An examination of the fabulous, seriously-underrated, genius musician, songwriter, performer Lyle Mays, best known for his work with the Pat Metheny Group. In this episode, we explore his solo work, and why he deserves so much more respect and
Rachel Carson and Silent Spring. News from the Guardian. Nuclear fallout. Pesticide use. America's relationship to Israel and funding of IDF. PBS shows on Big Ag (Greener Pastures), Dante, Caesar. Universities and the Real Estate game. E
More coverage of war in Palestine. How the various spin doctors use it as leverage for their own opportunistic advantage. The personal targeting of individuals in the name of political superiority.
War photography. Pros and cons. Questioning the relevance and ethical repercussions of visual coverage of war—that may be susceptible to inherent bias and misuse.
Update on continuing war between Israeli forces and Hamas in the Mideast. Scanning and analysis of news coverage via websites of al Jazeera, AP News, and the Guardian (Manchester).
A reflection on the meaning of an invitation to National Honor Society, with particular focus on the volunteer aspect of the requirements for admission as a member. Common knowledge understanding versus a deeper more skeptical dive in.
Follow up on Larry Nassar story, inconsistency of Dept. of Justice death penalty cases, and polling regarding public's faith in government institutions.
AP News roundup. The attack on Larry Nassar and what it means with respect to abuses and neglect in the incarceration and justice systems. The approval and rationalization of cluster bombs in the Ukraine-Russian War. An analysis of the recen