Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex Beam

We start off this week with our reaction to the BIG news that the 2025 Busch Clash will be run at the Madhouse, Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.   Then, in the first of what will be three installments, Joe Dan Bailey joins the show to remember his dad … the legendary NASCAR independent driver and successful Houston, Texas businessman H.B. Bailey.    We then dig into the June 11, 1987 issue of Grand National Scene.   Davey Allison's stunning first half of his rookie season is featured on the cover and we've got some audio to go along with the story.   Writer Saroyan Humphrey columnizes about H.B. Bailey. Alex Beam is a NASCAR collector extraordinaire … and we've got audio on that one, too. Ernie Elliott burns his toe on a hickory nut … and, no … we DON'T have audio for that.   And fans have their say on Dale Earnhardt and Bill Elliott's scrape during the 1987 edition of The Winston all-star race in the letters to the editor section.   NOTE: This show is not associated in any way with American City Business Journals, owner of the Scene brand.   Be sure to check out the latest and greatest stories from the world of NASCAR at dailydownforce.com! Interested in The Scene Vault Podcast T-shirts? Check out thescenevault.com and click on SHOP to see what we have available! Please consider supporting this show via: patreon.com/thescenevaultpodcast paypal.me/thescenevaultpodcast venmo.com/thescenevaultpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we understand the Classics without the Classroom? A guide to getting (really) educated… with Dr. James Hankins, Professor of History at Harvard University, Anya Leonard of Classical Wisdom, and Alexandra Hudson of Civic Renaissance. If you already know WHY we should preserve the classics... It's time to ask HOW... and how YOU can help. What are the resources? Where can we begin? And who can help? As mainstream educational institutions move away from a classical core in the liberal arts, it can be tempting to feel despondent about the future of this educational model that has educated men and women for millennia. Yet there are a growing number of organizations around the world committed to remedy this. These non-accrediting institutions are nourishing those who care about ideas and the wisdom of the past and are offering people a chance to engage in the Great Conversation.What can we learn from these initiatives? How can we promote more of them? How can these new organizations nurture the values of curiosity and lifelong learning?About the Speakers: Dr. James Hankins, professor of History at Harvard University and an intellectual historian specializing in the Italian Renaissance. He is author of many books, including, Virtue Politics: Soulcraft and Statecraft. You can purchase his book here.Anya Leonard, Founder and Director of Classical Wisdom, a platform dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to Modern Minds. You can learn more about Classical Wisdom here.Alexandra Hudson, curator of Civic Renaissance, a publication and intellectual community dedicated to the wisdom of the past. Sign up for Civic Renaissance here.ResourcesPodcasts: Classical Wisdom Speaks Ancient Greece DeclassifiedHellenistic Age PodcastThe Partially Examined Life PodcastCommunity/E-learning:Ralston CollegeClassical Pursuits (travel with the classics)Modern StoicismArticles:"The Forgotten Virtue" explores the classical notion of humanitas, or love of humanity, that the ancients cultivated through education and the Renaissance Humanists revived in their own era.  "What are the classics for?" By Alexandra Hudson. This essay explores recent criticisms of the classics and looks at what an omnicultural core might look like today.Books: "A Great Idea at the Time" by Alex Beam"Know Thyself" by Ingrid Rossellini"How to live on 24 Hours a day" by Arnold Bennett"Virtue Politics" by James Hankins. "Lost in Thought" by Zena Hitz. 

Architect Maria Ludwig Michael Mies changed his name.  He added his mother's maiden name Rohe and the Dutch “van der” to become, drum roll please, Mies van der Rohe. Most of his fans just refer to him as Mies – like Cher or Moby or Beyonce, he’s still one of the most famous architects in the world some 50 years after his death.  Today we talk about his greatest house – the Farnsworth House – with Alex Beam, author of the new book Broken Glass: Mies Van Der Rohe, Edith Farnsworth, and the Fight Over a Modernist Masterpiece - and Scott Mehaffey, Executive Director of the Farnsworth house in Plano IL, which you can visit.  Later on, a few minutes with Frank Harmon, reading from his book Native Places. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed the political ramifications of former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s new book, and the president’s upcoming indoor rally in Tulsa, Okla. We opened lines to talk with listeners about the rise of COVID-19 in states outside of New England. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the current BPD payroll, and her thoughts on Gov. Charlie Baker’s  police reform proposals.  Andrew Bacevich, a former army colonel and President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, discussed his writing for The New Republic on how the U.S. fetishizes war. Travel guru Rick Steves discussed his new documentary, “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” and the parallels between the Trump Administration and the rise of fascism in 20th century Europe. AG Maura Healey called in to discuss the Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to uphold the DACA program.  Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about his writing on the “better angels” of America, and the appearance of several lion's man jellyfish off the coast of Massachusetts.  

Today on Boston Public Radio: – We opened our lines to talk with listeners about how you’re planning to spend this upcoming Memorial Day.  – Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the Trump administrations crackdown on food stamp recipients, and the emergence of “walktails” for people looking to socialize while social distancing.  – Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about his harrowing experience at a nudist resort in the early 90’s, and his recent column on “the revenge of the coronavirus nerds." – Boston Mayor Marty Walsh called in for “Ask the Mayor,” where he discussed his administration’s measured approach to reopening the city, and responded to questions from listeners.  – We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Friday press conference.  – We reopened our lines to continue to coronavirus conversation with listeners. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: – NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about the partisan split over reopening the U.S., and his assessment that America is “the dirty country” in context of the global health crisis.  – Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the current Supreme Court debate over birth control coverage, and her take on the statements made by Suffolk County DA Rachel Rollins about laissez-faire public defenders.   – We opened lines to talk with callers about the return of golf courses and gun shops to Massachusetts.  – We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. – Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam called in to lead the BPR book club, where he discussed James Taylor’s new audio biography with Jim, Margery, and listeners who called in. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about his recent interview with Vice President Mike Pence, and broke down the debate in Washington over more stimulus funding. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed why some are advocating to reopen gun shops, and President Trump’s threats to sue governors over closed businesses.  We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic could shape the future of education in Massachusetts, and Harvard’s decision to return $8.6 million in coronavirus stimulus funds.   Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about the newly-published recipe to make IKEA’s Swedish meatballs at home, and where the rich are flocking to during the coronavirus pandemic.  Jim and Margery talked about their concerns over the Trump administration's dismissal of science amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed the president’s authority the re-open the country, and talked about Joe Biden’s limited public presence during the pandemic.  Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses, and how it could shape the identity of U.S. cities for years to come.  We opened our lines to talk with callers about how you think Massachusetts ought to go about reopening its economy.  Former Massachusetts Democratic chair Steve Grossman discussed his views on what needs to be done to protect small businesses and under-resourced communities.  We reopened or lines to continue the conversation about how the state’s economy and the coronavirus pandemic. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference.  Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam previewed an upcoming edition of the “Boston Public Radio” book club, and dissected the #pantsdrunk internet trend. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Florida’s bungled response to the coronavirus outbreak, and the death threats being made against Dr. Anthony Fauci. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse called in to discuss the 15 COVID-19-related deaths at a state-run veteran’s home in his city. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about how you’re dealing with the grimness of the coronavirus pandemic. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral talked about the gun industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and debate in federal courts over whether to release detained migrants to protect them from the coronavirus. Dr. Gary Gottlieb, former CEO of Partners Healthcare and Partners in Health, discussed his recent Boston Globe piece on how healthcare systems need to adapt to handle the stress brought by COVID-19. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the coronavirus. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed his latest book, “Broken Glass: Mies Van Der Rohe, Edith Farnsworth, and the Fight Over a Modernist Masterpiece.”

