Jason Cochran
@jascochran.bsky.social
Writer, nerd, outfluencer. EIC at Frommer’s. Trapped in Biffhorrific. Author of “Here Lies America”
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Jason Cochran
@jascochran.bsky.social
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It’s interesting that Wicked, a re-examination of a classic story that concludes the villain isn’t really a villain, is surging right now in mass American culture.
The last time we did that, with “villains” like Frankenstein’s monster & King Kong, it was during the nadir of the Great Depression.
The last time we did that, with “villains” like Frankenstein’s monster & King Kong, it was during the nadir of the Great Depression.
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
It’s interesting that Wicked, a re-examination of a classic story that concludes the villain isn’t really a villain, is surging right now in mass American culture.
The last time we did that, with “villains” like Frankenstein’s monster & King Kong, it was during the nadir of the Great Depression.
The last time we did that, with “villains” like Frankenstein’s monster & King Kong, it was during the nadir of the Great Depression.
It’s satisfying to know that Tom Stoppard finally understands the mysteries of the afterlife. Can you imagine the play he’d write?
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It’s satisfying to know that Tom Stoppard finally understands the mysteries of the afterlife. Can you imagine the play he’d write?
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Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
We trained him.
We armed him.
We broke him.
We gave him an easy target for his revenge.
We armed him.
We broke him.
We gave him an easy target for his revenge.
The man suspected of shooting two National Guard members was once part of a CIA-backed paramilitary group, one of several so-called Zero Units, according to Afghan and U.S. officials.
Here’s a Look at the D.C. Shooting Suspect’s C.I.A.-Backed Unit in Afghanistan
The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country.
nyti.ms
November 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We trained him.
We armed him.
We broke him.
We gave him an easy target for his revenge.
We armed him.
We broke him.
We gave him an easy target for his revenge.
When the true extent of their evil is finally revealed it may break our hearts forever.
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
When the true extent of their evil is finally revealed it may break our hearts forever.
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Two people were shot at a gas station in my rural town in Mississippi today.
I guess 500 troops are gonna have to be taken away from their families during the holidays to come occupy my small town now too, huh?
I guess 500 troops are gonna have to be taken away from their families during the holidays to come occupy my small town now too, huh?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard members to Washington after shooting, Hegseth says.
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Two people were shot at a gas station in my rural town in Mississippi today.
I guess 500 troops are gonna have to be taken away from their families during the holidays to come occupy my small town now too, huh?
I guess 500 troops are gonna have to be taken away from their families during the holidays to come occupy my small town now too, huh?
Millions of people marched to protest the Trump order that put the national guard in DC to begin with.
They’d still be alive if he had heeded No Kings Day. He’s causing all of this.
They’d still be alive if he had heeded No Kings Day. He’s causing all of this.
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Millions of people marched to protest the Trump order that put the national guard in DC to begin with.
They’d still be alive if he had heeded No Kings Day. He’s causing all of this.
They’d still be alive if he had heeded No Kings Day. He’s causing all of this.
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You pull yourself up by your boostraps. Me? I DESERVE free money from the government, and so do my rich friends bsky.app/profile/cwar...
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
You pull yourself up by your boostraps. Me? I DESERVE free money from the government, and so do my rich friends bsky.app/profile/cwar...
Is eating the rich will be happening, when does the biting and chewing start?
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Is eating the rich will be happening, when does the biting and chewing start?
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The deal, obviously, was that Musk would influence the latest election by such covert means, and in return Trump would create DOGE and give Musk access to data.
BREAKING: Musk’s new feature exposed something wild: +70% of the loudest “MAGA” accounts aren’t even in the U.S. - Most post from Russia…
Are you actually SURPRISED?! 🤔
Are you actually SURPRISED?! 🤔
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The deal, obviously, was that Musk would influence the latest election by such covert means, and in return Trump would create DOGE and give Musk access to data.
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thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
Twitter pays people based on engagement (views, retweets, comments, etc). It appears that many MAGA accounts are based abroad and they use AI technology to generate low-effort rage bait.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
My guess is that this will get worse as AI tech improves. For instance, fake videos of minorities doing crime.
