On tomorrow's Say More, @maryldixon.bsky.social and I talk with sociologist Robert Sampson about his new book Marked by Time. A study of Chicagoans found the year you were born dramatically shapes your life trajectory. How did WHEN and WHERE you were born shape your life? Tuesday at 10 on @wbez.org
People overseas love their kids just as much as you love yours. Your kids aren’t more special just because they were born on US soil
Lio joined our call in show on WBEZ, in which other folks called in with their stories of heroism. Dude rules.
www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...
Another MUST READ @blockclubchi.bsky.social piece from @minabloom.bsky.social
Dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions — even after Gov. Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.
My latest investigation for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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🚨new @minabloom.bsky.social story looking at all the low level cases against peaceful anti-ICE protesters still being pursued by the Cook County State’s Attorney🚨
blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/26/w...
On tomorrow’s Say More we are talking about Gov. Pritzker call for a statewide ban on cell phones in class. What do you think? Listen at 10 on @wbez.org
We will miss Mary, and it means I need your calls more than ever! 866-915-9239.
Welp, got to work today only to head back home with some goofy stomach bug. But @pksmid.bsky.social will be on the job and checking in on your thoughts on the State of the Union address at 10a @wbez.org. Sorry to miss the fun —
Those were the only two shootings for McNeal, but Coleman has been involved in four more since — starting with the 2009 shooting of 19-year-old Fermon Booth. “He’s a different kind of cop,” said Booth, now 28. “He’s an intimidating mother------, man.”
It was a pretty excellent yarn with @ctoner.bsky.social & @pksmid.bsky.social. Give it a read and get more context about the officer from this case in Dolton. projects.bettergov.org/taking-cover...
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump. n.pr/4qTItsU
On tomorrow’s Say More @maryldixon.bsky.social and I are talking delivery drones and robots. We want your thoughts! And we will talk with reporters @quinnmyers.bsky.social and @dannyecker.bsky.social. listen tomorrow at 10 on @wbez.org
![At the AI conference, Altman also downplayed concerns about the water datacenters require.
“Water is totally fake. It used to be true. We used to do evaporative cooling in datacenters, but now … we don’t do that,” Altman said. “You see things on the internet, [like]: ‘Don’t use ChatGPT. It’s 17 gallons of water for each query or whatever.’ This is completely untrue – totally insane.”
CNBC reported that “some newer data centers no longer rely on water at all”.
The director of the Southern New Hampshire University office of sustainability, Mike Weinstein, told the Guardian he was skeptical of the argument from Altman and other AI advocates that the power such infrastructure demands is justified because the technology will help alleviate global problems.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:66lbtw2porscqpmair6mir37/bafkreigjs5sp4wghtshht6odoolmdjdwkheda767t2qkpz53ybq2bymq24)
At the AI conference, Altman also downplayed concerns about the water datacenters require. “Water is totally fake. It used to be true. We used to do evaporative cooling in datacenters, but now … we don’t do that,” Altman said. “You see things on the internet, [like]: ‘Don’t use ChatGPT. It’s 17 gallons of water for each query or whatever.’ This is completely untrue – totally insane.” CNBC reported that “some newer data centers no longer rely on water at all”. The director of the Southern New Hampshire University office of sustainability, Mike Weinstein, told the Guardian he was skeptical of the argument from Altman and other AI advocates that the power such infrastructure demands is justified because the technology will help alleviate global problems.
Effective Altruist blogger Andy Masley is single-handedly responsible for creating this scoffing line among billionaire tech goblins (notably a bunch of leftist accounts here seem to repeat it too)
Water consumption issues are not just real: they're crippling
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Reading this story—about how the Pentagon has been given so much extra money it's struggling to spend it all—while thinking about the formerly homeless tenants I've spoken with in recent weeks whose housing vouchers are being discontinued for "lack of funds."
Why are folks not asking more questions about this FBI complaint in the Epstein Files?
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
We'll be talking with NPR Domestic Extremism Correspondent @oyousef.bsky.social about this recent story:
www.npr.org/2026/02/16/n...
On today's Say More, @maryldixon.bsky.social and I are taking your calls about the white nationalist imagery and rhetoric coming from the federal government. Has racism become more normalized in the United States? Listen at 10 on @wbez.org -- and call us at 866-915-9239.
“Focus” feels a bit of a stretch, though, when this is at least the third highly distinct location they’ve allegedly focused on in a few months
Today on Say More, inspired by a new art exhibit @maryldixon.bsky.social and I are asking, what does it mean to you to be a good future ancestor? What is the story you want told about you after you are gone? Listen at 10am on @wbez.org, we may use your response on the show!
HARK DAILY - Today's best podcast moments in one playlist, featuring:
- The making of Rev. Jesse Jackson @bpopetv.bsky.social
- Why did Obama say aliens are real? @lucyhough.bsky.social
- The boy band which needs 1m followers to get into the U.S. @mhackman.bsky.social
On today's show we will talk with veteran journalist Phil Ponce about his recent video "A Father's Message to ICE Agents." That's today at 10am on @wbez.org
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A “giant.” A “champion.” A “superhero.”
Officials from Chicago and across Illinois expressed condolences and shared their memories of legendary Civil Rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at the age of 84.
dudes rock
On the next Say More, @maryldixon.bsky.social and I will continue our remembrances of Rev. Jesse Jackson, by speaking with NPR's Cheryl Corley and Delmarie Cobb. Then we'll ask what you are doing to better your community or country. Listen at 10am on @wbez.org and call us 866-915-9239
Hey everyone. Potentially the biggest story in the country, right here. substack.com/home/post/p-...
There's a long and honorable newspaper tradition of sending reporters out into the field to dump raw findings onto someone back in the office who has the skills and knowledge and understanding to shape the material into a story, and that's why editors got paid more than reporters
We will be talking with @szreports.bsky.social about her year tracking grocery prices. Listen at 10! on @wbez.org and call us at 866-915-9239!
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The acting director of ICE told Congress, under oath, that local law enforcement in Colorado leaked raid plans, allowing gang members to escape.
After 9NEWS questioned ICE's claim and its timeline, ICE deleted the claim from its social media platforms.
