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That’s entertainment. No, that’s politics
The road to the White House may include a few visits to popular entertainment shows.
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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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