Associated PressFebruary 4, 2020
10min252
Across the U.S., Latinos took to social media to praise and dissect the show.
Tag: Bruce Springsteen
Associated PressFebruary 4, 2020
Scott PowersJanuary 2, 2019
6min846
As the White Stripes pound out the intro to their 2007 song “Icky Thump,” a voice emerges, all FM-DJ smooth: “Welcome everybody; this is Rock and Politics on KQ 93.7 FM. I’m your host, ‘The Rockin’ Congressman’ Darren Soto. Thanks for listenin’, and thanks for comin’ to rock!” Yes, that’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Darren Soto […]
Associated PressDecember 5, 2016
8min245
One thing you can count on during inauguration season in Washington: People of all stripes will find a reason to show up — whether it’s to celebrate or commiserate. There are parties and protests to attend, stars to gawk at, receptions to be worked, deals to be done, drinks to be consumed. Less than two […]
Phil AmmannApril 25, 20163min233
How much money would you risk to stand on your principles? I ask because I’ve seen criticism of some artists who have not canceled scheduled performances in North Carolina. They should cancel, say the critics, to join the boycott of a state whose legislature is anti-transgender persons. But for many artists, the decision to cancel […]
Guest AuthorDecember 23, 20158min290
There are two types of people: those like myself, who the day after Thanksgiving turn their radio to the all-Christmas music station, and the rest of you Grinchy McGrinchersons. I have a wide selection of songs I like to hear. Nothing brings me to tears faster than a beautiful Silent or O Holy Night, but […]
James CallMarch 12, 20157min272
Today’s chapter of the “4th Floor Files” talks with lobbyist Taylor Patrick Biehl, a fan of both Bruce Springsteen and Abraham Lincoln. Last year, Biehl and Dr. Jeffry Sharkey created the Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida. Biehl has been director of governmental affairs for the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, as an associate […]
Mitch PerryJanuary 30, 20156min273
Presidential elections only come around once every four years, and the Oscars don’t pull in the numbers nearly like they used to, so the Super Bowl has become truly the premiere American event over the past few decades. And that event is much longer than the 3 1/2 hours that the game is actually played on […]
Guest AuthorJanuary 30, 20146min177
In the new film Inside Llewyn Davis, the title character is a misanthropic folk singer trying none too successfully to make a living in Greenwich Village in 1961. In desperation, he tries out for a Chicago record company owner, who promptly dashes his hopes. Davis bitterly mentions a promising young folk singer, and the owner […]