John Kohlstrand
@johnkohlstrand.bsky.social
Writer. Editor. Former newspaper journalist. Former Ohio Statehouse staff. Born and raised in South Detroit. Ay ziggy zoomba.
Detroit: The once and future America's Team.
From @theathletic.com: The Detroit Lions were the first team to harness the marketing power of Thanksgiving games. The idea was a smashing success. Decades later, the Dallas Cowboys also wanted in on the action. “But we’ll always be first.”
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The Lions on TV, a growing national audience and building brand: A Thanksgiving tradition
"We kind of invented Thanksgiving football when no one else wanted to do it," Lions team president Rod Wood said.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Detroit: The once and future America's Team.
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Honestly, the week of Thanksgiving? Campbell's can say whatever they want; French's Onions can commit war crimes; Ocean Spray can make horrific political donations.
These guys have the entire Midwest by the short hairs and they know it.
These guys have the entire Midwest by the short hairs and they know it.
Campbell's soup VP caught on tape trashing his own brand. Oof. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Honestly, the week of Thanksgiving? Campbell's can say whatever they want; French's Onions can commit war crimes; Ocean Spray can make horrific political donations.
These guys have the entire Midwest by the short hairs and they know it.
These guys have the entire Midwest by the short hairs and they know it.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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C'mon man! The if is admittedly exhausting but still...IF Obama or Biden called 6 GOP officials seditious & called for their execution because they had told military personnel they don't have to obey ILLEGAL orders would the New York Times play the story on Page 16?
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
C'mon man! The if is admittedly exhausting but still...IF Obama or Biden called 6 GOP officials seditious & called for their execution because they had told military personnel they don't have to obey ILLEGAL orders would the New York Times play the story on Page 16?
The G5 deserves more access, not less.
The campaign against Group of 5 schools is one of the worst things about college football.
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Stop telling half of college football they don't belong
Paul Finebaum, Taylor Lewan and others say the Group of Five doesn’t belong in the playoff. Here’s the case for why they’re wrong.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The G5 deserves more access, not less.
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A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
Fans of the #MACtion might be able to get behind a cap on the biggest spenders.
Instead of capping player income, cap the spenders with a requirement they match outrageous salaries dollar for dollar with academic benefits. www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025...
How to Fix the Mess of College Sports
Athletic departments are spending too much money on the wrong things.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Fans of the #MACtion might be able to get behind a cap on the biggest spenders.
"Miserlou," Dick Dale. Obvs.
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"Miserlou," Dick Dale. Obvs.
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President Trump has removed tariffs on coffee and bananas to make breakfast affordable for the American people. Why don’t Biden and Obama do this?
by Hugh Hewitt
by Hugh Hewitt
November 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
President Trump has removed tariffs on coffee and bananas to make breakfast affordable for the American people. Why don’t Biden and Obama do this?
by Hugh Hewitt
by Hugh Hewitt
Is this, perhaps, an effort to give wobbly Republicans an excuse to oppose releasing the Epstein Files, so as “not to interfere with an ongoing investigation”?
Breaking News: Pam Bondi assigned a prosecutor to look into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats including Bill Clinton, at President Trump’s urging.
Trump Live Updates: Bondi Assigns Prosecutor to Look Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats
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November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Is this, perhaps, an effort to give wobbly Republicans an excuse to oppose releasing the Epstein Files, so as “not to interfere with an ongoing investigation”?
Exactly. If the original USFL could go back and fix their mistakes, I’m pretty sure they would have stuck to spring.
Competing with NFL and college football in the fall. NBA in the spring. What could possibly go wrong?
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Exactly. If the original USFL could go back and fix their mistakes, I’m pretty sure they would have stuck to spring.
This seems like a bad idea. The United States is not Europe. Summer is a wonderful season for soccer here.
BREAKING NEWS: MLS owners have officially voted to flip to a fall-to-spring season, aligning with top leagues around the world, per @paultenorio.bsky.social.
The league will begin play in the new format in 2027.
