Best Ironweeds Podcasts (2024)

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252 - Official Liars 1:21:22

13h ago1:21:22

1:21:22

Drones are in the skies. Luigi Mangione has been accused of the UHC CEO killing. A woman from Florida has been arrested for making related terroristic threats. Manchin and Sinema allow a GOP majority on the NLRB. Israel continues to sow death and destruction. Biden commutes sentence for Kids for Cash judge. And Mexico adds animal rights to its cons…

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251 - Deny Defend Depose 1:05:18

8d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Someone shot a CEO. Spain is stopping weapons shipments to Israel. The Harris campaign dropped the ball on outreach to voters of color in Philadelphia. Upheavals in North Korea and Syria. And air pollution is down in China over the last decade. https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-news/ceo-of-unitedhealthcare-fatally-shot-outside-of-hilton-hotel-in-nyc…

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250 - Ground Games 1:19:47

24d ago1:19:47

1:19:47

How did the dems manage to lose an election in which they outraised their opponents three to one? In part, ground game. Trump will be rolling back student debt relief. Musk calls to abolish the CFPB. EPA scientists faced retaliation for finding harm from chemicals. The President of Mexico has strong words for Trump. And a Whole Foods in Philadelphi…

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249 - The Layers at Red Onion 1:13:48

1M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Pokemon Go–good or bad? Who knows. Gaetz is out, Bondi is in. The ICC issues an arrest warrant for Netanyahu. Conditions at a Virginia prison are so bad that inmates are setting themselves on fire. And little gophers made a big difference at Mount St. Helens. https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/protest-matisyahu-concert-troy-savings-bank-199350…

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248 - Open The Flood Gaetz 55:32

1M ago55:32

55:32

Trump cabinet picks are a veritable who’s who of unstable warmongers and knuckleheads. AI slop of Elon Musk has Facebook users thinking he’s gonna save the world. News reporting on the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer hooligans is pure disinformation. Senate Dems have a chance to strengthen the NLRB–will they take it? And Colombia outlaws child marriage. DD…

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247 - The Real Winner - Chris 57:48

2M ago57:48

57:48

That’s right folks, the real winner of the election is Chris for being right about everything! This ep we talk about Trump’s win, how the dems lost, and what comes next. https://www.latintimes.com/did-joe-biden-drop-out-google-trends-presidential-election-trump-harris-564875 https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/harris-cheney-demo…

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246 - Just Stay Home 1:11:15

2M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

The election is almost here and campaigns have been bilking the elderly for everything they’re worth. A DuPont factory in Louisiana gets a slap on the wrist for emitting benzene. Your spatula is killing you. Israel is conducting an extermination campaign in north Gaza. And airlines are gonna have to pay up for making you wait. https://www.cnn.com/i…

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245 - Daddy's Home 1:12:02

2M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Donald Trump will spank the nation. Nearly half of Americans want to round up undocumented immigrants in militarized camps. Newspapers are withholding endorsements for the president. Veteran entrepreneurs are using their unique skill set to rise and grind. The federal government is investing in rural power. https://www.power-grid.com/renewable-ener…

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244 - Oops! All Fascists 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Don is fixated on Arnold Palmer’s swangin thang. Canada accidentally invested millions in a monument to fascists. Two Texas oil tycoons are changing the face of conservative politics. An Arkansas Tyson factory may be employing children as young as eleven. The private bail industry is going after charities. Israel continues its bloody assault on Gaz…

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243 - Zionists Say The Darndest Things 1:20:10

3M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

Rensselaer County officials have been found not guilty of ballot fraud. Eric Adams has been indicted. Israel is bombing Lebanon. Accusations of antisemitism are being used to smear critics of Zionism. Sea turtles are showing up in big numbers in Greece. Check out Zombie Giuliani’s new album! https://zombiegiuliani.bandcamp.com/ https://www.timesuni…

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242 - Vote for Library Board feat. Ashley Saupp 1:23:26

3M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

This episode we’re blessed with a guest–Ashley Saupp joins us to talk about her run for Troy Library Board. We also discuss Mark Robinson, RFK JR, Israel’s terror attacks, and the slow but steady reduction in overdose deaths. Don't forget to vote on the 24th! https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/19/politics/kfile-mark-robinson-black-nazi-pro-slavery-porn-fo…

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241 - Boss Baby Airlines 1:14:00

3M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Kamala turns hard right in the debate. Jill Stein goes on The Breakfast Club. A man self immolates outside the Israeli Consulate in Boston. Laura Loomer is too racist for MAGA. The boss of the county sets his sights on Albany International. And solar power is surging! https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/rensselaer-county-executive-interested-al…

