Bill Goodykoontz
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"Embarrassingly ubiquitous." Arizona Republic and
@azcentral media columnist. All views are mine, but they should probably be yours, too.
@azcentral media columnist. All views are mine, but they should probably be yours, too.
This was in the paper today. I wrote about the awkward situation its owners have put CBS News in, and people got mad and said I have Trump Derangement Syndrome. They're on-brand if nothing else. Link in the comments if you want to read it.
December 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This was in the paper today. I wrote about the awkward situation its owners have put CBS News in, and people got mad and said I have Trump Derangement Syndrome. They're on-brand if nothing else. Link in the comments if you want to read it.
Today would be a great day to sign up for my @azcentral.com newsletter, The Watchlist. Today's topic: Journalism isn't treason. Tell Trump. You can sign up by clicking the link below. Do it! It's fun!
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The Watchlist
Our media critic weighs in on all kinds of media: movies, TV, politics, sports, food and more.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today would be a great day to sign up for my @azcentral.com newsletter, The Watchlist. Today's topic: Journalism isn't treason. Tell Trump. You can sign up by clicking the link below. Do it! It's fun!
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'Wake Up Dead Man' is now streaming on Netflix. I really liked it. Watch it! AFTER reading my review, of course...
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'Wake Up Dead Man' may be the best 'Knives Out' movie yet
Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' Rian Johnson's latest film in the series. Josh O'Connor also stars.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
'Wake Up Dead Man' is now streaming on Netflix. I really liked it. Watch it! AFTER reading my review, of course...
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I cannot figure out what the KFC marketing campaign is, unless it's, "Things are so stupid now we might as well jump on the bandwagon."
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December 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I cannot figure out what the KFC marketing campaign is, unless it's, "Things are so stupid now we might as well jump on the bandwagon."
CBS has put itself into a position where every move is questioned. Neat trick. Read about why:
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Bari Weiss picks a new 'CBS Evening News' anchor | Opinon
Tony Dokoupil will be the new anchor of 'CBS Evening News,' following the departures of John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois. Bari Weiss made the pick.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
CBS has put itself into a position where every move is questioned. Neat trick. Read about why:
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This was in the paper today. It's about Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza and a lack of trust in media. (Hint: They're related.) And the email I get? "You have Trump Derangement Syndrome." That old chestnut. There's a link in comments if you want to read it.
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This was in the paper today. It's about Olivia Nuzzi, Ryan Lizza and a lack of trust in media. (Hint: They're related.) And the email I get? "You have Trump Derangement Syndrome." That old chestnut. There's a link in comments if you want to read it.
Wouldn’t Comic Sans be more appropriate?
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The US State Department Ditches Times New Roman for Calibri
The switch away from the serif-laden typeface is being made for accessibility and legibility reasons, the agency says.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Wouldn’t Comic Sans be more appropriate?
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How do you take the photo of the year in the Arizona Highways annual contest? Valley 101 finds out. Give us a listen!
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How did this photographer capture Arizona Highways' photo-of-the-year
How do you take the shot that wins Arizona Highways' photo of the year contest? Valley 101 found out.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
How do you take the photo of the year in the Arizona Highways annual contest? Valley 101 finds out. Give us a listen!
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Still making my top 10 list. What am I missing?
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December 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Man I love a snow game. We don’t get many in Arizona…
December 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Man I love a snow game. We don’t get many in Arizona…
Thrilled that JMU made the College Football Playoffs - the first Virginia school ever - and thrilled that The Breeze is on top of it.
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BREAKING: JMU football to face Oregon in College Football Playoffs
JMU football (12-1, 8-0 Sun Belt) has made the College Football Playoffs and will face Oregon(11-1, 8-1 Big 10) on Dec. 19 or 20 in Eugene, Ore. The Dukes are
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December 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thrilled that JMU made the College Football Playoffs - the first Virginia school ever - and thrilled that The Breeze is on top of it.
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Typically I’d say, “Go Dukes!” Tonight it’s, “Go Duke!”