The league will begin play in the new format in 2027.
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This seems like a bad idea. The United States is not Europe. Summer is a wonderful season for soccer here.
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Seems clear that Pulte 1) broke the law while going on fishing expeditions for baseless mortgage fraud claims 2) immediately removed everyone who tried to investigate that wrong-doing.
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed probe report to U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Seems clear that Pulte 1) broke the law while going on fishing expeditions for baseless mortgage fraud claims 2) immediately removed everyone who tried to investigate that wrong-doing.
Former Bowling Green player is again a head coach, at least for now.
Here's a closer look at Auburn football's coaching situation for the rest of the 2025 season after Hugh Freeze was fired:
Who is DJ Durkin? What to know of Auburn interim coach after Hugh Freeze firing
Here's a closer look at Auburn football's coaching situation for the rest of the 2025 season after Hugh Freeze was fired:
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November 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Former Bowling Green player is again a head coach, at least for now.
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New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
New York millionaires: threatening to flee the city since 2009
So, it has been a weird week at my go-to grocery.
The King Soopers on West Uintah Street is set to reopen Thursday morning after an SUV crashed into it around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
King Soopers set to reopen Thursday morning after SUV crashed into building
The King Soopers on West Uintah Street is set to reopen Thursday morning after an SUV crashed into it around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
So, it has been a weird week at my go-to grocery.
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dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
dawg not the steakhouse wedding font
Sic semper tyranis
BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and becoming the state's first female governor.
Virginia governor’s race will test Trump and Democrats nationally — and make history
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia race for governor.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Sic semper tyranis
Nine legendary sports themes along with … the not-so-legendary Amazon Prime TNF theme. It sticks out like a sore thumb in this piece by the Jeff Bezos-owned @washingtonpost.com.
So weird.
So weird.
The 10 best sports theme songs of all time — and what makes them great
Our list of the greatest sports theme music includes John Tesh’s iconic “Roundball Rock,” several dark riffs on football and a whole lot of nostalgia.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Nine legendary sports themes along with … the not-so-legendary Amazon Prime TNF theme. It sticks out like a sore thumb in this piece by the Jeff Bezos-owned @washingtonpost.com.
So weird.
So weird.
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I wrote about the South, the War, SNAP, and how they are all connected.
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What the Civil War has to do with SNAP
Why some working class whites push back against food for the poor
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October 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I wrote about the South, the War, SNAP, and how they are all connected.
jasonherbert.substack.com/p/what-the-c...
jasonherbert.substack.com/p/what-the-c...
Oof. This is a tough position for Ohio House and Senate Democrats. I don't envy them right now.
Ohio Democrats considering GOP redistricting proposal to make two districts more conservative, writes @jpelzer.bsky.social : www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
Ohio Democrats considering GOP redistricting proposal to make two districts more conservative
Democratic lawmakers have yet to give final approval to the deal, which would give Republicans an advantage in 12 of Ohio’s 15 congressional districts.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Oof. This is a tough position for Ohio House and Senate Democrats. I don't envy them right now.
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Thought the Times had been hoaxed. Turns out to be so much better than that
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Thought the Times had been hoaxed. Turns out to be so much better than that
Change one letter ruin a candy.
Shittles
Shittles
Change one letter ruin a candy.
100 Gland
100 Gland
Change one letter, ruin a candy
Wounds
Wounds
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Change one letter ruin a candy.
Shittles
Shittles
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Think about this for a minute
Breaking on MSNBC:
Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave at the direction of the White House after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns and ammunition to President Obama's house in 2023.
Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave at the direction of the White House after filing a sentencing memo seeking 27 months in prison for a pardoned Jan. 6 rioter who brought illegal guns and ammunition to President Obama's house in 2023.
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Think about this for a minute
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🚨 This is a five-alarm fire for Colorado families. Republicans are about to let YOUR health care premiums DOUBLE.
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🚨 This is a five-alarm fire for Colorado families. Republicans are about to let YOUR health care premiums DOUBLE.