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Talking Climate is now a podcast! Every week, you can listen to the good news, not-so-good news, and what you can do on Spotify and Substack, narrated by the amazing Anne Cloud from Voice Over For The Planet.

Whether you're commuting, doing chores around the house, or even if you're just tired of looking at a screen, this new podcast version is for you. My hope is that having an audio version makes it easier than ever to stay informed and inspired.

We’ve already got nine episodes ready to binge — please enjoy, and let me know what you think!

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Coming soon to all of your favorite podcast platforms.



If you want to know why a Democratic Senator and Representative in Minnesota were shot...
It might have something to do with the fact that their deaths would end the Democratic majorities in both chambers.
in reply to Chuck Darwin

Hmm, in many countries in such an event, that spot would get filled by the next candidate from the same party.


#protestsongs

youtube.com/watch?v=5LPPE-k4ID…



Hey @Taweret do we keep a big list of possible future #Monsterdon movies? Do we need to start one? A directory of dinosaurs? An alien file? A docket of dragons? A tally of trolls? An inventory of giant bestiary? A rubber suited monster
registry?



My friend moved my tea and didn't tell me. I almost knocked it over and I voiced, "well that was almost a colostomy!" And she started laughing and I couldn't figure out why and so I signed it only I signed "That could have been a catastrophe!" Yes, kids! I can English today! I'm off to a work party. my interpreter will be voicing for me this evening, hahaha! #Deafblind


Just spent an hour at the #SimiValley #NoKings protest. It’s in the usual spot over by the police station and library.

Pretty sure I am in a LOT of videos. Hope I can track some down.

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Whilst I give every support to #noKings day, this side of the pond we have had the King's official birthday, trooping the colour, and birthday honours to the great and the good, and now Sir David Beckham.

Us Brits rather enjoy seeing a golden coach, the Household Cavalry and a King with no real power. Our condolences to your plight.




Hooboy, it's a little warm out there today! 90F and 60% humidity! I'm exhausted now. Did my part and stood in the downtown square with a #NoKings sign. There were only 3 of us because the full crowd showed up in the morning and left before I arrived, but I bet there were still ~300 people who read our signs and heard the chants. Even here in podunk, Texas, though, the overwhelming majority of people were encouraging, giving us thumbs up, honking and waving, or yelling encouragement. One person even stopped and gave us cold water bottles!
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in reply to Aaron

There were 5 people *total* who made it clear they disagreed with us. One yelled "That's my king!" like the fool he is. Two just yelled "Trump!" One, a biker trying to look intimidating, and briefly emboldened by seeing me alone for a minute while the others had stepped away, told me to shove my sign up my ass and suck a D, but I laughed and encouraged him to lead by example.

The least pleasant one, though, was the guy who laughed at us, then circled back to "debate" me -- mainly consisting of being condescendingly dismissive and laughing to my face. He stopped laughing, though, when I showed him sources that RFK Jr **really did** espouse labor camps to "reparent" autistic people, addicts, people w/ mental health problems, and young Black men. Suddenly, his laughter started sounding hollow and forced, and he started making excuses to leave. As unpleasant as it was, I think maybe that's where I made the most difference today. That guy might actually go think about it and change his views.

#NoKings

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in reply to Aaron

That guy tried to play it off like it was just RFK being a kook, but I made it very clear to him that every single person in Trump's lineup has similar skeletons bulging out of their closets.

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in reply to Aaron

This was my very first protest *ever*. Even after spending more than an hour in the Texas heat with only 3 people, and being threatened by a biker and harrassed by a debate bro, it was FAR more fulfilling than I had imagined it would be. I will be participating in the future. I encourage others who are unsure of themselves like me to do the same. So worth it. I feel like I made a difference today, and that's something money can't buy.

#NoKings

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in reply to Aaron

I'm proud of you for getting out there today! I feel like you're feeling more empowered than you did a year or so ago, and I enjoy seeing that.

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in reply to Aaron

Anyone mad at you for not wanting to be ruled by a king is clearly the biggest coward on the planet.

