Michael Leppert
@michaelleppert.bsky.social
Professor/columnist/novelist. I teach stuff. I write stuff. I never grew out of my ‘why’ phase. michaelleppert.com michaelleppert.substack.com
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Stephen Wilson, Jr. shows how it’s never too late to bloom
I took a bit of a chance on Saturday night in Louisville: I went to my first country music concert.
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@stephenwilsonjr01.bsky.social captivated the Louisville Palace crowd last Saturday night in a homecoming show like no other. The weekly stack. open.substack.com/pub/michaell...
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
Did no one in the Trump administration see “A Few Good Men” or did they just not understand it? 🤷♂️
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Did no one in the Trump administration see “A Few Good Men” or did they just not understand it? 🤷♂️
Let’s bring back smoking too. 😐 www.cbsnews.com/news/transpo...
Transportation Department urges "dressing with respect" on flights. Will it improve air travel?
The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Let’s bring back smoking too. 😐 www.cbsnews.com/news/transpo...
It’s textbook buffoonery.
And now, the case against Letitia James is dismissed too, same rationale but minus the statute of limitations complication.
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
It’s textbook buffoonery.
This Colts/Chiefs game is the worst officiating I’ve seen this year.
November 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This Colts/Chiefs game is the worst officiating I’ve seen this year.
My wife loves watching Hallmark movies during the holidays, but still primarily cries over the commercials.
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My wife loves watching Hallmark movies during the holidays, but still primarily cries over the commercials.
Yes.👏 👏 👏
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin put it bluntly: “To end the conflict, Russia must leave Ukrainian territory.”
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
Just one point. Nothing more to discuss.
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Yes.👏 👏 👏
“The last time…was never.” Ouch.
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan: "The last time we received a briefing on Venezuela with the full committee was never. That is something that should alarm everybody. Congress is supposed to be aware of what intelligence validates and justifies these attacks."
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“The last time…was never.” Ouch.
It’s still exciting when my local paper runs my column.
I hate country music. A late-blooming Indiana star changed my mind. | Opinion
www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
I hate country music. A late-blooming Indiana star changed my mind. | Opinion
www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
I hate country music. A late-blooming Indiana star changed my mind. | Opinion
I spent my whole life avoiding country music. Then I saw what happens when a 46-year-old scientist goes all in on a dream.
www.indystar.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It’s still exciting when my local paper runs my column.
I hate country music. A late-blooming Indiana star changed my mind. | Opinion
www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
I hate country music. A late-blooming Indiana star changed my mind. | Opinion
www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
@stephenwilsonjr01.bsky.social captivated the Louisville Palace crowd last Saturday night in a homecoming show like no other. The weekly stack. open.substack.com/pub/michaell...
Stephen Wilson, Jr. shows how it’s never too late to bloom
I took a bit of a chance on Saturday night in Louisville: I went to my first country music concert.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
@stephenwilsonjr01.bsky.social captivated the Louisville Palace crowd last Saturday night in a homecoming show like no other. The weekly stack. open.substack.com/pub/michaell...
Oh. My. God.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Oh. My. God.
Uh, yea. The thinking and feeling parts of a conversation are going to be hard for AI to replace. www.theatlantic.com/family/2025/...
How to Cheat at Conversation
A new AI tool promises to improve social interactions but instead makes them worse.
www.theatlantic.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Uh, yea. The thinking and feeling parts of a conversation are going to be hard for AI to replace. www.theatlantic.com/family/2025/...
GOP/Trump tensions in Indiana. In the words of the great Willy Wonka, “I hope it’ll last.” 😁
'Mike wouldn't be governor without me': Trump slams Gov. Braun, Senate as redistricting stalls
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
'Mike wouldn't be governor without me': Trump slams Gov. Braun, Senate as redistricting stalls
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
'Mike wouldn't be governor without me': Trump slams Gov. Braun, Senate as redistricting stalls
President Donald Trump criticized Gov. Mike Braun and Senate GOP leaders days after Sen. Rodric Bray announced the Senate won't meet to redistrict.
www.indystar.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
GOP/Trump tensions in Indiana. In the words of the great Willy Wonka, “I hope it’ll last.” 😁
'Mike wouldn't be governor without me': Trump slams Gov. Braun, Senate as redistricting stalls
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
'Mike wouldn't be governor without me': Trump slams Gov. Braun, Senate as redistricting stalls
www.indystar.com/story/news/p...
But I thought prices were already down. 🤷♂️ apnews.com/live/donald-...
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits as consumers complain of high prices
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
apnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
But I thought prices were already down. 🤷♂️ apnews.com/live/donald-...
Everything about this is sad, particularly how the @nytimes.com is glamorizing it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Everything about this is sad, particularly how the @nytimes.com is glamorizing it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
So, as if caving wasn’t bad enough, the 8 Democrats were also voting yes on the payout shit too. 😳🙄 www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate passes bill to reopen the government as 8 Democrats join with Republicans to send it to the House
The legislation would keep the government funded through Jan. 30, without extending ACA funds slated to expire. It now goes to the House, which could vote as early as Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
So, as if caving wasn’t bad enough, the 8 Democrats were also voting yes on the payout shit too. 😳🙄 www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
They suck so bad at the whole governing thing.
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
They suck so bad at the whole governing thing.
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social speaks for me.
Today was a very stupid day but I have faith tomorrow will be stupider
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
@mollyjongfast.bsky.social speaks for me.
Indiana is a state that doesn’t take many chances, so it’s amazing how lucky it got with Hope Academy. The weekly stack. open.substack.com/pub/michaell...
Hope Academy is a place that is worthy of its name
“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.”
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Indiana is a state that doesn’t take many chances, so it’s amazing how lucky it got with Hope Academy. The weekly stack. open.substack.com/pub/michaell...
Garnering/solidifying support from your constituents before the vote is usually a wise thing to do. Explaining it afterward is a position that has weak ethos. (That’s as kindly as I can say it.)
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Garnering/solidifying support from your constituents before the vote is usually a wise thing to do. Explaining it afterward is a position that has weak ethos. (That’s as kindly as I can say it.)
Yes. Times a million.
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Yes. Times a million.
It takes a criminal mind to act like RFK Jr here.
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It takes a criminal mind to act like RFK Jr here.
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RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
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