Monthly Archives: September 2024

Which Candidate Is Worse?

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

As usual, Hal condemns both candidates and I try to convince him that one of them would be an utter disaster. Not hard to guess whom. My weekly Monday appearance on Halitics produced the usual disagreements with host Hal Ginsberg. … Continue reading →

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The Election Gets Closer, And the Craziness Escalates

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

The presidential election (with Trump, Harris, and Hal’s favorite, Jill Stein) is about 7 weeks away so the political world is in an upheaval. Hal Ginsberg and I talk about how Trump seems to be having a meltdown, and Taylor … Continue reading →

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Are Truth and Facts Overrated?

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Arlen Grossman
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Time For An Intervention……..?

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

One more example to demonstrate Trump is losing it…. By Todd Spangler/ Variety/ September 14, 2024 Donald Trump unleashed new invective at superstar Taylor Swift after she endorsed VP Kamala Harris for president. “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Trump posted Sunday … Continue reading →

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Kamala, Trump, or Stein?

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

One day before their one debate Hal Ginsberg and I talk about our choices in the coming presidential election. Hal, dissatisfied with the choices, is sticking with Green Party outsider Jill Stein. I like Kamala, considering if it isn’t her, … Continue reading →

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The Junkification of American Life

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By David Brooks/ NY Times/ September 5, 2024 Back in February, the music historian Ted Gioia wrote an essay on the state of American culture. He argued that many creative people want to create art (work that puts demands on people), but … Continue reading →

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