A growing social media app has the same name as a song that Dickey Betts wrote for the Allman Brothers more than 50 years ago.
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Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’
The pounding beat and declarative refrain of ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ suggest a fist-pumping patriotic anthem, but the song actually is about the struggles of a veteran returning home from Vietnam.
Explaining yesterday’s election in baseball terms
To use a baseball analogy, the Harris campaign sat on a lead while the Trump team methodically chipped away at the margin.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Anticipation’
All polls indicate tomorrow’s election will be one of the closest presidential contests in U.S. history, so we can only anticipate the results.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Box of Rain’
“Box of Rain” humanized the Grateful Dead and made listeners realize they were more than just a bunch of drug-crazed hippies.
Are newspaper endorsements needed?
Do political endorsements by newspapers and other media outlets provide value?
Education and the election
In the final stretch for the presidency, are we ignoring one of the most important issues — education?
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Sultans of Swing’
Swing states had nothing to do with the inspiring ‘Sultans of Swing, ‘ but the popular song makes for timely listening material as the presidential election approaches.
My story about the late Peter Tosh, who would have turned 80 today
One of Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee’s strangest and most memorable interviews was the time he sat down with Peter Tosh.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream’
‘Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream provides an entertaining narrative about several famous voyages, including Columbus’ journey across the Atlantic.
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