The NewsGuild is hosting a nationwide town hall tonight about press freedom under authoritarianism and I’d love if you joined us. It’s at 7 p.m. Eastern and you can register here. All are welcome! - Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com 25% Off CBD Gummies The New Year is a
Sounds like the lady who illustrated the world’s best-selling tarot card deck back in 1909 was cool as hell. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Trump Abducts Venezuelan President; Wall Street Licks Chops Over Regime Change The United States
Why do I get the feeling that when Donald Trump leaves the White House there'll still be a giant pit where the East Wing used to be? It bodes ill for the 'Arc de Trump.' See you later, Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.
If you're hungover today, I advise Vitamin E and lots of water. If you abstain, this is a good day to gloat. - Corey Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! QUICKEST QUICKIES * Trump Abandons National Guard Invasions of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland,
Happy New Year, readers! I don't say it enough, but thanks so much for your support. My resolution is to help people understand that we have entered the beginning of the end of the Trump era, thank god, and that the post-Trump era beckons on the horizon. It&
Get ready to soak those black-eyed peas so you can make lucky beans for 2026. Corey’s back tomorrow, see you next year. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 12/30: This afternoon we return to the warm summer days of August, when Sam and Emma interviewed Canadian emergency room
Hello from New Orleans, where it is 50 degrees warmer than NYC, and where my nieces told me that 6-7 is done. Now it’s 8-9. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Turns Out, You Can Shed Student Debt in
The best movie I've streamed so far this holiday season is Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. Although you should probably watch the first one beforehand if you somehow haven't seen it. Travel safe this weekend! Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Making
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 12/25: There's no show today. Tell your friends to sign up for this M-F newsletter at AMQuickie.com! QUICKEST QUICKIES * Zelenskyy's New Peace Plan Would Create a Demilitarized Zone in Ukraine "The
If you’re baking for Santa tonight, I suggest these and/or these. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Regime Will Garnish Wages of Student Loan Borrowers Starting Next Month Trump’s education department will seize the pay of student
If you live in Salt Lake City, can you please go get The King and give him a cozy home for his twilight years? Just look at his sweet sad eyes. I’m sure he would be a very good boy. – Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW
Republicans are being very nasty and unfair about Donald Trump's perfect prime-time speech. If they really cared about him, they'd put him on TV every night to say whatever he wants, for as long as he wants, to show everyone how well he is, despite the
No arrest for four days and counting after the shooting at Brown University. And FBI director Kash Patel is doing podcast interviews with his girlfriend. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 12/18: Emma will be hosting solo; the guests will be Miles Bryan, Vox senior producer and reporter, to
Consider me underwhelmed by the "explosive" quotes from the current White House chief of staff, who didn't say anything you couldn't learn by reading the newspapers. I'm old enough to remember when Donald Trump's former chief of staff warned the
Trump is colluding with red-state attorneys general to juice the affordability crisis even harder by forcing nearly 8 million people into student loan repayment. I wrote about it and the borrowers I talked to said they’ll have to find additional side gigs to come up with the money. Bye
Wishing Hanukkah Sameach to all celebrating! - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS TSA Giving ICE Info on Every Domestic Air Passenger The Transportation Security Administration has since March been giving immigration agents the names and details of everyone traveling on
Kilmar Abrego Garcia walked free from immigration detention after a judge's order yesterday. It's reason to celebrate, but the fight for migrant justice continues, with thousands still languishing in atrocious conditions in ICE lockups and Minnesota's Somali community facing a MAGA pogrom. I'
It's "seditious, perhaps even treasonous" to point out that Donald Trump keeps falling asleep in meetings on camera, according to Donald Trump. Yeah! Why doesn't the lying press focus on how perfectly he performs in the cognitive tests he keeps taking for whatever reason,
If you’ve ever been told that your insurance no longer covers medicine you need, it’s probably because of a shadowy type of intermediary called a pharmacy benefit manager. I wrote about these billion-dollar entities, which, like all middlemen, are juicing the American cost-of-living crisis. Bye for now, Corey
Trump and his confederates are downplaying how badly their healthcare cuts are harming children. I wrote about it for TAP today. One consequence is that more kids will get sent into foster care, which can drastically alter their lives. My colleagues at TAP and I are writing more about foster
I had the pleasure of seeing drummer Savannah Harris play live this weekend and she was incredible. Here’s a duet she did with bass genius Christian McBride a few months ago. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Netflix Warner
