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The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.| AlFranken.com
Trump picked RFK Jr. to take over the Department of Health and Human Services, and chaos has ensued. So far, RFK Jr. is ignoring the advice of experts and bringing along his cronies to push vaccine skepticism. It could have a devastating impact on the health of Americans for years to come. We’re joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who currently heads global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, and MSNBC senior enterprise reporter Brandy Zadrozny, who has covered RFK Jr. for...| AlFranken.com
We are joined by Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, to discuss her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” In the book, Weingarten details how there has been a systematic demonization of teachers and public education in America. She argues that one of the pillars of public education is critical thinking, which prevents fascism from flourishing in society – so fascists (and wannabe fascists) hate it. We ...| AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.| AlFranken.com
Learn six expert tips to maintain your septic system, protect water and avoid costly repairs from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert Gary Hawkins.| CAES Field Report
Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Alaska last month and came up empty handed… No ceasefire, no concessions, nothing. So what does the future of the war in Ukraine look like? We turn to journalist Tim Mak who has been based in Kiev since the start of the war. Tim is the founder of The Counteroffensive, a Substack that chronicles life in Ukraine and the agony of this war. Tim breaks down the current state of the war, and he’s not too optimistic about the possibi...| AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.| AlFranken.com
Are you a good listener? Or are you sometimes eager to speak and slow to listen?| Center for The Empowerment Dynamic
In his second term, Donald Trump has upended many American institutions, but perhaps none more than the Department of Justice. He’s filled the DOJ with lackeys, like AG Pam Bondi, who are corrupting our system of justice in ways never seen before. We’re joined by two veterans of the DOJ: Barbara McQuade, professor at University of Michigan Law School, and Daniel Richman, professor at Columbia Law School. We discuss the disturbing tendencies of Trump’s Justice Department: from emphasizin...| AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.| AlFranken.com
Gaza faces mass starvation as Israel blocks critical food and aid to the region. We’re joined by The Atlantic’s Franklin Foer to discuss his recent piece, “Israel’s Last Chance,” and how the only answer to this atrocity is for Israel to flood Gaza with food. Foer also discusses the legitimate criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging that some of the protests can veer into antisemitism, especially on college campuses. Columbia and Harvard are the most prominent universiti...| AlFranken.com
We’re joined by journalist and best-selling author, Jonathan Alter, to dig deeper into the latest in Trump’s America. Jonathan’s most recent piece in Washington Monthly explains how the BBB’s enormous funding for ICE will turn America into a police state. With over 75 billion dollars, ICE will now be bigger than all American law enforcement agencies combined. We discuss Trump’s authoritarianism, including the ongoing shake down of American universities and law firms. Plus, Texas Rep...| AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.| AlFranken.com
Are you busy? I’m busy. Almost everyone I know is busy. As busy people, we don’t have the time or patience for long-winded speakers. In every meeting I attend, I hope the speakers will be concise. Yet most of them aren’t. Many of them take 5-6 sentences to state what could be explained in 1 … Continue reading "Are you as concise as you could be?" The post Are you as concise as you could be? appeared first on Crystal Clear Communications.| Crystal Clear Communications
We’re joined by Washington Post columnist and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, Catherine Rampell! Catherine breaks down what the Big, Beautiful Bill means for Americans and why it’s been so important for Trump and the Republicans to get it done. It will balloon our deficit and gut the social safety net. And for what? Tax breaks for the richest Americans. We also discuss immigration and why immigrants are so important to the economy. Catherine explains how Trump is rounding up immigrants ...| AlFranken.com
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Visit to Whitney Plantation If you’re searching for what to expect at Whitney Plantation, you’re not alone. Many visitors want to know how to prepare for a visit to Whitney Plantation. This site is unlike any other in Louisiana. It’s the only plantation museum in Louisiana focused […]| Whitney Plantation
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Adam Tooze & Elmira Bayrasli consider what the pandemic should teach us about managing a new era of crises.| Project Syndicate
Columbia public health professor Wafaa El-Sadr talks about the status of global vaccination efforts.| WNYC
Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 3 ("Kaddish") epitomizes the musical and religious contradictions embodied by the man. Bernstein speaks about the making of the "Kaddish"; actress Laila Robins reads the "Closing Prayer"; and Boston scholars detail the musical and religious roots of Bernstein's "12-tone" -- yet tonal symphony.| Classical.org
"Where truth with beauty meets," Leonard Bernstein wrote as he neared his 70th birthday, is home to that over-used, four-letter word -- "I cringe to say it" -- called, love.| Classical.org
If we were playing crosswords, the clue might say: "Germany's solstice flower carol?" Need a hint? It's one of the best Christmas carols--ever.| Classical.org
In this conversation, Charly’s approach to holding a systemic view stands out. She not only believes in our client’s ability to change but also in the system’s ability to change. Her coaching helps clients see their situation from this broader perspective. Charly shares her story about realizing that coaches don’t have to be “neutral” and…| Climate Change Coaches
The Conroe Crossroads music festival is set to take over Conroe, Texas, March 21-24, with over 35 shows over four days at 8 Conroe venues. The lineup includes artists known for genres ranging from Americana to zydeco, with blues, country, folk, soul, and more in between. This playlist includes a few top listens from most […] The post TEXAS MUSIC PRESENTS: CONROE CROSSROADS 2024, THE PLAYLIST appeared first on Texas Music Magazine.| Texas Music Magazine
More than 20 years ago, a pre-teen Alejandro Rose-Garcia (better known today as Shakey Graves) boarded a yellow school bus for a field trip to Longhorn Cavern. This past December, the songwriter returned to the Texas state park for a one-of-a-kind recording project with a different perspective. “The Cavern was an hour drive from here, […] The post Shakey Graves Gets Wild Covering Daniel Johnston in a New Video appeared first on Texas Music Magazine.| Texas Music Magazine
