r/IAmA 20h ago

This Ohio facility was supposed to help kids heal. Instead, children were so desperate to leave that they created weapons, ran barefoot into the snow, and tried to get arrested. We investigated what happened. AUA.

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Edit (4:07 pm EDT): Thank you everyone for your thoughtful questions! We enjoyed talking; feel free to reach out to us (Brittany contact info and Ilica contact info) if you have story tips or want to talk.

One young woman who had lived in Foundations for Living in Mansfield, Ohio, found me here on Reddit. Then my phone number was shared over and over again. Sometimes, I spoke on three-way phone calls with teens who said they had survived unimaginable abuse at residential treatment centers. 

I interviewed kids all over Ohio, but this group of young women stood out. They requested their own records. They showed up at the place that traumatized them to get their papers. They leaned on one another. We helped tell the story of their survival through friendship. They educated me on the system that they say made them worse. They told me to look into Fox Run Center for Children and Adolescents, one of the largest residential treatment centers in Ohio. Children as young as 5 are sent there. (A month after I published my investigation with my colleague Ilica Mahajan, the CEO was arrested for unlawful sexual contact with a minor.) 

I requested 911 calls and police reports from the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, which responds to the facility. I learned that Fox Run is owned by Universal Health Services, a Fortune 500 company that has been investigated by the federal government for systemic abuse at its facilities (including the Utah facility where Paris Hilton was held). 

Our investigation found that kids desperately wanted to escape what was supposed to be a therapeutic haven in Ohio. Instead, they found themselves confined for months — and sometimes years — inside an institution where they witnessed kids routinely attacking and sexually assaulting each other, anarchic riots by children pushed to the breaking point, and more. 

The story doesn’t stop there, though. Jaycee Seele, the first residential treatment survivor I spoke to, who was placed at Foundations for Living, another UHS facility, showed me how young people can get records to prove what happened to them. We developed a toolkit for people who have lived in these kinds of facilities. It walks you through the medical records you are entitled to and the public records you can request.

Ask us anything about residential treatment centers or the “troubled teen” industry, starting @ noon EDT Sept. 3.

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Correction: An earlier version of this post misstated the name of Universal Health Services.


r/IAmA 22h ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies, I'm Casper Kelly, writer/director of Adult Swim's TOO MANY COOKS and BUDDY (out in theaters everywhere now!). AMA!

21 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Casper Kelly, writer-director of 2014's Adult Swim special TOO MANY COOKS and BUDDY, which is a horror that premiered at Sundance earlier this year and is out in theaters everywhere now. It stars Cristin Miloti, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Clint Howard, Patton Oswalt, Michael Shannon, and Eric Bauza.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w661n7/hi_rmovies_im_casper_kelly_writerdirector_of/

He will be back at 3 PM ET today, Thursday 9/3, to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Synopsis: Dressed as a unicorn, a beloved children's TV host reveals his true self as a dark and violent force of nature.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sBRb7Mbg0A

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/V0S7DyC.jpeg


r/IAmA 22h ago

Crosspost Crosspost of an AMA with Katie Paul, a Reuters journalist who unveiled Mark Zuckerberg's plan to replace Meta staff with AI — and how it imploded.

16 Upvotes

r/IAmA 18h ago

Crosspost Crosspost of an AMA with Russell Berman, Yvonnne Wingett Sanchez, and Marc Novicoff, staff writers at The Atlantic. They've each reported extensively on gerrymandering across the United States and what recent court rulings on redistricting may mean for future elections.

3 Upvotes

r/IAmA 1d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies! I'm Wile E. Coyote. I'm taking on ACME. AMA!

96 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with Wile E. Coyote (star of COYOTE VS ACME, out in theaters everywhere now).

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w58qjb/hi_reddit_im_wile_e_coyote_im_taking_on_acme_ama/

He will be back at 1 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

When ACME products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a down-on-his-luck lawyer to sue the corporation.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-43VeYGiPM

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/ZP0ljXe.png


r/IAmA 19h ago

Crosspost Crosspost of an AMA with Punchbowl News reporters covering the US midterm elections and the issues driving voters to the polls

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r/IAmA 1d ago

Crosspost Crosspost of an AMA in advance of the 2026 US midterm elections with Mel Leonor Barclay and Grace Panetta, politics reporters at The 19th News

19 Upvotes

r/IAmA 14h ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] I left Cruise to build AI for personal finance, starting with automated cash management. We just raised $3.1M. AMA

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Hey r/entrepreneur, I am Ambrish, founder and CEO of Rivo.

