Movie Review: “The Birth of a Nation”

Movie Review: “The Birth of a Nation”
Gary Chew was a classical music host, programmer and producer on Capital Public Radio’s KXPR 88.9FM, Sacramento for 18 years. He retired in January 2007. Read more about Gary's long and storied career here.
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“The Birth of a Nation” – a film review by Gary Chew Surreally stretched across a span of 185 years’ time, it almost seemed like I was in … Read more

Profiles in Cowardice: In Their Own Words

Profiles in Cowardice: In Their Own Words
Jerry Hirsch is professor emeritus of history at Truman State University in Kirksville, where he pursues research on American cultural history. He wrote "Portrait of America: The Federal Writers’ Project and American Culture" (2003).

Jerry left Chicago after high school and hasn’t been back except to visit. Nevertheless he has remained a lifelong suffering Cubs fan. Ever optimistic, he thinks the time of suffering has ended and that he and his Cubs will soon enter the promised land.
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Republican leaders on Donald Trump: Profile in cowardice, not courage In whatever arena of life one may meet the challenge of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he … Read more

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