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd weighed in on the Trump administration’s handling of coronavirus, and Tuesday night’s Democratic primaries.  Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, medical director of the Special Pathogens Unit at B.U.’s School of Medicine, talked about coronavirus and took questions from listeners.  Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the 23-year prison sentence for disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, and the threat coronavirus poses to prison populations. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about how the rich are prepping for coronavirus, and his latest Globe piece on the popularity of Bernie Sanders in the wealthy city of Newton.  Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed best methods for sanitizing your tech, and news that Amazon will begin selling their cashier-less "Go” system to retailers.  Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville explained how schools and universities are responding to coronavirus, and the Senate’s Wednesday vote to overturn a ruling on debt forgiveness for students misled by for-profit colleges.  We opened our lines to talk with callers about everything to do with coronavirus.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Washington Post reporter Annie Linskey reflected on the end of Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign. We opened our lines to continue the conversation about Elizabeth Warren’s election bid. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed ICE agents on Peter Pan buses and Chief Justice John Roberts’ rebuke of statements by Sen. Chuck Schumer. Heather Goldstone, Chief Communications officer at the Woods Hole Research Center, discussed Jeff Bezos’ climate change pledge, and the role climate change has played in this winter's unusually warm weather. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung talked about the impact of coronavirus on Boston’s economy, and the passing of business executive Jack Welch. Director James Jacoby discussed his latest "Frontline" documentary, "Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos." Alex Beam talked about Harvey Weinstein’s prison consultant, and the passing of architect Henry Cobb. We re-opened lines to ask callers: do you feel guilty enjoying the warm weather brought by climate change?

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, and gave his thoughts on the positioning of candidates heading into Super Tuesday.  Fatima Shama, senior adviser to Michael Bloomberg’s 2020 campaign, discussed the former mayor's decisions regarding NDA releases, and her views on her candidate's path to a nomination. We opened our lines to ask callers: are you worried about the coronavirus? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed President Trump’s recent statements about Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sonia Sotomayor, and the privileges convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein is expected to receive in prison at Rikers Island. Boston University professor Nathan Phillips discussed his experience going on a hunger strike to protest the Weymouth compressor. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed the Orwellian aspect of smart speakers, and safety risks associated with self-driving cars.  Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed a new IKEA policy that compensates for distance customers travel to stores, and his views on voting pets. We re-oped lines to ask listeners whether aging drivers should be required to re-take driving tests. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to callers to discuss Wednesday night’s Democratic debate. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed a possible peace deal between the U.S. and Taliban forces, and the 900,000 Syrians currently fleeing to Turkey amidst Bashar al-Assad’s recent military advancements. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the sentencing of Trump associate Roger Stone, and the question of whether Attorney General Bill Barr will resign. ESPN’s Howard Bryant discussed his new book, “Full Dissidence: Notes From an Uneven Playing Field.” Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price, hosts of WGBH’sAll Rev’d Up, discussed Wednesday night’s Democratic debate, and the possibility of the U.S. having its first Jewish president in Bernie Sanders or Mike Bloomberg. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed concierge medicine, rank choice voting, and remembered the life of Jesuit astrophysicist Rev. George Coyne. Rep. Ayanna Pressley discussed Elizabeth Warren’s performance at Wednesday night’s debate, and her view that Attorney General Barr ought to resign.

Today on Boston Public Radio: “Beat the Press” host Emily Rooney discussed rising support for Michael Bloomberg’s 2020 presidential campaign, and read us her weekly list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed George Washington’s campaign to bring Spanish Mules to the U.S., and a debate over the architectural future of Washington, D.C. “Under the Radar” host Callie Crossley discussed the candidacy of Michael Bloomberg, and her Valentine’s Day letter to Rep. John Lewis. Attorney General Maura Healey stopped by theWGBH library studio for our monthly “Ask the AG” series. Husband and wife duo Joanne Chang and Christopher Meyers, of the restaurant Meyers + Chang, joined us for our 7th annual Valentines Day news quiz.

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Mitt Romney’s vote to convict President Trump, and where the Democratic presidential candidates stand in the days leading up to the New Hampshire primary.  We opened lines to talk with callers about your impressions of Mitt Romney’s conviction vote. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral debated Jim over whether Nancy Pelosi’s tearing of the State of the Union was an effective act of protest. We aired live audio of Donald Trump’s address, celebrating his acquittal in the Senate.  We cut from Trump’s speech to take calls from listeners, and hear your thoughts on what the president had to say in his address.  Diane Patrick, wife of former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, joined us to talk about her husband and his 2020 presidential campaign.  Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed Mitt Romney’s mormonism, and the role it played in the Senator’s vote to convict President Trump in the impeachment trial. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed several musicals currently showing in Boston, including “Gloria: A Life,” “The Cake,” and “Mean Girls.” 

Brandi starts us off with a story from her Johnson County, Kansas, bubble. Ed and Tyler Patton seemed like the perfect couple. In many ways, they were opposites. He was a partier, while she was more straightlaced. Their friends figured that Ed and Tyler’s differences were what made them a good match. But less than a year after they got married, Ed was murdered. Despite her many protests, Tyler seemed like the obvious culprit. Then Kristin tells us about legendary comedian and actress Carol Burnett. Carol is well known for being a hollywood trailblazer, but she’s also a trailblazer when it comes to fighting back against tabloids. It all started with a fun night out in January of 1976. Carol was out with some colleagues. She shared her dessert with a few nearby tables. On her way out, she said hello to Henry Kissinger. A few months later, when the National Enquirer wrote about Carol’s night out, they told an entirely different tale.  And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Burnett v. National Enquirer, Inc.” wikipedia “Carol Burnett sued The National Enquirer and won!” clip from John Fugelsang’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ show on SiriusXM “Burnett Wins Enquirer Suit,” by Jay Mathews for The Washington Post “Tabloid Law,” by Alex Beam for The Atlantic “Carol Burnett given $1.6 million in suit against National Enquirer,” by Robert Lindsey for The New York Times “Carol Burnett launches trial balloon,” by Vernon Scott for UPI In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Kansas Woman Brutally Beats Husband To Death With Wooden Plank” by Benjamin H. Smith,http://oxygen.com “Greed led wife to kill husband, jurors told” by The Associated Press, Lawrence Journal-World “State v. Patton”http://findlaw.com “Widow found guilty of murdering husband” The Associated Press, Lawrence Journal-World    

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the implications of a study from Virginia Commonwealth University, indicating that mortality rates are on the rise for people aged 25-64.  We opened lines to callers to ask about your strategies difficult political conversations this Thanksgiving.  CNN’s Juliette Kayyem discussed President Trump campaigning with absolved war criminals, and Jared Kushner’s latest assignment: building the wall.  WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” the new biopic on Fred Rogers. Media maven Sue O’Connell discussed a letter from LGBT Justice Department employees to A.G. William Barr, criticizing the Trump administration’s stance on Title IIV of the Civil Rights Act. Journalist and author Sy Montgomery discussed San Francisco International Airport’s new therapy pigs, and Quilty the Cat’s brigade to free her fellow sheltered felines. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed PETA’s campaign for Sesame Street to introduce a vegan puppet, and a definitive fix for jet lag. 

Today on Boston Public Radio: Frank Phillips and Peter Gelzinis discussed the latest political headlines. Phillips is a Boston Globe coorespondent, and Gelzinis is a columnist emeritus for The Boston Herald. Charlie Sennott discussed the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Boris Johnson’s reelection campaign. Sennott is a WGBH News Analyst and CEO of the GroundTruth Project. We opened our lines to callers to discuss Amy Klobuchar’s recent statements about gender hierarchies and Pete Buttigieg’s qualifications for the presidency. Kelly Wirth, co-founder of climate activist group Mothers Out Front and Saya Ameli Hajebi of the Sunrise Movement discussed the road ahead for environmental activism. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and a decades-long lobbying effort to install a statue of Ronald Reagan in Berlin. TV critic Bob Thompson discussed James Dean’s CGI likeness being cast in an upcoming Vietnam-era film,  Seth Meyers’ Netflix special, and this rollout of Disney Plus. Military conductors SMSgt. Bill Drury, Lt. Joel Borrelli-Boudreau, and Maj. Rafael Toro-Quiñones joined to discuss the significance of music in the military.

Today on Boston Public Radio: MSNBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed the written testimony of Ukraine Ambassador Bill Taylor, and the wider implications of Tuesday’s election for the Democratic in 2020.  New York Times writer and “Shrill” author Lindy West discussed her latest book, “The Witches are Coming.” Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral spoke about the retirement of Massachusetts State Police Col. Kerry Gilpin, and divides over the death penalty in the Republican Party.  Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed the prosperity gospel and President Trump’s spiritual advisor, as well as Pete Buttigieg’s relationship to Black voters.  Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed the “okay boomer” meme and how it reflects current generational tensions.  Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed the significance of a diverse group of new lawmakers elected in Massachusetts on Tuesday.  We opened the lines to callers to ask: how do you feel about the “okay boomer” meme?

