May 7th, 2011

On My Personal Politics…

By Dana

I am often asked by new listeners of the program about my personal politics. Although I have discussed this subject in detail on the show, I certainly don’t expect others to go back into the archive and listen to the hundreds of past episodes…

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.

March 9th, 2011

Understanding Politics: Push Polling

By Dana

“Push Polling” is a political technique that is used to deceptively influence the responses and opinions of those participating in polls. Under the guise of legitimate polling, the responses are of little…

February 9th, 2011

The FCC’s Role In Net Neutrality

By Dana

The following is a question (and my response) from SB listener and show favorite, Vanessa G, posed to me earlier today on Facebook. I am posting it on the site for the benefit of others who are curious about…

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.

September 8th, 2010

Qur’an Bonfire of the Vanities

By Dana

Ain’t it just precious how ignorant people like to burn stuff? Books. Crosses. Other people’s bibles. If you don’t understand it, haven’t read it or feel threatened by it, burn it…

September 5th, 2010

The Invisible Hand and the Fairer Sex: Women and Globalization

By J. D. Luedi

During the last half of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st, the world has borne witness to a period of rapid industrial growth and production, transnational…

June 4th, 2010

Spill Baby Spill…

By Dana

I would like to send out a friendly, “Go Fuck Yourself” to anyone who has attempted to marginalize the BP oil spill, simply becomes it has become “inconvenient” or “embarrassing” in juxtaposition to…

April 29th, 2010

My Letter To The Charlie Crist Campaign…

By Dana

Sent to the Campaign Manager and Communications Director for the Charlie Crist senatorial campaign. If you are like-minded, I urge you to do the same…