Media can portray powerful messages that open minds and encourage people to think—particularly the non-mainstream media. Sometimes those messages aren't obvious without careful analysis.
WGNA Countryfest - July 11, 2006
Remebering a great day of Country Music.
Country Music and the Northway - May 19, 2006
How I spent way too much of my fall in my pickup going between Albany and Plattsburgh.
Why is Country Music So Popular? - May 7, 2005
A look at all those country stations on the radio.
Deep Economy - November 5, 2008
Reviewing McKibbean's book on building a sustainable economy.
Small is Beautiful - April 14, 2008
Reviewing E.F. Schumacher's 1973 book on growth and society.
An Air That Kills - April 2, 2008
Reviewing a book on the scary modern day story of asbestos poisoning that still is effecting our communities.
Nuclear Power is Not the Answer - January 7, 2008
Reviewing Caldicott's book on why nuclear power isn't the solution to global warming.
The Long Emergency - December 24, 2007
Reviewing Kunstler's book on the emerging energy crisis.
Blue Highways: A Journey Into America - November 7, 2007
Reviewing one man's experience traveling across America
Big Coal - December 22, 2006
Jeff Goodell's book on the coal power industry.
Garbage Land - June 20, 2006
Elizabeth Royte's book gives valuable insight on how solid waste disposal works in our country.
The New Agrarianism - April 10, 2004
Eric T. Freyfogle's collection of essays by many 'radical farmers'.
Home from Nowhere - July 31, 2002
James Howard Kustler's book takes a look at what's wrong with cities today.
Time in a Bottle - May 18, 2007
Croce's song can teach us much about life.
Cat Stevens - October 25, 2006
One of great artists for music to make you think.
Springsteen's Seeger Sessions - August 25, 2006
Reviewing a not-so-great CD.
Crosby Stills and Nash Concert - August 17, 2005
CSN's SPAC concert was rather disappointing.
Joan Baez in Albany - October 29, 2004
Reviewing her excellent concert in Albany.
Turn, Turn, Turn! - October 11, 2004
A look at Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 and the Byrd's well-known song.
2525 Today? - January 27, 2004
A look at how we are living the life of Zager and Evan's Year 2525 song.
Best of Bob Dylan - August 31, 2002
A look at what is the best Dylan songs.
35 Years After the Big Blue Frog - July 31, 2002
Peter, Paul and Mary's classic Album 1700 still has revelance 35 years later.
Dr. Strangelove - February 4, 2008
A review of this rather strange film from 1964.
What Would Jesus Buy? - December 17, 2007
Reviewing Morgan Spurlock’s film on Christmas and Consumerism.
The Fog of War - November 28, 2007
Reviewing McManara's auto-biographical movie.
Extreme Home Makeover - May 23, 2007
This show teaches wasteful values.
Who Killed the Electric Car? - August 28, 2006
Learn the story on how Zero Emission Vechicles died in California.
An Inconvenient Truth - August 3, 2006
Al Gore' s movie is highly recommended but not perfect.
Kinsey - March 1, 2005
A film questioning social taboos of sexuality.
Hotel Rewanda - February 14, 2005
A thought provoking film that will change how you think about genocide and Rewanda.
Aviator - January 5, 2005
Howard Hughes and eccentricty are examined and celebrated in this film.
Paycheck - January 19, 2004
An interesting movie questioning the role of science and technology in society.
1968 In America - October 27, 2008 (Featured)
Charles Kaiser's book looks at a turning point in American history.
The Audacity of Hope - October 8, 2008
A book review of Barack Obama's second book on politics.
The World is Flat (?) - May 30, 2008
Reviewing Thomas Friedman's Book on globalization.
Out of Iraq - November 20, 2006
George McGovern's latest book on Iraq is worth a read.
Shooting Straight - August 17, 2004
A look at gun control through the eyes of the NRA.
Return of Thrift - July 13, 2004
Longman questions whether or not the middle class is on the verge of collapse.
Strange Death of American Liberalism - July 1, 2004
Brands' book looks at the history of liberalism.
Appearance of Impropriety - January 1, 2004
Reynolds and Morgan takes a look our contemporary ethics.
Reflections of A Radical Moderate - June 30, 2002
Andrew takes a look at Elliot Richardson's book Reflections of a Radical Moderate. It's not the greatest, but he has some unique insights into government.
In Defense of Government: The Fall and Rise of Public Trust - May 31, 2002
Andrew looks at Jacob Weisberg's book In Defense of Government, and finds it an interesting read.
If the Gods Had Meant Us To Vote, They Would Have Given Us Candiates - May 31, 2002
Andrew takes a look at Jim Hightower's book, and isn't impressed.
Up 'Til Now - May 31, 2002
Eugene McCarthy's Memoir is an interesting history and commentary on contemporary politics.
Radical Center: The Future of American Politics - April 30, 2002
A book review on the book Radical Center.
EZ Pass - October 15, 2008
Despite my fears, my EZ Pass has worked well.
Coleman Duel-Fuel Stove & Lantern - October 1, 2008
My experiences with these duel-fuel camping products.
BF Goodrich A/T Tires - August 20, 2008
They look good but are expensive and have poor traction.
About Behaviorism - April 12, 2005
Skinner's later book explains behaviorism clearly.
Beyond Freedom and Dignity - August 26, 2004
A look back at the classic B.F. Skinner book.
Weaving the Web - November 5, 2004
Tim Berner-Lee's book on the history and future of the Internet.
Cyberliteracy - July 13, 2004
Reviewing Laura J. Gurak's Cyberliteracy: Navigating the Internet with Awareness...
Cybercitizen - July 9, 2004
Christopher Kush's guide to politics and policy online is excellent, but dated.
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