Listen to this even if you don’t think you care about the Russian military
The Deserter is a masterpiece! A beautiful example of writing for audio, audio production and performance.
The Deserter is a masterpiece! A beautiful example of writing for audio, audio production and performance.
The new episode of “This American Life” centers around Trump’s tendency to strike back against anybody who crosses him. It’s thoughtful and packs a punch.
Has Trump introduced background music to his rally speeches just recently? I think so. At least in this clip the music makes him go all lyrical, kind of dreamy. The more I listened, I began to hear something like a song in it.
Government has no imagination, and not just about AI. Could 911 have been prevented if the national security establishment had hired a roomful of sci-fi novelists to spitball potential novel terror threats?
Thoughts and questions about this audio drama, and the form in general.
“It’s too bad Norman Lear isn’t still alive, because he could be inspired to create a new TV show that would be a mashup of All in the Family, Maude and The Jeffersons. As part of the damages award Moss and Freeman get Rudy’s million dollar apartment in Manhattan. Because Rudy’s broke, he has to work as their maid to pay off the rest of the damages.”
Why did I think I couldn’t stand Supertramp? Who knows why you develop musical prejudices.
If I can resist the need for a quick Trump dirt hit and listen to Chris Hayes’s “Why is this Happening” podcast, I know I’ll be glad I did.