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240 - Don’t Call It A Ceasefire 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Trans panic grips the debate around the ERA in New York. Hunter Biden pleads guilty on tax crimes. Troy is taking steps to deal with its lead pipes. An American was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank. And goats are chowing down on an invasive grass species in Ontario. https://www.axios.com/2024/09/05/trump-economic-proposal-musk-efficiency-c…

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239 - Mental Plasticity 1:10:55

4M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

There's plastic in our brains. The DNC is led by a terrifying joyful warrior. Cops in Iowa shoot a family dog in front of a child. Tourism is going haywire around the world. Charging for plastic bags may be having a positive effect on UK beaches. https://e360.yale.edu/digest/microplastics-human-brains https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/aoc-…

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238 - Drop The Raygun 1:04:30

4M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Bodies in spaces at the Olympics. RFK JR and DJT are both having a tough time. Ilhan Omar wins in a landslide. Israel pulls an ole uno reverse on the human shields question. Polio returns to Gaza. Tigers stay winning in Thailand. https://jacobin.com/2024/08/ilhan-omar-aipac-squad-israel/ Haaretz= https://drive.google.com/file/d/151YjzzbKPgCvSuMw24v…

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237 - Inhuman Shields 1:01:16

5M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Many in the UK support anti-immigrant riots. Irish fugitives arrested in Upstate. Mr. Beast is driving competitors to the brink. Chris Churchill wants to build, baby, build. More news from Israel’s slaughterhouse. And UK pensions are divesting from Israel. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/far-right-riots-two-thirds-people-uk-sympathise-anti-immig…

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236 - Bearly Legal 52:46

5M ago52:46

52:46

Police kill a woman armed with a pot of hot water. DEI is ruining the NYS police. Residents protest the closure of a detention center. RFK JR killed a bear. A Trojan thinks it's time for a new flag. And a baby bird is saved by a warmed tortilla. https://x.com/lutherlowe/status/1820186492062605812?s=46&t=H0xYNG-blXU-d-zkx5SJeA https://www.nytimes.co…

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235 - No Plan Featuring Mickey 1:11:11

5M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

This week we’re blessed with a guest–Mickey Dobbin joins us to talk about the state museum, Carmella’s latest antics, the dissolution of the planning commission, and sea turtles making a comeback in Florida. https://www.timesunion.com/state/article/needs-change-state-museum-19584072.php https://www.timesunion.com/churchill/article/churchill-commiss…

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234 - We Recorded This Two Hours Before Biden Dropped Out Of The Race 1:04:13

5M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Blissfully unaware that Biden was moments from hanging up his hat, we talked about the Bob Menendez corruption case, Kamala’s rough phone call with donors, Aaron Sorkin’s nifty idea for dems, and stem cell therapy curing HIV. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/nyregion/menendez-corruption-case-explained.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=a…

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233 - Big Guys 1:16:55

6M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Donald Trump was almost assassinated. Israel is using missiles filled with shrapnel. The DOE is suing schools where students engage in pro-Palestine dissent. Proof of Israel’s use of the Hannibal Directive has been revealed. A Troy cop has been fired because his license was revoked. Shenanigans with the Troy planning board are afoot. And the Iberia…

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232 - Single Dad Summer 1:08:50

6M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Biden’s debate performance didn’t instill confidence. An algorithm is raising your rent and destroying your neighborhood. The Troy comptroller has resigned after some shady budget details. A police officer punched a man with MS. And an oceanic fungus is able to break down plastic. https://prospect.org/infrastructure/housing/2024-06-18-how-algorithm…

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231 - 5th Anniversary 1:38:38

6M ago1:38:38

1:38:38

This episode is all about you! Well, and us. We’re fielding your emails and voicemails about everything from reality TV to Florida to labor. Thank you so much for listening, we love you.By ironweeds

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230 - One Big One 1:02:31

7M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Rensselaer County has voted to keep its new “drug dealer” registry. Israelis talk casually about carpet bombing Arabs. The US spread anti-vaccine propaganda abroad. And Denver and Atlanta are addressing their homelessness crises. https://apnews.com/article/micro-communities-shipping-container-atlanta-denver-homelessness-63f675d418bd1af6da74f26f4c32…

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229 - No Plebs In The Group Chat 1:25:03

7M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Giant spiders are coming to New York. Erik Prince runs a secret group chat of the ruling class. Something suspicious is going on with the Gaza port. Biden has shut down the southern border. A security officer gunned down a teenager carrying an airsoft gun. Mexico’s new president has the rich running scared and Albany passes Good Cause eviction! htt…

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228 - No Ethical Consumption Under Wokeism 58:09

7M ago58:09

58:09

Tired of buying from woke Lockheed Martin? Try a Texas dog groomer! North Korea is fighting back with poo. Saudi Arabia did 9/11. Facebook is full of AI bots pushing pro-Israel narratives. Netanyhu rejects another ceasefire agreement. And an orangutan has been seen directly applying a medicinal plant to a wound! https://buywokefree.com/ https://www…