Researchers say raccoons may be turning into domestic animals. No longer content with raiding the trash bins, the lovable rascals have taken to ransacking liquor stores and passing out on the bathroom floor after drinking too much peanut butter whiskey. I want one! Whitney's back Monday. - Corey
The Kash Patel comedy hour continues. War crimes and such aside, it can be a blessing that this regime is led by people who can't walk and chew gum at the same time. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 12/4: Emma will be hosting solo; the guests
If you're old enough to remember the Iran-Contra scandal, it's hard not to reminisce these days, with the Trump regime green-lighting more CIA shenanigans in Latin America. One of the key figures in that Regan-era affair, CIA gunrunner Eugene Hasenfus, died yesterday. We need more Congressional
Action alert: I would love if you’d sign The NewsGuild petition against AI slop. Thank you! That’s it from me, Corey’s back tomorrow. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 12/2: Sam and Emma are in the studio today and their guest is Jasper Nathaniel, publisher of
Might I offer you news of early-stage raccoon domestication in these trying times? - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Trump Escalates Colonial Project in Venezuela; Hegseth Ordered Military to ‘Kill Everybody’ in Boat Strike The United States has zero authority
I live pretty far from the HK fire, but the tragedy has reached across the city. People here are pretty angry and shaken up, but also, so many came out to give blood, food, and supplies to the survivors that they had to shut down donation sites. Have a nice
A couple of ideas if this holiday isn't your thing and you have a few bucks to spare: you can donate to the United Farm Workers, whose highly vulnerable members make the feast possible, or you can adopt a turkey and give it a home in a sanctuary.
That’s it from me, see you next week. Corey’s got you covered till Friday. Hope everyone gets a little time off! - Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com We're Thankful For You — 30% Off Sitewide We may be nearing the end of 2025, but that doesn’t mean our
Solidarity with Chicago’s 7500 South Shore Tenants Union, formed in the wake of the violent immigration raid Trump’s Gestapo conducted in September. Tenants are demanding the restoration of “heat, electricity, and elevators, along with the removal of standing water, sewage, and mold from the building.” - Whitney ON
Alright, he we go, let’s see what insane thing happens this week. - Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com We're Thankful For You — 30% Off Sitewide We may be nearing the end of 2025, but that doesn’t mean our day-to-day stress is going anywhere. Luckily, the folks at Sunset
Media consolidation is a scourge, especially now with all these oligarchs sucking up to Donald Trump, but for some reason the idea of Netflix owning HBO and CNN strikes me as especially offensive. They'd probably cancel the news after two episodes. I'm off, Whitney's
The reconstituted Black Flag is touring with one 71-year-old original member and three early twentysomethings. Congrats to the kids, but I think I've got a TV party to attend. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 11/20: Emma will be hosting solo; the guests will be Jeremy Scahill,
I'm enjoying Pluribus, eerie as it is. I don't know how well I'd do inside a hive mind. I have enough trouble with social media. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com We're Thankful For You — 30% Off Sitewide We may be nearing the end
Here, why not make these? They’re good. That’s all I got, Corey’s back tomorrow, see you next week. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 11/18: It’s a classic News Day Tuesday with Sam and Emma. READ ALL ABOUT IT Thanks again, paid subscribers! Today you’
Rest in peace Alice Wong, the steadfast advocate for disability rights, who died on Friday at 51. - Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com We're Thankful For You — 30% Off Sitewide We may be nearing the end of 2025, but that doesn’t mean our day-to-day stress is going anywhere. Luckily,
Best wishes to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who's in the hospital with an incurable neurological ailment. I'm out for the weekend, Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com We're Thankful For You — 30% Off Sitewide We may be nearing the end of
The US Mint pressed its last penny yesterday, the first coin to be discontinued since the half-cent in 1857. Donald Trump made it happen, so, whether you approve or not, know that there's almost certainly a Superman 3 scheme in there somewhere. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY
Solidarity with the Starbucks workers going on strike tomorrow. Make sure to stay on the right side of the picket line, and if you have any scratch to spare, here’s the link to their strike fund. That’s it from me, Corey’s got you for the rest of
Solidarity with the four workers Condé Nast bosses illegally fired last week simply for asking why they decided to destroy Teen Vogue. Tell the bosses to give them their jobs back. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 11/11: Sam is hosting solo today. His guests are Michael Blake, former
I’m at a loss for words after Democrats decided to cave. Can they not remember just a few weeks ago, when at least seven million people took to the streets to protest Trump and his GOP? - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here!
