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Ed Baxter Newsteria

by Ed Baxter

Without questions, we don’t get answers. Amid the swirl of opinions being thrown around in today’s world, what I call a mix of news and hysteria, how often are we actually going through the process of breaking down the plethora of opinions to be able to come up our own rational thoughts about what makes sense? I try to take a current news story and present both sides in a rational way. Opinions formed? Yes. But a little better understanding of what makes sense. Ed Baxter is an award winning journalist. He is the recipient of accolades from Associated Press, UPI, RTNDA, and six regional and national Edward R. Murrow honors. He spent over thirty years at KGO Radio as well as working for the ABC radio network. Ed was the main substitute on the globe’s number program, Paul Harvey News, through most of the 1990’s. He most recently spent nine years at Bloomberg Media as a News Anchor.

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  1. DID TRUMP SAY LEAKERS SHOULD BE SHOT? HOW FAR CAN THIS PROGRESS?

    President Trump says leakers should be shot, referring to reports of the attack of Iran timing. He also pointed out media outlets covering his rally. Should the President be publicly advocating shooting people? Is this beyond the pail?

  2. NEW TRUMP PRESS SECRETARY SAYS HER JOB IS TO AMPLIFY THE PRESIDENT’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS. WHAT?

    New Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia says her job is to convey to the media and the public what a great job the President is doing. Is she going to be a sales woman for the President or Press Secretary.

  3. CORNELL SUSPENDS FRAT PARTIES/HAVE FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES OUTLIVED THEIR USEFULNESS?

    Cornell has suspended all Frat parties. This two years after the alleged drugging and gang rape of a young woman. It is not the first time and Governor Hochul is very upset. Has this culture become harmful and dangerous?

  4. DOJ RAID ON OMAR/TRUMP ESCALATION AGAINST DISSENTERS?

    The DOJ carried out boxes from the home of Rep. Omar today. It was approved by a judge apparently to look at immigration status. Omar says she will not be silenced. Is this another move toward Trump autocracy?

  5. NOBEL PEACE PRIZE: TRUMP WHINES, CALLS NORWAY A THREAT TO CIVILIZATION

    The best and worst of Trump. He whines again about not getting the Nobel Peace Prize. He says nobody has heard of the woman who did. And calls Norway a threat to democracy and civilization. Is this a comedy routine?

  6. TRUMP RUSSIA DIESEL/ICC SANCTIONS/WEAKER GUN CONTROL/ VANCE LIVESTREAM?

    Trump buys Putin’s diesel fuel. Ukraine is furious. Trump moves to sanction the ICC after missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. DOJ loosens some gun restrictions. Vance says he would not watch execution live stream.

  7. RECORD DEPLOYMENT FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN ENDS/LIVESTREAM OF FIRING SQUAD MILITARY EXECUTION?

    Reunions for the crew and families of the USS Abraham Lincoln. There are questions about the deployment from length to supply shortages to attempted suicides. And Sec Hegseth announces a firing squad execution live streamed.

  8. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ALITO DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM TRUMP/MAGA

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says his decisions are not influenced by Donald Trump or by MAGA. He calls that assertion offensive. He calls himself a constitutional originalist. He says emergency appeals are weighing on the court.

  9. DID TRUMP ACTUALLY SAY LET IRAN BOMB LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO? YES HE DID!!

    At a campaign rally, President Trump said “let them bomb Los Angeles and San Diego. Reaction is swift. Gov Gavin Newsom said Trump is deranged. Supervisor Horvath says it is treasonous. Should he be removed from office?

  10. SUPREME COURT/CLIMATE CHANGE/OIL COMPANIES/COLORADO

    The US Supreme Court has opened its session with a case about the effects of climate change on the state of Colorado. The case could open the door for dozen’s of states to sue oil companies because of wildfires, pollution, etc.

  11. CONGRESS AND TRUMP MAKING MONEY FROM INFORMED MARKET BUYS/TIME FOR CHANGE?

    The President is making money off of AI investments while he pitches data centers as policy. He has made billions elsewhere. So have some members of congress. It’s not illegal but should there be law making it so?

