Brock Wilson
@brockwilson.bsky.social
CBC News Journalist/Writer/Producer telling stories for a living.
Leafs, Bengals, Blue Jays fan.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/author/brock-wilson-1.6243218
Story idea? Email me @ [email protected]
Leafs, Bengals, Blue Jays fan.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/author/brock-wilson-1.6243218
Story idea? Email me @ [email protected]
We had former deputy U.S. trade representative Wendy Cutler on to discuss the case over tariffs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
She says there's a "good chance" many of Trump's sweeping tariffs will be struck down.
Find out why and the impact on Canada, here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7G...
She says there's a "good chance" many of Trump's sweeping tariffs will be struck down.
Find out why and the impact on Canada, here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7G...
'Good chance' Trump's tariffs will be struck down by U.S. Supreme Court: former U.S. trade rep
YouTube video by CBC News
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November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We had former deputy U.S. trade representative Wendy Cutler on to discuss the case over tariffs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
She says there's a "good chance" many of Trump's sweeping tariffs will be struck down.
Find out why and the impact on Canada, here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7G...
She says there's a "good chance" many of Trump's sweeping tariffs will be struck down.
Find out why and the impact on Canada, here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7G...
In our exclusive interview, MP Chris d'Entremont says Conservatives Andrew Scheer and Chris Warkentin barged into his office — nearly knocked down his assistant — and called him a snake.
He says other party caucus members were considering crossing the aisle.
Details: tinyurl.com/yxpa6e44
He says other party caucus members were considering crossing the aisle.
Details: tinyurl.com/yxpa6e44
D’Entremont says Conservative Party felt like a ‘frat house rather than a serious political party'
YouTube video by CBC News
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November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
In our exclusive interview, MP Chris d'Entremont says Conservatives Andrew Scheer and Chris Warkentin barged into his office — nearly knocked down his assistant — and called him a snake.
He says other party caucus members were considering crossing the aisle.
Details: tinyurl.com/yxpa6e44
He says other party caucus members were considering crossing the aisle.
Details: tinyurl.com/yxpa6e44
Why kill Charlie Kirk?
The conservative debater and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event.
Our latest for About That explores why Kirk was so polarizing, his role in MAGA and how his assassination fits into a larger picture of political violence in the US.
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The conservative debater and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event.
Our latest for About That explores why Kirk was so polarizing, his role in MAGA and how his assassination fits into a larger picture of political violence in the US.
youtu.be/cBRYzFACsLc?...
Charlie Kirk shooting: Why kill him? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
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September 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Why kill Charlie Kirk?
The conservative debater and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event.
Our latest for About That explores why Kirk was so polarizing, his role in MAGA and how his assassination fits into a larger picture of political violence in the US.
youtu.be/cBRYzFACsLc?...
The conservative debater and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event.
Our latest for About That explores why Kirk was so polarizing, his role in MAGA and how his assassination fits into a larger picture of political violence in the US.
youtu.be/cBRYzFACsLc?...
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As Americans increasingly get their news from online shows, this media ecosystem becomes more influential. A new Media Matters’ study shows how overwhelmingly right-leaning this ecosystem is -- with nearly five times the following of left-leaning online shows. www.mediamatters.org/google/right...
March 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
As Americans increasingly get their news from online shows, this media ecosystem becomes more influential. A new Media Matters’ study shows how overwhelmingly right-leaning this ecosystem is -- with nearly five times the following of left-leaning online shows. www.mediamatters.org/google/right...
Are President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to annex Canada because of his desire to control our critical minerals?
Our latest About That segment explains why these minerals are so attractive to the U.S., and how China is raising the stakes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQh...
Our latest About That segment explains why these minerals are so attractive to the U.S., and how China is raising the stakes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQh...
Is Trump really coming after Canada for its critical minerals? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
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March 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Are President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to annex Canada because of his desire to control our critical minerals?
Our latest About That segment explains why these minerals are so attractive to the U.S., and how China is raising the stakes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQh...
Our latest About That segment explains why these minerals are so attractive to the U.S., and how China is raising the stakes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQh...
In our latest About That segment, we break down Mark Carney's overwhelming Liberal leadership win and how he stacks up against Pierre Poilievre ahead of the upcoming election.
Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberals & will soon take over as prime minister. With the Liberal Party base on his side, the question remains: can he reverse the party's cratering support, and beat Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming election?
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March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
In our latest About That segment, we break down Mark Carney's overwhelming Liberal leadership win and how he stacks up against Pierre Poilievre ahead of the upcoming election.
Have you seen these fake CBC News posts on X/Twitter? They're all over my feed.
