120 minutes, future hall of famers and full moon fever + this day in history w/noted news anchor died and our song of the day by Gil Scott-Heron on your #MorningMonarchy for July 24, 2026.
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Last Monday Hangout #43 Mon. Jul. 27
https://discord.com/events/311625265627529216/1528791099835944980
#NewWorldNextWeek: Albiston Shadow Is Coming For Your Beeb + Data Center Opponents & Losing Fee Payers
https://x.com/shartstorm8d8/status/2080432580755931182
Video: NYPD helicopter pilot reacts to couple who climbed Empire State building (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XLZZy7bYb0Q
Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris; Daniel Siad faced allegations of rape and trafficking in France and appeared in more than 1,000 documents in Epstein files
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/daniel-siad-model-scout-jeffrey-epstein-found-dead-home-paris
The shame of this is our own DOJ refuses to investigate any of the men like Siad who appear over 1,000 times in the Epstein files, so sources and suspects will die without revealing their secrets or being prosecuted for their crimes.
https://x.com/RepThomasMassie/status/2080104432419615165
The House of Representatives has passed the FY2027 NDAA (H.R. 8800), which includes the proposal to expand defense cooperation between the United States and Israel — including joint collaboration on military technologies, missile defense, cyber capabilities, data sharing, and research and development. It now moves to the Senate for a final vote.
https://x.com/PopBase/status/2080039536927674407
Las Vegas man walked out of Colorado grocery stores with $65,769.82 in change stolen from Coinstar machines; Richard Pena sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony theft in 2021 coin heists
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/07/18/coinstar-thefts-richard-pena-colorado/
Search: boho grove kicking off right now?
https://search.brave.com/search?q=boho+grove+kicking+off+right+now%3F
‘Pink Panther’ saxophonist Plas Johnson dies at 94
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/21/pink-panther-saxophonist-plas-johnson-dies-94/
Jon Rappoport RIP Died July 8, 2026: Jon’s Prerecorded Farewell Message
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4387578/posts
In Memory Of John C. Dvorak; No Agenda News July 22nd, 2026
https://mailchi.mp/nashownotes/rip-jcd-no-agenda-newsletter
John C. Dvorak
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Dvorak
Dave Kendall, creator of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ dies
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/07/15/dave-kendall-death-120-minutes-mtv/90926926007/
Dave Kendall
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Kendall
Cover Image: Dave Kendall’s ‘1,000,020 Minutes’
https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260724_MorningMonarchy.jpg // https://sillylines.art/ // https://ko-fi.com/sillylines
The Great Eighties Playlist Project is now complete. Gather ’round, my GenX brethren and sistren, for some peak alt.rock, 1989-stylee. Guaranteed to bring your soul back to a more innocent and hopeful time.
https://x.com/SecretSunBlog/status/2076432861519823234
1989 Peak Alternative Rock: The Eighties saved the best alt.rock for last. Crank it up and tell the 21st Century to get lost for a while.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08vgoltazBYnvclWmRnbuj
YouTube Search: 120 minutes dave kendall
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=120+minutes+dave+kendall
Video: MTV – In Memory of Dave Kendall (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hMfRikIT47g
Video: Top 10 College Radio Chart on MTV 120 Minutes with Dave Kendall 1989.08.06 (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJtRnovK6n0
Video: Dave meets a young Matt Pinfield in NYC on MTV 120 Minutes with Dave Kendall 1991.09.22 (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUzsceE2e9Y
Video: Dave’s show preview during Liquid Television on MTV 120 Minutes with Dave Kendall 1992.10.11 (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcAIne_8AHE
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs – “Bongo Mania” (w/Kate Pierson // Audio)
‘Mission Of Mercy’
Soundly Music – June 12, 2026
*Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs – “Bongo Mania” (w/Kate Pierson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMLuOMFp2S4 // https://www.thedirtyknobs.com // From ‘Mission Of Mercy,’ the new album by Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, available now via Soundly Music.*
Unable To Arrest Netanyahu, Mamdani Takes Down Bibi With Vicious Diss Track
https://babylonbee.com/news/unable-to-arrest-netanyahu-mamdani-takes-down-bibi-with-vicious-diss-track/
Oregon among states that won court order pausing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal; The pause halts the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal from progressing for at least 14 days.