Why are people so quick to bend their knee?

in reply to Meadow

@meadow The irony is, these are the same people that will call anyone they perceive as not being dominant or "alpha" a "cuck". Making someone into a king is the *ultimate* expression of submissiveness.
in reply to Econproph

@econproph That was the other cool thing. We all thanked each other. I didn't expect that sense of appreciation and comradery. 😀
in reply to Aaron

You’re amazing. Thank you for being out there and DOING THE WORK to talk with folks even when they aren’t in a place to change their mind right now. Those conversations are so powerful.

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in reply to Aaron

Happy to hear you found value in your day. It does help.
in reply to Aaron

If I was there, I'd tell that biker why don't you suck mine?
in reply to Leather Cub Andrew Aû

@LeatherCubAndrew 😁 He did *not* like it when I snarked right back.

Please, biker dude, I am not intimidated. I may look mild and unseasoned, but I've lived for nearly 5 decades as an autistic person. I've seen the dark underbelly of human behavior, mostly as the intended target. I've been held down and beaten by a group of grown men. My front tooth was knocked out on another occasion, and I put it back in. Those people were dangerous, but they all looked harmless. You think your carefully orchestrated *display* of faux toughness is going to worry me?

in reply to Aaron

Excellent. Congrats.

I feel they will lose the Congress next year. 😁

in reply to Mx. Luna Corbden

@corbden I don't think it was because of the specific issue, but more that the sand castle of belief he had erected was suddenly shown to be vulnerable.
in reply to Aaron

@corbden I mean, he had *just* finished laughing overloudly at my expense because I had told him about the camps. Then I showed him proof, while the laughter was still echoing. So much for automatically dismissing it as some kooky conspiracy theory.
in reply to Mx. Luna Corbden

@corbden It starts by sowing doubt. The guy was still arguing with me, but his demeanor visibly changed. His confidence was *gone*.


#NoKings Myrtle Beach.
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europesays.com/2163465/ Five-star Portugal send Poland packing at U21 Euros after emphatic victory #noticias #portugal


Ear infection. Started on my birthday of all days and my balance is off. Grumpy. My husband will tell you this is normal. Ignore him. Listening to the #Cricket out of my left ear only.

Who wants to see my impression of a cat with something stuck on its whiskers? 😸 #balance #ears #earsandhearing

in reply to Melissa BearTrix

@MelissaBearTrix Ta ❤️ Birthday was Thursday but as one of my friends used to say, it's your birthday for a week!

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Are you even an anime fan if half you favourites aren',t "problematic" and "gross" send poob


europesays.com/2163464/ Netherlands U19’s Beat Germany in Euro Opener #Nederland #netherlands #Nieuws


Woody Guthrie would be proud

Thousands sing "This Land is Your Land" during a 'No Kings' protest in Napa, CA.

#NoKings

(Edit: Good YouTube link)

youtube.com/watch?v=3uyy4py15e…

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in reply to AI6YR Ben

Here's a version from Chicago: youtube.com/watch?v=0V5KpciW6A…


Thousands gather across Colorado for ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump administration

coloradosun.com/2025/06/14/no-…



Hummingbird 🦜
#SealsAndCrofts
youtube.com/watch?v=_acgvtNMFr…


europesays.com/2163463/ Rugby Europe Sevens Championship Series – La Belgique en demi-finales chez les messieurs, les dames joueront pour la 5e place #België #belgien #Belgique #belgium #Nachrichten #Nieuws #Nouvelles #Rugby



Reading Atatürk’s address to the youth at the university was considered a crime byteseu.com/1105220/ #RepublicOfTürkiye #Turkey #Türkiye #TürkiyeCumhuriyeti


The Spark we bear
is a holy pilgrimage
As the Universe learns
through our choices & experiences
revealing a fundamental truth
that Love persists
_________________
Inspired by the Soul’s unique & sacred journey …
#MicroPoetry #140Characters #UCCan #ShineOn
adeaconsmusing.ca


europesays.com/2163461/ SR.de: daten der woche (14.06.2025) #Lëtzebuerg #luxembourg #Luxemburg



