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🎁 That's a wrap. Not just on the presidential campaign, but also my next book. I just sent it off to my editor at @simonschuster. 80,000+ words. Some wrap up work to come in the next few weeks and then months of editing pre-sale and then marketing. Tentative on-sale date: 9/9/25
Colleges have lended their name to political polling for marketing purposes but if the quality of the poll is bad, does it still help?
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In today's newsletter, I argue this is the sweet spot for the DSA. DSA members are *very* college-educated (80% BA+) but *not* particularly well-off (45% HHI incomes below $60K). Their class status is ambiguous. But they tend to be very liberal on culture as well as economics.
There's a first time for everything...at @Nordstrom and they won't sell an item at full price because it will go on sale tomorrow for their anniversary sale.
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Chris Hacopian said Paul Toboni and CJ Gillman presented him with a detailed slideshow with a defensive and offensive game plan for his development.
"The other teams that I met with did not have a presentation as organized as the Nationals did...it really did stand out."
C'mon Mark Lerner. Nats up 2-0 against one of the best pitchers in baseball. Yet 26 blown saves for the team halfway through season. Open up that checkbook and be a buyer.
Bascially every sport. Moved from local/rec/varsity to clubs. There's less development using multiple sports and more focus on the superstars early on, some of whom burn out early. If you're a GenXer, think about how many multi-sport athletes you knew in HS compared to your kids now.
One big US soccer thought: our youth development has to get more affordable. One of my kids plays travel. It’s at least $5k a year & this isn’t even super high end. We can afford it, thankfully, lots can’t. Youth sports costs in the US are out of control, soccer more than most.
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If you own a Washington Nationals jersey and have played baseball at any level above tee ball, please report to 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC for reliever tryouts tomorrow at 1pm. Thank you.
University of Michigan is still sticking with binding early-decision admission, despite a faculty resolution urging that it halt the practice. insidehighered.com/news/quic…
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Exclusive to @YahooSports: Sens. Ted Cruz & Maria Cantwell detail their groundbreaking legislation:
*1X transfer
*5-yr eligibility/pro player ban
*hard cap
*5% max agent fee
*"Lane Kiffin Rule"
*optional pooling of TV rights
*prohibits "super league"
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"Applications to the five dozen campuses that accept <20% of applicants have skyrocketed, from 800K two decades ago to >2.35 million. This is why the admissions process feels so much more competitive to parents who went to college in the ’80s and ’90s." theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0…
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"The spread of colleges into towns and cities across the country, which put a degree within reach of a growing share of the public, is one of the triumphs of postwar America," @jselingo writes. "We’re now at risk of the process playing out in reverse." theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0…
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Scoop: U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joked to embassy staff about procreating while sheltering in place on Tuesday in a memo one U.S. official described as “awkward” and “odd.”
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: What's Happening to Jobs for New Grads linkedin.com/pulse/whats-hap… via @LinkedIn
As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast nytimes.com/2025/12/29/busin… via @NYTimes
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: The Durable Skills Needed from College linkedin.com/pulse/durable-s… via @LinkedIn
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The process of applying to college has likely never been more pressured, with college costs soaring, competition rising, and many schools mired in controversy or conflict with the Trump administration.
@WmBrangham spoke with @jselingo to learn more. to.pbs.org/3XHT7a3
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Navigating the college maze? @jselingo shares insights on finding the right fit beyond rankings. Discover what truly matters in your college journey. 📚 #CollegeBound #HigherEducation youtu.be/PavVfVQ4PwY
