Confusing Economics
A nice digestible explanation on why the economy is in its current crisis and why we as citizens need to become more educated about these things.

April 4, 1968
Great discussion on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Michael Eric Dyson on the 40th anniverssary of King's assassination. Plus a very on point criticism of the backlash against Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the black church.

Body of War
A look at why it should be important for the public to truly see what is happening to those being afflicted by the war in Iraq.

Audacity of government
Why am I so harsh on the Bush administration and firmly believe it has been the worst thing for America? Here's another example.

The Kerner Commission
An interesting look back at America's first attempt to really look at racism in America.

» Previously Contemplated...

The Age of American Unreason
It just seems like the masses are getting dumber and dumber. What is the explanation for it? I've turned to susan Jacoby for a possible explanation for it.

A Brave New World
If this is the path our world is headed, I guess I should refresh my understanding.

Where Does the Money Go? Your Guided to the Federal Budget Crisis
Because I'd like to know and you should to. Now if we could get our government to read it.

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in the car:

»Sam's Town
»Hot Fuss
»Greatest Hits I, II, III
»Takin my time
»The Joshua Tree

iPod sampling:

» Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
» Nas
» Regina Spektor
» John Mellencamp
» This American Life
» Fresh Air
» Bill Moyers Journal
» Eva Cassidy
» The Killers
» Gnarls Barkley

» got some music you think I should try? send me a note.

top (5) for the moment...

5. Dogma
4. The Lord of the Rings
3. Contact
2. A Few Good Men
1. Pulp Fiction

» got a movie you think I should view? hit me up.