March 26th, 2012

The Myth of Irregular Warfare as Modern Phenomenon

By J. D. Luedi

Following the collapse of the U.S.S.R, the last couple decades has witnessed the re-emergence of asymmetrical conflicts, with irregular forces now the common enemy.

November 30th, 2011

‘Tis the Season…for Mass Manipulation: A Psychological History of Consumerism

By J. D. Luedi

Once again we find ourselves in the midst of another frenzied shopping season. Black Friday saw hordes of…

September 11th, 2011

A Nation Interrupted: A Decade After 9-11

By Dana

A decade after the September 11th attacks, I reflect on where I was when I heard the news and how our country has changed (for better or for worse) in the ensuing 10 years.

June 6th, 2011

June 6, 1944: Remembering D-Day 67 Years Later

By Dana

67 years ago today, approximately 160,000 allied troops landed on French beaches designated Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha & Utah…in the largest amphibious invasion in world history of Hitler’s “Fortress Europe.”

May 5th, 2011

Head Like a Hole…

By Dana

A special mid-week segment providing a comprehensive, informative & entertaining discussion about the death of bin Laden, the raid that nabbed him, historical context, the politics, ideology & conspiracies surrounding the event.

January 5th, 2011

Review: The King’s Speech

By Dana

Imagine if you will, standing before a microphone in which you will be addressing millions of anxiously awaiting people. For many, this will be their first time ever hearing your voice. You will be delivering momentous news, of which…

December 5th, 2010

“Politics of the Belly” in Africa

By J. D. Luedi

A short review of Jean-Francois Bayart’s work on Africa – a theoretical discussion attempting to propose a new intellectual paradigm concerning the socio-political currents which define sub-Saharan…

November 10th, 2010

America: Inspired by Sanity – Founded on Contemporary Issues…

By J. D. Luedi

In the spirit of John Stewart and his Rally to Restore Sanity, listener & contributor J.D. Luedi writes about the founding of America and its prevailing principles of reason.

October 14th, 2010

“I Pledge Memorization, To The Class…”

By Dana

Saw this status update floating around Facebook today. Nothing special in and of itself, just your garden-variety, “I’m more American than you” drivel meant to denote some form of augmented patriotism

October 6th, 2010

The Making of Red China: A Historiographical Analysis of the Chinese Civil War

By J. D. Luedi

Throughout history civil war has been a catalyst for radical upheavals and major paradigm shifts in many societies. Civil wars are often the physical manifestations of…