Mon Blogcast: Liberty Vittert drops UN; Rep Gabe Evans; I went to Boulder

Start your day with something amazing

(I'm posting this in the blog today because it's fantastic even though I'm actually trying to get a guest on the topic for later in the week.)

New tech reveals never-before-seen details in solar corona

The research paper: Observations of fine coronal structures with high-order solar adaptive optics | Nature Astronomy

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Just One Thing: Boulder "Run for Their Lives" brings thousands

Yesterday, a week after a cretinous anti-Semite illegal alien tried to firebomb mostly-elderly peaceful folks walking on Pearl Street Mall in support of bringing home the Gaza hostages, the Mall was the fullest I've ever seen it. Had to be at least a few thousand people between Broadway and 14th street including Jews and non-Jews, politicians, plenty of law enforcement, and just so many people showing their support for the hostages, for Jews, and for Israel.

Hard to imagine how anyone could have done more to rally support for the people he mindlessly hates -- and without successfully killing anyone. What an incredible "own goal". I hope he burns in hell with the everlasting memory of his failure.

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Today's Guests

Michael Walsh is a best-selling author of both fiction and non-fiction. His new book, "A Rage to Conquer: Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History," is a remarkable read. Important history told through exciting stories, elite erudition, and even a glimpse into the author's own opinion -- such as that America has not since Patton had serious military leaders who knew what victory meant and what it took to achieve it. (I wonder what ADM Stavridis will say about this.) This is a book that is simultaneously thoroughly enjoyable while also reminding me of how little I know.

Michael was the classical music critic for Time Magazine, something which comes through quite clearly in the new book, which you might find surprising.

A Rage to Conquer: Twelve Battles That Changed the Course of Western History: Walsh, Michael

Featured Excerpt: A Rage to Conquer - The History Reader : The History Reader

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Dr Liberty Vittert Capito is a Professor of the Practice of Data Science at the Olin Business School at the Washington University in St. Louis, and is a senior fellow at Harvard and MIT. She’s probably one of the world’s only great statisticians and data scientists who has a degree from one of the best cooking schools in the world. We'll discuss a piece she wrote for The Free Press entitled "Why I Left the UN Fundraising Group My Father Helped Found"

From a news story about the anti-Semitic troll known as Greta Thunberg, "Francesca Albanese, United Nations' special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, also urged other boats to challenge the Gaza blockade. She said on social media: 'Madleen's journey may have ended, but the mission isn't over. Every Mediterranean port must send boats with aid & solidarity to Gaza.'"

Olin Business School | Liberty Vittert

Liberty has gotten married since she was last on the show and her little brother, Leland, got married this past weekend!

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Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO8) joins us to talk about a resolution he introduced in Congress that seems like it shouldn't be controversial but is (because of the significantly anti-Semitic and anti-Israel portion of the Democratic Party base.)

Tensions erupt in Congress over vote to condemn Boulder attack

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Other Stuff

For the first time since 1965, the president has deployed the National Guard without the request of a governor. It's not entirely clear that such a move is legal, especially without invoking the Insurrection Act (which Trump has so far not invoked in this situation), but that question is unlikely to be answered before the deployment has occurred, or even before it's finished. The purpose of the deployment is to stop the assaults against federal immigration agents and other law-enforcement as pro-illegal-immigrant rioters attack officers with rocks, bottles, chunks of cinderblock, commercial-grade fireworks, and more. Trump claims, and he's probably right, that state and local law enforcement isn't doing enough. Meanwhile, FBI director Kash Patel is making it very clear that the feds will prosecute anyone who attacks federal personnel or property.

Trump Deploys National Guard to Los Angeles as Immigration Riots Rage | National Review

Los Angeles ICE raids: What to know about Donald Trump's deployment of California National Guard troops to LA protests - ABC7 Los Angeles

FBI Director Kash Patel warns rioters after anti-ICE protests injure agents in Los Angeles | Fox News

Trump deploys National Guard as Los Angeles protests against immigration agents continue | Reuters

A Fox News reporter's car was destroyed by protester...I don't know if it's this car, though:

Oddly enough, Trump posted on social media "Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest." The reason it was odd was that the Guard had not yet actually deployed on the ground in LA.