I have built autonomous systems for most of my life, including at Amazon and Cruise, where I led AI during the launch of commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco.

I left to build something I hadn't seen applied to personal finance: self-driving money.

Rivo was born from a frustrating personal experience. My former wealth manager had left my hard-earned money earning 0% because he needed "explicit instructions" before moving it, while continuing to charge a 0.65% management fee. That experience made me realize there had to be a better way to manage idle cash.

The more I looked into it, the bigger the problem got. U.S. households hold nearly $6 trillion in transaction accounts, much of it earning close to nothing. Not because people don't care, but because they're busy, and the system was designed to profit from that.

So I built Rivo. It securely connects to your existing bank account, monitors your cash flow to identify cash you aren't likely to need, moves it into U.S. Treasury Bills, and brings it back before the bills are due. You keep your bank and never have to manually transfer money.

We've raised $3.1M in total funding, backed by South Park Commons, 645 Ventures, 20VC, Wisdom Ventures, Script Capital, and Jag Duggal (former CPO at Nubank). Our team includes leaders from Personal Capital, Mint, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, and Microsoft.

Happy to go deep on anything:

  • Leaving a high-profile AI role to start from scratch
  • Fundraising as a first-time founder (what worked, what didn't)
  • Building in fintech: compliance, banking partners, regulators
  • Applying autonomous systems thinking to personal finance
  • What we got wrong early
  • How we think about the idle cash problem

If you want to know more, you can check us out at rivofi.com, find me on LinkedIn, or drop by our subreddit r/TryRivo.


r/IAmA 1d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi, /r/movies! I am Aidan Delbis. I made my feature film debut starring in Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA alongside Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Stavros Halkias. AMA!

15 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actor Aidan Delbis, who co-starred in Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA last year alongside Emma Stone, Jesse Plemmons, and Stavros Halkis. It was his first feature film role and the film was nominated for 4 Oscars, including Best Picture.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w5amjf/hi_reddit_i_am_aidan_delbis_i_made_my_feature/

He will be back at 1 PM ET tomorrow (Thursday) to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Synopsis: Two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap the CEO of a major company when they become convinced that she's an alien who wants to destroy Earth.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd_5HcTujfc

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/83epD7X.jpeg


r/IAmA 22h ago

For the last 5.5 years, I've spent my days trawling the internet for great value flights and off-beat travel tips and helped people save thousands on their travels. AMA!

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I'm Katy, one of the travel-obsessed Navigators at Jack's Flight Club. For the last 5.5 years, I've spent my days trawling the internet for genuinely great flight deals and off-beat travel tips to send to the club.

Thanks to all the hacks I’ve learned along the way about the best time to buy flights, when airline "sales" are actually worth it, and which OTAs are worth the trouble, I’ve been able to travel to 54 countries so far, mostly on a budget.

Considering how pricey jet fuel and travel in general is at the moment, we’re actually still finding excellent round trip fares, like Toronto to Dublin for CA$119, LA to Auckland for US$568, Atlanta to Puerto Rico for US$152 and Edinburgh to New York non-stop for £398.

I'm here to help answer any questions you have about saving cash on travel, especially over holidays, and finding cool new destinations along the way.

If we get lots of questions in, I may call on some of my fellow Jack’s flight nerds to help answer later on.

Proof

More proof ←

Edit: just over 4 hours in so I'm going to sign off for the evening and check back in tomorrow. Some of my colleagues will be keeping an eye on the thread just in case there are any more burning questions needing answered!

Edit 2: It's Friday, I'm back - feel free to ask more


r/IAmA 2d ago

AMA: I’m Garrett Graff, 9/11 and national security journalist, Historian & Host of "Long Shadow." I’m here to talk about the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — ask me anything!

143 Upvotes

Hi! I’m Garrett Graff, Pulitzer Prize finalist, historian, author, national security journalist … and host of the Peabody Award-nominated podcast Long Shadow. I’ve spent much of the last 25  years covering the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their legacy. My oral history of 9/11 ‘Only Plane in the Sky’ was re-released in August with new essays including an oral history of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

For the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Long Shadow is releasing a new, special episode (out today!) about the legacy of 9/11. It traces how the government’s response to September 11 led to the buildup of a massive federal police force, an apparatus that was overtaken by a wave of corruption and criminality amounting to one of the most destructive scandals U.S. law enforcement has ever faced.

