Bonne Terre Mine
I recently took my family about an hour south of St. Louis to Bonne Terre, Missouri, for a tour of the town’s famous mine. Here’s the story.
Calm And Thoughtful
If you’ve come to me today for some savvy insight or snarky comments about the Trump shooting this weekend, I’m sorry I only have this one thought to share.
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
I was saddened today to hear of the death at 96 of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who turned a 15-minute radio show into a giant business with her frank talk about sex.
A Suggestion For CNN
CNN is shuffling the deck chairs again and trying to stanch the bleeding from its primetime viewership. I have a radical solution to offer.
Movie Review: “Fly Me To The Moon”
Here’s my review of a new romcom starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, revolving around the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission.
Movie Review: “Axel F”
Eddie Murphy recently told a reporter he doesn’t gravitate toward things he thinks would be challenging. That explains “Axel F,” the newest sequel in the “Beverly Hills Cop” universe. Is it worth your time? Read my full review here.
The Power of Naps
A recent news story reminded me of the value of a power nap, something I discovered many years ago when I did early morning radio. Let me explain.
John Belushi’s Widow
John Belushi’s widow, Judy, has died at 73, so I dug into my audio archives to find a conversation I had with her in 2005. We talked about his drug abuse, “Animal House,” the Blues Brothers, and more. You can listen here.
Then What?
Lots of pundits and loudmouths are weighing in on whether Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential election. But they fail to ask this most important follow-up question.
Why “1776” Is Still Relevant Today
I’m a longtime lover of “1776,” the musical about the men who wrote the Declaration Of Independence. Sadly, it’s relevant again at a time when the candle of democracy lit so long ago may be on the cusp of being snuffed. Let me explain.
Elliott Davis, You Paid For It
When I heard that Elliott Davis (best known for his You Paid For It segments on KTVI-2) is retiring, I dug out of my archives a great conversation I had with him on my radio show. You can read about him and listen here.
Bonnie Raitt
I first fell in love with Bonnie Raitt 47 years ago when she did a concert at my college. Seeing her again this weekend only reinforced my affection for her, so I wrote this piece.
Well, That Was A Shit Show
Here’s my reaction after watching Joe Biden give one of the worst debate performances I’ve ever seen — including what he should have said and what the implications may be.
Reel Spoilers: “Inside Out 2”
I’m back on the Reel Spoilers podcast with Tom, Joe, and Kevin to discuss and dissect “Inside Out 2.” Here’s the video of us in action and a link to the audio-only version.
Movie Review: “Daddio”
Here’s my review of “Daddio,” about a cabbie (Sean Penn) and his passenger (Dakota Johnson), who engage in a deeply personal conversation along the way. It’ll be on my Best Of ’24 list, too.