December 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Typically I’d say, “Go Dukes!” Tonight it’s, “Go Duke!”
This was in today's paper. If you wondered whether some people can find complaint with *anything* then I have your answer... There's a link to the column in the comments.
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This was in today's paper. If you wondered whether some people can find complaint with *anything* then I have your answer... There's a link to the column in the comments.
There are as many reasons people distrust the media as there are stars in the sky, probably.
Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza are two of them.
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Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza are two of them.
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Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza deserve each other. You deserve better | Opinion
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi part ways. After the RFK Jr. scandal, why was she there in the first place? And we wonder why people don't trust "media."
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December 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
There are as many reasons people distrust the media as there are stars in the sky, probably.
Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza are two of them.
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Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza are two of them.
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The other anchor shoe drops, so to speak. Every move CBS makes from here on out comes saddled with questions. When your owners pay Trump $16 million, that'll happen.
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Another 'CBS Evening News' anchor jumps ship | Opinion
'CBS Evening News' co-anchor Maurice DuBois is leaving the show, following his co-anchor John Dickerson. It's another Bari Weiss era loss at CBS News.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The other anchor shoe drops, so to speak. Every move CBS makes from here on out comes saddled with questions. When your owners pay Trump $16 million, that'll happen.
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Reposted by Bill Goodykoontz
Mike Hale and I came up with our Best TV of 2025 lists and then a funny thing happened: The shows on my list started talking to each other. (giftie) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/a...
Best TV Shows of 2025
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December 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Mike Hale and I came up with our Best TV of 2025 lists and then a funny thing happened: The shows on my list started talking to each other. (giftie) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/a...
I haven't finished my top 10 movies list because I still have a couple of things I need to see. But as other people post theirs, I am delighted to see how wildly all over the place they are. That's a good sign! (Or we're all nuts. Two things can be true.)
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December 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I haven't finished my top 10 movies list because I still have a couple of things I need to see. But as other people post theirs, I am delighted to see how wildly all over the place they are. That's a good sign! (Or we're all nuts. Two things can be true.)
When you're done looking at your Spotify Wrapped, give this a listen. A really fun episode with @babsvan.bsky.social and @amandaluberto.bsky.social. What's the best movie ever made in Arizona?
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What is the best movie made in Arizona?
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December 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
When you're done looking at your Spotify Wrapped, give this a listen. A really fun episode with @babsvan.bsky.social and @amandaluberto.bsky.social. What's the best movie ever made in Arizona?
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This was in the paper today. Still a thrill to see yourself in print. Anyway, there's a link in the comments, so, you know, READ IT (please and thank you).
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This was in the paper today. Still a thrill to see yourself in print. Anyway, there's a link in the comments, so, you know, READ IT (please and thank you).
ICYMI: My oldest daughter told me this made her cry. In a good way, I hope.
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'Arthur's Perfect Christmas' was a favorite for my kids. Now it's mine
"Arthur's Perfect Christmas" debuted on PBS 25 years ago, in 2000. Marc Brown's creation went from something to show my kids, to my own must-watch.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
ICYMI: My oldest daughter told me this made her cry. In a good way, I hope.
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ICYMI: The White House's dumb "media bias portal," Pete Hegseth ruining childhood and "rage bait" as word of the year AND political strategy. It's all here! Have a look:
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'Rage bait' is word of the year. And Trump lives up to it | Opinion
This week, Oxford University chose "rage bait" as word of the year. Trump launched a "media bias" trolling site. And Hegesth weaponized a cartoon.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
ICYMI: The White House's dumb "media bias portal," Pete Hegseth ruining childhood and "rage bait" as word of the year AND political strategy. It's all here! Have a look:
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I keep thinking things can't get any dumber. Or more depressing. And yet...
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'Rage bait' is word of the year. And Trump lives up to it | Opinion
This week, Oxford University chose "rage bait" as word of the year. Trump launched a "media bias" trolling site. And Hegesth weaponized a cartoon.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I keep thinking things can't get any dumber. Or more depressing. And yet...
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