It explains precisely how we got to this moment, where masked federal agents are shooting American citizens in the streets.

Join me live at 3pm ET / 2pm CT / 12pm PT TODAY (September 1) for this AMA. Here is a timezone converter to help you find the time of the AMA wherever you are. 

During the AMA, I can answer questions about …

  • The events of 9/11
  • The legacy of 9/11 
  • The creation of the Department of Homeland Security, Border Patrol, and ICE
  • How to reform ICE and get accountability for its actions
  • And more… 

By the way, if you see responses from u/Longlead-journalism, don’t worry – that’s the award-winning journalism studio behind Long Shadow. They are going to make sure I get to as many questions as possible. 

Be sure to check-out Long Shadow on your favorite podcast app. 

Looking forward to chatting soon!


r/IAmA 2d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies! I'm Jodie Comer (KILLING EVE, THE LAST DUEL, 28 YEARS LATER). Ask me anything!

35 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actress Jodie Comer. You may know her from fantastic roles in things like Killing Eve, The Last Duel, 28 Years Later, The Bikeriders, Free Guy.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w4bbu1/hi_rmovies_jodie_comer_here_with_michael_sarnoski/

She will be back at 12 PM ET tomorrow (Wednesday 9/2) to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Her newest film, The Death of Robin Hood, is out in UK theaters on September 2. It co-stars Hugh Jackman and is directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig).

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0&themeRefresh=1

Her verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/AKnAdTO.png


r/IAmA 2d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi /r/movies. I'm Michael Sarnoski. I wrote & directed A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE, PIG, and THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD. AMA!

12 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with director and screenwriter Michael Sarnoski. He wrote and directed Pig (starring Nicolas Cage), A Quiet Place: Day One, and most recently The Death of Robin Hood (starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, out in UK theaters this week).

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w4bbu1/hi_rmovies_jodie_comer_here_with_michael_sarnoski/

He will be back at 12 PM ET tomorrow (Wednesday 9/2) to answer questions. He is joined by the The Death of Robin Hood co-star Jodie Comer. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Synopsis: Grappling with his violent past, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle that he thought would be his last. He soon gets a chance at salvation when he meets a mysterious woman and a young girl.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0&themeRefresh=1

Thank you :)

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/4huUGin.png


r/IAmA 2d ago

Crosspost AskHistorians crosspost AMA: I’m Ronald “Ron” M. James, historian and folklorist with a recent book integrating the two fields

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AMA: I’m Ronald “Ron” M. James, historian and folklorist with a recent book integrating the two fields

I’m Ron James (AKA Folklore), the author of the newly released The History of Cornish Tradition: A Folkloric Journey. This book presents an opportunity to consider how oral narratives and cultural practices change over the centuries – see its introduction here. Four hundred years of primary sources from Britain’s far southwestern peninsula document cultural survival, change, and innovation. In the minds of many, folklore conjures images of hoary traditions that transform slowly if at all. Reality is more dynamic, inviting a blend of historical and folkloristic perspectives. This is the second time I have combined history and folklore to this extent: a previous book, Monumental Lies: Early Nevada Folklore of the Wild West (2023) tackles questions about how folklore emerged and evolved amid the mining frontier. The History of Cornish Tradition is extremely expensive, but fortunately the University of Exeter Press is offering a 30% discount – use AMA30 (good through the end of the year) when checking out. In addition, Monumental Lies is also available with a 30% discount – use UNP2026 (good through 30 September 2026) when checking out.


r/IAmA 2d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hello /r/movies, I'm Andrew Scott. AMA!

29 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actor Andrew Scott. He is known for countless memorable roles in films, TV, and on the stage, including: WAKE UP DEAD MAN, FLEABAG, RIPLEY, ALL OF US STRANGERS, SPECTRE, DENIAL, 1917, and BLUE MOON.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w492dn/hello_reddit_im_andrew_scott_ama/

He will be back at around 2 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

His new film, a WW2 drama based on a true story, Pressure, was out in US theaters earlier this year and is hitting UK cinemas next week. It also stars Brandon Fraser, Kerry Condon, Damian Lewis, and Chris Messina.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYa8N3R2cZw

Synopsis: The fate of the free world hangs in the balance as Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Capt. James Stagg face an impossible choice -- launch the D-Day invasion or risk losing World War II altogether.

