Author of "The Apprentice" Talks Of Getting Trolled And Sourcing Stories

Fresh Air (NPR)
October 1, 2018
By Terry Gross


These are highly charged times for politics reporters, just ask Greg Miller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist who has broken a number of stories related to the Trump administration's ties to Russia.

Miller says that he's been "trolled a lot" because of his work.
But after revealing that then-national security adviser Michael Flynn had discussed U.S. sanctions with Russian officials prior to Trump's inauguration, Miller experienced something new: notes from grateful readers.

"Weird things happen that had never happened to me as a reporter," Miller says.
"Several of us started getting cards, actual letters in the mail, thanks from readers, from faraway places, notes even on my doorstep at home."

Ultimately, Miller's story about Flynn contributed to Flynn's ouster from the administration -- a fact Miller says brought him "no pleasure."
But, Miller adds, "at the same time, as a reporter, there is nothing better than to be able to get to the bottom of a complex story that there are so many people who are trying to prevent you from getting at."

Miller further investigates the links between Russia and the Trump administration in his new book, "The Apprentice: Trump, Russia and the Subversion of Democracy"
(which is being released tomorrow, Oct. 2, 2018)

Read highlights of Terry Gross' "Fresh Air" interview with Greg Miller:
https://www.npr.org/2018/10/01/653193096/author-of-the-apprentice-talks-of-getting-trolled-and-sourcing-stories

(Link to hear entire interview also at above link)

Post a line from a television commercial, old or new, & see if anyone knows the product

"He likes it..Hey Mikey!"

Today, September 28, is Native American Day in California and Nevada

Native American Day is a holiday in the U.S. states of California and Nevada and is celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of September, as well as in South Dakota on the second Monday in October in lieu of Columbus day.
It honors Native American cultures and contributions to their respective states and to the United States.

The state of Tennessee observes a similar "American Indian Day" each year on the fourth Monday of September.
(Wikipedia)

Judiciary Committee Reviews New Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Kavanaugh

NPR
September 26, 2018


The Senate Judiciary Committee is reviewing a statement from a third woman who has come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

The allegations, from a woman identified as Julie Swetnick, were made public by attorney Michael Avenatti Wednesday morning.

Avenatti posted Swetnick's three-page sworn declaration on Twitter.

NPR is not reporting some of the details involved in the allegations; attempts to contact Swetnick had not succeeded on Wednesday morning.

Kavanaugh has denied all allegations of sexual misconduct.

More:
https://www.npr.org/2018/09/26/651797758/judiciary-committee-review-new-sexual-misconduct-allegations-again

DEADHEADS: Your favorite song/album?

My favorite album has to be American Beauty, with such great songs as "Ripple".."Friend of the Devil".."Box of Rain" .."Operator" (Ron 'Pigpen" McKernan song).."Sugar Magnolia"..and my all-time favorite Grateful Dead song, Truckin'

(Feel free to list as many favorites as you want in a reply)

Do you have a favorite Linda Ronstadt song?

I love just about all her songs............ My favorite Linda Ronstadt album is her first solo album,
"Hand Sown Home Grown" (1969)

McConnell tamps down any talk of Kavanaugh withdrawal

The Hill
September 18, 2018
05:00 PM EDT


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is privately warning GOP colleagues that there will be political fallout for the party if they fail to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, quashing any talking within his conference about pressuring Kavanaugh to drop out.

McConnell gathered Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in his Capital Hill office Tuesday to buck up their resolve to get the nominee confirmed before the election, according to lawmakers who attended.

"McConnell's message was, 'Get it Done!' He said there are a few issues that voters care about and the Supreme Court is one of them," said one Republican senator who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.

The lawmaker said this stern message from McConnell has tamped down any talk of pressing Kavanaugh to withdraw his name though "some of us may be thinking it."

More:
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/407304-mcconnell-tamps-down-any-talk-of-kavanaugh-withdrawal

Who Knows Where the Time Goes -- Fairport Convention

The Penguin Joke

Two penguins standing on an ice floe.
The first penguin says, "You look like you're wearing a tuxedo."
And the second penguin says, "What makes you think I'm not?'

Post a line from a movie & see if anyone knows what movie it's from without using Goiogle..Part Xlll

1) "Pass the celery"

2) "You come to my house and complain that I make too much noise?"

3) "I don't know if you know it, but you're looking at an insane man"

4) "Are you fucking with me?"

5) "Who taught you how to fight, your father?"

6) "Wanna buy a copy of 'Muhammad Speaks'?"

7) "You two should get married and move into a hospital together"

8) "Take it easy Ned, but take it!" (same biopic as # 3)

9) "Sure is a hard town to have a quiet game of poker in" (partially answered - but from which movie?)

10) "The show's running 6 minutes short, Lola is going to sing a song, and your barn doors are
open"



Unanswered movie lines from Part Xll
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181122032