This is the first good news week, considering everything, that I remember in quite some time. Zohran Mamdani is celebrating in Puerto Rico. Right-wingers are at each other's throats. They're even calling it the beginning of the end of the Trump era. Inshallah! I'm
Donald Trump might've missed out on that Nobel Peace Prize, but that's fine, okay, because nominations will soon be open for the extremely prestigious and ethically unimpeachable new FIFA Peace Prize. Wow! Congrats in advance! So shiny! I didn't even know Trump liked football.
Zohran's haters are now the waiters at the table of our success. - Corey Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Election Roundup: All the Latest Results, Many Spectacular * Mamdani Steamrolls Cuomo and Sliwa with Massive Turnout in New York Mayoral
CBS is spending $10,000 to “protect” Bari Weiss with eight bodyguards. From what? Who knows! If they’re only with her during the workweek, that’s $2.6 million a year. If they work weekends, it’s $3.56 million. Either way, CBS laid off 100 workers last week
Solidarity with the journalists of the LA Times, who have been struggling to get management to sign a new contract for a whopping three years. An overwhelming majority of members voted last month to authorize a strike. Management should come to the table and bargain a new contract in good
I cannot fathom why the alleged Louvre jewel thieves stayed in France after their successful heist. It's Europe! You can hop on a train to just about anywhere! Je m'attendais à mieux. I'm out, Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Sunset
Senate Republicans yesterday nixed another Democratic proposal to keep SNAP food benefits funded, which means they'll run out for millions of Americans this weekend. Utterly ghoulish. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 10/30: Emma will be hosting solo; the guests will be Dr. Nagham Abu Halima and
Alright, that’s it from me. See you next week! Corey’s back tomorrow. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Tech Giants Using NDAs to Hide Data Center Info from the Communities They Destroy Tech company scouts are going into
The world is a mysterious place and today I’m pondering why famous politicos keep agreeing to interviews with Isaac Chotiner. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 10/28: Sam is hosting solo today, and the guest is Andy Kroll, journalist at ProPublica covering justice and the rule of law
I made these sweet and spicy cookies for a gathering this weekend and they were very polarizing. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Trump Test-Drives Voter Suppression on Both Coasts The Department of Justice will “monitor” elections in Democrat-led California
Scientists say the dinosaurs were doing just fine and minding their own business until an asteroid took them out. Isn't that always the way? I'm out, Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Sunset Lake CBD is brought to you by long-time MR listeners
Following last night's final New York City mayoral debate, Andrew Cuomo "was seen courtside at the Knicks game in Madison Square Garden with Mayor Eric Adams." I'm not a fancy political consultant, but if I wanted to win elected office in a major Democratic
Not only am I too old to know what six-seven means, I'm too tired to read a whole article trying to explain it. Have fun, you crazy kids. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com 25% Off Microdose Sale The term “microdose” is getting a lot of attention lately as folks
Look to the heavens tonight because the sky will be alive with drama. Corey’s back tomorrow, see you next week. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 10/21: Emma is hosting solo today, and the guest is Elie Mystal, American political commentator, writer and former litigator. He is the
Thank you to the veterans who talked to me this weekend about why they support the No Kings protests. - Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com 25% Off Microdose Sale The term “microdose” is getting a lot of attention lately as folks discover the benefits of low-dose hemp products for relaxation and balance.
I got no jokes for you this weekend, so please enjoy this BBC News video of cows stampeding through a rail station platform in South Wales. Whitney's back Monday. Stay safe out there this weekend! - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Sunset Lake CBD is brought to you by long-time
If you're in New York or just care about the future of progressive politics, don't miss Zohran Mamdani trouncing Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa in their first general election mayoral debate tonight. And remember, if you're anywhere in the US, there's probably
Solidarity and respect to all the members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including the US citizens whom the State Department ignored for days while they endured beatings and other abuses in an Israeli prison before they were finally released. Corey’s back tomorrow, see you next week. - Whitney Subscribe
More No Kings protests are happening in every state this Saturday and organizers told me they’re expecting even bigger crowds than last time. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 10/14: Today’s guests are Mouin Rabbani, nonresident senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. He
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day to one and all. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Hamas Releases All Living Israeli Hostages The New York Times reports that early this morning, "Hamas released the last 20 living hostages from Gaza
I neglected to mention the other day that Justin Pearson of the "Tennessee Three" is running for Congress out of Memphis – but first he's got to beat ten-term incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary. You love to see it. I'm out, Whitney&
Good news: Dolly Parton says fears about her imminent death are entirely misplaced and that her health issues are minor. She did not say what sort of conversation she may have had with her younger sister Freida for sounding a false alarm by calling for prayers. - Corey ON THE
Dolly Parton's sister wants everyone to pray for her health, so, if that's your thing, take note. On an entirely separate note, do check out AM Quickie emeritus writer Jacob Silverman's latest piece in The Nation about Pete Hegseth cashing in on a "
Even mild-mannered Science Guy Bill Nye is out there protesting. You love to see it. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 10/7: Sam and Emma will be in tomorrow; the guest will be Avi Shlaim, emeritus professor of international relations at the University of Oxford, and among the most
Louis CK says the only things he's banned from joking about in Saudi Arabia are the state religion and the government. Oh, is that all? Whitney's off this week so I'm covering. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Scare Good Deal - 30% Off CBD Gummies
Treasure hunters off the Florida coast hit the score of a lifetime: a sunken treasure chest filled with more than 1,000 silver coins from the colonial Spanish fleet, plus some gold and gems, all worth an estimated $1 million. I bet I could do better. Who wants to sponsor
RIP Jane Goodall, who lived among the chimps and proved that animals are more like us than many people, for whatever reason, want to admit. She was 91. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 10/2: Emma is hosting solo; the guests will be Noah Kulwin, writer and co-host of
They played The Liberty Bell a couple times at Peter Brian Hegseth’s big military meeting yesterday (see below) and all I could think of was the Monty Python intro, which I guess is appropriate. Corey is back tomorrow, see you next week. - Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com Scare Good Deal
Respect and solidarity to the journalists of Alaska's Homer News, Peninsula Clarion and the Juneau Empire, who resigned en masse in response to corporate censorship. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 9/30: It’s News Day Tuesday with Sam and Emma! On the show to discuss the
NYC Mayor Eric Adams abandoned his re-election campaign yesterday, a fact I learned at a cafe yesterday when a guy celebrated by passing around stickers of a rat in a suit that said “Eric Ratams for mayor.” - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here!
Whitney and I both have new articles out elsewhere. She's in The American Prospect writing about how workers' advocates are standing up for ICE's victims, and I'm in The Nation writing about Nepal's social media-powered "Gen Z" revolution. Whitney&
Best of luck to former Washington Post journalist Karen Attiah, who has brought a grievance against the company for firing her because she referenced Charlie Kirk's past racist comments about Black women. Attiah edited Jamal Khashoggi, the columnist butchered by agents of Saudi Arabia, so her firing, in
It's Fat Bear Week again already. You can watch livestreams of the contenders here and vote here. - Corey Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS World Tour: In Another Reversal, Trump Backs NATO Shooting Down Russian Jets and Ukraine Reclaiming
Happy Rosh Hashanah, wishing all who celebrate a good and sweet year. Also, Solidarity Alert: Truckers and environmentalists are working together to demand the Department of Transportation protect workers and communities. Sign their petition! Corey’s back tomorrow. - Whitney Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you
I went to Anthony Scaramucci’s big crypto conference in Wyoming and this is what I saw. - Whitney Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you like deep, thoughtful progressive analysis—which of course, Majority Report listeners do!—you’ll love the print or digital edition of
Kamala Harris has finally figured out her response to the question of what she'd have done differently from Joe Biden as president, and the answer is... "appoint a Republican to her Cabinet." Bye bye! Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Sunset Lake CBD
Man, Rudy Giuliani can't catch a break! That said, someone who's in legal trouble as much as he is should probably find a way to pay his lawyers. - Corey Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you like deep, thoughtful progressive analysis—which
And now a PSA. If you bought some Kirkland bubbly at Costco recently you should probably get rid of it because those bottles unexpectedly and spontaneously shatter and the company is recalling them in multiple states. Sad. Corey is back tomorrow. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's
Farewell to Ghost, the beloved giant Pacific octopus, who is spending her final days caring for eggs that will never hatch. - Whitney Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you like deep, thoughtful progressive analysis—which of course, Majority Report listeners do!—you’ll love the print
Good morning! Wishing everyone an easy week. - Whitney Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you like deep, thoughtful progressive analysis—which of course, Majority Report listeners do!—you’ll love the print or digital edition of Current Affairs magazine. Current Affairs combines intelligent commentary, biting political
At last the government has held one of Jeffrey Epstein's elite associates accountable. I mean the British government, of course. What were you thinking? I'm off for the weekend, Whitney's back Monday. Peace. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Save 30% With Sunset Lake’s Tincture
Congratulations to Boeing machinists in St. Louis who just won a tentative deal after a five-week strike. - Corey Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you like deep, thoughtful progressive analysis—which of course, Majority Report listeners do!—you’ll love the print or digital edition of
I know some elders read this newsletter, and I'm sure they'd like to know about the marriage of two Iran-Contra witnesses, the disgraced Lt. Col. Oliver North, 81, and his former secretary, Fawn Hall, 66. Ronald Reagan sends best wishes to the happy couple from the
The anatomy of the birthday book drawing is really disturbing. Anyway, bye for now, Corey has you covered for the rest of the week. - Whitney Current Affairs offer to MR listeners and subscribers. If you like deep, thoughtful progressive analysis—which of course, Majority Report listeners do!—you’ll
I spent Saturday afternoon canvassing for Zohran in Washington Heights and it was a blast. If you’re in the NYC area, you can do it too! It’s a good time, plus you get all your steps in. -Whitney SunsetLakeCBD.com Save 30% With Sunset Lake’s Tincture Sale
Congrats to Donald Trump's Dr. Feelgood, Ronny Jackson, who had his demotion by the US Navy reversed. What's the point of being an admiral posted to the White House if you can't drink on the job? Here's hoping he soon gets back
Newsmax is suing Fox News, saying its rise to right-wing cable news dominance was very unfair. Sad. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 9/4: Emma is hosting solo; the guests will be Molly White, tech industry researcher and publisher of the Citation Needed newsletter; and Greg Stoker, activist and
That’s it from me, have a good week, everybody. Corey’s back tomorrow. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Trump LA Takeover Illegal, Federal Judge Rules; Trump Says ‘We’re Going In’ to Chicago Well, well, well, WELL. If
Good morning, I made these vegan cinnamon rolls for D&D this weekend and suggest you do, too. Slightly higher effort than previous Battle Bakes and worth it. - Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 9/2: It’s News Day Tuesday with Sam and Emma. READ ALL ABOUT IT
Happy pretend May Day, everybody! Today’s Quickie is extra quick in observation of the holiday. - Whitney Subscribe to the AM Quickie's NEW paid newsletters here! THE BIG NEWS Chicago Mayor Moves to Block Trump’s Gestapo Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Saturday
How about national party conventions for the midterms every two years? I can't think of a better way to make more people drop out of politics. Enjoy your weekends, folks, I hope it's a long one. Whitney's back Monday. - Corey SunsetLakeCBD.com Stock
Susan Collins, heckled by protesters at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. What's the world coming to? Accountability for politicians who enable genocide and dictatorship? An engaged electorate that's ready to vote for change? We can only hope. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 8/28: Emma is still
Cracker Barrel, where I've never eaten, is just the latest company to transmute whiny conservative cultural grievance into millions of dollars in free advertising. Frankly, if the logo of a restaurant chain is occupying any significant portion of your mental space in times like this, you are little
Just finished reading José Saramago’s Blindness and Seeing back-to-back, and they were incredible. My books of the year! (so far). Corey has you covered for the rest of the week. -Whitney ON THE SHOW TODAY 8/26: It’s a classic News Day Tuesday with Sam and Emma. READ
Congratulations and solidarity to the 80-some workers at the Mountain Cement Plant in Wyoming, who voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers after years of struggle and despite the state’s anti-union culture. Shouts and thanks to Corey for doing the Lord’s work (writing the Quickie every
In a cautionary tale from Connecticut, firefighters last weekend freed a 40-year-old man who got stuck headfirst in the middle of a tube slide on an elementary school playground. He was said to be in "in extreme discomfort" during the ordeal. So just think twice, okay? I'
Hurricane Erin makes its closest pass to landfall in the US today, so if you're on the East Coast, maybe don't go swimming in the ocean. - Corey ON THE SHOW TODAY 8/21: Emma is hosting solo; the guests will be Elizabeth Pancotti of Groundwork
Huge congratulations to Air Canada flight attendants for winning their key demand – to get paid for every hour they work, which seems pretty reasonable – by standing up for their right to strike even after the government declared it illegal. That's how you give'r! - Corey Subscribe