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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
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Jim Geschke
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The Hamptons of the Midwest
Lake of the Ozarks (Missouri): mega mansions, badass boats and zero "ducks" given
Jun 10
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Jim Geschke
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Democrats need a better spirit animal
According to the New York Times, voters see the Republicans as "apex predators." Democrats ... a Sloth? Perhaps the Dems might want to project something…
May 29
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Jim Geschke
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The Great Public Funding Purge
Defunding NPR and PBS is playing out like a satirical opera in three acts
May 12
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Jim Geschke
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The case for term and age limits
Is Capitol Hill the shining beacon of Democracy or a glorified retirement home (with better catering)?
Apr 18
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Jim Geschke
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The long, slow death of Late Night Talk
Aug 22, 2024
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Jim Geschke
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The cautionary tale of David Austin Walsh
Jun 8, 2024
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Jim Geschke
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The rise, fall and redemption of Roland Fryer
Mar 11, 2024
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Jim Geschke
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He's still Rhymin' Simon
Aug 27, 2023
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Jim Geschke
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The Art of the Insult
Voltaire, Shakespeare and the creative diss
Apr 10
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Jim Geschke
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"Extremism" -- A funny takedown by John Cleese
Why a comical 1987 video by the ex-Python is so relevant today
Mar 24
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Jim Geschke
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DOGE for Dummies
Researching this piece was vexing.
Mar 19
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Jim Geschke
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All men want to be heroes
(At least every once in a while)
Mar 6
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Jim Geschke
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Orwell vs. Huxley
Two dystopian worlds: "Brave New World" is a lullaby, "1984" is a scream
Feb 27
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Jim Geschke
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"Independent" news or government propaganda?
The Internews Network is an "independent" NGO news organization funded by USAID. Sound suspicious?
Feb 13
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Jim Geschke
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Old photos ... today and in the future
It'll be funny to look back at "old" pictures 30 years from now
Feb 3
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Jim Geschke
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