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the U.S.’ defunding of a program to study potentially crippling diseases, and a new study indicating that 45% of Americans have driven drowsy.  We opened lines to callers to ask: do you ever drive while drowsy? National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the U.S. raid to kill Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and Tuesday’s impeachment hearing testimony from Lt. Col. Alexander Vindam.  Susan Rice, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., discussed her legacy in the Obama administration in light of her new book, “Tough Love.” Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed tensions between Gen Z-ers and Baby Boomers over the older generation's response to climate change.  Media maven Sue O’Connell discussed President Trump’s relationship to dogs, and the resignation of California Rep. Katie Hill.  WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Moonbox Productions’ rendition of “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” and Greater Boston Stage Company’s production of “Marie and Rosetta."

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to ask: should Boston push forward with its proposal to ban face masks in public demonstrations? NBC Sports Boston anchor Trenni Kusnierek discussed controversy surrounding Tom Brady’s cameo in Netflix’s “Living With Yourself.” Former Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi and Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts, joined Boston Public Radio for their monthly transportation round-up. Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn and CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen talked about Alexander Hamilton’s intentions when pushing for impeachment powers, and how he might’ve perceived the current headlines around the House impeachment inquiry. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed a 1964 American Museum of Natural History jewel heist in light of the museum’s 150th anniversary. CNN’s John King broke down the latest political headlines.

Today, on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to callers to hear your thoughts on Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed the passing of Alexi Leonov, the first man to walk in space. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the repercussions of Trump’s decision to pull troops from Northeast Syria, along with the latest on the House impeachment inquiry. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral stopped by to talk about an appeal by attorneys representing Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discussed a recent study indicating that dog ownership may lead to a longer life, along well as a “karaoke parlor” phenomenon among Humpback whales. WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead,” now showing at the Huntington Theater. He also discussed A24’s upcoming film “The Lighthouse,” and a documentary on the Cocoanut Cove fire called “Six Locked Doors."

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to hear their thoughts on Trump’s choice to not comply with House impeachment proceedings. Media maven Sue O’Connell discussed three LGBT descrimination cases that the Supreme Court heard on Tuesday. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed President Trump’s decision to pull troops out of northeast Syria, as well as the latest on the House impeachment inquiry. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Trinity Rep’s production of “Prince of Providence,” as well as “Homer at the Beach,” a gallery of Winslow Homer paintings on display at the Cape Ann Museum. Listeners phoned in to discuss whether cell phones have any place in theaters and schools. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed his latest piece, which bemoans a new interior design trend:  Judging books exclusively by their covers and using them as decorative objects. Listeners phoned in to give their thoughts on reading in 2019.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened up the lines to callers to discuss House Democrat’s impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Sue O’Connell, political analyst for NECN, discussed President Trump's statements about LGBTQ rights at the UN General Assembly, as well as conservative media's response to Greta Thunberg's U.N. Climate address. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayeem discussed the newly released memo of President Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, as well as the president’s recent speech at the U.N. General Assembly, and how the Bahamas is struggling to recover from hurricane Dorian. Art Kaplan, an expert in medical ethics, discussed the ethical implications of face transplants, as well as Massachusetts’ temporary ban on the sale of vaping products. Alex Beam defended his controversial opinion that funerals are better than weddings.

Today on Boston Public Radio: *Washington Post *politics reporter Annie Linskey previewed Thursday night's 2020 Democratic presidential debate. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed her column on City Hall corruption. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem spoke about the ousted national security adviser John Bolton. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked debated the origin of the name of Canada geese. WGBH's executive arts editor Jared Bowen reviewed The Goldfinch and Lyric Stage Company's production of Little Shop of Horrors. Media maven Sue O'Connell discussed the Bryon Hefner case and Doyle's closing in Jamaica Plain. We opened the lines to ask our listeners about restaurants and bars that have closed that are now missed.

Today on* Boston Public Radio:* Chuck Todd discussed Joe Biden's revisionist history on his support for the invasion of Iraq, a House panel's decision to subpoena documents linked to President Donald Trump's alleged pardons, and other politics headlines. Todd is moderator of Meet the Press, and the political director for NBC News. We opened the lines to hear from listeners about Walmart's decision to end ammunition sales. John Halpern, MD, discussed his new book on the history of opium, "Opium: How An Ancient Flower Shaped and Poisoned Our World." Halpern is a psychiatrist in private practice who formerly served as medical director of the Boston Center for Addiction Treatment, and former faculty member at Harvard Medical School, where he directed a research lab at McLean Hospital. Andrea Cabral caught us up to speed on the latest local controversy surrounding the so-called "Straight Pride Parade:" an attorney representing a protester who was arrested during Saturday's events was held in contempt of court after a judge refused to accept a prosecutor's decision not to prosecute the arrest. Cabral is former Suffolk County Sheriff, former secretary of Public Safety, and CEO of Ascend. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed a new study that debunks the myth that a "gay gene" exists. Paul Reville, former Secretary of Education, previewed the start of the school year at Boston Public Schools under its new superintendent, Brenda Casselius. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam joined us for his famous explainer, this week about the sleep gene. We opened the lines to hear from listeners about their sleep habits.

Chuck Todd discussed President Donald Trump's recent accusations against Jewish Americans and other political headlines. Todd is Moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC News. We opened the lines to get listener opinions on the prospect of a Rep. Joe Kennedy III run against Sen. Edward Markey for his seat. Andrea Cabral discussed criminal justice reform plans of presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Cabral is a former Suffolk County Sheriff, former secretary of Public safety, CEO of Ascend. Ali Noorani discussed a sweeping lawsuit against the Trump administration over poor medical care in immigration centers. Noorani is Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the rise and fall of seafood kingpin, the Codfather. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discovered ASMR and shared its wonders with Margery Eagan and Jared Bowen. Jonathan Alsop of the Boston Wine School tasted us on some Croatian wines, and discussed how climate change is affecting wineries.

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC's Chuck Todd joined us on the line to recap the 2020 Democratic debates the past two nights. Did you watch the debate last night or did you decide to tune it out? We opened the lines to ask our listeners about their debate opinions. Criminal justice analyst Andrea Cabral discussed the 2020 Democratic candidates' criminal justice reform plans. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joined us to discuss President Donald Trump's racist rhetoric and her take on the debates. We opened the lines again to continue the conversation with our listeners about the debates the past two nights. Medical ethicist Art Caplan explained the 2020 Democratic candidates' health care plans. Media maven Sue O'Connell spoke about Justin Trudeau making history by visiting a gay bar for Canada Pride. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed Herman Melville's writing habits.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed the USWNT’s fight for equal pay. We opened up the lines and asked listeners about burnout, a syndrome resulting from — as Katie Johnston writes in the Boston Globe — “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Do you have it? Is your burnout score as high as Jim’s? Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the Jeffrey Epstein case. Boston Globe columnist and author Alex Beam discussed Norman Mailer’s take on the moon landing 50 years ago. New Boston Public Schools superintendent Brenda Cassellius stopped in to chat about her first days on the job. Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn explained the leadership steps and qualities that allowed Americans to put the first man on the moon. Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan looked at an announcement from Netflix to remove images of tobacco use from future programming.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened up the lines and asked you about last night’s Democratic debate. We were joined by Jessica Tang, president of the Boston Teacher’s Union. Former Suffolk County sheriff Andrea Cabral discussed an oversight at the RMV that could have prevented a deadly car accident. As Wayfair employers protest migrant detention, will consumers join in and boycott the retail giant? Historian Nancy Koehn shared her analysis. Facebook has unveiled its own cryptocurrence — should we be trusting the company with our money? Tech blogger Andy Ihnatko weighed in. We opened up the lines and asked listeners about whether gyms and bars should be “politics-free” zones. Are millennials growing horns on the backs of their head? Alex Beam, renowned evolutionary biologist, weighed in.

