“.
Article: “L’État, c’est moi“ by King Louis XIV.
Trump Reportedly Blew Off Safety Codes in White House Ballroom Construction - He proclaimed, ‘I Am the Code’
Article: “Trump Reportedly Blew Off Safety Codes in White House Ballroom Construction: ‘I Am the Code’“ by Kathianne Boniello.
Article: “Trump’s ballroom architect quit after president dismissed safety concerns with the design: report“ by Rhian Lubin.
Article: “Nicolle Wallace: Trump’s Rendition Of A Ballroom Looks Like The Winter Palace Ballroom In Russia“ by Ian Schwartz.
Article: “The Cost of Denial: Examining the Absence of Healthcare as a Right in the United States“ by Grant Wiant.
Article: “Hidden Costs of Bankruptcy You Should Know About“ by bankruptcycost.org.
Article: “Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985“ (COBRA) by Wikipedia.
Article: “America ranks worst in the world for health care—despite spending trillions“ by Lindsey Leake.
Article: “Bismarck model“ (health care 1883) by Wikipedia.
Article: “The Big Tech Execs in The Epstein Files“ by Bryan Lunduke.
Article: “Israeli ex-intelligence officer claims Netanyahu blackmailing Trump through Epstein ties“ by Daily Telegraph NZ.
Article: “Honey Trap: The Global-Wide Sexpionage Behind the Epstein Files“ by Abdirashid Diriye Kalmoy.
Article: “Netanyahu on vacation at island owned by Larry Ellison, a witness in graft trial“ by ToI Staff.
Article: “Shooting of Marimar Martinez“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “A Republican super PAC has canceled millions in planned North Carolina advertising as Democrat Roy Cooper maintains a polling lead over Republican Michael Whatley. The spending change has drawn fresh attention to GOP concerns, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings and the battle for a Senate seat Republicans have held for years.“ by Arkansas Public Advocate.
Article: “The corruption of the State Board of Elections“ by PoliticsNC.
Book: “Who Killed the American Dream? The Greatest Political Crime Ever Told“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Election Certification Processes and Guardrails“ by Brennan Center for Justice.
TV: Continuum.
TV: Travelers.
Article: “Jack Vance“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “I, Robot“ by Isaac Asimov.
Article: “Three Laws of Robotics“ by Wikipedia.
Quote: “Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power.“ - Mussolini on the Corporate State.
Hour Two: The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
Article: “The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way“ by William Turton, Avi Asher-Schapiro, Molly Redden and Kirsten Berg.
Article: “‘Meat on this bone’: Expert unmasks ruse behind Susan Collins’ ‘corruption’ denial“ by Bennito L. Kelty.
Article: “White House launches Trump TV following press bans“ by Ryan Mancini.
White House launches new website to prevent white women from getting abortions...
Article: “White House Website Could Track Down Pregnant Women“ by Kylie Cheung.
Article: “Newsom unloads on California wealth tax proposal: ‘Makes no sense’“ by Melanie Mason.
Article: “‘Massive Betrayal’: Fury at Newsom and Bonta Over Merger Deal With Paramount“ by Jake Johnson.
Article: “Todd Blanche Just Opened the Door to a National Abortion Ban“ by Garnet Henderson, Susan Rinkunas.
Article: “Comstock Act of 1873“ (Comstock Act ban on birth control information overturned) by Brandon R. Burnette.
Article: “United States Capitol Police“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “District of Columbia National Guard“ by Wikipedia.
File: “Epstein file EFPA01245100“ by FBI.
Article: “Judge gives Blanche deadline, warns of possible contempt charges over Epstein files“ (Sept. 24) by Mira Bhakta.
Are we on the verge of some real accountability?
Article: “Federal judge to decide if ICE violated court order over warrantless arrests in Oregon“ by Joni Auden Land.
Law: “4th Amendment“. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.“.
Article: “Killing of Renée Good“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “List of deaths in ICE detention“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “ICE Detention Trends“ by Vera Institute of Justice.
Article: “Silvio Berlusconi“ (Italy) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Berlusconi, the belly dancer and the bunga bunga parties“ by Robert Plummer.
Article: “Todd Blanche begs appeals court to halt release of batch of Epstein files“ by Bennito L. Kelty.
Article: “Europeans investigating Epstein say DOJ has not agreed to requests for help“ by Maegan Vazquez.
Article: “Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Announce AI Data Center Moratorium Act“ by Bernie Sanders.
Article: “Senators Sound Alarm As AI Companies Pour Millions Into U.S. Elections“ by Igor Bobic, Kevin Robillard.
Article: “As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike it rich – with few guardrails“ by Joseph Gedeon.
Article: “Marcus Licinius Crassus“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Bread and circuses“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “necrocracy“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Kakistocracy“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Employers Steal Up to $50 Billion From Workers Every Year. It’s Time to Reclaim It.“ by Mindy Isser.
Article: “United Nations Charter, Chapter I: Purposes and Principles“ by UN.
Article: “Gaza genocide“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines“ by Wikipedia.
Movie: “Dark Shadows“.
