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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 6h

Marc Maron's final WTF episode with Barack Obama was important:

* far left's refusal to talk to people who don't check all their boxes
* far right's belief that you're a real American only if you're a white Christian
* there are so many things more important than money

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In Marc Maron's last 'WTF' podcast episode, Obama offers advice on closing chapters

In the final episode, Marc Maron and former President Barack Obama spoke about the legacy of the podcast, politics and moving on.

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Russ Poldrack @russpoldrack.org · 17h

OpenNeuro @openneuro.bsky.social just hit a huge milestone: 1500 datasets! Congrats to the team on making this project so successful over the last 7 years.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 7h

Tom & Jerry: youtu.be/2uQQqOdxF5Y?...

Tom and Jerry The Mouse from H U N G E R Episode 157 Part 1 720p

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 17h

Guilty as charged

Exit From Apartment Delayed 20 Seconds To Avoid Pleasantries With Neighbor — theonion.com/exit-from-ap...

Exit From Apartment Delayed 20 Seconds To Avoid Pleasantries With Neighbor

SAN FRANCISCO—Having already put on his jacket and slung his messenger bag over his shoulder, 30-year-old Marcus Albright reportedly paused mere moments before opening his apartment door to leave for ...

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 1d

I enjoyed Tron: Ares:

* Evan Peters as the tech bro with a regret or two
* NIN score
* Colorful, artistic visuals

Edit more ruthlessly, but keep the scene where Elizabeth Dillinger slaps her son.

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Tron: Ares | Official Trailer

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 1d

Losing your home turns your world upside down.

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Lingering Mental Health Issues After the May 16 Tornado | Tornado Town Hall: Your Voice. Our Future.

YouTube video by Nine PBS

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

The Republicans' attitude toward the shutdown definitely has a "let them eat cake" feel. Counting on widespread amnesia in November 2026 is not much of a strategy.

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Why Republicans’ attempts to kill Obamacare keep backfiring

The White House and some Republicans are growing nervous that Democrats’ demand to boost Obamacare as part of a government funding bill has salience with voters.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

I confess I hadn't heard of Tate McRae before last night, but my daughter is a fan. On our way to see Kathleen Madigan, we passed teens in short skirts outside Enterprise Center, where the Blues play. Ironically, the Blues were in Calgary, McRae's birthplace.

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How Did ‘Tit for Tat’ Become Tate McRae’s Best-Debuting Song as a Lead Artist?

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Tate McRae's impressive No. 3 bow for "Tit for Tat."

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

Kelly MacFarland opened for Kathleen Madigan last night and was very funny. I'm surprised I had not seen her perform before.

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Kelly MacFarland Comedy

Comedian, Writer, Actress, Podcaster. Kelly MacFarland has an extensive resume. Whether it’s “corporate clean” or “anything goes” Kelly has what you are looking for!

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

Kathleen Madigan returned to her hometown St. Louis for the first time since her dad passed away. Her mom was among the many family in the first few rows at Stifel. And as usual, she had almost all new material. She's the best!

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Kathleen Madigan on X: "Hometown soundcheck ✅ Thrilled to be home and we're all sold out, St Louis. See you soon for a whole lotta fun @StifelTheatre 🙌🏻 #KathleenMadigan #DayDrinkingTour https://t.co/fAsTCiqytu" / X

Hometown soundcheck ✅ Thrilled to be home and we're all sold out, St Louis. See you soon for a whole lotta fun @StifelTheatre 🙌🏻 #KathleenMadigan #DayDrinkingTour https://t.co/fAsTCiqytu

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

There are still several Canadian stadiums we haven't seen the Blues play in.

CNN @cnn.com · 2d

Air Canada is offering free beer and wine to economy class passengers on all its flights — even short-haul domestic routes — making it the only North American legacy carrier to do so.

The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights | CNN

In our weekend digest of travel and aviation news: air traffic control problems in the US, free economy-class alcohol in Canada, plus a jetliner eclipses the Boeing 737 as the most popular plane ever.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

I love this movie, even when Stewart's character tells Novak's character that it can't possibly matter to her what color her hair is or what clothes she wears.

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Found Footage Festival @foundfootagefest.com · 3d

We're spending our 5th anniversary of Shaturday Morning Cartoons by watching the shattiest of the shatty all day long! Join us!

SHATUR-THON! Watching Shatty Cartoons All Day Long!

YouTube video by Found Footage Fest

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

Mike as Hugh Beaumont: www.reddit.com/r/MST3K/comm...

From the MST3K community on Reddit: Mike made 2 appearances as Hugh Beaumont on the show. The first was fine, but this second one as drunk, pissed off Hugh is hysterical.

Explore this post and more from the MST3K community

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 2d

Public Service Broadcasting: Inform, Educate, Entertain. Replaces its road-weary predecessor

Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 3d

Whether she ever gets an Oscar, Glenn Close has a whole portfolio of award-worthy performances.

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/t...

Glenn Close Has Nothing Left to Prove

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The Onion @theonion.com · 3d

Locust Humiliated Swarm He Organized Only Got 40 Million Attendees https://theonion.com/locust-humiliated-swarm-he-organized-only-got-40-million-attendees/

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 4d

Diplomat season 3 drops on Thursday 10/16. Not much longer to wait now.

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Madam President: Allison Janney Takes Office in The Diplomat Season 3 - IGN

The Oscar and Emmy-winning actress spills details on how her years in the fictional West Wing led directly to her assuming high office in the Netflix series.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 4d

Collaborative effort among researchers in China, Spain, and UK

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Repairing the Blood Brain Barrier Reversed Alzheimer's Disease in Mice, a Hopeful Result for Humans

Merging biophysics with knowledge of how the brain handles waste led to an impressive 50 percent reduction of amyloid beta in mice brains and restoration of cognitive function.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 4d

Radio interview with autism advocate Aaron Likens on KMOX St. Louis. Aaron is an outstanding speaker and writer. I highly recommend his book Playing in Traffic.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 7d

“A fight for our values and our democracies. A fight for our liberty and our ability to determine our destiny for ourselves. Make no mistake — this is a fight for our future.” --European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

She gets it.

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EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 9d

Woman Worried She Doing Bad Job Enjoying Massage — theonion.com/woman-worrie...

Woman Worried She Doing Bad Job Enjoying Massage

MALVERN, PA—Silently wondering throughout the hour-long appointment if there was anything she could be doing to enhance the experience, local woman Caitlyn Leigh reportedly worried Wednesday that she ...

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 9d

There is still a lot of talent alive in "The Cars."

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The Cars Are Working On New Music Featuring Ric Ocasek

According to a new book, the surviving members of the Cars are working on new music featuring singer Ric Ocasek, who died in 2019.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 9d

Morgan James' new album, Soul Remains the Same, includes soulful covers of classic songs from AC/DC, Stone Temple Pilots, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Living Colour, Soundgarden. I really enjoyed her cover of Better Man, too.

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Morgan James reflects on Soul Remains The Same

Morgan James joins Music Journeys to share how her latest album came together.

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Donna Dierker @donnadierker.bsky.social · 9d

We saw Morgan James and her band perform at City Winery in St. Louis last night. Just amazing. She included R&B covers of several classic rock songs. Her cover Smashing Pumpkins' Tonight, Tonight was my favorite, and similar to this Seattle performance.

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Morgan James "Tonight, Tonight" The Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA 2025

YouTube video by MorganJamesLive

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