The Price Of Freedom–Of Speech

The Price Of Freedom–Of Speech

Yesterday was the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, an event that these days all but goes unnoticed except by those truly as invested in the cause as the 20 million who took to the streets to make their views on the environmental crisis known.  New York City Mayor John Lindsay even consented to give them … Read more

What ARE They Smoking?

What ARE They Smoking?

Happy 4/20, to those that “celebrate”.  Speaking for myself, I’ll have to settle for some CBD balm because, honestly, decent weed is a little beyond my current budget.  Besides, it sure seems like the best stuff in the area is being consumed by some folks in my neighborhood, or at least by some of their … Read more

Everyone’s Complaning About Smiling Teddy.  Except The Ones That Really Should.

Everyone’s Complaning About Smiling Teddy. Except The Ones That Really Should.

Imagine if you were coaching a football team that was dominating its opponent in time of possession, yardage and even interceptions but you somehow only had a 10-point lead deep into the game.  YOU know you’re truly great, but the scoreboard isn’t responding in concert. In football, you can’t suddenly decide that that silly yardstick … Read more

Isn’t It Called National PUBLIC Radio?

Isn’t It Called National PUBLIC Radio?

I’ve always had a soft spot for National Public Radio, even though I admit I rarely listen to it these days.  But long before cable and satellite options proliferated NPR, much like its television counterpart PBS, provided a welcome alternative voice and a listening environment that I often equated to a zen garden.  My small … Read more

How Big A PROBLEM Does Netflix Have?

How Big A PROBLEM Does Netflix Have?

There’s ample evidence that the biggest current hit on television anywhere on this planet is 3 BODY PROBLEM.  Since the platform dropped it on the first day of spring, it has dominated its global Top 10 lists; data released yesterday showed it just completed its third consecutive week at the top, with a cumulative reach … Read more

Yesterday Was Streamed.

Yesterday Was Streamed.

So yours truly actually got a chance to be a guest on a national platform yesterday, a return visit to Simon Applebaum’s TOMORROW WILL BE TELEVISED program on BlogTalk Radio.  My last appearance was smack in the middle of the pandemic in October 2020, so you’re forgiven if you missed it or, at best, forgotten … Read more

The Trials Of Two Centuries

The Trials Of Two Centuries

The bar for the term “trial of the century” is indeed a high one. Prior to January, 1995, historians could debate whether that title was reserved for the ones involving Adolf Eichmann, the kidnappers of Charles Lindbergh’s infant son, or even the one involving one Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, which prior to this one was perhaps … Read more