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/M0qpoBU.jpeg


r/IAmA 3d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hello/r/movies. I'm Berner, the co-director, co-writer and exec producer of Lionsgate’s new gritty crime thriller, SPLASH CITY. You may also know me as a rapper. Ask me anything!

33 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with rapper, director, and screenwriter Berner. His newest film, Splash City, is being released on digital this week. It's a crime-thriller with solid reception so far (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). He has also released 22 albums as a rapper.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w3e6iv/hellormovies_im_berner_the_codirector_cowriter/

He will be back at 1 PM ET tomorrow (Tuesday 9/1) to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrze2vx3avI

Synopsis: Two brothers on diverging paths struggle to survive amidst the pressures of their community.

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/AwjPs2x.jpeg


r/IAmA 3d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] I'm a former British diplomat, Traitors contestant and now geopolitics columnist for The i Paper. Ask me anything!

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Hi Reddit, I'm Alexander Dragonetti. I used to be a British diplomat but you probably recognise me from the 2025 series of The Traitors UK. I'm also now a regular contributor to The i Paper's opinion section, writing mostly on geopolitics and the Ukraine war: https://inews.co.uk/author/alexander-dragonetti

I've also started a TikTok account where I make "diptok" videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexanderdragonetti I'll be responding to some of your questions in video-form as well.

My diplomatic work took me across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Ireland, where I led crisis response teams following the Nepal earthquakes, worked in high-risk environments including Gaza, and engaged with remote communities in the Pakistani Hindu Kush.

So, with geopolitical tensions simmering across Europe, the Middle East - and indeed the world - Redditors, ask me anything.

I'll be jumping onto answer your questions tomorrow afternoon.

Click here to visit the AMA


r/IAmA 5d ago

Crosspost Crosspost: We are the moderators of r/AskHistorians, Ask Us Anything!

80 Upvotes

We are the moderators of r/AskHistorians, Ask Us Anything!

We are the Lords, your Mods your most humble and obedient servants, your AskHistorians moderator team. It's been a while since we descended from the mountain invited your questions to us, so we thought it time to suffer your pestering thoughts welcome you all behind the curtain once again! In celebration of the subreddit's birthday yesterday, we are here to field your questions and stonewall answer anything!

In all seriousness, as your moderator team, we love to do the work to maintain this community and see the enthusiasm that you all bring to our field of study. Our team is built from a mix of academic historians as well as people with real jobs and hobbyists who built themselves into experts- though we also have one Sunday Digest writing robot(?). We have all dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to studying the past, and the excitement that you all bring to doing history inspires us in our work. Without all of you coming to ask historical questions, share your expertise, and upvote answers, this wouldn't be the amazing corner of the internet that it is today! If it weren't for you subscribers, we'd all be hanging out at Zhukov's house with his corgis instead of scrolling Reddit all day.

We could keep going with a sappy message about how important the support from each and every subscriber, upvoter, and lurker is to both our team and to the wider discipline. But let's save all that for the comment section and move on with the show!

We have a large portion of the AH Mods around to answer questions today, and we'll all be coming in and out throughout the day! Do you want to know about the secret volcano lair? Which mods are undercover CIA? Nah, you want the fun topics! Let's talk AskHistorians rules & moderationDigests podcastsAMAs & FAQs!

We are the AskHistorians Moderator Team, go ahead and Ask Us Anything!


r/IAmA 5d ago

Crosspost : I am Katsu Tanaka, Director of "OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek." We develop "spooky but not scary" game inspired by Japanese folklore and childhood tag. AMA!

18 Upvotes

Hi Reddit!

I'm Katsu Tanaka, the Director of "OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek" at FREE STYLE, an indie studio based in Nagoya, Japan.

We recently released "OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek" globally on the Nintendo eShop.

The game is an asymmetric multiplayer tag game with Monsters and Humans, set in a nostalgic world inspired by traditional Japan.

We have focused on a "spooky but not scary" atmosphere, making it an experience that everyone can enjoy together.

If you have any questions, please post them in the thread currently live at r/obakeidoro:

https://www.reddit.com/r/obakeidoro/s/7FiFyrBUOI

Since we are in Japan, we are going to open this thread now to collect your questions.

And then I will be back on Tuesday morning (JST) to answer as many as I can.

Answering starts:

Sept 1st, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM JST

(Aug 31st, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT / Sept 1st, 1:00 AM – 3:00 AM UTC)

Please make sure to post your questions at the link above rather than in this thread.

Looking forward to seeing what you are curious about!