Article: “Republicans’ Shaky, No Evidence Attempt to Cast Blame on Pelosi for Jan. 6“ by Robert Farley.
Video: Watch: New footage of Pelosi calling for help from other jurisdictions during Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Article: “Virginia National Guard“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Maryland Military Department“ (Maryland National Guard) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Employment Guidance for the District of Columbia National Guard“ by Christopher C Miller, 4 January 2021.
Article: “DOD details National Guard response to Capitol attack“ by Jim Garamone.
Article: “Warnock and Ossoff join the Senate, officially giving Democrats the majority“ (Jan 20, 2021) by Gabby Birenbaum.
Article: “January 6 United States Capitol attack“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Constitution of the United States“ Article 1 Section 3.
Article: “Fearmongering about stealing Congress on January 3, 2027“ by Derek Muller. “Mike Johnson ceases to be Speaker at noon on January 3“
Article: “The Final Battle for America’s Democracy“ by Michael Luttig.
Hour Three: How to Kill a Free Press
- Rachel Bitecofer, PhD, Writes at The Cycle - on Substack / Author, “Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at their Own Game“ @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social @RachelBitecofer
Article: “How to Kill a Free Press“ by Rachel “The Doc” Bitecofer.
Article: “Brendan Carr, a “Discount Goebbels,” Issues More Feckless Threats at the News Industry“ by Patrick Zarrelli.
Article: “Major TV Networks Declined to Film Xi’s Arrival“ by Michael M. Grynbaum.
Article: “Trump says Cracker Barrel should return to old logo“ by Joey Garrison.
Article: “What you should know about Section 230, the rule that shaped today’s internet“ by Barbara Ortutay.
Article: “Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Media Ownership Rules“ by CRS.
Article: “Fairness Doctrine“ by Matt Stefon.
Article: “Chapter 5 The Monopoly Enigma, the Reagan Administration’s Antitrust Experiment, and the Global Economy“ by Louis Galambos.
Law: “Sherman Antitrust Act“, 1890.
Law: “Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “United States antitrust law“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Mergers and acquisitions“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Merger mania“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Michael Milken“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Jack Welch“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Albert J. Dunlap“ (Chainsaw Al) by Wikipedia.
Article: “Gilded Age“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “How Reaganomics Brought Back the Gilded Age“ by Rachel “The Doc” Bitecofer.
Article: “Concentration of media ownership“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage“ by Hiranmayi Srinivasan.
Article: “The US National Debt Now Stands at $40 Trillion“ by AP.
Article: “How the GOP Used a Two Santa Clauses Tactic to Con America for Nearly 40 Years“ by Thom Hartmann.
Article: “Wenatchee, Washington“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “AI Boom Towns: Wenatchee and Quincys Economic Revolution“ by Veritas World News.
Article: “Microsoft-Backed Orion Nuclear Fusion Power Plant in Washington, Development Continues“ by Eugene Frank.
It appears that Trump’s want his name on the site of one the greatest tragedies and a major turning point in American history - The Ford’s Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was fatally shot in 1865. And that’s just one of many. Seriously?!
Article: “Trump eying one of DC’s most sacred sites for a self-promoting rebrand: MS NOW“ by Travis Gettys.
RFK Jr.’s soaring bodyguard costs covered with money for fighting infant deaths
Article: “RFK Jr.’s soaring bodyguard costs covered with money for fighting infant deaths: WSJ“ by Bennito L. Kelty.
Article: “California Digital Age Assurance Act“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Linux is Getting a Free Pass on Age Verification in California and Colorado“ by Sourav Rudra.
Article: “Gov. Pritzker signs legislation to protect kids on social media“ by Jana Garrett.
Article: “Trump voted by mail, but calls it cheating. SCOTUS ruling could limit it“ by Kinsey Crowley.
Article: “Mike Lawler“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Bruce Blakeman“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “01:33egalomania“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Sellwood Bridge Weekly Protest“ by EverOut.
Event: 25 Sep. 7:00 PM: Powell’s City of Books, Portland: Thom Hartmann book signing.
Article: “Fiber Scarcity Is Redrawing America’s Data Center Map“ by Global Data Center Hub.
Site: Mordor Intelligence.
Event: Sept 26: San Francisco: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Event: Sept 27: Santa Clara: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Event: Sept 27: Livermore: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Article: “Mike Papantonio“ by Wikipedia.
Book: The Ghost in the Machine by Wikipedia.
Article: “Trump Attempts to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as “Super Intelligence”“ by Chris Walker.
Documentary: “Ghost in the Machine | Full Documentary“ by PBS.
Article: “Peter Thiel“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Elon Musk“ by Wikipedia.
Article: “Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Goes Full Nazi, Calls Itself ‘MechaHitler’“ by MIles Klee.
rikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List” by Greg Jaffe and Kate Kelly.
Article: “Trump Drops “Good Genetics” Bomb and Reopens a Dark Chapter in American History“ by Thom Hartmann.
Video: They Created Skynet - Andrew Yang Says Escaped AI Agents Seeded Internet With Self-Replicating Code .