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Our news sources are lacking. Here’s why.
The University of North Carolina has released a study on journalism and philanthropy, examining the how states are doing in distributing news to their citizens and how wealthy donors are assisting in achieving those goals. Suffice it to say, we aren’t doing very well here in the Bluegrass: Here’s a map: And here’s what those…
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Dressing down for success
Here’s a change of pace from recent depressing news, unless, of course, you’re a stickler for fashion (from Louisville Business First): Fewer companies are advertising casual dress codes in 2025 than in years past, but that doesn’t mean relaxed in-office attire is going away. An analysis of job postings by job-matching platform Adzuna and shared…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 10
Are you ready for the country? Entertained in the city. Political activity (or lack thereof) in the state. And worried for the nation. Some of the things we discuss in this podcast. Cicada brood XIV: CBS News White House correspondent freaks out over Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement. Things to see at our new neighbor, Bernheim…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 9
A look at life in the surveillance state, left vs. right politics and how we can all make a difference: Some of the things we discussed: And some of the videos we referred to. Josh Turek’s U.S. Senate campaign in Iowa: While Mike Flood pisses off Nebraska constituents: And a scene, in which AI highlights…
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The journalism challenge
This is going around Facebook: To all professionals (and retirees) in the journalism, film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text and post a pic on…
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This is bad journalism
This headline from Fan Recap showed up in my feed: Ravens Star Breaks Foot In Devastating Setback A key offensive weapon for the Ravens will miss time after scans revealed a foot fracture, adding a new twist to ongoing contract talks. Everything in the headline and the prominence of the photo imply that this is…
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Lipstick on a pig: The BBB is big, but it ain’t beautiful
The fact that major mainstream media outlets keep referring to the MAGA infected, billionaire backed, Republican excremental legislation as “The Big Beautiful Bill” should make you want to vomit. Just a reminder: This is what will happen if it is enacted: How can something with these consequences not be called … cruel, murderous, greedy, horrible,…
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Since the CJ isn’t going to edit itself
Two annoying stories in the local paper today that should be simple reader service but are problematic in their lack of information. The first has this headline, Tom Jurich, ex-University of Louisville AD, has stretch of Floyd Street named after him, and says: A portion of Floyd Street that runs through the University of Louisville‘s campus…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 6
Let’s talk about the importance of community, how Kentucky is affected by the bombing of Iran and finding solace in the arts.
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The White House press corps in action
Sound familiar. This is one of the reasons we’re waging war on Iraq. The folks in the White House press corps are obsessed with trivia (what’s the latest in the Space Nazi/Chia Pet fight? Is Joe Biden old? How much more can you cut from Medicaid and Social Security?) The administration says stupid shit that…
