Tom T. Hall, 1936-2021

The legendary country music singer-songwriter known as “The Storyteller” is gone at 85.

Dusty Hill, 1949-2021

ZZ Top’s longtime bass player is gone.

Has America Reached Peak Vaccination?

The rate at which Americans are getting COVID shots is slowing rapidly.

The Economics of Long Tail News

There’s got to be a better way.

Reflections on Reflecting

An artist engages with her critic.

The Politicization of Math Class

The least controversial subject in school is suddenly controversial.

Nugent Wonders Why Didn’t We Shut Down for COVID 1 through 18

You know you got it when you’re going insane.

Did the Boomers Ruin America?

An interesting but uneven debate.

Socialize Music?

A really weird proposal to solve a problem that probably doesn’t exist.

Amazon Killing Libraries?

The quasi-monopoly power of the world’s largest bookstore is problematic. Maybe.

Patriotism Re-ennobled

President Biden masterfully used the pageantry of the day to shatter the self-asserted Trumpian monopoly on patriotism.

Freedom, Security, and Insurrection

The aftermath of the January 6 Capitol riots runs into the First Amendment,

Parler Loses Web Host

Amazon is using its dominant position to shut down a right-wing social platform.

Streaming Wars Taking No Casualties

Thus far, Disney+ and HBO Max are additive rather than cannibalizing competing services.

Police Warned About Nashville Bomber 16 Months Ago

In hindsight, there were more than a few clues.

The Faceless Pandemic

It’s easy to mismanage what we don’t have to see.

Nashville Christmas Bombing

An exploding RV did substantial property damage but caused only minor injuries to bystanders.

(Many?)(Most?) Republicans Acknowledge Biden WIn

Too little, too late.

Charley Pride Dead at 87

A country music legend is yet another victim of COVID.

It Was 40 Years ago Today

Music legend John Lennon’s life was cut tragically short four decades ago.

Justin Townes Earle Dead at 38

The Americana star and son of Steve Earle is gone too soon.

NPR Hit Hard by Pandemic

Telecommuting has taken a bite out of an industry built on commuting.

Cancelations Are Seldom Permanent

The weirdness of Internet outrage culture.

Charlie Daniels Dead at 83

The Country Music Hall of Famer is gone.

Trump Rally Flops Bigly

The President gave a delusional rant to a half-empty stadium thanks to some crazy kids.

Podcast Recommendation

1619, Episode Three

John Prine: Holiday Cheer 2018 WFUV Benefit, 12/3/18 at the Beacon Theatre. Photo by Gus Philippas John Prine: Holiday Cheer 2018 WFUV Benefit, 12/3/18 at the Beacon Theatre. Photo by Gus Philippas

John Prine Succumbs to COVID-19

A great songwriter is gone at 73.

Joe Diffie Dead from Coronavirus

The 1990s country star is dead at 61.

Amazon and COVID-19

American’s online sales leader is straining under the social distancing regime.

Kenny Rogers, Country Legend, Dead at 81

He was the king of crossover hits long before Garth Brooks.

SXSW Latest Victim of Coronavirus

Conferences, sporting events, and even school has been canceled to avoid spreading the pandemic.

Merry Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving From WKRP

It’s still the best Thanksgiving television episode ever.

Sean Spicer Finally Booted From Dancing With The Stars

We won’t have Sean Spicer to ikick around anymore.

Where Has the Decade Gone?

No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.

Status Of Brexit Is Clear As Mud As Deadline Nears

With just over two weeks to go until the deadline, the status of Brexit is entirely unclear.

Ric Ocasek, Cars Frontman, Dead at 75

Another Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is gone.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders To Continue Career Of Lying For Donald Trump

Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed on with Fox News Channel to continue her career of lying on behalf of the President.

David Koch, Businessman, Political Activist, and Philanthropist, Dead At 79

David Koch, one-half of the Koch Brothers and the head of a wide-ranging business empire who also went on to have a huge impact on politics and cultural philanthropy, has died at the age of 79.

Sean Spicer Hits Rock Bottom

Sean Spicer will appear on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars

Republicans Blame Video Games For Mass Shootings

Republicans have come up with a new target to blame mass shootings on, “violent video games.”

Norah O’Donnell Latest to Fill Walter Cronkite’s Chair

Anchoring of CBS Evening News is not what it used to be.

Great Britain’s Next Leader Will Be Chosen By 0.03% Of The British People

The next Prime Minster of the United Kingdom will be chosen by a very small segment of both the population and the Conservative Party. Does that make sense?

Happy Independence Day From Outside The Beltway!

In the spirit of the holiday, it’s time to eat to excess, drink adult beverages, and blow stuff up..

Supreme Court Strikes Down Lanham Act Prohibition On “Immoral” Trademarks

The Supreme Court has struck down a provision of the Lanham Act barring approval of “immoral” or “scandalous” trademarks as unconstitutional.

Donald Trump Wants To Get Men On The Moon By 2024, NASA Isn’t That Optimistic

President Trump says he wants to see men back on the Moon by 2024, but NASA thinks it’s going to take longer than that.

There’s Too Much Money In Politics Because There’s Too Much Politics In Money

Do you want to get money out of politics? You need to get politics out of money.

Is San Francisco’s Gentrification Such a Bad Thing?

The city by the Bay is rapidly transforming. Should we lament that?