Celebrities often use the awards shows such as the Oscars and the Grammys to make political statements. Is it important for actors, athletes, musical artists and other public figures to address important public policy topics? Or should they limit their… Read More ›
Songs inspired by April Fools’ Day.
A research paper identifies three films about musicians that provide audiences with stronger connections to celebrities than popular biopics.
An hour of songs about words
For his Feb. 4, 2022, radio show, Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee played songs that can no longer be found on Spotify and explained how protests are nothing new for the artists who have pulled their music from the… Read More ›
On Jan. 28, the anniversary of the Challenger tragedy, Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee played songs about rockets and space and offered his personal recollections about the news story he wrote about the explosion. Lee’s show streams live on… Read More ›
By Alan J. Steinberg There are two African-Americans, a man and a woman, whose memory I venerate as 20th century champions of American freedom. This year of 2022 is a year of special anniversaries regarding the lives of both these… Read More ›
By Richard Lee Last week, CNN reported that Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been receiving media training from Mandy Grunwald, a political consultant and media advisor. Outside of the political and media… Read More ›
By Emily Lewandowski The Late Show With Stephen Colbert allows the public to see politicians, such as Eric Adams, the New York City mayor-elect, in a new light. The more casual platform allows Adams to display his personality and discuss topics… Read More ›
It’s finally Infrastructure Week so songs about highways, trains and bridges comprised the content for Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee’s Nov. 11. radio show on WSBU-FM (88.3). Lee’s show streams live on Thursdays at 3 p.m. on the WSBU livestream… Read More ›
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