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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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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Get Ready’
It’s time to ‘Get Ready’ for tomorrow’s historic presidential debate.
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Are debates still valuable? (podcast)
Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in a televised debate Tuesday, but what we will learn from the exchange?
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Factory’
Inspired by watching his father struggle to make ends meet, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Factory’ captures the spirit of the working life.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Summer’s Almost Gone’
The calendar says we still have about a month before the official end of summer, it feels like the season is coming to a close.
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A disoriented people
In the United States, we have entered a social period of disorientation that leaves one in a state of genuine confusion and disarray.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Chicago’
Chicago has hosted more national political conventions than any other U.S. city.
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