When the Saints Go Marching In
(Click here to watch on YouTube.) Sixteen years ago, Slate Magazine was launched, with Paul Krugman and me as the alternating economics columnists. At the time, Paul was fond of observing (with...
View ArticleSong of Bernadette
When I screw up, I try to confess and atone for my errors. Just about exactly a year ago, I posted a list of the 25 most beautiful folk songs ever recorded. How on earth did I manage to overlook Judy...
View ArticleGoodnight to the Street Sweepers, Night Watchmen, Flame Keepers…
More great music, a propos of nothing in particular: (YouTube version here.) Click here to comment or read others’ comments. Print PDFShare/Save
View ArticleDeath of a Ladies’ Man
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen, a major contributor to the soundtrack of my youth. I trust it is not inappropriate at this moment to pay tribute with this brilliant, weird and spot-on parody by the Austin Lounge...
View ArticleCultural Interlude
I’m a little surprised that this, from one of my all-time favorite bands, hasn’t been getting more airplay lately: Click here to comment or read others’ comments. Print PDFShare/Save
View ArticleResolution
Regarding our recent survey, I believe the following is definitive: (The video should start at about 1:33, from whence you only need to watch for about seven seconds.) Click here to comment or read...
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