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Nov 20 • 
Jim Geschke
On turning 70
Celebrating seven decades on this very, very weird planet
Nov 5 • 
Jim Geschke
English is weird
Fractious spelling, baffling grammar rules and other lingual oddities make our native tongue the most difficult to learn.
Oct 23 • 
Jim Geschke
The vindication of Bari Weiss
After walking away from the New York Times, she built a media empire with The Free Press in three years. Now she has the top job at CBS News.
Oct 12 • 
Jim Geschke
Lethal Weapon
Smartphones and screentime have created a mental health crisis -- especially for kids -- and there is no cure is in sight.
Sep 28 • 
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The long, slow death of Late Night Talk
Aug 22, 2024 • Jim Geschke
The cautionary tale of David Austin Walsh
Jun 8, 2024 • Jim Geschke
The rise, fall and redemption of Roland Fryer
Mar 11, 2024 • Jim Geschke
He's still Rhymin' Simon
Aug 27, 2023 • Jim Geschke
So where do we go now?
The assassination of Charlie Kirk was a "where were you" moment. What we do in the aftermath?
Sep 19 • 
Jim Geschke
Through the Looking Glass
It's been a year since I had a stroke. I've recovered ... mostly. But it has robbed me of two things I love to do.
Sep 3 • 
Jim Geschke
Albert Einstein returns to Princeton
It's 2025. Einstein applies for a post with the school he made famous in the 30s and 40s. He's shocked at what happens next.
Aug 10 • 
Jim Geschke
So, I have Cancer. Now what?
Pardon me for my brief hiatus.
Aug 1 • 
Jim Geschke
Citizen (Comrade) Zorhan Mamdani
Is New York City going to elect its first socialist mayor? Can they afford it?
Jul 2 • 
Jim Geschke
Brian Wilson: A Symphony of Joy, Sorrow and Redemption
The news of Brian Wilson’s passing feels like a quiet ache in the chest, a sudden stillness where once there was melody.
Jun 14 • 
Jim Geschke
The Hamptons of the Midwest
Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri): mega mansions, badass boats and zero "ducks" given
Jun 10 • 
Jim Geschke
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