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Half a century ago, Joni Mitchell said we were "captive on the carousel of time" and our only choice was to go round and round and round in the circle game. Twice weekly, former newspaper columnist and veteran blogger Michael Rappaport looks at the long strange trip baby boomers have been on as they near the end of their time on the world stage. And three times weekly, Michael gives you something to think about in shorter, minute-longpodcasts.
Episodes
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Is King's "The Stand" a big disappointment?
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
After years of waiting, the new miniseries made from "The Stand" is finally here. How good is it? Meh.
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Kicked the farm, sleeping with the bucket
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
It's kind of goofy how many euphemisms for death have been created.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
A very immodest proposal to change the world
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
John Lennon was a man before his time, and his ideas are worth a listen.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Travis McGee would make Trump look silly
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
I wonder if we'll ever get a president with the skills at being a man like our fictional heroes.
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
A song for a wonderful lady
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
As the road nears an end, a look at a very special life.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
A new world coming for 'rebel girls'
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
The election of Kamala Harris an inspiration to a generation of young girls.
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Time to be happy and then to work hard
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Saturday Nov 07, 2020
Millions of Americans are thrilled that Joe Biden has defeated Donald Trump, but the work ahead will be very difficult.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
A people worthy of their country?
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
For all our woes, real and imagined, we still live in a glorious place.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Searching for a sensible middle
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
In these days of extremism, Americans must strive to find common ground.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Talk yourself into succeeding
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
You'd be surprised how easy it is to change your attitude.