Today on Boston Public Radio: MIT economist Jon Gruber discussed the social and economic impacts of when women have abortions. We opened up the lines and asked our listeners about the affordable housing crunch in Boston. Have you left the city because of sky-high rents? Are you thinking about it? Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam gave us an evolutionary explanation of how dogs won humans over. WGBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen shared his reviews of productions of “Miss Saigon,” “Yerma,” and other shows around town. Naturalist Sy Montgomery explored the latest news from the Animal Kingdom, including the work of a turtle sanctuary and rescue in central Massachusetts. It’s time for our summer concert roundtable! WCRB’s Brian McCreath, Berklee’s Rob Hochschild, and WGBH’s own Brian O’Donovan shared their picks.

Today on Boston Public Radio: The MBTA is having a full-on meltdown, with two train derailments taking place over the course of a few days. We opened up the lines and asked listeners: Is it time to raise taxes to fix the beleagured transit system? Should children be able to make their own medical decisions about vaccines? Medial ethicist Arthur Caplan weighed in on the ongoing debate. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the president’s attempt to block Congress from accessing documents about the 2020 Census citizenship question. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung talked about the Raytheon - United Technologies merger. Are face scans at airports a privacy trap? Tech writer Andy Ihnatko explained. Author and Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed the untimely (or timely?) death of the friendship tree gifted to President Trump from French President Emmanuel Macron. Art curator Pedro Alonzo discussed the upcoming public art installation New Horizon, which features a reflective hot air balloon that will travel across Boston.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, May 23rd, 2018 Chuck Todd walked through the latest national headlines, including President Donald Trump's infrastructure meeting with congressional Democrats, and his Rose Garden news conference about impeachment, where he affixed a sign on his podium that declared "No collusion, no obstruction." Todd is moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC news. Is it time for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to get behind other Democrats, and one Republican, and start the process of impeaching President Donald Trump? We opened up the lines to hear our listeners' takes. Andrea Cabral joined for her weekly segment of Law and Order. Cabral, former Suffolk County Sheriff, former secretary of Public safety, and now CEO of Ascend, discussed the implications of facial recognition software for law enforcement and consumer privacy. Alex Beam broke down the latest public shaming craze: "milkshaking," where people throw a milkshake on politicians. Beam is a Boston Globe columnist, whose latest book is "The Feud: Vladimir Nabakov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship." Heather Goldstone, WGBH’s science correspondent, talked about the plastics predicament our world is facing, as the deepest undersea exploration uncovered plastic in the Mariana Trench. She’s an expert in ocean science and the Host of Living Lab Radio, which airs on Sundays at 12 p.m. on 89-7 and Mondays at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on WCAI 90.1. Gov. Charlie Baker joined us for the monthly Ask the Governor segment, when he discussed transportation, national politics, and more.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened up the lines and asked you: Are there too many Democratic candidates for 2020? NBC sports anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek looked at the backlash against Nike’s maternity policy. A new FRONTLINE documentary dives into the history of Trump’s trade war with China. We spoke with correspondent Laura Sullivan. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the town of Warwick, Rhode Island’s controversial proposal to force kids with school lunch debt to get jelly and sunflower butter sandwiches instead of hot meals. We opened up the lines and asked you how you think the new casino in Everett will impact the city’s nightlife. CNN’s Chief National Correspondent John King brought us up to speed on the latest political headlines. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam looked at a provocative new essay asking: Was Shakespeare a woman?

Today on Boston Public Radio: Juliette Kayyem discussed yesterday’s school shooting in Colorado, and the new round of sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. Kayyem is the Belfer Lecturer in International Security at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and an analyst for CNN. We opened up the lines and asked our listeners to respond to columnist Dugan Arnett’s column in the Boston Globe about whether or not men can pull of wearing sandals in the summer. Boston Globe reporters Andrew Ryan and Beth Healey discussed their recent investigation into links between those who’ve worked in politics and Massachusetts’ marijuana industry. We opened up the phone lines and asked our listeners how they feel about the Uber/Lyft driver strike, which took place on Wednesday. Alex Beam discussed Denver’s push to legalize psychedelic mushrooms. Beam is a columnist for the Boston Globe, and author of the book “The Feud: Vladimir Nabokov, Edmund Wilson, and the End of a Beautiful Friendship.” Judge Richard Gergel discussed his new book “Unexampled Courage,” which examines how a racially charged case against a black WWII veteran during the Jim Crow era led to a political awakening for President Harry Truman. Bob Thompson discussed a gaffe in last week’s episode of Game of Thrones involving a Starbucks cup left in a shot, and the series of finale of Veep, which premieres this week.  

Today on Boston Public Radio: Former Vice President Joe Biden announced today that he is running for president in 2020. We opened up the lines and asked listeners: Are you all in for Biden? Is Biden's entrance into the race the moment you've been waiting for — or the one you've been dreading? Why do so many presidential candidates seem to be obsessed with James Joyce? Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained. Should prisoners be able to vote? Andrea Cabral weighed in. Cabral is the former Suffolk County Sheriff, state Secretary of Public Safety, and CEO of Ascend. Poet Richard Blanco discussed his new book, "How To Love A Country." Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history. The Mueller Report highlighted how vulnerable the U.S. voting system is. How secure is the system in Massachusetts? Secretary of State Bill Galvin joined us. Should drug companies be held criminally responsible for opioid overdoses? Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan weighed in. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Chair, director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center, and the co-host of the "Everyday Ethics" podcast. A new survey finds that Massachusetts commuters are at the breaking point. We asked listeners: Are you one of them?

Today on Boston Public Radio: A redacted version of the Mueller report was released to the public today. We opened up the lines and heard comments from our listeners. Are workplace wellness programs doing their job when it comes to making employees healthier and cutting costs? Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan weighed in. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Chair and director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center. He’s also the co-host of the "Everyday Ethics" podcast. Andrea Cabral joined us for "Law and Order," her weekly round-up of criminal justice headlines. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff, state secretary of public safety, and CEO of Ascend. Legal analyst and former Mueller colleague Michael Zeldin brought us his ultimate analysis of the Mueller report. Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the report's release and how House Democrats will respond. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam brought us his weekly explainer. We opened up the lines and took calls from listeners on the Mueller report.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan looked at the measles epidemics breaking out nationally. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Chair and director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center, and the co-host of the "Everyday Ethics" podcast. We looked at the psychology of personal space and asked our listeners: For you, how close is too close? Juliette Kayyem weighed in on the shake-up at the Department of Homeland Security. Kayyem is on the faculty of Harvard’s Kennedy School and a CNN analyst. WGBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen shared his picks for the best arts and cultural events around town this week. If you're bored or anxious at your job, are you stressed out — or burned out? Historian Nancy Koehn looked at the phenomenon of millennial burnout and what can be done about it. Koehn is an historian at the Harvard Business School, where she holds the James E. Robison chair of Business Administration. Her latest book is "Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times." Where have all the copy editors gone? Alex Beam shared his nostalgia for this disappearing profession. Beam is a columnist at The Boston Globe, and his latest book is “The Feud: Vladimir Nabokov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship.” A new study says that just 20 minutes spent outdoors daily can relieve stress — a "nature pill" of sorts. We opened up the lines and asked listeners: Is this true, in your experience?

Claims of “no collusion” on Russia is one thing — but is cheating in golf a whole other game? A new book entitled “Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump” by Rick Reilly chronicles all the ways President Donald Trump plays loose on the links, even allegedly cheating against Tiger Woods. We opened the lines to ask our listeners: Could this cheater’s spirit damage Trump’s 2020 chances? Then: Brexit for dummies with Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam. His latest book is “The Feud: Vladimir Nabakov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship.” The Red Sox are off to a rough start; Tom Brady has joined Twitter; and the Celtics are coping with racist taunts from a “fan” in the crowd. Trenni Kusnierek, an anchor and reporter with NBC Sports Boston, joined us for that and more. Many people in America are grappling with a retirement crisis — one third of retirees have no savings at all. Katherine Newman, the interim chancellor at UMass Boston, joined us to discuss her latest book, “Downhill From Here: Retirement Insecurity in the Age of Inequality.” Lunch is the new breakfast, with lunch bells going off as early as 9 a.m. in school cafeterias across America. Food writer Corby Kummer joined us for this and more. Kummer is a senior editor at The Atlantic and an award-winning food writer and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Policy. We discussed Frank Bruni’s latest piece about being a culinary curmudgeon: Instead of looking for the latest trendy spot, Bruni is now looking for comfort and familiarity, safety in the known. We then opened up the lines to ask our listeners where they land. CNN’s John King joined us to go over the latest political headlines. King is CNN’s chief National Correspondent and host of “Inside Politics,” which you can catch Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. and weekdays at noon. And finally, media maven Sue O’Connell joined us for her take on Fortnite — a force of evil? O’Connell is the co-publisher of “Bay Windows” and the “South End News,” and the host of NECN’s “The Take with Sue O’Connell.”

