…and how the news media contribute to that NOT happening. I have no idea who will be the first female president of the United States or when her election will finally happen. What I do know is systemic sexism within the ranks of journalists and political pundits, including females, hampers that eventuality. The most recent … Read more
The late William F. Buckley (1925-2008) was the voice of sane conservativism in America for decades and founder of The National Review. Do not misunderstand what I mean by “sane.” As late as the 1960s, Buckley opposed national civil rights legislation and continued to support racial segregation. In an April 2021 article about continued efforts … Read more
Guy Kawasaki, a member of the team at Apple that launched Mac computers, is a much sought after expert when it comes to identifying the target market for a new product. In his book The Art of the Start, he tells aspiring entrepreneurs, “Do not try to be everything to everybody.” The most successful products … Read more
In this morning’s New York Times, former CNN Reliable Sources host Brian Stelter writes about the faux invincibility of cable news headliners such as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. He should know, having been ceremoniously dismissed by CNN in 2022. He predicts both Fox News and CNN will survive the “Monday Morning Massacre” of two … Read more
One of the most powerful tools when it comes to counter-intuitive thinking is challenging assumptions. This skill is particularly valuable when trying to explain the unexplainable. Case in point, Tucker Carlson’s use of cherry-picked Capitol security footage to claim January 6, 2021, was nothing more than a peaceful sightseeing tour. Why would anyone, even Fox … Read more