He added, "These Radical Left protests, by instigators and often paid troublemakers, will not be tolerated. Also, from now on, masks will not be allowed to be worn at protests. What do these people have to hide, and why?” I share the view that masks in these situations are nothing more than trying to hide one's identity in order to commit crimes (or at least engage in behavior likely to get one fired.) But I don't think there's any way the federal government has the authority to ban masks in protests.

California Governor and likely presidential candidate, the smarmy Gavin Newsom said "The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles—not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.” That's probably half-true. It's not that there's too little law enforcement in LA; it's just that they're not stopping the chaos. It was reported early Sunday that two LA County Sheriff's deputies were injured (though not seriously.) And of course Trump always wants a spectacle.

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Lightening it up a bit, though I have to say the first few lines of this story are unnecessarily brutal: In Boulder, cows from a historic ranch graze away fire danger - The Colorado Sun

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He's baaaack...(for now)

It's not necessarily that he was "wrongly deported" as that he was "wrongly deported to a particular country". This is a distinction that most Americans understand. Wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia returning to U.S. to face criminal charges

Bondi Bends on Abrego Garcia - WSJ

New questions emerge from the charges in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case

'Disturbing': Pam Bondi announces Kilmar Abrego Garcia charges

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Ugh, not again: Colorado Safeway, Albertsons employees vote to strike as King Soopers negotiations stagnate

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There will be more legal questions like this: In lawsuit over teen's death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights | AP News

And this fundamental issue is not likely to be solved soon: Why AI hallucinates: Even the companies building it can't explain

Keep in mind that part of the power of AI is that it can learn. If it were limited to the algorithms and information that the programmers directly programmed, it would be as limited as any other software. In a sense, its unpredictability is inevitable.

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Do it "A Clockwork Orange" style: Israel says it will screen October 7 attacks to Greta Thunberg and other activists after Gaza-bound aid boat 'diverted' | World News | Sky News

Greta Thunberg says she has been kidnapped by Israeli forces-What we know

(Prior news): It wouldn't have broken my heart if a giant humpback whale had capsized the boat: Israel vows to prevent aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza | AP News

I hope he's a better politician than mathematician:

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Center-right candidate for president in Columbia has been shot in the head by a 15-year-old assailant

Miguel Uribe Turbay: Colombia presidential candidate shot in head

Colombian presidential candidate recovering from surgery after assassination attempt - CBS News

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These are never fun decisions: Denver predicts declining enrollment, potential for more school closures - Chalkbeat

Another education story: Trump's visa pause and travel ban leave Colorado students in limbo - Axios Denver

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I covered this case last week then the ruling came out but it's worth noting again: Are White People a Protected Class Now? - by Jed Rubenfeld

Somewhat related: The job market is brutal for women executives https://www.axios.com/2025/06/09/dei-meta-female-executives?utm_term=emshare

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Some interesting economic history: The Chinese FDR - FEE

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The software that controlled the drones in the remarkable Ukrainian attack on Russian military aircraft was open-source and made in America:

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Charlie Gasparino's take on the Trump-Musk blow-up: The Trump-Musk feud continues to intensify — here's why it won't end anytime soon

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A couple of things I didn't get to on Friday:

Judge will decide if proposed 7 Brew coffee kiosk is Aurora is a restaurant

When in doubt, punt: Colorado's tipped wage bill punts decision to locals - Axios Denver

Lessons from other poorly governed jurisdictions: DC Mayor Bowser seeks repeal of Initiative 82 tipped wage law - Axios Washington D.C.

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Don't let fear of not sleeping enough keep you up at night: Sleepmaxxing and tracking can fuel bedtime anxiety - Axios San Francisco

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Today's Videos

Insanity at anti-ICE, pro-illegal alien protests in LA last night

Not a makeup game!