David Dadekian / Eat Drink RI
@dadekian.bsky.social
President of Eat Drink RI; “RI’s unofficial Food Laureate®”--Philip Eil, Providence Phoenix; writer/photographer; PR Director of Blackbird Farm; husband & father
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Most publications with paywalls are cheaper per month than a cup of coffee, or a magazine, or even a music or film subscription. If you don't want to pay for them that's fine but don't complain about the paywall, would you walk into a shop and say 'HEY WHY IS THAT STUFF IN THE WINDOW NOT FREE?'
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Most publications with paywalls are cheaper per month than a cup of coffee, or a magazine, or even a music or film subscription. If you don't want to pay for them that's fine but don't complain about the paywall, would you walk into a shop and say 'HEY WHY IS THAT STUFF IN THE WINDOW NOT FREE?'
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Quite an announcement video from @crockett.house.gov www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...
Jasmine for Texas
YouTube video by Jasmine Crockett
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Quite an announcement video from @crockett.house.gov www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...
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As with everything he says, this is wildly uninformed. Formula keeps getting better and saves lives. And modern research indicates that outcomes are roughly the same. There are reasons to breastfeed but your child isn’t suffering if you don’t
RFK Jr: "All of the ingenuity of corporate America has not produced an infant formula that is superior in nutrition and all the qualities that we want to the infant formula that God made, which is the infant formula in a mother's breast."
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
As with everything he says, this is wildly uninformed. Formula keeps getting better and saves lives. And modern research indicates that outcomes are roughly the same. There are reasons to breastfeed but your child isn’t suffering if you don’t
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Owning shares in a soybean farm does not make you a soybean farmer. All it means is that you are rich and understand the tax code.
Brooke Rollins: "On the China soybeans, Secretary Bessent -- himself a soybean farmer ... "
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Owning shares in a soybean farm does not make you a soybean farmer. All it means is that you are rich and understand the tax code.
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if i worked at CMS i would eat every cookie just to spite him
Dr. Oz Tells His Federal Employees to Eat Less
“You don’t have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services staffers.
www.wired.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
if i worked at CMS i would eat every cookie just to spite him
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it’s pretty funny that Duffy is simultaneously
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
it’s pretty funny that Duffy is simultaneously
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
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I would prefer protection from predatory pricing and mandated easy refunds, thanks!
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I would prefer protection from predatory pricing and mandated easy refunds, thanks!
Holy crap my side hurts from laughing so hard. Hilarious insanity!
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Holy crap my side hurts from laughing so hard. Hilarious insanity!
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"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen.
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Video shows masked Border Patrol agent chasing woman back to her Louisiana home
Jacelynn Guzman said she is a U.S.-born citizen. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it "determined the individual in question was not the target."
www.nbcnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"She said she repeatedly told the agents she’s a U.S. citizen.
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“I just kept repeating it — I’m a U.S.-born citizen. I was born and raised here. This is my home. My baby’s waiting for me...”
She screamed “Leave me alone...”
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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1) Impose massive tariffs on China
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump to Unveil $12 Billion Bailout for Farmers
The financial aid comes as the agriculture sector grapples with the fallout from the president’s tariffs.
www.wsj.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
1) Impose massive tariffs on China
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
2) China retaliates by ending its soybean imports
3) Cut deal w/ China so they'll buy our soybeans
4) China buys only 20%, so far, of what it agreed to purchase
5) Offer $12 billion to US farmers so they don't go bankrupt
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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This is just how we do mergers now.
"Paramount executives also plan to argue their deal will have a much shorter regulatory approval process given the company’s smaller size and friendly relationship with the Trump administration."
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/p...
"Paramount executives also plan to argue their deal will have a much shorter regulatory approval process given the company’s smaller size and friendly relationship with the Trump administration."
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid for WBD after Netflix wins bidding war
Netflix won a bidding war for the Warner Bros. film studio and HBO Max streaming service, but it doesn't plan to buy WBD's TV networks.
www.cnbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This is just how we do mergers now.
"Paramount executives also plan to argue their deal will have a much shorter regulatory approval process given the company’s smaller size and friendly relationship with the Trump administration."
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/p...
"Paramount executives also plan to argue their deal will have a much shorter regulatory approval process given the company’s smaller size and friendly relationship with the Trump administration."
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/08/p...
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And by “pedestrian crash” you mean “a driver ran him over” 😬
UPDATE: The man killed in a pedestrian crash in Rhode Island over the weekend was a well-known local musician who received a Grammy nomination back in the '80s. on.nbcboston.com/SFDIWm4
Well-known RI musician fatally struck by car while walking his dogs; driver arrested
A well-known local musician was walking his dogs Saturday morning when he was hit and killed by an SUV on Route 138 in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and the driver involved — who has a lengthy criminal history — has been arrested.
on.nbcboston.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
And by “pedestrian crash” you mean “a driver ran him over” 😬
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a corrupt act everyday. appropriate he's there with melania since she just set up a company to collect bribes.
Q: Should Netflix be allowed to buy Warner Brothers?
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision
December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
a corrupt act everyday. appropriate he's there with melania since she just set up a company to collect bribes.
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Later, FIFA will announce their new Golden Globe awards, with categories like “Best Guy Named Donald” and “Outstanding Achievements in Grifting.”
The nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards have been revealed. See the full list.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list of nominees.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
cbsn.ws
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Later, FIFA will announce their new Golden Globe awards, with categories like “Best Guy Named Donald” and “Outstanding Achievements in Grifting.”
