Oliver Anthony slams song being used in GOP debate

[ad_1] Oliver Anthony, the man behind this week’s fast-rising, chart-topping hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” released the second installment of his “It’s a pleasure to meet you” videos, this time talking about the way his song has been co-opted by conservatives and weaponized politically. On Wednesday, when eight Republican presidential candidates faced off at… Continue reading Oliver Anthony slams song being used in GOP debate

Republican debate made clear dangers of cutting humanities from universities

[ad_1] Bedazzled by the lucrative allures of STEM and the popularity of business degrees, universities have been defunding their humanities programs and transforming themselves into vocational training centers with five-star gyms. Foreign language departments are being eliminated at state universities and history, philosophy and English literature majors are on the chopping block everywhere. The hue… Continue reading Republican debate made clear dangers of cutting humanities from universities

Georgia mugshots and the GOP debate upstage Trump’s predictable interview with Carlson

[ad_1] “How do you get indicted every week and stay cheerful?” ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson asked former President Trump in an interview that was meant to steal the thunder from the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday. The pre-taped, 46-minute discussion, which was streamed on X (formerly Twitter), was more like a gentle softball… Continue reading Georgia mugshots and the GOP debate upstage Trump’s predictable interview with Carlson

Trump-less Fox News Republican debate tops ratings expectations

[ad_1] During the 2016 race for the White House, then-candidate Donald Trump was responsible for making the Republican primary debates must-watch television events. But even without Trump onstage, Fox News was able to attract the largest cable TV audience for a non-sports program so far this year with its Wednesday showdown between the candidates for… Continue reading Trump-less Fox News Republican debate tops ratings expectations

A Chaotic Display of Conservatism at the First Republican Debate

[ad_1] An hour into Wednesday night’s Republican Presidential debate, which took place without the front-runner, Donald Trump, a simple, altogether predictable question unsettled the proceedings. “If former President Trump is convicted in a court of law,” Fox News’ Bret Baier asked the candidates, “Would you still support him as your party’s choice? Please raise your… Continue reading A Chaotic Display of Conservatism at the First Republican Debate

Trump reportedly will skip Fox News’ GOP debate in Milwaukee

[ad_1] In the 2016 campaign for the White House, former President Donald Trump turned the Republican primary debates into live TV events that attracted record audiences to Fox and CNN. But like a star walking away from a hit TV show, Trump is skipping the first debate of the 2024 Republican primary season airing Aug.… Continue reading Trump reportedly will skip Fox News’ GOP debate in Milwaukee

Reader letters: The Roxy and the debate over ‘Sound of Freedom’

[ad_1] Regarding “50 Years at the Roxy,” July 23: I was one of the lucky ones who was there opening night for Neil Young, with Graham Nash subbing for Grin. (“Nils can’t sing”). It wasn’t until years later that I understood whom he was referring to and that he was ill. Thank goodness I was… Continue reading Reader letters: The Roxy and the debate over ‘Sound of Freedom’