James Sims

My latest: How Little League humiliation, Vin Scully, the ghosts of Chavez Ravine, and a lifetime of loving Los Angeles brought me back to the game. And now, as Vin would tell us at the start of every game: “It’s time for Dodgers baseball.”

Are you MAD, NYC? Go vote! Feels good! Early voting started TODAY! Go to vote.nyc for all the details!

"Our democracy depends on citizens who can evaluate arguments, reason independently, and hold those in power accountable. When we let AI do this work for us, we risk our self-governance." — Wesleyan University's Sebastian Zimmeck in @thehill.com #ai

Broadway has lost its damn mind…face value tickets for the revival of “Other Desert Cities.” Madness!

Broadway has lost its damn mind…face value tickets for the revival of “Other Desert Cities.” Madness!

Early vote complete in Connecticut! 🗳️

Wait until they hear about John Wilson or Werner Herzog

Why Universities Must Protect the Independence of Public Media on Their Campuses https://pen.org/universities-must-protect-independence-of-public-media/ #pressfreedom #universities #publicradio

"Our democracy depends on citizens who can evaluate arguments, reason independently, and hold those in power accountable. When we let AI do this work for us, we risk our self-governance." — Wesleyan University's Sebastian Zimmeck in @thehill.com #ai

Wesleyan University’s Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism is hiring an Assistant Professor of the Practice or Associate Professor of the Practice in #Journalism. #academia

Wesleyan University's @efranklinfowler.bsky.social joined NBC's Today Show to discuss A.I. use in political ads this election cycle, which she has been tracking as part of the @wesmediaproject.bsky.social, noting “there’s way more [AI ads] out there, in part because we have trouble detecting it.”

"There is such a disparity between how each party is spending money and using these AI ads. This is from the @wesmediaproject.bsky.social, AI ads by party, GOP sponsors, 81 percent, Democrats, 12 percent. I mean, that's really stunning." @cnn.com #elections #ai #WesleyanUniversity

“What we’re seeing with A.I. has surprised even us…Some of the ways in which A.I. is used, honestly, if there wasn’t a disclaimer on the ad, it would be hard to know that A.I. was there.” — @wesmediaproject.bsky.social’s @efranklinfowler.bsky.social #elections #ai #research

This is vile and sadly, expected. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/n...

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com About 12 years ago, “our campus went through a period of heated debate about Greek life,” writes Michael Roth, the president of Wesleyan. “The significant changes that resulted made life here better — and have important lessons to offer other colleges and universities.”

Kicking off Wesleyan University’s Homecoming + Family Weekend with alum and Track Star* host Jack Coyne doing a live version of his show with our music professor Eric Charry.

“In places where all-male frats play an important role in social life…there are just too many horror stories waiting to happen. Forcing these orgs to admit women, as well as trans and nonbinary students, can be an important step in making campuses safer.” Wesleyan University’s @msroth.bsky.social

Vin Scully always made the world feel right. 💙⚾️💙

“In places where all-male frats play an important role in social life…there are just too many horror stories waiting to happen. Forcing these orgs to admit women, as well as trans and nonbinary students, can be an important step in making campuses safer.” Wesleyan University’s @msroth.bsky.social

A tremendous loss…What a blessing to have worked with Alan over the years in L.A. at Center Theatre Group. “It’s hard to describe the magnitude of the loss of Alan Mandell, an actor whose legacy extends beyond the memory of his many fine performances on our stages.” @charlesmcnulty.bsky.social

Stick up for trans people and immigrants every time, all the time.

My goodness. As A.I. upends so much, perhaps the most profound—and emotional—understanding of the moment comes from a math professor at Cornell.

I haven't seen anyone suck this bad at the White House Press Briefing podium since @bradleywhitford.bsky.social took the stage. Josh Lyman did a better job in comparison. At least, she didn't create a "secret plan to fight inflation" during her train wreck.

Thrilled that Wesleyan University’s Tammy Nguyen will help close out this year’s Venice Biennale with “Timaeus and The Teacher: Foreword,” an aria from the new opera “Timaeus and The Teacher,” which Nguyen has written and directed and is composed by Wesleyan’s Neely Bruce. #arts #opera #highered

“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath 50 reasons for more walkable streets.

No matter where one stands on the death penalty, the idea of broadcasting an execution in the modern era is purely a manifestation of the monstrous id bubbling out of the White House.

“Sitting alone at that radio board [broadcasting the #Dodgers], I felt confident about the game again. I could love #baseball without being able to catch a fly ball. Who knew? I tuned out the schoolyard bullies and tuned into Vin Scully.”

The @wesmediaproject.bsky.social "tracked about $80 million in spending on almost 170 unique [political] ads that use AI" this election cycle. "Republican sponsors—both candidates and interest groups—are much more likely to use AI than are Democratic sponsors." @efranklinfowler.bsky.social

The @wesmediaproject.bsky.social "tracked about $80 million in spending on almost 170 unique [political] ads that use AI" this election cycle. "Republican sponsors—both candidates and interest groups—are much more likely to use AI than are Democratic sponsors." @efranklinfowler.bsky.social

“…the rapid withdrawals have taught a lesson to the Iranians — and potentially to other adversaries — that they hold the power to chase out a superpower.”

“By high school, having grown resentful of the intimidating jocks around me, I tucked my love of #baseball away with the rest of childhood…I had started dipping back into my love of the Dodgers when I got the chance to work some games through the radio station broadcasting them.”

This is no commander in chief. This is no protector of democracy. This man does not care for America. This is insanity.

“.. The catch? Children and their parents can’t pick the stocks or reject donated shares, and they can’t sell for five years.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Never forget the brilliance that was Spy magazine.

“By high school, having grown resentful of the intimidating jocks around me, I tucked my love of #baseball away with the rest of childhood…I had started dipping back into my love of the Dodgers when I got the chance to work some games through the radio station broadcasting them.”

"unlike my main competitor I specifically believe our products justify some suffering" is not very good marketing

Dems Lag in Senate Ad Spending; U.S. Government Spends $3.5M on Ads Touting Trump Administration By Wesleyan Media Project mediaproject.wesleyan.edu/releases-100...

More thoughts about live-scoring in a silent film course at colleges, and why it's important. silentfilmmusic.com/university-c...

What happens when no #highered institution wants to be the tallest blade of grass? Wesleyan University's @msroth.bsky.social and @ianbassin.bsky.social turn that metaphor into an urgent argument about collective action and the importance of standing together. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPKq...

What happens when no #highered institution wants to be the tallest blade of grass? Wesleyan University's @msroth.bsky.social and @ianbassin.bsky.social turn that metaphor into an urgent argument about collective action and the importance of standing together. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPKq...

Love to see Phylicia Rashad returning to Center Theatre Group to close out their final production in August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Her touch with Wilson’s work at the Taper has always been exquisite. 👏