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, February 26th, 2019. Art Caplan, the director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center, discussed Trump's proposal for dealing with drug dealers and the future of tackle football. Caplan is also a Drs. William F and Virginia Connolly Mitty chair and the co-host of the *Everyday Ethics *podcast. Boston Globe Columnist, Alex Beam, whose latest book is “The Feud: Vladimir Nabakov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship,” was joined by syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour’s African American Heritage Trail Reverend Irene Monroe, to talk about the "Autobiography of Malcom X" for this month's BPR book club. Patriots owner Robert Kraft is being charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution from a message parlor in Jupiter, Florida. We opened the lines to hear how these charges will impact your opinion of the Patriots and of Kraft. Attorney General Maura Healey joined us to take our questions and yours. CNN’s Chief National Correspondent John King called into to give us a preview of tomorrow's Michael Cohen hearing. King is also the host of* Inside Politics*, which you can catch Sunday mornings at 8:00 and weekdays at noon. Carolyn Beeler, the environment reporter for The World, called us from Antarctica, where she’s embedded with the research vessel the Nathaniel B. Palmer, which is on expedition to Thwaites Glacier.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, February 14th, 2019. It is the one year anniversary of the Parkland shooting where 17 students were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We opened the lines to hear our listeners' thoughts about the state of gun control a year after this tragedy. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about how humans are living longer, but not necessarily better. Beam's latest book is "The Feud. Vladimir Nabokov, Edmund Wilson and the end of a Beautiful Friendship." Andrea Cabral, former Suffolk County Sheriff Secretary, discussed the Supreme Court's decision to allow Alabama to execute a Muslim inmate without an Imam at his side. Andris Nelsons, music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Mark Volpe, Eunice and Julian Cohen President and chief executive officer of the BSO, discussed their recent Grammy win and the new Tanglewood Learning Institute. Harvard Historian Nancy Koehn talked about how tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon are all throwing big money at the homelessness problem that they helped to create. Koehn holds the James E. Robison Chair of business administration at Harvard Business School. Her latest book is "Forged in Crisis:The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times." Heather Goldstone, WGBH’s science correspondent and expert in ocean science and the host of Living Lab Radio, gave us her thoughts on the Green New Deal. In honor of Valentines Day, we opened the lines to hear our listeners' favorite love songs.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, February 5th, 2019. The Patriots celebrated their Super Bowl win with a duck boat parade through Boston today. We covered the festivities from our Library studio and took your calls on all things Patriots. Trump will be delivering his State of the Union address tonight. We opened the lines to hear if you will be watching. Senior Editor at The Atlantic, award winning food writer, and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Policy Corby Kummer, joined us to talk about how Brexit is impacting the international food supply. Andrew Li and Irene Li, two of the three siblings behind the food trucks and restaurants that make up the Mei Mei Group, joined us to talk about their new cookbook, Double Awesome Chinese Food. CNN’s chief National Correspondent and host of * Inside Politics*, John King, discussed what to expect from tonight’s State of the Union. ALEX BEAM, Boston Globe Columnist, his latest book is “The Feud: Vladimir Nabakov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship,” gave us his famous explainer.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, January 30th, 2018. Following former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s criticism, Chris Christie saying President Donald Trump “blew it,” and Roger Stone saying his presidency is in mortal peril, we opened the lines to ask our listeners if they’re concerned about the president’s increasing isolation, even from his closest allies. We spoke to medical ethicist Art Caplan about CBS’ decision not to air an ad for a medical marijuana company during Super Bowl LII. National security expert Juliette Kayyem joined us to discuss the outbreak of measles in Washington state. We spoke with WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen about the upcoming musical based on the “Magic Mike” film franchise. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam joined us as with his weekly explainer. Berklee College of Music Professor Rob Hochschild and WCRB’s Brian McCreath and Brian O’Donovan joined us for a concert round table, where they previewed some upcoming shows in the Greater Boston are

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, January 21st, 2018. Charlie Chieppo of the Pioneer Institute and former Democratic nominee for governor Shannon O’Brien joined us for our political round table. We spoke to New York Times reporter Farah Stockman about last weekend’s women's march. WGBH News Analyst Charlie Sennott joined us for a conversation about the fallout from last week’s Brexit vote. Given this weekend’s cold weather, we opened up the lines to hear if our listeners have any tips for handling the cold. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam joined us as he does every week for his weekly explainer. The reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price joined us for another edition of “All Revved Up” where we discussed Vice President Mike Pence’s comparison of Martin Luther King Jr and President Trump. We heard from media critic Bob Thompson about some of the biggest moments on television from last week.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, January 19th, 2019. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has suggested that a new 70 percent tax rate could fund her vision for a green new deal. We opened the lines to hear if you agree with her or do you think a new tax rate that high would be detrimental. Medical ethicist and Director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU's Langone Medical Center Art Caplan joined us to discuss the immoral marketing used to promote OxyContin. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest news regarding the Mueller investigation. Harvard Professor Michael Norton discussed why identity advertising doesn't always work. WGBH Art's Editor Jared Bowen talked about some of the new plays to see around Boston. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam gave us his famous explainer.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, January 10th, 2018. "Meet the Press" host Chuck Todd shared the latest updates from the government shutdown. New member of Congress Rep. Ayanna Pressley discussed the shutdown stalemate, her legislative agenda, and more. Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral explained what the government shutdown means for federal prisons. Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum Jay Pharoah told us how he develops his famous impressions. Harvard Graduate School of Education professor Paul Reville weighed in on Boston Public Schools forcing out older students, even if they are on track to graduate. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam shared his theory that Americans are wasting too much time on crossword puzzles.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. We opened up the lines to hear how our listeners feel about all of the news coverage surrounding President Trump and his administration. We sat down with former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis to hear why he’s been fighting for a connected rail link between North and South stations in Boston. We heard the latest from Boston City Hall from Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell. NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek joined us to discuss her feelings about the Olympic sport of curling. Atlantic Senior Editor Corby Kummer joined us for a discussion about the origins of a legendary Christmas classic: fruitcake. We spoke with CNN’s Chief National Correspondent John King about the latest developments in the sentencing hearing of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam told us what he’s planning for his next book club.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, September 12th, 2018. We opened up the lines to hear what listeners thought of yesterday’s tense meeting between President Trump, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Vice President Mike Pence. Washington Post reporter Maria Sacchetti discussed what happens to asylum seekers after they have been deported by the U.S. government. We discussed the latest developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation with national security expert Juliette Kayyem. Historian Nancy Koehn discussed a new study that found Americans value gender equality in the workplace more than they do in the home. Journalist Anthony Flint joined us to give us a glimpse into several urban design projects throughout the Greater Boston area that never came to fruition, including an effort by President John F. Kennedy to put NASA’s headquarters in Kendall Square. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam joined us to provide his legendary weekly explainer.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, November 29th, 2018.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 2018. After President Trump called a reporter racist, and has fended off the same accusations against himself, and a deadly shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, we asked our listeners if they feel like hate speech is on the rise. We spoke with former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral about Trump’s recent support for legislation that would shorten sentences for some drug crimes, and help recently released prisoners reintegrate into society. Tech journalist Andy Ihnatko joined us in the studio to discuss this morning’s major investigation by the New York Times into the inner workings of Facebook as they dealt with the aftermath of the 2016 election and revelations of Russian interference and data breaches. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam dropped by Studio 3 to tell us a little bit about ranked choice voting. We sat down with former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville to discuss what the results of the 2018 midterms mean for education policy in America. We spoke with author Lisa Halliday about her book “Asymmetry.” Wine expert Jonathan Alsop joined us to tell us what wines to keep an eye out for with the holidays just around the corner.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 8th, 2018. We talked to “Meet the Press” Host Chuck Todd about President Trump’s outburst at several reporters during a press conference yesterday. We opened up the lines to hear what our listeners think about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' ouster. Shirley Leung, interim editorial page editor for the Boston Globe, stopped by the studio to give us her thoughts on Governor Baker’s landslide win in Tuesday’s election. Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral joined us for another edition of “Law and Order,” during which we talked about the impact Jeff Sessions’ resignation could have Robert Mueller’s investigation. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam stopped by to talk about how practicing yoga and listening to hip-hop can prepare you for a game of chess. We sat down with WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen to discuss the film “Candice Breitz: Love Story,” featured at the Museum of Fine Arts until January 21. After the deadly shooting in Thousand Oaks, California Wednesday night, and Trump’s outburst at journalists at a press conference yesterday, we opened up the lines to hear what our listeners do when they’re overwhelmed by what they hear in the news. We ended the show by speaking with Senator Elizabeth Warren about her thoughts on the Democratic takeover of the House, whether she’s officially running for president in 2020, and the firing of Jeff Sessions.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, October 24th, 2018. The midterms will be upon us in just a few weeks. We opened the lines to hear if you are dreading the potential outcome or are you confident that the elections will sway in your political favor. Chad Griffin, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, joined us to discuss the Trump administration's attacks on transgender identity, and ballot question 3. MIT economist Jonathan Gruber talked about Trump's relationship with big pharma. National security expert Juliette Kayyem called in to update us in the explosive devices that were sent to CNN, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. WGBH Art's Editor Jared Bowen talked about the latest art's news around Boston and the country. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam gave us one of his famous explainers. We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on small talk.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018. President Trump mocked Christine Blasey Ford at a rally in Mississippi yesterday and called those supporting Ford and opposing Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court "evil people." We opened up the phone lines to ask our listeners what they think. Medical ethicist Art Caplan joined us to talk about the importance of getting a flu vaccine, especially after a winter that saw the highest U.S. death toll due to the flu in 40 years. National security expert Juliette Kayyem joined us to talk about President Trump’s re-negotiation of NAFTA and other developments in national security. Boston Public Radio contributor Alex Beam discussed “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek's hosting of a gubernatorial debate in Pennsylvania. In California, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill requiring corporate boards of directors to include women. Is this enough to fix the gender imbalance in business and politics? Historian Nancy Koehn weighed in. In light of the Kavanaugh hearings, we opened up the lines to hear if our listeners think that what we do in our adolescence should be held against us as adults. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen joined us to give us the scoop on the remake of the classic film "A Star is Born," starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

