March 26th, 2012
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.
Tags: commentary, Contributing Writer, history, J. D. Luedi
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November 30th, 2011
By J. D. Luedi
Once again we find ourselves in the midst of another frenzied shopping season. Black Friday saw hordes of…
Tags: commentary, Contributing Writer, J. D. Luedi
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September 11th, 2011
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.
Tags: 9-11 Anniversary, commentary, history
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June 6th, 2011
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.”
Tags: D-Day, history, WWII
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May 5th, 2011
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.
Tags: bin laden dead, history, political, Terrorism
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January 5th, 2011
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…
Tags: movie review, movies, The King's Speech
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December 5th, 2010
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…
Tags: Contributing Writer, history, J. D. Luedi
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November 10th, 2010
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.
Tags: Contributing Writer, Founding Fathers, history, J. D. Luedi, political
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October 14th, 2010
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
Tags: commentary, history, political
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October 6th, 2010
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…
Tags: Chinese Civil War, Contributing Writer, guest, history, J. D. Luedi
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