At what point do you see a personality cult become a political party, or a government? Perhaps we are about to find out the hard way. Read more
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Election History During My Lifetime
Election history is worth studying if you want to understand a country. Political life is definitely full of ups and downs, but we are free enough to take them. Read more
Rebuild Social Trust
All democracies need to rebuild social trust. Nowhere is this more critical than the United States, once a beacon on the hill. Read more
Andrew Cuomo Daily Briefings Remembered
During dark times, my life has been enriched by Andrew Cuomo Daily Briefings. I am glad New York’s pandemic crisis has passed, at least for now. Read more
Leadership Matters – It Really Does
Leadership matters. But I think you can figure out that a narcissistic sociopath will never be able to provide either good leadership or good government. Read more
Reading Newspapers Online – No More Print
Recently, we dropped our newspaper print edition subscription and moved to reading newspapers online. And, along the way, saved $25 a month. Read more
Radio News History – Frank’s Garage
Radio news history started in Frank Conrad’s garage in 1919. Oh, to be experimenters again and start something new in your garage. Read more
Seeking a New Journalism Business Model
Stand by for the next round of publishing industry versus Internet platform wars. At its heart might be the viability of journalism. Read more
Internet Era Radio News – Holding On
During the Internet era radio news continues to reach a wide audience. But radio’s viability over the next generation will be tested like never before. Read more
Television Era Radio News – That’s the way it is
During the television era radio news lost its dominance, and became part of a rolling format of information and entertainment. Its focus shifted to local communities and narrower listening segments. Read more