The full broadcast from Thursday, September 6, 2018 Meet The Press' Chuck Todd discussed the explosive New York Times op-ed published yesterday that was written by an anonymous senior Trump staffer. We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the op-ed. Medical ethicist Art Caplan explained why the security bins at the airport are so dirty. Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral gave her thoughts on the third day of the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing. The Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum Ali Noorani joined us to talk about the future of DACA. Former Education Secretary Paul Reville talked about the problem with school bus delays in the Boston Public School system. *Boston Globe *columnist Alex Beam gave us one of has famous explainers.

This week Boston Public Radio is revisiting some of our favorite conversations. In this episode you'll hear: We celebrated Leonard Bernstein’s centennial with his daughters Nina Bernstein Simmons and Jamie Bernstein We open the lines and asked you about Updike’s Rabbit series being adapted to TV. What do you think have been the best and worst adaptations of books onto the big and small screen? Alex Beam joined us for one of his famous explainers. The makers of* FRONTLINE's *Oscar nominated documentary, *Abacus: Small Enough to Jail, *joined us to talk about their award winning film. Kevin Young discussed his book,* Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-facts, and Fake News.* We talked to Gar Alpervitz, who was instrumental in making the Pentagon Papers public. Sy Montgomery joined us for another edition of the Afternoon Zoo.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018. Yesterday might very well be the worst day in Trump’s presidency, with two men from his innermost circle sharing a remarkable split screen moment. One one side of the screen a jury finds his former campaign manager Paul Manafort guilty on eight counts of tax fraud. On the other side of the screen, Trump’s former fixer, Michael Cohen pleads guilty to Tax evasion, campaign finance violations involving hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and he admits he broke the law at the direction of “a candidate for federal office.” So what does this mean, now that Michael Cohen has implicated President Trump as a co-conspirator? Attorney Dan Small is a partner in Holland & Knight's Miami and Boston offices and a former prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice. He joins us to discuss. When it comes to re-branding we’re opening the lines, asking you about Dunkin’s "dos and donuts." Yesterday the franchise announced that 30 of its Boston Stores will get a makeover, with less emphasis on the donuts and more emphasis on giving customers a “ modern in-store experience.” It turns out dropping "Donuts" from the name is part of this overhaul. First off, it’s it’s just Dunkin’ without the donuts, what exactly are you dunking? Secondly, is a 21st century style coffee house what we want out of a Dunkin donuts? We opened the lines to ask you. Then, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam is here for his weekly roundup of Esoterica. Then, NBC Sports’ Trenni Kusnierek talks about wooing the soon-to-be WooSox to Worcester. We unpack the importance of a permanent Superintendent of Boston Schools with Paul Reville — he’s a professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education where he also runs the Education Redesign Lab, and he’s the state’s former secretary of Education. Then, the power of Jimmy Carter’s no frills post-presidency with Harvard historian Nancy Koehn. Naturalist and journalist Sy Montgomery joins us for her monthly edition of The Afternoon Zoo, a conversation at the intersection of animal and human behavior. And finally, this summer marks the 60th anniversary of Paddington and among the celebrations is the exhibit, “Paddington Comes to America,” which you can catch at the Eric Carle Museum in Amherst through October 7th. We spoke with R.W. Alley, who for Twenty years has illustrated Michael Bond’s Paddington Bear books.

Over 300 newspapers ran editorials today to promote freedom of the press. Linda Pizzuti Henry, the Boston Globe’s Managing Director, joined us to talk about how this came about and what to make of this moment. Then we asked you: Will this defense of a free press prevail? Could it backfire if President Donald Trump spins this to prove his theory that the media are out to get him? *John Rosenthal, *founder of the advocacy group Stop Handgun Violence, discussed a student-led march across Massachusetts to protest gun violence. Former Suffolk County Sheriff *Andrea Cabral *discussed the controversial use of fentanyl in the execution of a Nebraska inmate. Jen Mergel, Boston-based curator, and Karen Mauney-Brodek, president of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, discussed a new public art exhibit featuring the innovative "fog sculptures" of artist Fujiko Nakaya. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died today at the age of 76. We opened up the lines and asked you what her work meant to you. Columnist and author *Alex Beam *explained the large rodent that is becoming an invasive species in some American wetlands. *Jonathon Alsop *of the Boston Wine School shared the surprising rise of a new way of enjoying wine: From a can.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, August 10th, 2018 With just a month until the primaries, have the Democrats running for Governor finally landed on a message that might not only resonate with voters but reverberate on election day: Transportation? There has been a convergence of transportation SNAFUS: On Monday the commuter rail had massive delays on six lines, On Wednesday the MBTA’s parking garage at Alewife crumbled, with huge pieces of concrete damaging someone’s car. Yesterday the Blue Line lost power, creating an underground parade of 350 passengers walking through a tunnel, and for atmospherics — we have work on the Commonwealth Ave bridge, which has traumatized commuters with the threat of major backups. We opened the lines to ask you, could this be the topic that could threaten America’s most popular governor? Mind you not all of America has to use our transportation system. Is this an issue that could change how you vote? Alex Beam is here for his famous explainer and other esoterica, including a comprehensive analysis on how to best avoid mosquito bites by wearing camo. Beat The Press host Emily Rooney joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations Then, we chat with the Boston Globe’s travel writer and columnist Christopher Muther about the TSA’s Quiet Skies program and the proper etiquette on tipping while traveling. Then we continue our ongoing conversation about the family separation at the Border with immigration lawyers Susan Church and Jeff Goldman First Lady Melania Trump’s parents successfully emigrated to the United States, using what the president has condemned as “chain migration.” We unpack this with Under the Radar host Callie Crossley. Then this week's Friday News Quiz with two women who are shaking things up in the world of beverages: Kitty Amann is a consultant specializing in cocktails, wines and spirits. Misty Kalkofen has a reputation as one of America’s foremost authorities on cocktail history and culture. In addition to tending bar at Brick & Mortar since 2011, she is also a consultant. The two have them have come together to author the new book: Drinking Like Ladies: 75 Modern Cocktails from the World's Leading Female Bartenders; Includes Toasts to Extraordinary Women in History.

