Billy Joel mentions 59 public figures in ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire.’ Jamal Bowman could be a good choice for No. 60.
Jandoli Institute
The end of an abuser
Rupert Murdoch has retired, but his impact on media and democracy remains.
Jandoli Institute Executive Director chimes in on Erie County Exec race
A WKBW segment on the Erie County Executive campaign included comments from Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Question’
Candidates of both parties have made it a habit to avoid direct answers to the questions posed by debate moderators.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Long May You Run’
Cars have been a popular topic for songwriters, providing plenty of musical material to illustrate the UAW strike,
Religious Confusions
In Florida, there is a host of censorship of books, especially among children’s selections.Â
A brief period of political civility followed the 9/11 attacks
For a few weeks in the fall of 2001, Americans put aside their differences and came together,
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘You’re Missing’
The songs on ‘The Rising’ speak to the experiences of those affected by the 9/11 attacks, but they also carry universal messages of hope and resilience.
A shift in message?
A new Biden ad about his visit to Ukraine appears to indirectly address concerns about the president’s age.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Working Class Hero’
John Lennon’s ‘Working Class Hero’ is a raw and barebones description of what it is like to work long and hard with little appreciation or financial reward.Â