Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture, Philosophy
Steve Ditko’s Legacy: From Superheroes to Moral Heroes
Robert Begley July 26, 2018
Steve Ditko created art that “shows how men could and should act,” heroes without tragic flaws, and a universe where justice triumphs.
Arts & Culture, Reviews, Science & Technology
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
Nicholas Provenzo July 26, 2018
Bad Blood is a story of good and evil—of liars who bury the truth and the people of intelligence and integrity who keep digging until they find and expose it.
Arts & Culture
Vote for Atlas Shrugged in "The Great American Read" Contest
Jon Hersey June 4, 2018
Vote "early and often" for Atlas Shrugged in PBS's "The Great American Read" contest, running through October 18, 2018.
Arts & Culture, History
The Brooklyn Bridge: A Monument to the Human Spirit
Robert Begley May 24, 2018
On May 24, 1883 the Brooklyn Bridge opened for public use. It was a triumph over nature, doomsayers, and corrupt politicians.
Arts & Culture
Happy Birthday, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!
Jon Hersey May 22, 2018
On Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday, enjoy yourself by dwelling on the fascinating, eminently logical mind of his greatest creation: Sherlock Holmes.
Arts & Culture, Education & Parenting, Reviews
Sophie, by Tal Tsfany
Ella Wilson May 18, 2018
Sophie makes readers think in-depth and for themselves the whole way through and continue thinking even after they’ve turned the last page.
Arts & Culture, Politics & Rights
Little Pink House: Dramatizing the Horror of Eminent Domain
Nicholas Provenzo May 2, 2018
The Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. New London is one of the most widely despised in history. Courtney Balaker’s Little Pink House is showing the world why.
Arts & Culture, History
‘No Man Swings More or Stands Higher Than the Duke’
Robert Begley April 29, 2018
Duke Ellington crafted a sound that “literally lifts one out of one’s seat.” He flourished despite widespread racism and opened the doors of the world from behind his piano. Celebrate the Duke's birthday with a taste of the unrestrained joy he brought to music and life.
Arts & Culture, Politics & Rights
Want a Fun Way to Keep Up with Trump’s Ridiculous Tweets?
Jon Hersey April 26, 2018
Can a president use his pardon power on himself, and if so, can he pardon himself via tweet? Find out by listening to this fun podcast.
Arts & Culture, History
Jackie Robinson: ‘The Best Kind of American Hero’
Robert Begley April 15, 2018
On April 15, 1947, Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson not only changed the complexion of baseball, he changed America.