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the history of the institutionalization of children, the thankless job of refereeing youth sports, and the legacy of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, one year after the Unite the Right rally. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Coverage of family separation is revealing many abuses visited upon children detained in state facilities. Natalia mentioned this WNYC history of immigration detainment and this PBS retrospective on deinstitutionalization. She also recommended journalist Alex Beam’s book Gracefully Insane and this ProPublica coverage of the organizations that operate shelters. Violence against youth sports referees has become disturbingly common. Natalia cited the work of sociologist Hilary Levey Friedman on competitive childhood, including this Atlantic article. One year ago, violence in Charlottesville captured national attention. Niki has released a podcast series, A12, considering these events one year out. Niki also recommended historian Kathleen Belew’s new book, Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America.   In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: Natalia commented on Gustavo Arellano’s Los Angeles Times article, “Of Course Latinos Can Assimilate Into American Society. Just Look at Whittier.” Neil discussed the JSTOR Daily article, “The Complicated Politics Of… Refrigerators.” Niki shared Tyler Parry’s article for Black Perspectives, “A Brief History of the ‘Black Friend’.”

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, June 14th, 2018. Chuck Todd, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," talked about Bob Corker's comments about the "cult" of Trump, a new lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, and other top stories from Washington. Congressman Bill Keating weighed in on the U.S. - North Korea summit. We opened up the lines and asked you if this week's Republican primaries prove that the GOP has become the party of Trump. Former Suffolk sheriff Andrea Cabral discussed the Supreme Court case on Ohio's voter rolls, and the Trump Administration's practice of separating immigrant children from families at the border. Alex Beam, BPR's equivalent of the Russian psychic cat Achilles, shared his predictions for the World Cup. Heather Goldstone, WCAI science editor, discussed sea level rise and the movement against plastic straws. Congressman Michael Capuano also discussed the Trump Administration's separation of immigrant children from their families at the border. We asked you about abiotech party in Boston that went off the rails.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, May 10, 2018. Senator Ed Markey called in to talk about his stance on net neutrality and Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran deal.Senator Elizabeth Warren to called to discuss CIA director nominee Gina Haspel's confirmation hearings.Congressman Mike Capuano gave us his bi-monthly look behind the congressional curtain.Tech expert Andy Ihnatko told us about Google's recent AI announcement.Former Secretary of Education Paul Reville discussed the latest education headlines. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained the mysteries of bird migration.We opened the lines to hear about your Mother's Day memories

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, May 4th, 2018. NECN's Sue O' Connell joined us to give her take on Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg's resignation today and whether or not he was a victim of his situation. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Stan Rosenberg's resignation. Emily Rooney gave us her famous list. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained the world of mail fishing. Under The Radar's Callie Crossley discussed Kayne West's growing madness.Ikea fans are stunned to find out that Swedish meatballs are not actually Swedish. We opened the lines to hear how much food authenticity means to you. Ilene Bezahlef and Sarah Blackburn fromEdible Boston joined us for the news quiz.

The full episode of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, April 26, 2018. Featuring: NBC host Chuck Todd, Edgar B. Herwick III of WGBH's Curiosity Desk, author Robert Kuttner, Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn, and Boston Globe columnist and noted local curmudgeon Alex Beam.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. The Washington Post reported yesterday that during a meeting last month Robert Mueller told President Trump's lawyer that the president was currently not a criminal target in his investigation. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on this revelation. Novelist Meg Wolitzer joined us to talk about her latest novel, "The Female Persuasion."National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest about the Russia investigation and Trump's desire to pull troops out of Syria. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, talked about the state of affordable housing and how borrowers can successfully get affordable loans. Environmentalist Bill McKibben joined us to talk about the latest developments at the EPA and how much longer he thinks Scott Pruitt will be the director. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained how people are literally taking flight with a new umbrella from the Netherlands. White House photographer Pete Souza talked about his new book, featuring photos from the Obama presidency.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, March 29, 2018. This month, Utah reportedly became the first state to legalize "free-range parenting" with a law that prohibits parents from being charged with neglect if they let their children go to and from school alone, play outside unsupervised, or stay at home unattended. Are you on board? We opened up the lines and got your take.Poet Richard Blanco celebrated Women's History Month by examining two works by Anne Sexton and Mary Oliver.Former Suffolk Country sheriff Andrea Cabral discussed the Trump Administration's proposal to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.Author and columnist Alex Beam looked at how some cemeteries are developing programming toattract more living visitors.?Ben Mezrich's 2009 book "The Accidental Billionaires," became the source material for the 2010 film "The Social Network." He joined us to chronicle Facebook's rise from a humble Harvard Yard startup to an organization embroiled in scandal with the recent Cambridge Analytica revelations.Host Kevin O'Connor and masonry expert Mark McCullough took your home improvement questions for Ask This Old House.

The full broadcast from 2/22/18. Featuring: Chuck Todd, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on gun reform. Andrea Cabral on gun and justice reform, Congressman Steve Lynch, columnist Alex Beam, and wine expert Johnathan Alsop.

Rhodes Island Governor Gina Raimondo joined us to take our questions and yours. Plus, Congressman Michael Capuano, Meet The Press' Chuck Todd, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and we heard your thoughts on yesterday's tragic shooting in Florida.

It seems like all of Trump's aides and advisors start to sound like Trump after joining his administration. We opened the lines to hear what you think about Trump's staff subsuming his personality? Have you have you ever taken on your boss' personality? Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Gar Alperovitz on his involvement with the Pentagon Papers.

An actress is murdered above a famous deli and Branch wants to give the three suspects the death penalty...including the two guys who just stole the TV. Green goes undercover as a drug dealer, gets sued for beating down a perp, and reveals his affinity for Elvis Costello. And a witness reminds us who put Baby in a corner. We're hungry to talk about L&O season 13 episode 4 "Tragedy on Rye" with Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam. This episode is based on the real life Carnegie Deli Massacre of 2001.   Support the show.

We went to the phones to hear your thoughts about the controversial comments a WEEI commentator and about the appearance of Tom Brady's daughter in his new reality show. We asked you if you think the children of public figures should be open for ridicule or off limits. Plus, Congressman Michael Capuano, Andrea Cabral, Alex Beam, Chuck Todd, and Chrystal Kornegay.

Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich joined us to talk about his upcoming performances and his new album. Plus, Chuck Todd, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Jennifer Mckim and Philip Martin on their investigative story on illegal massage parlors. (Full Show 1/25/18)

We opened the lines to hear if you think the reports of the great divides in America actually exist or have they just been overblown. Plus, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Congressman Capuano, Tina Brown, and Alex Beam. (Full Show 01/18/18)

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is feeling heat from her Republican colleagues for releasing testimony from a Judiciary Committee sessions. We opened the lines to here if you think it is better to ask for forgiveness or for permission. Plus, Heather Goldstone, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Alex Beam. (Full show 01/11/17)

We opened the lines to hear how you were braving the bomb cyclone winter storm. Plus, Elizabeth Warren, Andrea Cabral, Carlie Sennott, Alex Beam, and Congressman Mike Capuano. (Full Show 1/04)

We opened up the lines and asked you what Roy Moore's loss may mean for the midterm elections in 2018. Plus, Dr. Mike Hirsch, a doctor at UMass who is working to get guns off the street, former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on the sentencing of Walter Scott's killer, former drug czar Michael Botticelli on the opioid crisis, NBC's Chuck Todd, columnist Alex Beam, and wine expert Jonathon Alsop. (This is the full show from Thursday, December 14, 2017.)

