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.
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.
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.
1968 In America - July 31, 2002
Charles Kaiser's book looks at a turning point in American history.
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.
Up 'Til Now - May 31, 2002
Eugene McCarthy's Memoir is an interesting history and commentary on contemporary politics.
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.
Radical Center: The Future of American Politics - April 30, 2002
A book review on the book Radical Center.
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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