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Voyager treks into history
Launched in 1977, the twin Voyager probes made history by unlocking the secrets of our solar system. And they're still going.
Nov 30
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Jim Geschke
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What's all the fighting about?
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Nov 20
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Jim Geschke
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On turning 70
Celebrating seven decades on this very, very weird planet
Nov 5
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Jim Geschke
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October 2025
English is weird
Fractious spelling, baffling grammar rules and other lingual oddities make our native tongue the most difficult to learn.
Oct 23
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Jim Geschke
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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
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Jim Geschke
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September 2025
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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Jim Geschke
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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
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Jim Geschke
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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
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Jim Geschke
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August 2025
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
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Jim Geschke
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So, I have Cancer. Now what?
Pardon me for my brief hiatus.
Aug 1
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Jim Geschke
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July 2025
Citizen (Comrade) Zorhan Mamdani
Is New York City going to elect its first socialist mayor? Can they afford it?
Jul 2
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Jim Geschke
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June 2025
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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