A REAL CBC News investigation found these ads are designed to lure users into a sophisticated crypto scam that uses Russian internet infrastructure.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A REAL CBC News investigation found these ads are designed to lure users into a sophisticated crypto scam that uses Russian internet infrastructure.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source | CBC News
X users have been subjected to a flood of ads that feature fake CBC headlines, leading to fake CBC-style articles. In the end, it’s part of an international investment scheme.
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Have you seen these fake CBC News posts on X/Twitter? They're all over my feed.
A REAL CBC News investigation found these ads are designed to lure users into a sophisticated crypto scam that uses Russian internet infrastructure.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A REAL CBC News investigation found these ads are designed to lure users into a sophisticated crypto scam that uses Russian internet infrastructure.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
U.S. President Donald Trump raised a record amount of corporate donations for his inauguration, millions of which were donated by CEOs of tech companies like Meta and Amazon.
Our latest About That piece examined why these industry leaders are cozying up to Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIq...
Our latest About That piece examined why these industry leaders are cozying up to Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIq...
How much money has Big Tech given to Donald Trump? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump raised a record amount of corporate donations for his inauguration, millions of which were donated by CEOs of tech companies like Meta and Amazon.
Our latest About That piece examined why these industry leaders are cozying up to Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIq...
Our latest About That piece examined why these industry leaders are cozying up to Trump.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIq...
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If you are looking to combat misinformation around gender-affirming care for young people in this current moment, I made 10-part video explainer series breaking down everything from puberty blockers to gender-affirming surgery.
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Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth | Xtra Magazine
The 10-part video series provides shareable, fact-checked info on the hot-button issues of the debate around trans youth and their health
xtramagazine.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If you are looking to combat misinformation around gender-affirming care for young people in this current moment, I made 10-part video explainer series breaking down everything from puberty blockers to gender-affirming surgery.
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xtramagazine.com/inside-xtra/...
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xtramagazine.com/inside-xtra/...
In an interview today, Pierre Poilievre said he’s “only aware of two” genders and believes the government should mind “its own damn business and leave people alone.”
But last year he made statements that directly contradict this sentiment.
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But last year he made statements that directly contradict this sentiment.
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January 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In an interview today, Pierre Poilievre said he’s “only aware of two” genders and believes the government should mind “its own damn business and leave people alone.”
But last year he made statements that directly contradict this sentiment.
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But last year he made statements that directly contradict this sentiment.
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Mark Zuckerberg is preparing Meta for the second Trump era.
I spoke to experts about what he means when he says corporations need more “masculine energy.”
Read my latest to find out why this rhetoric could lead to an exodus of minority groups from Meta platforms.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
I spoke to experts about what he means when he says corporations need more “masculine energy.”
Read my latest to find out why this rhetoric could lead to an exodus of minority groups from Meta platforms.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
What Mark Zuckerberg's 'masculine energy' talk could mean for Meta's future | CBC News
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss the importance of what he called 'masculine energy' in corporate culture. Experts say these comments, along w...
www.cbc.ca
January 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Mark Zuckerberg is preparing Meta for the second Trump era.
I spoke to experts about what he means when he says corporations need more “masculine energy.”
Read my latest to find out why this rhetoric could lead to an exodus of minority groups from Meta platforms.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
I spoke to experts about what he means when he says corporations need more “masculine energy.”
Read my latest to find out why this rhetoric could lead to an exodus of minority groups from Meta platforms.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
There you have it. Drake has filed a lawsuit against UMG for defamation and harassment, saying its release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us valued “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.”
I've written about his previous legal filings. See the context below:
I've written about his previous legal filings. See the context below:
Experts say the petitions could have not only legal, but significant cultural implications for Drake and the world of hip-hop.
Read my latest for CBC News to find out why:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Read my latest for CBC News to find out why:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar's song. What could happen next? | CBC News
Drake has launched a second legal action against Universal Music Group, accusing the music giant of defamation and claiming it could have halted the release of Kendrick Lamar's song Not Like Us for "falsely accusing him of being a sex offender."
www.cbc.ca
January 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
There you have it. Drake has filed a lawsuit against UMG for defamation and harassment, saying its release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us valued “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.”
I've written about his previous legal filings. See the context below:
I've written about his previous legal filings. See the context below:
New figures show Netflix and WWE Raw's debut stream averaged 2.6 million households in the US.
For context, that's not far off from double the average Raw drew on USA Network in 2024, when it averaged around 1.5 million households.
+ Netflix's internal data claims it reached 4.9M views globally.
For context, that's not far off from double the average Raw drew on USA Network in 2024, when it averaged around 1.5 million households.
+ Netflix's internal data claims it reached 4.9M views globally.
Netflix and WWE just debuted the first Raw event since the pair’s massive streaming deal.
I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America.
Read my latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America.