[Website]

https://freestyle-games.jp/obakeidoro2

[Proof]

https://imgur.com/a/JHiQXdT


r/IAmA 6d ago

Crosspost [Crosspost] Hi reddit, I'm Macon Blair. I've directed I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, THE TOXIC AVENGER, and now IDIOTS. You may also recognize me from roles in GREEN ROOM, BLUE RUIN, OPPENHEIMER, LOGAN LUCKY, and THE FLORIDA PROJECT. AMA!

50 Upvotes

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actor, director, and screenwriter Macon Blair. He has previous written & directed I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE & THE TOXIC AVENGER. On top of the writing/directing, he has acted in films like GREEN ROOM, BLUE RUIN, OPPENHEIMER, LOGAN LUCKY, MURDER PARTY, SMALL CRIMES, HOLD THE DARK, I CARE A LOT, and THE FLORIDA PROJECT. He has also written films like HOLD THE DARK.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w0ot9a/hi_reddit_im_macon_blair_ive_directed_i_dont_feel/

He will be back at 1:30 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Thank you :)

His new movie, IDIOTS, stars Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr, Mason Thames, Peter Dinklage, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, Killer Mike, and is out in theaters everywhere this week via IFC.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoAf0LNAn30

Synopsis: Two rock-bottom drivers transport a wealthy teen to rehab, but their simple job spirals into a chaotic journey of drugs, danger and crime as their passenger derails their plans.

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/akvvJdr.jpeg


r/IAmA 7d ago

I started making soap in a dorm room. Sixteen years later, we’ve donated 60M+ bars and sell in Walmart, Target, Amazon, and beyond. I’m David Simnick, co-founder of Soapbox. AMA.

177 Upvotes

Hi Reddit,

I’m David Simnick, co-founder and CEO of Soapbox, a hair and body care company that donates a bar of soap for every product sold.

In 2010, my best friend and I made our first batch of soap in our dorm room. We had no beauty industry experience and no idea how difficult it would be to build a consumer brand. We just wanted to find out whether a company could make doing good part of its everyday business model instead of an occasional charitable campaign.

We went full-time in 2012. Since then, Soapbox has grown from hand-making soap to selling hair and body care at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Sally Beauty, Ulta, Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, and Wegmans.

Along the way, we’ve become a certified B Corp and donated more than 60 million bars of soap. We’ve also learned that getting onto a retail shelf is hard, staying there is harder, and building a mission-driven company does not make you immune to bad decisions, failed products, cash-flow problems, or sleepless nights.

Ask me anything about:

  • What actually works in haircare and what is mostly marketing
  • How shampoo and conditioner are formulated
  • How a small brand gets into Walmart, Target, and other major retailers
  • What retailers really look for when deciding whether to keep a brand
  • How the buy-one-give-one model works financially
  • How we select nonprofit partners and measure whether donations help
  • The mistakes we’ve made over 16 years
  • Staying committed to a mission while still trying to build a profitable business
  • What it’s really like competing against enormous beauty companies

Happy to answer the hard questions too. AMA!

EDIT: proof


r/IAmA 7d ago

Crosspost Crosspost from r/AskHistorians: AMA: I'm A.J. Bauer, a historian of right-wing media in the U.S. and author of the new book MAKING THE LIBERAL MEDIA — Ask Me Anything!

16 Upvotes

AMA: I'm A.J. Bauer, a historian of right-wing media in the U.S. and author of the new book MAKING THE LIBERAL MEDIA — Ask Me Anything!

Hi r/AskHistorians! My name is A.J. Bauer and I'm an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Alabama.\) You may know me from Twitter or Bluesky, or from my occasional columns in outlets like Bloomberg Opinion, the Philadelphia InquirerPolitico, and Time magazine. I'm editor, along with Anthony Nadler, of the book News on the Right: Studying Conservative News Cultures (Oxford, 2019). And I'm author of the new book Making the Liberal Media: How Conservatives Built a Movement Against the Press, published by Columbia University Press in March. Here's a little bit about the book!