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227 - God's Webmaster 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

The first millennial saint has been canonized. Police psychologically torture a man who called for help and kill a blind and deaf dog. An unlicensed cannabis operator has been fined $15m. University of California workers and nurses in Schenectady are on the brink of striking. Rail workers get more sick days. https://www.latimes.com/california/story…

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226 - Psychotherapy City 1:15:49

7M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

City council Republicans want to turn the city into an HOA. Legal troubles over the proposed Costco have locals in a tizzy. A secretive state board is letting Amazon pay workers sub par wages. Tesla is getting sued over air pollution. North Carolina is criminalizing mask wearing. Rich people have problems. Mercedes workers lost their union election…

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225 - Giga Douchebag 54:08

8M ago54:08

54:08

Albany may be getting a soccer brew pub complex in the parking lot district. Israel has invaded Rafah where conditions are horrific. CNN reports on the Sde Teiman detention center where more horrific conditions reign. Tesla is under investigation for lying to consumers and investors. A man with connections to far right nationalist zionism runs over…

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224 - The City Floor Rent is Too Damn High 1:05:31

8M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

We’re doing a local news roundup that includes some government corruption, stolen valor, and bad opinions. https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/sharon-toney-finch-fraud-purple-heart-19433544.php https://www.timesunion.com/education/article/union-argues-budget-increases-fund-suny-campus-19428463.php https://www.timesunion.com/news/ar…

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223 - Exployers 51:32

8M ago51:32

51:32

Biden’s flubs, news from Gaza, college campuses are rizzed up, the treasury can strip non-profit status arbitrarily, and grizzly bears are coming back to the Cascades region! https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/24/world/biden-cannibalism-papua-new-guinea-intl-hnk/index.html https://reason.com/2024/04/24/this-bill-would-give-the-treasury-nearly-unlimited-po…

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222 - Manufacturing Consent 1:07:19

8M ago1:07:19

1:07:19

The Cybertruck is trying to kill its drivers and can’t hold up to a little water. USC has banned their valedictorian from speaking at graduation. The New York Times won’t allow its writers to accurately describe the genocide in Gaza. Columbia students are camping out in solidarity with Palestinians. A man sets himself on fire and distributes a pamp…

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221 - All Cats Are Beautiful 57:15

9M ago57:15

57:15

Iran has retaliated against the Israeli strike against their embassy. The Arizona Supreme Court has reinstituted an 1864 abortion ban. Ron Desantis bans heat protections for outdoor workers. Truth Social stock plummets. And Mexico loves their palace kitties. Arizona Abortion Ban: https://apnews.com/article/arizona-abortion-ruling-1864-law-b43757f9a…

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220 - Cruel Calculus 54:35

9M ago54:35

54:35

Something stinks on 787. The leave it blank campaign wins 12% of the vote in NY. Israel is using an AI to clumsily target so-called Hamas militants and their families. Washington state passes the strippers bill of rights and unarmed civilians are taking police calls in New Mexico. Stinky: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/albany-s-smell-persi…

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219 - Beautiful Military 51:37

9M ago51:37

51:37

Facebook is being taken over by some very bizarre AI spam. The shadowy organization Opus Dei has spent decades coercing women into unpaid labor. And coral reefs are thriving while grooving to the sound of healthy reef ecosystems. AI Spam on Facebook: https://www.404media.co/facebooks-algorithm-is-boosting-ai-spam-that-links-to-ai-generated-ad-laden…

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218 - Rats on Weed 1:02:41

9M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

While Britney enjoys her Georgia adventures, the boys are #blessedwithaguest by friend and NLRB worker Adam Pelletier! We cover the recent lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the NLRB as well as some context / history, but the thing he told us the most about was that he wasn't speaking on behalf or for the NLRB. Mass MoCA workers are on s…

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217 - No Human Is Illegal 52:17

10M ago52:17

52:17

Biden screams about undocumented people at the State of the Union. Texans are moving to Upstate in droves. Letitia James is suing a farming company over greenwashing. Kathy Hochul has deployed the National Guard in New York City’s subways. Gaza is still starving and children are killed by an airdrop. And beavers are beavering away. Here's why these…

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216 - Crash (Into Me) 59:27

10M ago59:27

59:27

This episode we’re talking about police collisions in New York State, the dystopian surveillance state looming over San Francisco, and gay whale sex. NYPD busts cosplay sword gun: https://x.com/nypdnews/status/1764010339811668173?s=46&t=H0xYNG-blXU-d-zkx5SJeA Troy Police car crashes resulted in 36 injuries and one death since 2012: https://www.time…

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215 - Lubed Up Nurdles 1:02:27