  12. TRUMP SAYS WAR WILL END RIGHT AFTER MIDTERMS WHAT? WHY?

    President Trump says Iran will end the war right after the mid terms. His logic is they are desperate. Meanwhile he is moving another large carrier strike group into the region. Why does he keep saying right after the election?

  13. MUSK LEADERSHIP OF US WAR PREPARATION/GOOD THING OR NOT?

    Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, Newt Gingrich are part of a new leadership team researching the future of warfare. This is part of Secretary Hegseth’s plan to transform the military to civilian leadership. Good or conflict?

  14. TRUMP SAYS HE REGRETS HIS SUPREME COURT PICKS/SAYS DISLOYAL/WHAT?

    President Trump says he regrets his Supreme Court picks. He says they are not loyal. What does he not understand about constitutional law? Does he think this is a monarchy or autocracy? Is it physical or mental and emotional?

  15. JUDICIARY HEARING FOR SPECIAL PROSECUTOR JACK SMITH/WHOSE THE DIRTBAG?

    GOP senators hoped to expose former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith for malpractice in his investigation of Donald Trump. Instead it turned into a very embarrassing situation for Sen Eric Schmidt. Whose the real dirtbag?

  16. AMERICA.GOV/GREAT IDEA OR POTENTIAL MASSIVE SECURITY ISSUE?

    President Trump introduces a new AI powered website to help Americans cut through government red tape. Is it wonderful or does it present a massive security risk? It’s already proved embarrassing to the President.

  17. EPA WEAKENS FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. BAD ECONOMY AND CLIMATE?

    Trump’s EPA has weakened Biden era vehicle emission standards. He says it will save consumers money. Critics say the savings will be eaten up by fuel costs. Environmentalists say not good in fighting climate change.

  18. AI TAKES OVER THE INTERNET? POOF, EVERYTHING GONE?

    A new report says if AI isn’t stopped from taking over the internet, results with be catastrophic for the globe. No water, power, air travel, communication, and no way to protect our money and savings. It says 6-12 months away.

  19. TRUMP’S AD LEGAL? TAXPAYER FUNDED? DAYS FILLED WITH CONTRADICTIONS.

    The President’s latest campaign ad is taxpayer funded. Is it legal? After revoking press credentials, he complains about lack of Xi coverage. Supreme court rules on voting systems. Days filled with contradictions.

  20. TRUMP DEFIES JUDGES AND IS HE RESHAPING US MEDIA IN HIS IMAGE?

    President Trump defied another court order before finally letting CNN, MSNOW and Politico back into the White House. Judicial order denial has become a hallmark of his administration. As well, does he want to reshape media?

  21. SPORTS BETTNG COMPANIES USE AI TO TARGET LOSERS?/FREE MONEY?

    Are sports betting companies like Draft Kings and FanDuel using AI to target users most likely to lose money. That would make the companies more money. It could also identify those most prone to gambling addiction. Is it being used?

  22. TRUMP SETS NEW WORLD ORDER FOR THE UN

    President Trump outlined a new world order before the UN. He suggested a US led economy. He threatened Iran, renamed AI, barely referred to Climate change and extolled the virtues of the Greenland deal. A brash US image.

  23. NO WH POOL REPORTING/TRUMP POLLING WAY DOWN/DOES IT MATTER?

    Major television networks have banded together and filed suit to gain back their White House credentials. They also refused to use the pool method to cover the president. This at the same time Trump polling is way down.

  24. TRUMP FOLLOWS THROUGH/IS THE MEDIA BAN A SCARY WARNING SIGN?

    President Trump has followed through with his ban on CNN, MSNOW and Politico. Is this a major warning sign? History shows this is what dictators have done to gain total power. Will it stand up to court tests? What about elections?

  25. TRUMP THREAT TO BAR CNN, MSNOW, POLITICO FROM THE WH/CONSTITUTIONAL?

    President Trump threatens to bar CNN, MSNOW, Politico from the White House. He says fake news and he’s tired of seeing it. As of now, they are still there. Would this be constitutional? When will Congress step in? How will voters feel?