November 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
thinking about how my parents escaped vietnam, where the CIA destabilized my family's home country by spreading misinformation, and they landed in the united states, which is now getting destabilized bc someone in vietnam is spreading misinformation
This News is So Explosive It Will End Life on Earth As We Know It Within Weeks
link for paid subscribers only
link for paid subscribers only
November 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This News is So Explosive It Will End Life on Earth As We Know It Within Weeks
link for paid subscribers only
link for paid subscribers only
Stephen Miller’s coup continues
"Countries with state subsidies for abortion, transgender-friendly policies for children, hate speech laws and affirmative action policies will now be considered to be violating human rights under rules imposed at the [US] State Department..."
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
Abortion And DEI Policies Now Considered Violations Of Human Rights, U.S. Says
The Trump administration has overhauled how the State Department conducts its annual Human Rights Report.
www.forbes.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Stephen Miller’s coup continues
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An absolute scandal compounded in this case by failure of French government and EU institutions to forcefully react and sanction in turn those who have sanctioned ICC judges and prosecutors. Makes a total mockery of FR/EU's repeated commitment to the rule of law/ICC
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
An absolute scandal compounded in this case by failure of French government and EU institutions to forcefully react and sanction in turn those who have sanctioned ICC judges and prosecutors. Makes a total mockery of FR/EU's repeated commitment to the rule of law/ICC
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The next nurse who holds Donald Trump’s life in their hands knows what the assignment is.
I’m sorry that I don’t have anything intelligent to say right now because I am so fucking angry
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The next nurse who holds Donald Trump’s life in their hands knows what the assignment is.
Is “call me a fascist to my face” some kind of new kink?
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Is “call me a fascist to my face” some kind of new kink?
MTG just injected the “Trump Will Be Impeached” narrative into the national bloodstream.
November 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
MTG just injected the “Trump Will Be Impeached” narrative into the national bloodstream.
Mamdani standing, Trump seated and virtually groveling.
The dominance is real.
The dominance is real.
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Mamdani standing, Trump seated and virtually groveling.
The dominance is real.
The dominance is real.
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When a President calls for the death of lawmakers protecting the oath military members take to the Constitution (NOT the President), you are watching a full-blown Constitutional Crisis. This is the ultimate test of our democracy. We cannot look away.
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
When a President calls for the death of lawmakers protecting the oath military members take to the Constitution (NOT the President), you are watching a full-blown Constitutional Crisis. This is the ultimate test of our democracy. We cannot look away.
London's Madame Tussauds doesn't miss a trick.
November 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
London's Madame Tussauds doesn't miss a trick.
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There is only one satisfactory solution to the Epstein files debacle. They must be leaked in their entirety. The only redactions should be to protect victims. Otherwise a complete and full presentation is the only answer.
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
There is only one satisfactory solution to the Epstein files debacle. They must be leaked in their entirety. The only redactions should be to protect victims. Otherwise a complete and full presentation is the only answer.
This will make a lot of sense later when the truth comes out
Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince MBS when journo asks about murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of ppl didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen."
"You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of ppl didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen."
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This will make a lot of sense later when the truth comes out
As Revelation predicted, one might say
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As Revelation predicted, one might say
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I am once again asking why no publication covering the media ever notices that a company capable of producing enormous amounts of AI content is also capable of producing enormous numbers of AI users/listeners/viewers/whatever to get you to write about their slop product
www.thewrap.com/ai-podcasts-...
An AI Podcasting Machine Is Churning Out 3,000 Episodes a Week — and People Are Listening
An AI Podcasting Machine Is Churning Out 3,000 Episodes a Week — and People Are Listening
An AI Podcasting Machine Is Churning Out 3,000 Episodes a Week — and People Are Listening
An AI podcasting machine is churning out 3,000 AI-made episodes a week covering weather, biographies and even Charlie Kirk.
www.thewrap.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I am once again asking why no publication covering the media ever notices that a company capable of producing enormous amounts of AI content is also capable of producing enormous numbers of AI users/listeners/viewers/whatever to get you to write about their slop product