Studs Terkel: The Power of His Prose Studs Terkel: The Power of His Prose
He was our Boswell, our Whitman, our Sandburg. He could get people to open up and share their innermost thoughts and dreams.
Nov 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Dennis Kucinich
McCain Attack Ads by Lynch, Jason Reitman and Shyamalan McCain Attack Ads by Lynch, Jason Reitman and Shyamalan
What if John McCain's negative ads were remade by David Lynch, M Night Shyamalan and Juno director Jason Reitman?
Oct 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / The Landline
Back Talk: Kelly Link Back Talk: Kelly Link
The novelist and publisher discusses zombies, teen romance and her reaction to being labeled a "New Weird" writer.
Oct 30, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Hooked: Bottomless Appetites and Overfished Seas Hooked: Bottomless Appetites and Overfished Seas
Three new books chronicle our wanton depletion of ocean life.
Oct 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Emily Biuso
The Horror of Dirt: Virginia Woolf and Her Servants The Horror of Dirt: Virginia Woolf and Her Servants
Upstairs and downstairs with Virginia, Vanessa and the Bloomsbury set.
Oct 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Elaine Blair
Lullaby: Susan Stewart’s Red Rover Lullaby: Susan Stewart’s Red Rover
In language stark and plain as hymns, Susan Stewart explores our insatiable desire to find meaning in remembrance.
Oct 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Ange Mlinko
Sarah Palin’s Bubble Deflates Just as Her Clothing Bills Arrive Sarah Palin’s Bubble Deflates Just as Her Clothing Bills Arrive
All dressed up with no place to go.
Oct 29, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Pullin’ a Biden Pullin’ a Biden
The candidates' mistakes are called gaffes, bloopers, or as they're known on the street--'Pullin' a Biden.'
Oct 27, 2008 / The Daily Show
John McCain Is the Vet Who Didn’t Vet John McCain Is the Vet Who Didn’t Vet
This is a cautionary tale about what happens when politicians fail to vet their running mates.
Oct 27, 2008 / YouTube
Saturday Night Live’s Obama Variety Special Saturday Night Live’s Obama Variety Special
What if Barack Obama and friends decided to play it safe with his prime-time special by putting on a 70s-style variety show?
Oct 27, 2008 / Saturday Night Live