Jim Newton
@newton_jim
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Spent my life preparing to write “Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead and an American Awakening.” It’s out now.
Los Angeles
Joined December 2011
Very excited to be doing this next week with my old friend and colleague, the great @RobinKAbcarian. Join us for a conversation about @jerrygarcia, @GratefulDead, and the culture and history of modern California. Sept. 12.
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Jim Newton explores the complexity of Jerry Garcia, frontman not only for the Grateful Dead, but arguably for the counterculture movement.
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Sigh.
Trump: Newsom didn't allow the water to come from the pacific northwest. I demanded that to be open. If that were open. You wouldn't have had the fire because all the sprinklers would've worked in the houses.
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Great conversation about @jerrygarcia and @GratefulDead and the history around them. Nice little Labor Day dive. Thank you for having me on!.
Author @newton_jim unravels the legendary story of the #GratefulDead and #JerryGarcia, who embodied the essence of American #counterculture. AUDIO: VIDEO:
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Thank you!.
Why the Grateful Dead are one of California’s greatest natural phenomena. A new book by @newton_jim arrives as Deadheads celebrate the band’s 60th birthday.
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I was delighted and flattered to wake up this morning to this piece in Essential California by my old friend and colleague, the essential @RaineyTime. Thank you, Jim!
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Your morning catch-up: 60 years of Deadheads, 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro’s parents charged with murder and more big stories.
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Or ladders. Or night.
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Spent a delightful evening last night at wonderful @ChevaliersBooks with my good friend and esteemed colleague @davidulin talking about @jerrygarcia, @GratefulDead and California history and politics. Thank you!
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“Two old Deadheads go into a bookstore…”.
What happens when two old Deadheads get together in a bookstore? On Wednesday evening, come to @ChevaliersBooks to find out. I'll be talking with @newton_jim about Here Beside the Rising Tide, a social history of the counterculture through the lens of Jerry Garcia and the Dead.
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Looking forward to this exciting evening with my old friend and colleague — and one of the world’s great readers — @davidulin. Book Talk! Jim Newton discusses HERE BESIDE THE TIDE, w/ David Ulin! | Chevalier's Books
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Why in God’s name would Ukraine reward Russia’s invasion by giving up its land? Russia should be punished, not appeased.
If Zelenskyy comes in and refuses all land concessions it's time for Trump to walk. The unfortunate reality is there is no world that exists in which Ukraine reclaims all of its territory and American politicians and EU leaders claiming otherwise are only inspiring more
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You’re dissing Musk again?.
Nothing says “this meeting’s important” like showing up in a tee shirt
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Such a pleasure to speak with @jeffs2009 and to consider @jerrygarcia and @GratefulDead in the context of California history, politics and culture. Great conversation — and much appreciated.
On my latest Calif. Sun pod, @mmcphate Jerry Garcia never wanted to be a leader—yet he built a community that still thrives. @newton_jim on the Dead, counterculture, & why their California ethos still shapes America.
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Utter crap.
Remove the cheating and California is Red. 2026 midterms will show this.
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Lot hanging on “if this is true.”.
If this is true:.Tulsi Gabbard says that evidence now exists showing electronic voting machines have been tampered with to manipulate U.S. election outcomes, including the 2020 presidential race. The Director of National Intelligence detailed the sweeping investigation into
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I thought you were setting LA free.
DC will be SET FREE.
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I was covering the murder trial of OJ Simpson, and got the word during a break in the proceeding. Strange days.
30 Years ago today on 8/9/95 . The Television News report about Jerry Garcia’s passing 🙏🏼. ❓❓Where we’re you that day? We will never forget the moment we found out 🙏🏼💔. #daysbetween #jerrygarcia
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I think that quote is from Bill Graham, but the point is well-taken no matter the source. I count myself lucky to be among the millions whose lives were touched by @jerrygarcia.
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Honored to speak with California political sage @scottshafer about @jerrygarcia and what he meant to history (and to the present).
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This week marks 30 years since the death of Grateful Dead frontman and San Francisco native Jerry Garcia. Despite Garcia's disdain for government and politics, he navigated his band through the...
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Wishing you well, and eager to hear what’s next for you.
BITTERSWEET NEWS: I've made the difficult decision to leave @FOXLA to pursue an exciting new opportunity. that I'm not allowed to talk about just yet. My last day at the station is Friday August 15th. What I can talk about. is my enormous gratitude to my incredibly talented
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Thank you, Scott, for the opportunity to join you today. I so enjoyed talking with you about politics and culture and our shared appreciation for California.
Out today: A biography of Jerry Garcia on the 30th anniversary of his death. Author @newton_jim joins me on Political Breakdown to discuss Garcia’s life and political legacy. Tune in at 5:50 pm on @KQED or download the podcast!
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