Jerad Walker
@jeradwalker.bsky.social
Podcast Editor: North Carolina Public Radio (WUNC). Contributor: NPR. Alum: OPB, WAMU. Cheerwine enthusiast. Go Dawgs!
Pinned
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something that is this funny shouldn’t be a crime
Man breaks into Little Caesars, starts making and selling pizzas, NC police say
The suspect kept all the money he made selling pizzas, police say
www.newsobserver.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
something that is this funny shouldn’t be a crime
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
February 3, 2026 at 5:38 PM
In an interview with NPR, Melinda French Gates confirmed that she ended her marriage with Bill Gates because of allegations contained in the Epstein files.
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Unclear why I always look furious when I’m out doing field reporting
(photo: Tyler Russell)
(photo: Tyler Russell)
February 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
N. P. *drum fill*
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I would rather drink rubber cement than listen to someone do either of these things.
February 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I would rather drink rubber cement than listen to someone do either of these things.
I'm no skiing expert, but one might reasonably assume that knee ligaments are required when hurtling down a mountain at 70mph.😬
Lindsey Vonn says in press conference from Italy that she tore her ACL in a crash Friday — but aims to race in the Olympic downhill Sunday anyway. Said she skied today, and will wear a knee brace.
February 3, 2026 at 3:53 PM
I'm no skiing expert, but one might reasonably assume that knee ligaments are required when hurtling down a mountain at 70mph.😬
This is incredible.
February 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
This is incredible.
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Moving up from Parks to the CEO role, you say
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Moving up from Parks to the CEO role, you say
I just want to say that it’s goddamn delightful that Antiques Roadshow is the #1 trending topic on this website right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 AM
I just want to say that it’s goddamn delightful that Antiques Roadshow is the #1 trending topic on this website right now.
Me reading this while wearing my Carhartt beanie.
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Me reading this while wearing my Carhartt beanie.
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
All news is local.
February 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
All news is local.
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This is a post about animal excrement and the English language.
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
February 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This is a post about animal excrement and the English language.
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
bull$#!% = nonsense/lies
chicken$#!% = petty or cowardly
horse$#!% = nonsense/lies
dog$#!%= low quality
ape$#!% = wild
bat$#!%= crazy
Ordered above from oldest to newest: bull$#!% (1914), bat$#!% (1971).
Happy Groundhog Day to all who celebrate.
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Happy Groundhog Day to all who celebrate.
hey babe wake up bitcoin is crashing
February 2, 2026 at 3:39 AM
hey babe wake up bitcoin is crashing
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Don’t worry guys, everything is very cool and normal at the Wegman’s parking lot!
February 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Don’t worry guys, everything is very cool and normal at the Wegman’s parking lot!
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A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
A reminder that the Kennedy Center is the literal and legal and congressional designated presidential memorial to JFK. This would be like Trump tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build something “better.”
What a shame that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein never got a normal theatrical run. Just finished watching it at home and feeling a little cheated that I didn’t get to see it on the big screen.
February 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM
What a shame that Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein never got a normal theatrical run. Just finished watching it at home and feeling a little cheated that I didn’t get to see it on the big screen.
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
In fairness, I can see how the driver might have gotten distracted by the view.
February 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
In fairness, I can see how the driver might have gotten distracted by the view.
Meanwhile in Gastonia, NC…
February 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Meanwhile in Gastonia, NC…
I’m sorry sir but what does Great Lakes maritime law from the 1800s have to do with your assault charge?
February 1, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I’m sorry sir but what does Great Lakes maritime law from the 1800s have to do with your assault charge?
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The Wikipedia page for the Waffle House Index goes hard en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_...
February 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The Wikipedia page for the Waffle House Index goes hard en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_...