Scot Bertram
@ScotBertram
GM at WRFH 101.7 FM + Journalism @Hillsdale. Host @HillsdaleRadio, @Political_Beats, & @50YearsofSNL. White Sox, Bears, Music. Opinions mine. @ESPN1000 alum.
Nearly three years ago (I tried to look up the exact date but no luck), @Schneider_CM first pitched me on co-hosting a comprehensive Saturday Night Live podcast to coincide with the show's 50th anniversary. Today that series launches. wasntthatspecial.com
It's now been 200 days since the citizens of Michigan's 35th Senate District have had a state senator, all because Gov. Whitmer refuses to call a special election. detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…
What Democrats can't admit publicly is that they are already so much better at gerrymandering than Republicans that they have less juice to squeeze. Check out this little table I made based on 2024 House elections. Blue states are master gerrymanderers. GOP can't compete.
#NEW: Gov. Phil Murphy says that there are currently no plans to redraw New Jersey's congressional map, but that he doesn't rule out the possibility. newjerseyglobe.com/redistricing/m…
For political reasons.
.@LaurenAshburn asks 'if the financial losses were as bad as we've been led to believe, why did @CBS wait so long to cancel @colbertlateshow? barrettmedia.com/2025/07/23/wha…
The Associated Press Confuses on Illegal Immigrants and Medicaid nationalreview.com/corner/the-ass…
This is a perfect song. A+. No notes. Thanks, Nile Rodgers. youtube.com/watch?v=FuJDNY…
Hey, it's me. Reporting again from the formerly normal state of Minnesota. Thanks to @TheSpectator for the opportunity. Fateh vs. Frey thespectator.com/topic/jacob-fr…
One of the most rewatchable films of its era. Love it. Early John Hughes.
July 22, 1983: Mr. Mom was released in limited U.S. theaters. #80s
A major part of the narrative is smashed here with the revelation that Colbert's cancelation actually was decided (and his manager was informed) back in June, way before Colbert's rant against the Paramount/Trump settlement.
Fascinating tidbit in @TheAnkler about the Colbert news and its timing. Colbert's manager knew in late June that the show was being canceled but didn't tell the host until July 16. theankler.com/p/vacation-col…
Fascinating tidbit in @TheAnkler about the Colbert news and its timing. Colbert's manager knew in late June that the show was being canceled but didn't tell the host until July 16. theankler.com/p/vacation-col…
I loved doing this album. @ScotBertram @EsotericCD and I broke down why the music press never understood Black Sabbath, how Sabbath evolved over time, why they were a more interesting band than Led Zeppelin and why Ozzy's voice was the perfect fit for heavy metal.
Our @Political_Beats episode on Sabbath with @EricMGarcia is a great place to learn more about his music. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…
1st-rder Billy Carlson signs w/@WhiteSox for $6,235,900 (slot 10 value minus the $2,500 contingency bonus). California prep SS, some scouts say he's the best defensive HS SS they've ever seen, 20-homer upside too. Tennessee recruit. @MLBDraft
High-Speed Rail: The Biggest Boondoggle
Florida’s High-Speed Rail Rattles Investors, Defying Its Promise bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
This kind of incisive political humor doesn't just grow on trees, you know.
Stephen Colbert had a succinct message to President Trump for gloating about the end of the "Late Show": "Go f*ck yourself." variety.com/2025/tv/news/s…
I think @politicalmath was planning to keep track of some of the legal consequences for the Tesla protesters. Here's one: time served for hitting a counter-protester with his car.
Remember back when people were protesting at Tesla dealerships? It feels like forever ago. One anti-Musk protester at the dealership in Meridian, Idaho got a bit out of hand. He hit a counterdemonstrator with his car. He was arrested and brought up on felony battery charges. I…
Your @50YearsOfSNL hosts present the mostly-well-thought-out, 95%-defensible, sure-to-be-unpopular HOT TAKES that we've collected while watching all 50 seasons of SNL. Check it out here --> wasntthatspecial.com/p/the-wts-hot-…
If you're a White Sox fan, this is a no-brainer. The best coverage of the team/organization anywhere.
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