Commentary
Talk Radio in a civil society
Scientists have learned that politics is about finding stuff that makes us feel good. But at this very moment, our politics manifests a partisanship that slouches toward pathology.
Feb 25th, 2010 by Chris BeemWe won’t get fooled again
While the Health Care Summit looks like bipartisanship, it's just more of Obama's business as usual where meaningful reform is concerned.
Feb 25th, 2010 by Patti WenzelThe illusory appeal of Ayn Rand
Architect Howard Roark may be a heroic figure, but he's fictional. In the real world, government has an important role to play.
Feb 24th, 2010 by Ted BobrowDon’t sweat it, Russ
Feingold's best bet for re-election: Tommy Thompson entering - or not entering - the race.
Feb 23rd, 2010 by Patti WenzelStyle Points
Vancouver Olympics produces some chilly and perhaps unfair scoring practices. Or, at least chatter about it.
Feb 19th, 2010 by Brian Howe BattleDoyle’s green dream is our nightmare
The Clean Energy Jobs Act is more frightening than any Audi ad ever made.
Feb 17th, 2010 by Patti WenzelEducational carrot and stick
Obama provides hope for MPS with NCLB reforms; state takes it back along with Title I money.
Feb 10th, 2010 by Patti WenzelThat was it?
TCD's Erin Lee Petersen introduces a new column that analyzes the advertising we consume on a daily basis - beginning with the most hotly debated ad in Super Bowl history.
Feb 8th, 2010 by Erin PetersenAn inauspicious start to Black History Month
Most people would like to live in a world where race doesn't matter. In the meantime, let's open our eyes to the world as it is.
Feb 2nd, 2010 by Ted BobrowAnother local voice goes silent
The loss of "Morning Magazine" on WMCS 1290-AM silences Milwaukee's urban talk radio.
Jan 26th, 2010 by Patti WenzelObama’s presidency one year in
Author Chris Beem examines the first year of Obama's presidency and provides a helpful guide to understanding his modus operandi.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Chris BeemBrown victory is a brake on health care reform
Scott Brown's five-point victory for Massachusetts Senate seat is a referendum on health care reform. The Dems should listen.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel