Matthew Budman, book guy
@matthewbudman.bsky.social
News junkie, editor, faculty spouse, author of “Book Collecting Now.”
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Virgin Records released Spice Girls' debut, SPICE, thirty years ago today, and the world would never be the same.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
September 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Virgin Records released Spice Girls' debut, SPICE, thirty years ago today, and the world would never be the same.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
Virgin Records released Spice Girls' debut, SPICE, thirty years ago today, and the world would never be the same.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
September 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Virgin Records released Spice Girls' debut, SPICE, thirty years ago today, and the world would never be the same.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
Well, OK, the world would be very much the same, only now we were supposed to know the nicknames of five young women of varying degrees of sportiness, poshness, and vocal ability.
"The Russian government has been targeting Americans with covert online disinformation operations seeking to undermine public confidence in November’s midterm elections."
Trump will—as always—dismiss this news by disparaging his intelligence services and saying, hey, you think *we're* so innocent?
Trump will—as always—dismiss this news by disparaging his intelligence services and saying, hey, you think *we're* so innocent?
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds (Gift Article)
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2026 at 2:20 AM
"The Russian government has been targeting Americans with covert online disinformation operations seeking to undermine public confidence in November’s midterm elections."
Trump will—as always—dismiss this news by disparaging his intelligence services and saying, hey, you think *we're* so innocent?
Trump will—as always—dismiss this news by disparaging his intelligence services and saying, hey, you think *we're* so innocent?
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Fifty-five years ago today, the title track from Fanny’s second album, CHARITY BALL, hit the top 40—the first song by an all-female rock band to do so. Fanny was fantastic, and I remain appalled that I had never heard of the band until 2015.
September 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Fifty-five years ago today, the title track from Fanny’s second album, CHARITY BALL, hit the top 40—the first song by an all-female rock band to do so. Fanny was fantastic, and I remain appalled that I had never heard of the band until 2015.
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As gas prices in Michigan hit $5/gallon and diesel hits a record $6.59, it shouldn't be this hard to buy gas, groceries, or afford healthcare. Our economy has been rigged against the very people who make it work. I'm running for Senate to change that.
September 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM
As gas prices in Michigan hit $5/gallon and diesel hits a record $6.59, it shouldn't be this hard to buy gas, groceries, or afford healthcare. Our economy has been rigged against the very people who make it work. I'm running for Senate to change that.
Fifty-five years ago today, the title track from Fanny’s second album, CHARITY BALL, hit the top 40—the first song by an all-female rock band to do so. Fanny was fantastic, and I remain appalled that I had never heard of the band until 2015.
September 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Fifty-five years ago today, the title track from Fanny’s second album, CHARITY BALL, hit the top 40—the first song by an all-female rock band to do so. Fanny was fantastic, and I remain appalled that I had never heard of the band until 2015.
Well, yeah. Republicans are a bunch of shitposters and podcasters; they want to hold office because the title helps get them Fox News hits. They have zero interest in, you know, legislating.
Ingraham: Some Republicans would be ‘relieved’ to lose congressional majority
Fox News host Laura Ingraham said “a lot of Republicans” secretly want the party to lose its majority in November to relieve the GOP of the pressure to advance President Trump’s agenda. “I actually…
thehill.com
September 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Well, yeah. Republicans are a bunch of shitposters and podcasters; they want to hold office because the title helps get them Fox News hits. They have zero interest in, you know, legislating.
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Florida school boards are turning away from book banning, and youth organizing is part of the reason why. I wrote about it for @us.theguardian.com
No more book bans: how Florida students are pushing rightwingers out of school boards
Local communities are fighting back against the influence of conservative groups like Moms for Liberty in education
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Florida school boards are turning away from book banning, and youth organizing is part of the reason why. I wrote about it for @us.theguardian.com
BREAKING: Donald Trump tells a lie
Analysis: Trump’s claim that ‘almost every item is getting cheaper’ comes up against a damning reality | CNN Politics
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to fight inflation that hurts Americans’ pocketbooks, but the move may also make voters feel the pinch in other ways heading into the November election.
www.cnn.com
September 18, 2026 at 11:45 AM
BREAKING: Donald Trump tells a lie
Can't help wondering whether the Trump guys who blow off polls in TV spots (Kevin Hassett: "They are surveying Democrats who hate President Trump, that's all") actually believe it
Fox News Poll: 71% think Trump administration lacks plan to end Iran war
A Fox News poll finds 70% of voters say Trump lacks a clear strategy for the Iran war, while 60% now call the military action the wrong decision.
www.foxnews.com
September 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Can't help wondering whether the Trump guys who blow off polls in TV spots (Kevin Hassett: "They are surveying Democrats who hate President Trump, that's all") actually believe it
Magical to hear @jonathanmeiburg.bsky.social play stripped-down versions of some of the new @shearwaterband.bsky.social songs tonight at Rough Trade. (@sfxmaven.bsky.social didn't play but signed our LP!)
September 18, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Magical to hear @jonathanmeiburg.bsky.social play stripped-down versions of some of the new @shearwaterband.bsky.social songs tonight at Rough Trade. (@sfxmaven.bsky.social didn't play but signed our LP!)
This @prashantrao.bsky.social summary is just brutal. And Republicans' *only* justification for Trump's war of choice remains the claim that Iran was weeks away from having a nuclear weapon—when Trump's own intelligence community said that was utterly false.
September 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM
This @prashantrao.bsky.social summary is just brutal. And Republicans' *only* justification for Trump's war of choice remains the claim that Iran was weeks away from having a nuclear weapon—when Trump's own intelligence community said that was utterly false.
Beginning the day with a flu shot AND a COVID-19 booster. Aw yeah.
September 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Beginning the day with a flu shot AND a COVID-19 booster. Aw yeah.
Am always up for a fresh recap of "the president’s cascade of misfortunes"!
"A week in which power has tangibly ebbed from a president with an approval rating in the 30s can’t be ignored. Once an aura of invincibility fades, political authority can erode quickly."
"A week in which power has tangibly ebbed from a president with an approval rating in the 30s can’t be ignored. Once an aura of invincibility fades, political authority can erode quickly."
Analysis: Trump’s frustration hits a boiling point with loss after loss | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is boiling with frustration after a spate of political blows weakened his presumption of dominance in Washington and abroad.
www.cnn.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Am always up for a fresh recap of "the president’s cascade of misfortunes"!
"A week in which power has tangibly ebbed from a president with an approval rating in the 30s can’t be ignored. Once an aura of invincibility fades, political authority can erode quickly."
"A week in which power has tangibly ebbed from a president with an approval rating in the 30s can’t be ignored. Once an aura of invincibility fades, political authority can erode quickly."
Wait: Dear Leader has said many times that the United States has “virtually no inflation.” But now inflation is “stubborn”?
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 amid stubborn inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years amid persistent inflation caused in part by high energy prices.
www.foxbusiness.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Wait: Dear Leader has said many times that the United States has “virtually no inflation.” But now inflation is “stubborn”?
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Marvelous @emilymandel.bsky.social book launch tonight for #ExitParty! @greenlightbklyn.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.social #BookSky
September 16, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Marvelous @emilymandel.bsky.social book launch tonight for #ExitParty! @greenlightbklyn.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.social #BookSky
Marvelous @emilymandel.bsky.social book launch tonight for #ExitParty! @greenlightbklyn.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.social #BookSky
September 16, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Marvelous @emilymandel.bsky.social book launch tonight for #ExitParty! @greenlightbklyn.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.social #BookSky
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Republicans have been in charge of every branch of the federal government for nearly two years, so Rick Scott proposes to "rescue America" from . . . whom?
Rick Scott launches ‘Rescuing America’ economic messaging plan
The Florida Republican, who is viewed as having 2028 ambitions, is also expected to travel the country to speak at economic events.
www.politico.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Republicans have been in charge of every branch of the federal government for nearly two years, so Rick Scott proposes to "rescue America" from . . . whom?
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The perfect soundtrack for any given day's infuriating political news! Elvis Costello released his angriest album forty years ago today.
September 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The perfect soundtrack for any given day's infuriating political news! Elvis Costello released his angriest album forty years ago today.
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No New Yorker should lose their life just trying to get around our city. We refuse to accept preventable tragedy as an inevitable part of living in New York.
That's why we’ve announced more than 100 policies to make our streets safer over the next 10 years.
That's why we’ve announced more than 100 policies to make our streets safer over the next 10 years.
September 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
No New Yorker should lose their life just trying to get around our city. We refuse to accept preventable tragedy as an inevitable part of living in New York.
That's why we’ve announced more than 100 policies to make our streets safer over the next 10 years.
That's why we’ve announced more than 100 policies to make our streets safer over the next 10 years.
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this is an important investigation into how NASA cuts are directly affecting flagship space science missions
www.npr.org/2026/09/15/n...
www.npr.org/2026/09/15/n...
NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
www.npr.org
September 15, 2026 at 7:48 PM
this is an important investigation into how NASA cuts are directly affecting flagship space science missions
www.npr.org/2026/09/15/n...
www.npr.org/2026/09/15/n...
The perfect soundtrack for any given day's infuriating political news! Elvis Costello released his angriest album forty years ago today.
September 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The perfect soundtrack for any given day's infuriating political news! Elvis Costello released his angriest album forty years ago today.
Republicans have been in charge of every branch of the federal government for nearly two years, so Rick Scott proposes to "rescue America" from . . . whom?
Rick Scott launches ‘Rescuing America’ economic messaging plan
The Florida Republican, who is viewed as having 2028 ambitions, is also expected to travel the country to speak at economic events.
www.politico.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Republicans have been in charge of every branch of the federal government for nearly two years, so Rick Scott proposes to "rescue America" from . . . whom?
"The event will also feature Andrew Wakefield, a doctor whose medical license was revoked and who is credited with starting the argument that modern vaccines cause autism."
RFK Jr. to headline Children’s Health Defense conference in D.C.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled to give a keynote address this week at a conference for Children’s Health Defense (CHD), the anti-vaccine advocacy organ…
thehill.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
"The event will also feature Andrew Wakefield, a doctor whose medical license was revoked and who is credited with starting the argument that modern vaccines cause autism."
Still recovering from seeing Shudder to Think last night at Bowery Ballroom. The encore: this still-breathtaking track—coincidentally, released 32 years ago today—with the refrain stretched out to hypnotic length, the band bashing away on a B-flat power chord for minute after minute. Mesmerizing.
September 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Still recovering from seeing Shudder to Think last night at Bowery Ballroom. The encore: this still-breathtaking track—coincidentally, released 32 years ago today—with the refrain stretched out to hypnotic length, the band bashing away on a B-flat power chord for minute after minute. Mesmerizing.