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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Helen Wheels’
The hurricane causing devastation across the Southeastern US has a slightly different name, but ‘Helen Wheels’ is an appropriate choice for this week’s Sharp Notes Monday.
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Will Tuesday’s VP debate make a difference for voters?
Now that the candidates for vice president have squared off, the big question is how much of a factor the debate will be in the election.
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The end of the presidential race
Presidential scholar Michael Riccards expresses his disappointment with the candidates running for the White House.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Me and Bobby McGee’
Kris Kristifferson left an impact on American culture as a songwriter, as a vocalist, a musician and as a actor.
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Horse race journalism (podcast)
Coverage of the issues that matter most to voters takes a backseat to coverage of polls, endorsements, fundraising and ads.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Racing in the Street’
As the Boss 75, what do his lyrics say about how he views the aging process?
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‘The West Wing’ as a teaching tool
Twenty-five years ago today, The West Wing debuted on NBC. Here’s how to use the show in the classroom.
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Do public figures deserve privacy? (podcast)
Should the media cover the private lives of politicians and other public figures?
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Pet Sounds’
Elections are unpredictable, but one of the most unusual topics in a presidential campaign surfaced last week.
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How the need to turn a profit affects news (podcast)
Most news organizations are owned by large corporations, whose priorities are to make money. They also want to produce quality news, but when push comes to shove, money usually takes precedent.
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