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Sen. Alana DiMario is the kind of leader Rhode Island needs; same for Sen. Bridget Valverde.
Each think and act outside the RI bruh/male/country-clubbing Democrat rules of engagement.
Rhode Island voters shouldn’t get lost in the drama.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
Each think and act outside the RI bruh/male/country-clubbing Democrat rules of engagement.
Rhode Island voters shouldn’t get lost in the drama.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
R.I. Senate roiled by prospect of primary challenges by relatives of two Democratic leaders - The Boston Globe
The newly formed League of Rhode Island Businesses is backing the majority whip’s cousin and the majority leader’s niece in primary challenges to incumbents who voted against the current leadership te...
www.bostonglobe.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Sen. Alana DiMario is the kind of leader Rhode Island needs; same for Sen. Bridget Valverde.
Each think and act outside the RI bruh/male/country-clubbing Democrat rules of engagement.
Rhode Island voters shouldn’t get lost in the drama.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
Each think and act outside the RI bruh/male/country-clubbing Democrat rules of engagement.
Rhode Island voters shouldn’t get lost in the drama.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
Always great to hear from Ben. Thanks, @iandonnis.bsky.social. #EatDrinkRI
What's with the obscure words on the menu at Oberlin? What's next for downtown PVD? All this and more in my long-form interview with Ben Sukle www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTo...
Behind the Rise of RI’s Top Chef: Ben Sukle on Success, Creativity & the Future of Food
YouTube video by Ocean State Media
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Always great to hear from Ben. Thanks, @iandonnis.bsky.social. #EatDrinkRI
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Trump committed mortgage fraud, according to Trump.
Somehow I doubt his DOJ will go after him the way he instructed his DOJ to go after his political enemies over this.
Every Republican accusation is a confession.
Somehow I doubt his DOJ will go after him the way he instructed his DOJ to go after his political enemies over this.
Every Republican accusation is a confession.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Trump committed mortgage fraud, according to Trump.
Somehow I doubt his DOJ will go after him the way he instructed his DOJ to go after his political enemies over this.
Every Republican accusation is a confession.
Somehow I doubt his DOJ will go after him the way he instructed his DOJ to go after his political enemies over this.
Every Republican accusation is a confession.
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The only person who didn't see this coming was Chuck Schumer.
Senate Republicans still leaning toward not offering an alternative to Dems' ACA subsidies plan this week, per sources
“We will clearly reject the Democrats’ offer,” said Sen. Cramer.
Maybe bipartisan negotiations after, but Rs very divided on health care
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
“We will clearly reject the Democrats’ offer,” said Sen. Cramer.
Maybe bipartisan negotiations after, but Rs very divided on health care
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
Exclusive: Senate Republicans divided over expiring health care subsidies
President Donald Trump’s party may simply try to unite against Democrats’ three-year extension of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits.
www.semafor.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The only person who didn't see this coming was Chuck Schumer.
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BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: ICEBlock App developer Joshua Aaron is SUING DHS, ICE, DOJ, White House officials for violating his 1st Amendment rights when they pressured Apple to remove the app from the App Store. www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: ICEBlock App Developer to Sue ICE, DHS, DOJ, White House Officials
ICEBlock app developer Joshua Aaron is suing multiple federal agency officials for violating his 1st Amendment rights after they coerced Apple into removing ICEBlock from its App Store
www.muellershewrote.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: ICEBlock App developer Joshua Aaron is SUING DHS, ICE, DOJ, White House officials for violating his 1st Amendment rights when they pressured Apple to remove the app from the App Store. www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...
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Trump releases racist blueprint for the world www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Trump releases racist blueprint for the world
The Trump administration released its “ National Security Strategy ”� on Thursday night, but the document reads more like a manifesto advocating for white supremacy than a supposed national ...
www.dailykos.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Trump releases racist blueprint for the world www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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here's today's post: "Republican women are revolting" — Holy Mike’s speakership is in peril. boo fucking hoo.
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Republican women are revolting
Holy Mike’s speakership is in peril. boo fucking hoo.
bit.ly
December 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
here's today's post: "Republican women are revolting" — Holy Mike’s speakership is in peril. boo fucking hoo.
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —
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They’re not hiding the brutality anymore.
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
They’re not hiding the brutality anymore.
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
They want you to see it.
They want you to get used to it.👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Perhaps…not a true change of heart, then? Gosh
LESLEY STAHL: You contributed to the toxic culture. You were out there pounding, insulting people
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: You've contributed to it as well
STAHL: I want you to respond to what you have done in terms of insulting people
MTG: I'd like for you to respond to that
December 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Perhaps…not a true change of heart, then? Gosh
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He must be reading a part where Cheryl said he is a faithful and devoted husband.
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
He must be reading a part where Cheryl said he is a faithful and devoted husband.
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"I mean, it was a sandwich." 😆
ALERT: "A reasonable person wouldn’t think a sandwich is a weapon"
"It was kind of ridiculous"
Jurors who acquitted "sandwich guy" speak with CBS News
Just filed ====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/sandwic...
"It was kind of ridiculous"
Jurors who acquitted "sandwich guy" speak with CBS News
Just filed ====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/sandwic...
Jurors in sandwich thrower case talk about their deliberations in his trial in Washington, D.C.
Sean Dunn, who threw a "submarine-style sandwich" at a CBP officer in downtown D.C. in July was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault in November.
www.cbsnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
"I mean, it was a sandwich." 😆