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May 2023
When Ayn Rand Defended the Memorial Day Massacre
Of course she did. Plus union songs from Leonard Cohen, The Band, Bruce Springsteen and Woody Guthrie.
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My Hero, Studs Terkel, in New Book and Film
Plus, when Tina went "Deep."
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18 Dylan Covers for Bob's Birthday
And some obscure, from Neil Young, Chrissie Hynde, Hendrix, Marianne Faithfull, Springsteen, Emmylou, George Harrison, Bowie, Van the Man, Baez and…
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'My Uncle Was Shot in the Massacre'
An excerpt from my new book, companion to the PBS film.
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Cartoons Tuesday
Drawing conclusions...
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Songs for Mother's Day
A wide selection, with John Lennon, Brandi Carlile, Hank Williams, Paul Simon & Jimmy Cliff, Natalie Merchant, Dylan, The Beatles, Bill Withers, Merle…
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Exclusive Excerpt from My New Book
A companion to my new PBS film, "The Memorial Day Massacre," the first oral history exploring the murder of 10 workers in Chicago.
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Live Joni at Newport 2022 Album Coming
As she prepares live show this June...
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New 'Oppenheimer' Trailer Arrives, Fears Remain
Will new Christopher Nolan raise questions about use of the first atomic bombs?
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Now You Can Watch PBS 'Massacre' Film, and Order Book, Here
After PBS premiere, everyone can view it now (or read book) via these links. Plus: apt music by John Lennon, Leonard Cohen, The Band, Springsteen…
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PBS Film Premieres Tonight
And everyone everywhere can watch for free. Plus: companion book now available. And live "labor" songs by The Band, Bruce Springsteen and Woody Guthrie.
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