10M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

The Bidens’ dog commits cop on cop violence. A trangender teenager is beaten and killed by schoolmates. The Attorney General releases a report on the unconstitutional arrest of Saratoga BLM activists. A UN food convoy delivering flour to Gaza was fired upon by the Israeli navy. A train derailment has left the Hoosick River full of giant microplasti…

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214 - A Lil Rusty 1:04:56

10M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

An action-packed episode on local crazies, labor, ceasefire, public monies for private profit, and Michigan’s repeal of the Right to Work law. Boss Baby on the attack: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/rensselaer-county-executive-attacks-former-18666829.php Beautiful Sneakers: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-launches-snea…

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213 - You Misunderstood Our Missteps 45:27

11M ago45:27

45:27

A train has derailed in the Capital region. Albany DA David Soares is under investigation for misusing state grants. Biden isn’t doing well in the polls and Arab voters are pissed. Florida has barred its transgender residents from changing the gender on their IDs. And a candidate for Indonesian parliament is looking our for our kitty cat friends. B…

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212 - Blessed Are The Poor 42:36

11M ago42:36

42:36

Things are heating up in the Middle East. A Jackson MI pauper’s cemetery houses the bodies of missing persons. Ohio police raid the wrong house, injuring an infant with a flash bang grenade. A pastor has been charged for giving shelter to the homeless in dangerous temperatures. And the FDA has found that cannabis meets the criteria for reclassifica…

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211 - Dude, Where's Our Car? 51:05

12M ago51:05

51:05

This episode we’re talkin’ local corruption, the hunt for Hunter, South Africa’s charges of genocide against Israel, and McKinsey’s revenue taking a hit. House Republicans move to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress: https://on.ft.com/3tCvnJ2 Top bookkeeper for sheriff's office admits $122K embezzlement https://www.timesunion.com/news/article…

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210 - Times Long Past 1:04:18

12M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

We’re doing a 2023 round up with predictions for 2024, personal accomplishments, resolutions, and general chatting. Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states: https://www.timesunion.com/news/politics/article/trump-is-barred-from-the-gop-primary-ballot-in-18579109.php This year in labor: https://jacobin.com/2023/12/year-in-review-la…

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209 - The Price of Quiet 1:10:01

1y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

This episode gives an update on the situation in Gaza, Israeli IDF’s murder of their own hostages, the origin of pro-Hamas stickers at University of British Columbia, Qatar’s funding of Gaza, and the health benefits of smelling nature and being lazy. Three Israeli hostages killed by IDF: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/12/16/world/israel-hamas-wa…

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208 - One Voice Featuring Jenn 54:53

1y ago54:53

54:53

This week we’re blessed with a guest–Jenn! We talk Jewish Voice for Peace, college presidents and free speech, David’s event with Miko Peled, and a recent archaeological find that revolutionizes what we know about early hominids building structures. JVP Albany Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvpalbany Governor Hochul’s Statement: https://x.com…

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207 - Don’t Look Away 1:00:07

1y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Kissinger is dead, Santos is out, and DeSantis did NOT follow the science! Gaza continues to smolder as entire families are snuffed out. Israeli TikTok is dehumanizing Palestinians in alarming ways. And the UAW has signed on to a labor call for a ceasefire! https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza/ https://ww…

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206 - Ello Guv’na 1:06:07

1y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

Elon Musk is openly endorsing the Great Replacement theory on Twitter and the ADL is fine with it. A “death zone” reigns at al-Shifa hospital. A proposal to govern cars at 100 mph has David excited. And Orcas are really into heavy metal. https://www.fastcompany.com/90985257/you-shouldnt-be-driving-over-100-mph-and-your-car-shouldnt-let-you Elon & A…

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205 - The Right To Run Errands 1:14:21

1y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Troy elections gave the city council and mayorship to republicans. Columbia University has suspended Jewish student groups. A West Bank settler gives an unhinged interview. Israel tries to convince you of some crazy stuff. An American living in Panama City killed two environmental protesters. Bryan Johnson is shocking his johnson. And Ohio has ensh…

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204 - Pay No Attention To That Genocide Behind The Curtain 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

As Gaza burns, American politicians pretend everything is normal. Polling on Biden’s reelection chances isn’t looking good. City council and mayoral elections are coming to Troy this week. And CDTA has opened the new Purple Line! Troy council elections will result in at least 5 new members: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/troy-city-council-…

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203 - Where Have All The Crab Boys Gone? 50:28

1y ago50:28

50:28

Where’d all the crabs go? A farm upstate, of course. Minneapolis businesses have been pressured to hire off-duty cops in a protection racket. A small town in Texas had a population of 20% cops. Starbucks is suing its union for tweeting about Gaza. And an experiment in Melbourne is bringing bugs back. https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/10/17/small-b…

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