Today I started the prep for holidays,
And did a big load of laundry.
Then popped out to the shops,
And got a few groceries, and milk for Mum.
Made sure all the house plants were well watered,
And started sorting stuff to take.
Found the welly boots,
And sorted meds.
Packed my big trolley bag,
Making sure to have books.
Had dinner with Mum,
And tried to catch up with videos.
FreeTube struggling today,
Many videos not playing.
Read a lot though,
Already a fair way through a book.
Amser gwely,
#NosDa.

#NightAll



I'm very excited to report that Joker has finally discovered the little hammock I made just for him 🤗 #CatsOfMastodon


So glad I drive an EV. But listen to your Uncle Angry:

‪Angry‬
‪@angrystaffer.bsky.social‬
· 24m:

Shahran oil field in western Iran.

Might wanna fill up your cars today.

in reply to Laffy

@PamelaBarroway

We now have both our cars being EV's, a '22 Polestar2 and just recently got the new Volvo EX30. Last week we had the Polestar in for a scheduled maintenance checkup (which they pick up and return) and they left us a loaner, which was a gas powered new Volvo. That's when you re-learn why driving an EV is SO much better. Once you drive an EV, you never want to go back internal combustion.

in reply to Wiley Miller

@Wileymiller I couldn't agree more. I would NEVER drive a Big Oil car again, obviously. There's no comparison, environment aside. @PamelaBarroway
in reply to Laffy

I love being in front at a stop light, then when the light turns green, I smoothly zoom off with instant torque while the cars behind me lag behind, haltingly moving forward with turbo lag from their Big Oil car...even if it's a muscle car.

And, of course, driving past gas stations.

@PamelaBarroway

in reply to Wiley Miller

@Wileymiller

My first experience with an EV wasn't quite the same. It looks fast, but with 8hp, it was fast like a Ford Pinto. Brother was working on it for Exide and brought it home for a spin in 1974.

motortrend.com/reviews/archive…

@GottaLaff @PamelaBarroway

in reply to Laffy

It was fun. Weird shifting. High gear for starting out and low for cruising. Electric motors are very different.

@Wileymiller @PamelaBarroway

in reply to Laffy

Didn't really notice much. They just switched positions on the shifter. Just noticing the H and L was odd, being backwards.

@Wileymiller @PamelaBarroway

in reply to Laffy

@Wileymiller @PamelaBarroway Laffy, how is the EV charging situation up there? I’ve contemplated an EV for a while but at least here in Omaha it doesn’t seem widespread enough.
in reply to michaelbrien

@michaelbrien Good and getting better. They just built a bunch of stations at the city center here in Port Moody. I see them popping up more and more. @Wileymiller @PamelaBarroway
in reply to Laffy

This is like the best Fediverse convo ever! 💙💙💙

I will add in that #NewJersey, where I live, just officially ditched its entire suite of Tesla superchargers along the NJ Turnpike in favor of Applegreen’s superior universal chargers. It seems Emo’s outfit stupidly contracted to operate them for 5 years only. 😆

electrek.co/2025/06/02/tesla-i…

@michaelbrien @Wileymiller







My favorite sign today was made by a child (8ish?) who cut it out in the shape of a butterfly. It read "NO MONARCS! (except for butterflies)"

#NoKings




Rode the newly restored 1974 Fuji bicycle to the library. Frame's a bit small for me, but what do you expect from a free bike? Works great! #BikeTooter
in reply to AI6YR Ben

Did you have to redo the bottom bracket? I'm redoing an old 70s bike boom 10 speed and I got stuck after fitting the bottom bracket because I didn't have crank arms to fit it. Did find a cool bottom bracket that expands to avoid the weird threading.


europesays.com/2163457/ U19 Euros – Arsenal’s Tommy Setford features as England draw with Norway #Noreg #Norge #norway #nyheter

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@bastiii He's suggesting MMA fighting instead of golf...