Plastic cookies, artificial colors and stolen beers + this day in history w/seed vaults and our song of the day by Remy on your #MorningMonarchy for September 2, 2026.
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Video: Lawsuit aims to stop Mayor Mamdani’s plan for NYC-run grocery stores (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT7BI5nODdw
New York City minority business owners sue Mamdani in bid to stop city-run grocery store plan
https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/24/us/new-york-city-mamdani-grocery-stores-plan-lawsuit
Cookies Made From Plastic Bottles Could Ease Food Shortages, Feed NASA Crews In Space
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/08/24/cookies-made-from-plastic-bottles-could-ease-food-shortages-feed-nasa-crews-in-space/
Video: Cookies Made From Plastic Bottles Could Ease Food Shortages, Feed NASA Crews In Space (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VlFjKupGdM
Lawrence Reynolds – “I’m A Stranger And Afraid” (Audio)
‘Hillbillies In Hell: Ring Of Fire’
The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility – 2026
*#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: Lawrence Reynolds – “I’m A Stranger And Afraid” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Xm4QdTjnk // https://www.discogs.com/release/36739879-Various-Hillbillies-In-Hell-Ring-Of-Fire // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlan_Howard // This song by one hit wonder Lawrence Reynolds was originally released in 1969 on his debut album, ‘Jesus Is A Soul Man’. The song – penned by legendary country music songwriter, Harlan Howard – brings us back to the tumultuous 1960’s when chaos seemed to reign and rapid societal changes could be overwhelming. Sounds awfully familiar today! Here featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘Hillbillies In Hell: Ring Of Fire,’ available now via The Omni Recording Corporation / The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility.*
You’re Not Hallucinating: The Amount of Recalled Food Is Skyrocketing
https://newrepublic.com/post/214946/food-recall-fda-list-august-skyrocket
Search: https://newrepublic.com/post/214946/food-recall-fda-list-august-skyrocket
https://search.brave.com/ask?q=https%3A%2F%2Fnewrepublic.com%2Fpost%2F214946%2Ffood-recall-fda-list-august-skyrocket&conversation=09835585834aeb5c00e5ce7508dfee31a620
General Mills ditches artificial colors in Lucky Charms, Trix; The company plans to remove all ‘certified colors’ from all of its US products by the end of 2027
https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-food-drink/general-mills-ditches-artificial-colors-lucky-charms-trix
Video: General Mills Eliminates Artificial Colors, Flavors From Cereal Line (Jun. 22, 2015 // Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzcIsj82qso
The Jayhawks – “Always and a Day” (Audio)
‘Sanctuary Park’
SHAM/Thirty Tigers – Aug. 28, 2026
*The Jayhawks – “Always and a Day” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgANUEhn5oA // https://thejayhawks.bandcamp.com/album/sanctuary-park // https://www.allmusic.com/album/sanctuary-park-mw0004836125 // “Pioneers of today’s Americana movement with their unique musical stew of country, folk, soul, Britpop and rock ‘n’ roll. The Jayhawks have toured with and served as backup band for Ray Davies, Roger McGuinn and Johnny Cash. The band once again teamed up with legendary producer Bob Ezrin as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. They skillfully balance nostalgic comfort with sharp musicianship.”*
40,000 Pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Are Stolen in California; The company responded to the theft by setting a deadline for the return of the product. “P.S., this is real and we are deadly serious,” it said on social media.
https://archive.is/lZsK8
Video: Pabst Blue Ribbon gives thieves deadline to return 40,000 pounds of stolen beer (Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoNbdI5m7p4
Julia Jacklin – “Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)” (Audio)
‘The Gem’
4AD – Sep. 25, 2026
*Julia Jacklin – “Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)” https://juliajacklin.bandcamp.com/track/get-away-from-me-i-think-ill-love-you-soon // https://search.brave.com/search?q=Julia+Jacklin+the+gem+4ad+debut // Lead single from Julia Jacklin’s fourth studio album, ‘The Gem,’ marks her debut release on the iconic independent label, 4AD. Following her previous work with Polyvinyl and Transgressive, this new project arrives on September 25, 2026, and was produced by Jacklin and Robert Muinos entirely in Melbourne.*
#ThisDayInHistory/#NewWorldNextWeek: Gates Foundation Ties to Monsanto Under Fire (Sep. 2, 2010 // Audio)
https://mediamonarchy.com/nwnw045/
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Becomes Sole Longest-Leading Non-Holiday Hot 100 Hit With 20th Week at No. 1; It becomes just the second song overall to reign for 20 or more weeks.
https://archive.is/SvAcO
#PumpUpThaVolume: October 29, 2025 – We Premiered Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” ♬
https://mediamonarchy.com/20251029pumpupthavolume/
Remy – “Choosin’ Texas” (Ella Langley Parody // Audio)
YouTube Video
Reason TV – August 18, 2026
*#PumpUpThaVolume/#TruthMusic: Remy – “Choosin’ Texas” (Ella Langley Parody) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CZpTRrZPDY // https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL02D02B9A144182DB // Remy decides to leave California for Texas on his new single, finally available now via the Reason TV YouTube channel. Israel-firster, weed-hating Texas – yeenaw!*