Read my latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Booing and blunts: WWE Raw on Netflix signals a cultural vibe shift | CBC News
For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE's popular wrestling program Monday Night Raw didn't broadcast on linear television in the U.S., instead streaming exclusively on Netflix. One expert belie...
www.cbc.ca
January 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New figures show Netflix and WWE Raw's debut stream averaged 2.6 million households in the US.
For context, that's not far off from double the average Raw drew on USA Network in 2024, when it averaged around 1.5 million households.
+ Netflix's internal data claims it reached 4.9M views globally.
For context, that's not far off from double the average Raw drew on USA Network in 2024, when it averaged around 1.5 million households.
+ Netflix's internal data claims it reached 4.9M views globally.
Netflix and WWE just debuted the first Raw event since the pair’s massive streaming deal.
I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America.
Read my latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America.
Read my latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Booing and blunts: WWE Raw on Netflix signals a cultural vibe shift | CBC News
For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE's popular wrestling program Monday Night Raw didn't broadcast on linear television in the U.S., instead streaming exclusively on Netflix. One expert belie...
www.cbc.ca
January 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Netflix and WWE just debuted the first Raw event since the pair’s massive streaming deal.
I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America.
Read my latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America.
Read my latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Smoke fills the screen as Skye Riley marches powerfully through a room full of figures silhouetted in white.
The video is a recent post on the Skye Riley Nation TikTok page, someone who appears to be a massive pop star - similar to Taylor Swift or Tate McRae.
But there’s a key difference —>🧵1/2
The video is a recent post on the Skye Riley Nation TikTok page, someone who appears to be a massive pop star - similar to Taylor Swift or Tate McRae.
But there’s a key difference —>🧵1/2
January 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Smoke fills the screen as Skye Riley marches powerfully through a room full of figures silhouetted in white.
The video is a recent post on the Skye Riley Nation TikTok page, someone who appears to be a massive pop star - similar to Taylor Swift or Tate McRae.
But there’s a key difference —>🧵1/2
The video is a recent post on the Skye Riley Nation TikTok page, someone who appears to be a massive pop star - similar to Taylor Swift or Tate McRae.
But there’s a key difference —>🧵1/2
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Canadian journalists are:
✓ Blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram
✓ Blocked from subreddits by dorks with god complexes
✓ Distorted by the mysterious algorithms on Elon’s harassment website
Not sure ordinary Canadians realize how hard it is to get news and information to readers right now
✓ Blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram
✓ Blocked from subreddits by dorks with god complexes
✓ Distorted by the mysterious algorithms on Elon’s harassment website
Not sure ordinary Canadians realize how hard it is to get news and information to readers right now
It was brought to my attention the moderators of r/Canada, the biggest subreddit in Canada, removed my article about the anti-LGBTQ+ activist who ambushed Trudeau and is blocking ConvoyWatch links
(r/Canada's moderators have previously been linked to the far-right)
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(r/Canada's moderators have previously been linked to the far-right)
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December 31, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Canadian journalists are:
✓ Blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram
✓ Blocked from subreddits by dorks with god complexes
✓ Distorted by the mysterious algorithms on Elon’s harassment website
Not sure ordinary Canadians realize how hard it is to get news and information to readers right now
✓ Blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram
✓ Blocked from subreddits by dorks with god complexes
✓ Distorted by the mysterious algorithms on Elon’s harassment website
Not sure ordinary Canadians realize how hard it is to get news and information to readers right now
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished musicians who introduced tabla to global audiences, has died at 73.
During a 2023 interview with CBC's Tom Power, he spoke about career-changing advice George Harrison gave him.
I wrote about that conversation and more:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
During a 2023 interview with CBC's Tom Power, he spoke about career-changing advice George Harrison gave him.
I wrote about that conversation and more:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Musical icon Zakir Hussain has died at 73. This is the advice he said changed his career | CBC News
Zakir Hussain was one of India's most accomplished classical musicians. He defied genres and introduced the percussion instrument tabla to global audiences.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished musicians who introduced tabla to global audiences, has died at 73.
During a 2023 interview with CBC's Tom Power, he spoke about career-changing advice George Harrison gave him.
I wrote about that conversation and more:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
During a 2023 interview with CBC's Tom Power, he spoke about career-changing advice George Harrison gave him.
I wrote about that conversation and more:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
From solar eclipse to U.S. politics, here's what Canadians Googled the most in 2024, according to a new report.
My latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
My latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Canadian Google searches dominated by international topics in 2024, along with solar eclipse and strikes | CBC News
Google has released its annual report on the top search topics and terms Canadians wanted to know about in 2024.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2024 at 1:59 PM
From solar eclipse to U.S. politics, here's what Canadians Googled the most in 2024, according to a new report.
My latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
My latest for CBC News:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
The 2025 Golden Globes nominations include nods for Canadians Pamela Anderson, Martin Short, Gabriel Labelle, and Denis Villeneuve for best picture - drama.
Check out the other nominees here, including five for standout body-horror The Substance, which I really enjoyed:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Check out the other nominees here, including five for standout body-horror The Substance, which I really enjoyed:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
The 2025 Golden Globes nominations include nods for Canadians Pamela Anderson, Martin Short | CBC News
The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globes were announced on Monday by actor and comedian Mindy Kaling and actor Morris Chestnut. Among the Canadian nominees are Pamela Anderson, Gabriel LaBelle, Martin Short and director Denis Villeneuve.
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2024 at 3:45 PM
The 2025 Golden Globes nominations include nods for Canadians Pamela Anderson, Martin Short, Gabriel Labelle, and Denis Villeneuve for best picture - drama.
Check out the other nominees here, including five for standout body-horror The Substance, which I really enjoyed:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Check out the other nominees here, including five for standout body-horror The Substance, which I really enjoyed:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
Hells Bells are ringing in North America. AC/DC is touring the continent for the first time in 9 years.
In my latest for CBC News, I spoke to a fan who said AC/DC inspired him to learn the guitar, and a professor on the band's connection to a Canadian recording studio:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
In my latest for CBC News, I spoke to a fan who said AC/DC inspired him to learn the guitar, and a professor on the band's connection to a Canadian recording studio:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
www.cbc.ca
December 3, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Hells Bells are ringing in North America. AC/DC is touring the continent for the first time in 9 years.
In my latest for CBC News, I spoke to a fan who said AC/DC inspired him to learn the guitar, and a professor on the band's connection to a Canadian recording studio:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
In my latest for CBC News, I spoke to a fan who said AC/DC inspired him to learn the guitar, and a professor on the band's connection to a Canadian recording studio:
www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
AC/DC has announced its first North American tour in nine years. If you're a Canadian fan of the band, I'd love to talk to you for a story I'm working on for CBC News.
Feel free to drop me a line.
Feel free to drop me a line.
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
AC/DC has announced its first North American tour in nine years. If you're a Canadian fan of the band, I'd love to talk to you for a story I'm working on for CBC News.
Feel free to drop me a line.
Feel free to drop me a line.
“A significant majority of people, 78 per cent of Canadians, want the CBC to continue. That includes 67 per cent of Canadians who identify as Conservative.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Pierre Poilievre wants to defund the CBC. Here’s what Canadians think of that
A new survey shows 78 per cent of us wants the CBC to continue - it’s less clear what to do about it
www.thestar.com
November 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM
“A significant majority of people, 78 per cent of Canadians, want the CBC to continue. That includes 67 per cent of Canadians who identify as Conservative.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Canada’s leading news companies - Torstar, Postmedia, Globe and Mail, CP, and CBC/Radio-Canada - have launched legal action against OpenAI.
The claim alleges that OpenAI is capitalizing and profiting from the use of Cdn media's content to develop its products without permission or compensation.
The claim alleges that OpenAI is capitalizing and profiting from the use of Cdn media's content to develop its products without permission or compensation.
November 29, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Canada’s leading news companies - Torstar, Postmedia, Globe and Mail, CP, and CBC/Radio-Canada - have launched legal action against OpenAI.
The claim alleges that OpenAI is capitalizing and profiting from the use of Cdn media's content to develop its products without permission or compensation.
The claim alleges that OpenAI is capitalizing and profiting from the use of Cdn media's content to develop its products without permission or compensation.
A new report found that 62% of surveyed content creators don't fact-check information before sharing it. The study surveyed 500 creators across 45 countries.
More than four in 10 influencers said they instead evaluated credibility based on likes and views.
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More than four in 10 influencers said they instead evaluated credibility based on likes and views.
unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
unesdoc.unesco.org
November 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM
A new report found that 62% of surveyed content creators don't fact-check information before sharing it. The study surveyed 500 creators across 45 countries.
More than four in 10 influencers said they instead evaluated credibility based on likes and views.
unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
More than four in 10 influencers said they instead evaluated credibility based on likes and views.
unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
Drake has launched a second legal action against Universal Music Group, accusing the music giant of defamation and claiming it could have halted the release of Kendrick Lamar's song Not Like Us for "falsely accusing him of being a sex offender."
It’s his second legal filing in a matter of days ->🧵
It’s his second legal filing in a matter of days ->🧵
November 26, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Drake has launched a second legal action against Universal Music Group, accusing the music giant of defamation and claiming it could have halted the release of Kendrick Lamar's song Not Like Us for "falsely accusing him of being a sex offender."
It’s his second legal filing in a matter of days ->🧵
It’s his second legal filing in a matter of days ->🧵