Paul J Schmidt

Bipartisan SAFE Act would require warrants for FBI spying on Americans buff.ly/4HBRlpF -> Not sure I like where this is going. The fact that we have to have an in-depth discussion on the right to privacy for Americans is ludicrous.

FCC chair makes wishful joke about Stephen Colbert: 'These are MAGA airwaves now' buff.ly/t5ckfiD -> Evil Richard Dreyfuss, Brendan Carr doesn't even understand the term fair and balanced if he is not willing to give the same scrutiny to "conservative" talk radio.

Rare gifted word-learner dogs like to share their toys buff.ly/3welQnd -> As a non-scientist, but an owner of a Border Collie, I can attest to my dog's vast vocabulary. i can almost talk to her like she is human.

Zuckerberg says he went to Tim Cook to discuss 'wellbeing of teens and kids' buff.ly/KgE0I6E -> Don't misdirect Zuck. This is on you.

Former Prince Andrew arrested buff.ly/qWBGpOH -> I don't feel sorry for this bastard at all. It's nice that some countries are holding their own responsible for these despicable actions.

FDA reverses surprise rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine buff.ly/tyjVIFz -> This is what happens when a department is run by idiots. You have to talk to them like five-year-olds.

Early demo reveals how CarPlay handles video in iOS 26.4, including Apple TV app - buff.ly/YFUs1j6 -> This is huge.

Keith David Talks Surprising Walk of Fame Announcement: 'They Got Me' buff.ly/AlTc9XZ -> Congratulations on the well-deserved honor, Mr David.

Judge cites Orwell's 1984, orders Trump to restore slavery exhibit buff.ly/g1ODuX1 -> Small acts like these will continue to preserve whatever is left of American integrity. Trump is not, nor will ever be, the ultimate arbiter of American history. He will only be another stain on it.

The Media Can't Stop Propping Up Elon Musk's Phony Supergenius Engineer Mythology buff.ly/rOZbaQD -> So this article just dissects what most of us knew all along: That Musk is full of shit.

Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat buff.ly/Y7bmhNe -> The man has two months left at his desk. And all that is happening is that he has been given fodder for whatever is next. This garbage that the FCC is pulling may destroy whatever credibility Paramount has

Rode Wireless Pro and Wireless Go can now connect direct to iPhone buff.ly/fDgq0to -> This was just a matter of time before a legit audio company pulled this off at the level of Rode. I'm a big fan of Rode products. I'll be keeping my eye on this.

Wendy's to close hundreds of restaurants buff.ly/uZD3aMt -> In my drive from Lansing, MI to St. Louis and back this year, the lack of Wendy's restaurants off exits was palpable. End of an era?

DHS sent hundreds of subpoenas to Google, Meta, and Reddit demanding names of people who criticize ICE buff.ly/M9iRI3c -> Don't give in. We have rights. F*** ICE.

Michigan antitrust lawsuit says oil companies hobbled EVs and renewables buff.ly/Djyswxm -> it's risky, but what else can you do? Fossil fuel companies have been holding this country hostage for decades, stifling innovation and keeping us at status quo.

Apple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4 buff.ly/m2GOZb6 -> This is excellent news!

Things that feel risky Often aren’t. In fact, they might be the safest way forward.

Things that feel risky ift.tt/ZquleDr -> Growth involves risk. Sometimes it's painful, but in my experience, it has worked out more than not. You just have to have the guts to pull the trigger, and in my 25 years of entrepreneurship, I'm neither trigger-happy nor gun-shy. It's about balance.

JPMorgan flagged $1 billion in suspicious Epstein transactions and kept banking him buff.ly/Uk8MvcV -> No way that the banker to billionaires could be caught up in the Epstein case? This couldn't possibly be true. Said no one ever.

IOC under fire over Nazi-era Olympic Games t-shirt | CNN buff.ly/rNuAF8C -> Damn, IOC, you couldn't use a different image from that year, like say, Jesse Owens? I know it's not happening around the world, but that shirt would sell like crazy in the midst of Black History Month here. Do better.

"It ain't no unicorn": These researchers have interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters buff.ly/P4ir3I4 -> Not sure which is more fascinating, Bigfoot or the people who hunt them.

Tesla is still working on CarPlay support, but here’s why it hasn’t launched yet buff.ly/FGmHLVu -> Sounds like a bunch of excuses onTesla's part. If they didn't refuse to implement CarPlay in the first place....well....

A graphic history of Juneteenth and the woman who refused to let it go buff.ly/EfYcoes -> This is a story about one of the most important holidays and remembrances we can have as a country. It's a uniquely American story.

DinoLand U.S.A., R.I.P. buff.ly/qqUh0T1 -> End of an era. What a great story of ingenuity and creativity.

2026 Nissan Leaf review: The best budget EV on sale right now buff.ly/GBnO5K7 -> I got a chance to ride in a Nissan Leaf about a month ago. It is a very impressive vehicle.

New Eero Signal promises to keep you connected during internet outages buff.ly/Hm2DRN6 -> This is a good idea, however, very cost-prohibitive. I'd like to see some case studies when it officially launches on well it works.

After 88 years, Gallup will no longer poll presidential approval ratings buff.ly/W1mZTCo -> Gallup, along with every other capitulator, has lost all credibility and integrity. Cowards.

ICE Director Says It Will Play Key Security Role At World Cup buff.ly/Na941ne -> If I were a participating country in this upcoming World Cup, I would think long and hard about withdrawing/boycotting. I don't think putting the athletes and the visiting fans in danger is worth it.

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case buff.ly/7Ymy73n -> I'm glad that Google has used its power for good in this instance, however, the concern grows on this front.

FTC chair questions Tim Cook over alleged Apple News bias buff.ly/rzJS6hw -> So all that fealty to the administration and you still end up in their crosshairs, Cook. I think it's time to decide Apple's fate as a consumer-first company or a Trump-first company.

Star Wars’ Future Rests on the Shoulders of Kylo Ren’s Greatest Scene: “Let the Past Die” buff.ly/e32P4x6 -> My life has been dominated with Star Wars stories, as it is the saga that framed my interest in storytelling. I do hope that all of this is the case. I look forward to the creativity.