  • Conservatives have disagreed about many things, but they have long been united by the belief that the mainstream—or “liberal”—media is biased against them. Why did conflict with the press become so central to conservative identity, and how has antipathy toward the media shaped the modern conservative movement? I trace how decades of right-wing criticism of the “liberal media” reshaped US news culture and came to define conservative politics.
  • In the 1940s, progressives saw the newspaper industry as a reactionary bastion and supported regulations such as the Fairness Doctrine to ensure a wider range of viewpoints over the airwaves. Anticommunist campaigners soon borrowed tactics from their foes, adapting claims of structural media bias and fostering skepticism toward mainstream outlets. I track the conservative turn to media activism, demonstrating how allegations of bias bridged the gap between relatively mainstream figures such as William F. Buckley and more extreme groups like the John Birch Society. I consider key moments from Texas oilman H. L. Hunt’s bankrolling of the supposedly nonpartisan Facts Forum in the 1950s to Spiro Agnew’s tirades against the media elite and the rise of watchdog groups such as Accuracy in Media in the 1970s. By cultivating grassroots hostility toward the press, conservatives built an audience base for the right-wing media sector that emerged after the Reagan administration lifted the Fairness Doctrine. From Rush Limbaugh to Fox News to today’s right-wing podcasts and influencers, this book shows why conservative media ultimately eclipsed the movement that enabled it. In recounting the long history of conflict between conservatives and the press, I offer a new origin story for today’s polarized media environment.

I'll be answering your questions this afternoon (CDT) — ASK ME ANYTHING!

\My public comments do not reflect those of my employer.)


r/IAmA 8d ago

I'm a practicing veterinarian. We analyzed nearly 95,000 questions from dog owners ahead of National Dog Day—and now I'm answering yours. AMA!

164 Upvotes

Hi r/IAmA

I'm Katie M, a practicing veterinarian and Verified Expert with JustAnswer, where I've helped thousands of pet owners navigate everything from late-night emergencies to everyday questions about their dogs' health and behavior. 

Ahead of National Dog Day (August 26), JustAnswer analyzed nearly 95,000 conversations between dog owners and veterinary Experts to uncover America's most popular dog breeds, names, and the biggest questions people are asking about their pets. 

Some of the most common topics include: 

  • Dogs eating chocolate and other toxic foods  
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, and digestive issues  
  • Limping and injuries  
  • Strange behaviors  
  • Preventive care  
  • Puppies and senior dogs  
  • Nutrition and weight  
  • Medications and common illnesses  

Whether you're a first-time dog owner or you've had dogs your whole life, I'm here to answer your questions. 

A few notes: 

  • This AMA is for educational purposes and isn't a substitute for an examination by your veterinarian.  
  • I can't diagnose or prescribe treatment for your individual pet over Reddit.  
  • I'll do my best to answer as many questions as I can during the AMA!  

I will be answering question live 1-2:30pm ET today. Please join and ask me anything! 

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/oVUb7Lg 

About this AMA:  

We've invited independent Experts who use the JustAnswer platform to share insights in this open Q&A. These Experts work independently - they are not employees or spokespersons of JustAnswer - and their opinions are their own. 


r/IAmA 7d ago

I'm Ellen Falbo, Chief Credit Officer at Possible Finance. I've spent over 20 years in financial services, including 12 years at Capital One, and I'll tell you what's actually on your credit report, why your side hustle might be losing money, and how Buy Now Pay Later upcharges you. AMA.

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Thanks everyone!

Hi Reddit, I'm Ellen Falbo. I spent over a decade at Capital One across auto finance, credit risk, and marketing & analytics. After that I spent nearly 10 years at Concora Credit. Today I'm Chief Credit Officer at Possible Finance..

The average consumer is given a lot of bad advice about credit, side hustles, and Buy Now Pay Later, and I’m here to give you my true thoughts. 

Ask me anything about:

  • How credit scores actually work, and why most people are obsessing about the wrong things
  • Why everything is adding a BNPL option
  • Why so many side hustles lose people money, and how to plan for one that doesn’t 

Please note, this does not constitute as personal financial or investment advice! This AMA is for general educational purposes only. 

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/bNkg7ue I'll be answering live from 8:45 AM - 10 AM PT / 11:45 AM - 1 PM ET.


r/IAmA 9d ago

AMA: Pediatric Experience

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Hi Reddit! I’m Grant Randall, National Director of Client Experience at Compass Healthcare, the leading provider of support services in the healthcare industry. In honor of Kids Eat Right Month, I’m here to answer your questions about how support services enhance the pediatric patient experience. Curious about kid-friendly hospital dining, family-centered care, or how support services help create welcoming environments for young patients? Ask me anything!

Questions will be answered on Thursday, August 27, at 12 p.m. ET.

This AMA is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice; hate speech or harmful comments will not be tolerated.