Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Is the Future For Graduates That Bad?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Commencement address season hasn’t been going well — for the commencement speakers. I’m sure you’ve seen the videos on social media. The big shots who have been brought in to inspire a next generation of graduates have used their speeches … Continue reading →

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OUR TROUBLED STATE

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

(As a lifetime Californian, I didn’t enjoy reading Josh Barros’ analysis of why my great state has so many problems. But I know he’s right. Judging by the weak candidates for governor, you have to believe any competent politician would … Continue reading →

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Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By Brian Stelter/ CNN Business/ June 2, 2026 {Big corporations and a corrupt president were not going to tolerate an independent opinionated news professional like Scott Pelley, who had the courage to confront CBS executives over their editorial interference with … Continue reading →

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Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

In an explosive staff meeting, Mr. Pelley, a correspondent for the long-running Sunday news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive producer. By Michael M. Grynbaum and Benjamin Mullin June 1, 2026 Updated 3:11 p.m. … Continue reading →

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All this ‘talent’ breaks my brain — and my heart

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

AI fakery is overwhelming. What will happen to human imagination? By Kathleen Parker/ Washington Post/ May 22, 2026 {Is what you are reading now a product of my own mind or was it from Artificial Intelligence?Kathleen Parker is warning us … Continue reading →

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There’s a Way to Stop Trump’s I.R.S. Slush Fund

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

{One of the most brilliant members of Congress, Rep. Jamie Raskin from Maryland, lays out Trump’s newest and most egregious example of corruption, and offers a way to stop this giveaway to the president’s supporters.–TBPR Editor} These days it takes … Continue reading →

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What Happens If “They” Win?

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

The generations that defeated fascism in the 1770s, 1860s, and 1940s understood something simple but profound: democracy survives only if ordinary people are willing to defend it. Are we today? By Thom Hartmann/ The Hartmann Report/ May 18, 2026 {In … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Thing You Should Know About the CEOs Traveling to China with Trump

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

They all have something in common, and it’s not the interest of America By Robert Reich/ Robertreich@substack.com/ May 14 {President Trump leads a delegation of America’s top corporate leaders. Who will benefit from these meetings? Robert Reich explains going to … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Troubles

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman The Republican shenanigans to manipulate voter districts to their advantage could backfire. Voters are increasingly noticing how the GOP is all about voting trickery and manipulation, as can be seen in all the off-season Democrat election wins … Continue reading →

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Trump”s America…..

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

from The New Yorker, By Liana Finck, May 4, 2026

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