We took Al Franken's resignation speech live today and open the lines to hear if you think that Franken should have resigned. Plus, Former Secretary of Education Paul Reville, Former Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral, the President and Vice President of the Boston branch of the NAACP Tanisha Sullivan and Segun Idowu, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and writer Kevin Young. (Full Show 12/7/17)

Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained whether it is better to run or to walk. Plus, Chuck Todd, Congressman Michael Capuano, and Paul Reville.

Anthony Bourdain joined us to talk about the new season of his show Raw Crafts. Plus, Senator Ed Markey, Boston Globe's Brian McGrory, Juliette Kayyem, journalist EJ Dionne, and Alex Beam. (Full Show 11/15/17)

Since the allegations of sexual harassment and rape came out against Harvey Weinstein, more and more people have gone public with their experiences of other Hollywood heavy hitters that sexually assaulted them. In light of these revelations, we asked you if you think the culture behind sexual assault is finally going to change. Plus, Andrea Cabral, Alex Beam, Paul Reville, and Lawrence O'Donnell. (Full Show 11/9/17)

Attorney General Maura joined us to answer your questions and ours in another edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Meet The Press' Chuck Todd.

Governor Charlie Baker joined Boston Public Radio for another edition of Ask The Governor. Plus, Alex Beam on the Man Booker Prize, Congressman Mike Capuano, and Chuck Todd. (Full Show 10/19/17)

Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained why some states don't allow you to get buried next to your pet. Plus, Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral, medical ethicist Art Caplan, and our wine expert Johnathan Alsop. (Full Show 10/12/17)

Brief interviews with authors featured at the 2017 Arkansas Literary Festival, including: Alex Beam (01:10), Cora Daniels (11:30), Odie Lindsey (20:48), Therese Oneill (29:45), Owen Laukkanen (41:35).For more information, visit www.arkansasliteraryfestival.org.

December 8, 2016 at the Boston Athenæum. Dear Bunny, Dear Volodya: The Friendship and the Feud is playwright Terry Quinn’s artful and poignant “dramatic dialogue” based on the quarter-century-long correspondence between novelist Vladimir Nabokov and The New Yorker editor and critic Edmund Wilson. First published in the Paris Review, Quinn’s epistolary drama was performed numerous times in the US and abroad, often with William F. Buckley playing the part of Wilson, and Nabokov’s son, Dmitri, playing the part of his father.

Material sacado del libro American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church, por Alex Beam. Puede leer el ensayo completo en PDF cliqueando aquí.

Material sacado del libro American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church, por Alex Beam. Puede leer el ensayo completo en PDF cliqueando aquí.

In this episode we interview Alex Beam: author of "American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church."  Alex provides an extremely insightful and compelling "outsider's view" of Joseph Smith's final years in Nauvoo, along with his murder and legacy.

In this special Mormon History Guy/Rational Faiths joint podcast, Russell Stevenson interviews Alex Beam, the non-Latter-day Saint author of American Crucifixion: The Murder of Joseph Smith and the Fate of the Mormon Church. We discuss polygamy, Joseph Smith’s strength of character, and distinctions between traditional Mormon narratives about Joseph Smith and Alex Beam’s interpretation. Come […] The post Podcast #10: An Interview with Alex Beam, Author of American Crucifixion appeared first on Mormon History Guy.

As my friend Alex Beam said today, 12 Years a Slave has a way of taking things that were abstractions and making them real. It's one thing to talk about abolition, another to see the essential need for it. Even a figure like John Brown, says Alex, looks different when you see the true carnage of slavery. We're talking about this astonishing new Steve McQueen movie today on The Nose and we'll find it pretty easy I predict. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prospects for liberty on the high seas aren't any better than on land, imo Any place of true freedom would entail the dissolution of governmental "jurisdiction" Any place of true freedom would attract many rights-respecting and responsible individuals Trying to enact complete liberty in a large city environment is quite problematic, though not impossible For example: http://www.meetup.com/Complete-Liberty/ No matter where activism is done, it's vital to strike the root of statism People who involve themselves in government don't care about respecting property rights, because government itself is an anti-property rights (tax-fed) institution! Private entertainment venues (to the degree that they are unregulated and untaxed) are microcosms of a free society The benefits of living in society, albeit at present highly statist, tend to outweigh living in the boonies Statist notions of "giving back" to "society" or to "the community" are anti-freedom Has the government ever actually provided anything on a voluntary basis? Nope Showing police as immoral and unjust is a very good thing Police "protect and serve" those in charge; they are a coercive monopoly funded via extortion The perceived legitimacy of "government" depends on propaganda, rationalizations, and psychological defenses People's fears of challenging "authority" go way back to childhood Breaking dysfunctional ties takes confidence and courage To assert what you truly value can be a real challenge Obama Sides With RIAA, Supports $150,000 Fine per Music Track by David Kravets http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/obama-sides-wit-2/ Billion Dollar Charlie vs. the RIAA by Alex Beam http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2008/11/18/billion_dollar_charlie_vs_the_riaa/ If you give authoritarian sociopaths an inch, they'll take twelve miles Political people use government to reward their friends and punish their enemies Apple Wants To Make Jailbreaking Worthy Of Jail Time, $2500 Fine by Chris Walters http://consumerist.com/2009/02/apple-wants-to-make-jailbreaking-worthy-of-jail-time-2500-fine.html "Law" is like "God" for many people, the ultimate "authority" that must be obeyed! Woman tapes parts of her sister's surprise party while the movie "New Moon" is playing in the background. Woman records 3-4 minutes of the movie and is arrested, spending 2 nights in jail and facing up to 3 years in prison. (consumerist.com) http://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/abhcp/woman_tapes_parts_of_her_sisters_surprise_party/ Government doesn't own anything, so it has no property rights jurisdiction American government, like all governments, contains the core of communism (for the common good) Feds Demand Prison for Guns N’ Roses Uploader by David Kravets http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/feds-demand-6-m/ Punishment is the age-old irrational method that "authorities" use to deal with the disobedient Dell Colludes With RIAA, Disables Stereo Mix http://mobile.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/07/11/0128203 Viacom lawsuit: Google told to hand over all YouTube user details by Bobbie Johnson http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/jul/04/youtube.google http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmca IP boils down to forcing people to do or not do things with what they own Are we all serfs working for the feudal lord? Things haven't changed much Will secret copyright treaty restrict your digital rights? by Jeff Porten http://www.macworld.com/article/143986/2009/11/acta_treaty.html Governmental "representation" of "citizens" is basically another absurd form of supernaturalism, or belief in "higher powers" Marketplace activity will eventually undermine IP, regardless of the laws that are passed and the punishment for breaking them Does a criminal organization--i.e., an organization that violates others' sovereignty and property rights--have a valid claim to its property? Does any criminal? Of course the main problem with acts of sabotage is that they do nothing to change the public relations scheme that seeks to legitimize "government"--and such acts basically serve as a call to arms for those whose job is coercion and violence, thus potentially escalating the madness (for the "common good") The collective pronoun "we" is very important to the statist enslavement of the populace Talk like a Pirate - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMu6e5Dgtg Complete Liberty IP Chapter: http://completeliberty.com/chapter6.php audio version: http://completeliberty.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=208107 Daniel's site: http://warisimmoral.com bumper music "The Great Destroyer" by Nine Inch Nails http://nin.com to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697  

A conversation about knowledge, commerce and the Western canon with novelist and journalist Alex Beam, author of A Great Idea at the Time: The Rise, Fall and Curious Afterlife of the Great Books.

Welcome to the show it is July 4th 2007 and this is our 206th show. Today will be an interview with Alex Beam of the Boston Globe

This is the first forum in the Will Newspapers Survive? series presented by the MIT Communications Forums. The Emergence of Citizens' Media features Alex Beam of the Boston Globe, Ellen Foley from the Wisconsin State Journal and Dan Gillmor, founder of the Center for Citizen Media.

A discussion with Boston Globe Reporter, Alex Beam, about Jesus' rise to the top of the best seller lists.

A discussion with Boston Globe Reporter, Alex Beam, about Jesus' rise to the top of the best seller lists.