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Joanne Freeman

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Historian of early US politics & culture; howl re: democracy—a lot. Last book: The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress & the Road to Civil War. Owned by Newbie the History Bird & Rosie the Resistance Bird. https://www.youtube.com/@joannefreeman1755

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Every few days or so. When the mood hits her.

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So…I tried to get some cute Rosie video for you. And I did. Taking a bath. And….my bathroom is in the background. She wouldn’t let me get another shot with the door closed.

So here you go.

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The Piggy Problem
YouTube video by National Council for History Education The Piggy Problem

Hey folks:

On my podcast "History Matters" on Friday, I discussed "The Piggy Problem" -- and what that comment shows about the vital role of the press in serving US -- American citizens.

We forget that fact at our own peril.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMUF...

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What the Heck Just Happened?  With Heather and Joanne
YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman What the Heck Just Happened? With Heather and Joanne

Hey folks:

For those who missed it, here's a link to this morning's "What the Heck Just Happened? With Heather and Joanne"

AND NO I DIDN'T GO FOR A RUN

www.youtube.com/watch?v=etZz...

22.11.2025 17:11 — 👍 388    🔁 88    💬 22    📌 5
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What the Heck Just Happened? YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

Rich people seeing Mamdani: "He's gonna make us share!"

What a great line from Joanne Freeman. That could be a campaign slogan.

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YES

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Scoop: Democrat requests police investigation into Trump over "threatening" posts "All of these posts are intimidating, threatening, and concerning," Rep. Jason Crow's office wrote.

Rep. Jason Crow's office is seeking a Capitol Police investigation into Trump for what they described as "intimidating, threatening, and concerning" social media posts.

It's highly unusual for a member of Congress to request a police investigation into a sitting president of the United States.

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Ooh. I like it.

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Nevaaaaaaaaa.

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I did!

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Trust me. You will.

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Yes!

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I did!

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What the Heck Just Happened?  With Heather and Joanne
YouTube video by Dr. Joanne Freeman What the Heck Just Happened? With Heather and Joanne

Hey folks:

For those who missed it, here's a link to this morning's "What the Heck Just Happened? With Heather and Joanne"

AND NO I DIDN'T GO FOR A RUN

www.youtube.com/watch?v=etZz...

22.11.2025 17:11 — 👍 388    🔁 88    💬 22    📌 5

Good bet. We get out of bed remarkably close to air time...

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But we don’t know yet!

(We decide about 10 minutes before we start.)

Coming up at about 10:30AM ET—What the Heck Just Happened? With Heather and Joanne

On our YouTube channels:

In my case—
m.youtube.com/@joannefreem...

22.11.2025 14:57 — 👍 111    🔁 17    💬 9    📌 1

Thank you!

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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.

We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.

washingtonpost.com/politics/int...

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Yes!

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“Nurse Jackie”

Good TV.

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…and, Mamdani is a good-looking winner who was respectful to Trump.

He eats that up.

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1) @washingtonpost.com reported Thursday on a controversial policy downgrading how nooses and swastikas are labeled in the Coast Guard.

2) Admin officials attacked The Post, falsely alleging the reporting of "fake crap."

3) The CG said it would review policy language.

4) The CG reversed course.

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OMG

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Did I try to get a cute Rosie photo for you?

Yes.
Yes, I did.

She had other plans.

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