  26. CANADA ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE EU? IT ANGERS TRUMP

    The EU says it would welcome Canada as an associate member to work on positive projects. Canadian PM Mark Carney says it would become a beacon of peace and prosperity. President Trump threatens new tariffs.

  27. HAS IRAN TURNED INTO AN ECONOMIC WORLD WAR?

    Fighting is expanding between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Energy supplies down around the globe. House passes Iran War Powers resolution. Us sells arms to Israel. Pictures of bombed out US bases. Economic world war?

  28. TRUMP ANGRY AT HIS SUPREME COURT/CLOSING KENNEDY CENTER/HEGSETH IMPEACH?

    The President is angry with the high court about mail in ruling. Sen Booker goes after Patel? Hegseth impeachment papers filed. Fed ups interest rates? Trump closes Kennedy Center.

  29. NO AI CONTROLS SAYS STRONG, SMART (HIGH IQ) PRESIDENT?

    President Trump says AI development needs no more guardrails. He says he is strong and smart (high IQ) and he will protect us. Congress has several bills the works. Is this just funny or is it just tragic?

  30. TRUMP BLAMES UKRAINE FOR THE GLOBE’S ENERGY CRISIS. REALLY?

    President Trump says Ukraine needs to stop bombing Russia’s diesel refineries and supply lines. He blames it for causing the global shortage. Is he forgetting the war in Iran?

  31. SLOW DOWN AI DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD DEFENSES?

    Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the AI industry needs to slow down development to allow defenses to catch up. Industry leaders agree. President Trump says he’s not worried about AI but about China.

  32. CAN 9/11 SPARK RENEWAL OF AMERICA’S MISPLACED SPIRIT OF UNITY?

    The 25th anniversary and remembrance of the attacks on the US homeland. 9/11. Four former presidents show a spirit of unity. Can this day spark a new desire to stop the chaos that divides us? Is the spirit of unity just misplaced?

  33. TRUMP’S $5,000 TO EVERYBODY? IS THE GOP THAT DESPERATE?

    President Trump is proposing giving all adults $5,000 if the party retains both the House and Senate. It will drive up the debt another $1.3 trillion. Doesn’t Congress need to be involved? Is it legal? Is the GOP that desperate?

  34. HIGH LEVEL AI RESEARCHERS SAY IT COULD KILL US ALL BY THE END OF THE DECADE

    A top researcher at both Anthropic and Open AI says if not checked AI could kill us all by he end of the decade. It is bolstered by a report that at least one company is not disclosing all the rogue AI activity. Where is our government

  35. GOP MID TERM CONVENTION/TRUMPAPALOOZA/WILL IT HELP OR HURT THE PARTY?

    The first ever GOP midterm convention is this week. President Trump will have a large presence. Several members of congress will not attend. The concern is that Trump will make it about him. Will he help or hurt?

  36. WITHHELD MILITARY FAMILY BENEFITS/CALL THIS WHAT IT IS, IRAN WAR

    A military widow of the Iran war has had to fight for her family benefits. Is it because the Trump administration won’t call it what it really is…a war? Trump administration officials are scrambling to try and name it. Words do matter.

  37. US ONLY COUNTRY TO VOTE AGAINST NEW UN GLOBAL MAP/TRUMP SCIENCE?

    The US is the only country in the UN to vote against using the satellite imaged map of the world. It would replace a map from the 1500’s. The vote was 164-1.Why is Trump so opposed to using science? Hidden agenda against Africa?

  38. TRUMP SAYS IRAN WAR IS SMALL POTATOES/DISRESPECTS TROOPS

    President Trump has characterized the Iran war as “small potatoes”. It is not the first time he has disrespected our troops and their families. It is not the first time he has shown insensitivity for our military personnel and the American people.

  39. AI PLATFORMS CRASH/AI GOVERNMENT CITIZEN DOSSIERS/AI INFLUENCERS

    Major AI programs crash at the same time. Meta cuts humans for AI. US government dossiers on citizens. Controls for AI generated influencers. Will somebody step up with guardrails for this? Are we already too reliant? Is this dangerous?

  40. IRONIC TRUMP’S FACE IS ON A COIN COMMEMORATING INDEPENDENCE FROM A KING?

    $1 gold colored coins with Trump’s face on them are in circulation. The collectibles sold out in hours. Are they legal tender and is it strange to have his face on something celebrating independence from a king?

  41. A SECRET TRUMP PLAN TO KILL MAIL IN VOTING?

    A Postal Service whistleblower is reporting a secret plan to circumvent Supreme Court rulings on mail in voting. Senator Blumenthal has made it public. Has the president misinterpreted the high court ruling? Does this endanger the midterms?

  42. SUPREME COURT CLEARS WH BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION FOR NOW/TAXPAYERS ARE PAYING HALF?

    The Supreme Court has cleared the construction of the White House ballroom to proceed for now. The ruling on a technicality. It can be refiled. Questions remain about who pays. Construction reports say taxpayers half.

  43. WELKER/TRUMP. SHOULD BOTH BE HELD TO THE STANDARD OF TELLING FACTS?

    President Trump says NBC anchor Kristen Welker should be rebuked or punished for saying he has had mixed endorsement success in the primaries. He has. Should the FCC the tell media to not put the President on unless he is factual?

  44. TRUMP’S WAR ON SCIENCE AND CLIMATE CHANGE IS HEATING UP

    President Trump in canceling projects and is withholding money for research charting the advance of Global warming. It is affecting the Arctic ice charting and teaching of global science. He calls it a con job and stupid.

  45. NEW TRUMP FED CHAIR WARSH SAYS INFLATION IS JOB ONE

    Trump handpicked Fed Chair Warsh says the Fed needs to tackle inflation first. That is the same thing his predecessor Powell contended. Trump called him incompetent. Critics say Trump has created the recent inflation.

  46. TRUMP NAMING FRENZY/LAKE ONTARIO/KENNEDY CENTER/HORMUZ

    President Trump has signed an Exec Order renaming Lake Ontario, Lake America. He also muses renaming Pacific and Atlantic oceans. He renews Kennedy Center fight, and talks claiming Hormuz as US territory.

  47. GATES AI CONCERNS/FBI THWARTS CHINA HACKERS/META FINE/ AI PETS

    FBI breaks China deep hacks, Bill Gates very concerned about AI, Meta child settlement, AI pet fakes on social media are distracting, and an AI background search can help people find better dates? Hi Tech on steroids?

  48. MAIL IN VOTING/ WHAT DID THE SUPREME COURT DO?

    The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can go ahead with plans to limit mail in voting. But it did not rule on whether his executive order is constitutional. That will be litigated. Election chaos to follow?

  49. NEW IRAN SANCTIONS/ US SANCTIONS ON THE WORLD?

    The US says it will begin placing sanctions on countries that don’t stop doing business with Iran. It calls it economic D Day. China is a major Iran trading partner. Does this risk the US being isolated from the world? Has Trump thought this through?

  50. ARE E-BIKES AND E-MOTOS BECOMING MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS?

    E-bikes and E-motos are creating safety, health, injury, and liability concerns. Doctors are reporting an explosion of major injuries in kids 11-14 years old. States are racing to new legislation. Where are the parents?

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Without questions, we don’t get answers. Amid the swirl of opinions being thrown around in today’s world, what I call a mix of news and hysteria, how often are we actually going through the process of breaking down the plethora of opinions to be able to come up our own rational thoughts about what makes sense? I try to take a current news story and present both sides in a rational way. Opinions formed? Yes. But a little better understanding of what makes sense.

Ed Baxter is an award winning journalist. He is the recipient of accolades from Associated Press, UPI, RTNDA, and six regional and national Edward R. Murrow honors. He spent over thirty years at KGO Radio as well as working for the ABC radio network. Ed was the main substitute on the globe’s number program, Paul Harvey News, through most of the 1990’s. He most recently spent nine years at Bloomberg Media as a News Anchor.

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