Recent Blog Posts

Who's Got A Secret?

The Bush administration hid behind the state secrets privilege to spy on the American people. President Obama promised change but recent court battles suggest the threats to our civil liberties will continue. Will the Obama administration continue to use the privileg... Read more

Krugman lays it down

The bank bailout plan is a stinker, sez Paul Krugman: Over the weekend The Times and other newspapers reported leaked details about the Obama administration’s bank rescue plan, which is to be officially released this week. If the reports are correct, Tim Geithner, the Tr... Read more

Meet the new boss

Part of the problem inherent in the many-armed bailout of the financial sector is that it hasn't been clear exactly who's in charge. Prior to and during last fall's financial meltdown, it was clear that the money men were calling the shots -- and the grim aftermath of t... Read more

Bring on the World Cup

World Cup qualifying is back! For soccer nerds, this is the time you begin to salivate in advance of the World Cup -- which this time around will be played in South Africa next summer. It's the first time the tournament will have ever been staged in Africa, incidentally.... Read more

Theater and healing: An conversation with the production company of "A Sunbeam"

The play's the thing. Theater offers reflections of reality but can it serve as a specific tool in tackling problems? Jo Ann and Dave talk with members of PassinArt: A Theater Company about their production of "A Sunbeam" by award-winning playwright John Henry. This uniq... Read more

music featured in Che

Music featured in Che and played on the Old Mole March 23, 2009 "Conga Jam"; performed by Candido a Graciela; written by Candido Camero (Manhattan Productions Music, Inc.) "Balderrama"; performed by Mercedes Sosa; lyrics by Manuel Jose Castilla; music by Gustavo Leg... Read more