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/oregon-states-won-court-order-pausing-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-deal/283-8fcb78a5-5ef7-4c59-b0df-8af5b18497d1
How ‘blue dot fever’ is affecting concerts; Live music remains popular, but many concerts are struggling with unsold tickets and cancellations. While superstars fill stadiums, smaller venues and acts are facing a crisis.
https://www.dw.com/en/how-blue-dot-fever-is-affecting-concerts/a-78005612
Bob Ludwig: Master of Mastering
https://tapeop.com/interviews/105/bob-ludwig
BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN.
https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2080677097463312412
Royals C Salvador Perez urges Kansas City police to release fan who pulled record-tying HR ball from fountain
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/baseball/royals-c-salvador-perez-urges-kansas-city-police-to-release-fan-who-pulled-record-tying-hr-ball-from-fountain/ar-AA28yEVn
‘Future Hall of Famer’: Arenado becomes 6th active player to join 2,000-hit club
https://www.mlb.com/news/nolan-arenado-reaches-2-000-career-hits
Everything you need to know about 2026 HOF induction; Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame this Sunday.
https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-2026-induction-ceremony-inductees-date-and-more
Older man slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up’
https://nypost.com/2026/07/20/sports/older-man-slaps-fan-at-cubs-game-for-not-standing-for-national-anthem/
Opinion: The mean girl WNBA plot to topple Caitlin Clark is sinister
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/opinion-the-mean-girl-wnba-plot-to-topple-caitlin-clark-is-sinister/ar-AA28tsgz
Crisis management expert says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert should resign
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/crisis-management-expert-says-wnba-commissioner-cathy-engelbert-should-resign/ar-AA28wnej
Fever’s Caitlin Clark makes even more WNBA history in win over Sun
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/fever-s-caitlin-clark-makes-even-more-wnba-history-in-win-over-sun/ar-AA28wn31
Video: Sophie Cunningham has been attacked as a MAGA Barbie for saying it is common sense for no men in women’s locker rooms. Has the president reached out to her? (Audio)
https://x.com/Acyn/status/2080318781579211246
The Traveling Wilburys – “End Of The Line” // “Congratulations” (Audio)
‘The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1’
Warner Bros. – Oct. 18, 1988
*The Traveling Wilburys – “End Of The Line” // “Congratulations” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMVjToYOjbM // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRDadtU7VYg // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_of_the_Line_(Traveling_Wilburys_song) // Second single and its b-side from what might truly have been the greatest supergroup of all time!*
#AlbumAnalysis Video: Chris Williams Music – Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever…..My Honest Opinion (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr2jNJwIfzI
#AlbumAnalysis: Tom Petty – “I Won’t Back Down” // “Don’t Treat Me Like a Stranger” (Audio)
‘Full Moon Fever’
MCA – Apr. 24, 1989
*Tom Petty – “I Won’t Back Down” // “Don’t Treat Me Like a Stranger” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlhAXQzba-U // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Won’t_Back_Down // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Moon_Fever // Holy peak Petty, Batman! From the lowest point of ‘Let Me Up…’ to immediately the highest of high points. Legendary Americana without parallel. Oh and another non-album b-side “Don’t Treat Me Like a Stranger,” too. (This single was released April 1989, four months before the LP – and while the Wilbury’s were still on the charts!)*
#ThisDayInHistory: Media Monarchy Episode133 – Famed News Anchor Walter Cronkite Has Died (Jul. 24, 2009 // Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/media-monarchy-episode133/ // https://archive.org/details/MediaMonarchyEpisode133
#PumpUpThaVolume/#NewMusicFriday: #July24 w/Robyn Hitchcock, The Strokes, Cody Johnson + Reissues and compilations from Keane, Snow Patrol, Goo Goo Dolls, Sum 41, Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, The Who, Sparklehorse – With Rod Stewart, Gordon Lightfoot, Todd Rundgren, Chicago, Linda Ronstadt and J. Geils Band all released in 1976! ♬
https://www.allmusic.com/newreleases/20260724
Gil Scott-Heron – “Free Will” (Audio)
‘Free Will’
Flying Dutchman/RCA – Aug. 1972
*Gil Scott-Heron – “Free Will” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMXWyABpaI4 // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Will_(Gil_Scott-Heron_album) // https://genius.com/Gil-scott-heron-free-will-lyrics // The album was produced by Bob Thiele, with the recording sessions taking place on March 2 and 3, 1972, at RCA Studios in New York City. It is the follow-up to Scott-Heron’s critically acclaimed studio debut, Pieces of a Man (1971), and it is the second album to feature him working with keyboardist Brian Jackson. Free Will is also Scott-Heron’s final studio album for Flying Dutchman. The title track opens up the album with a meditation on personal responsibility.*