Jason Lee Guthrie
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Media Historian and Host of the Recollecting Carter podcast.
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Half a dozen of one, 6-7 of the other…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Half a dozen of one, 6-7 of the other…
I mean, it’s in all caps so it must be heartfelt
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I mean, it’s in all caps so it must be heartfelt
If this isn’t and argument for why the science need the humanities (aka Liberal Arts education) I don’t know what is…
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If this isn’t and argument for why the science need the humanities (aka Liberal Arts education) I don’t know what is…
The publicly funded system is not perfect, but it is clearly better than what we have as the dominant system in the US
October 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The publicly funded system is not perfect, but it is clearly better than what we have as the dominant system in the US
I think it’s important for those of us that study this to keep SHOUTING that the 45/47 presidency is a complete and total failure of for profit journalism. If news is a public good necessary to the survival of a democratic society we’ve got to pay for it the same way we pay for roads and hospitals.
October 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I think it’s important for those of us that study this to keep SHOUTING that the 45/47 presidency is a complete and total failure of for profit journalism. If news is a public good necessary to the survival of a democratic society we’ve got to pay for it the same way we pay for roads and hospitals.
Yea but unfortunately for a significant portion of the American people all the bad parts are Biden’s fault and any perceived positive effect comes from the divine hand of dear leader. The rest of us are stuck living next to a national death cult. TBD on whether any of us survive.
August 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Yea but unfortunately for a significant portion of the American people all the bad parts are Biden’s fault and any perceived positive effect comes from the divine hand of dear leader. The rest of us are stuck living next to a national death cult. TBD on whether any of us survive.
Pretty sure they all do in the US on the form of Pell grants, students loans, etc.
August 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Pretty sure they all do in the US on the form of Pell grants, students loans, etc.
And let’s not forget Murkowski’s role in passing the BBB…
August 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
And let’s not forget Murkowski’s role in passing the BBB…
Because they are for-profit ventures that, no matter who they hire to do the journalism, are owned and operated by the rich and powerful who ultimately share more ties to their economic peers than they do to any political or moral creed. Publicly funded news media is our only hope of a way forward.
August 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Because they are for-profit ventures that, no matter who they hire to do the journalism, are owned and operated by the rich and powerful who ultimately share more ties to their economic peers than they do to any political or moral creed. Publicly funded news media is our only hope of a way forward.
It’s interesting you mention Protestant values. I think in many ways to understand our current moment we need an update to Weber’s “The Protestant Ethic” to something like “The Prosperity Gospel and the Spirit of Capitalism.” Whatever the redeeming qualities of Protestantism were, they’re long gone
August 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
It’s interesting you mention Protestant values. I think in many ways to understand our current moment we need an update to Weber’s “The Protestant Ethic” to something like “The Prosperity Gospel and the Spirit of Capitalism.” Whatever the redeeming qualities of Protestantism were, they’re long gone
The foundation of Oligarchy
June 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The foundation of Oligarchy
That’s a completely understandable position based on the current state of things. I’m a Christian but I 100% agree we have to speak up and condemn this
June 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
That’s a completely understandable position based on the current state of things. I’m a Christian but I 100% agree we have to speak up and condemn this
“America First” is about to make America last in higher ed
June 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“America First” is about to make America last in higher ed
Joy is resistance my man, so enjoy!
June 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Joy is resistance my man, so enjoy!
This *IS* the Introduction…
June 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This *IS* the Introduction…
Why is it always the ones closest to us that break our hearts?…
May 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Why is it always the ones closest to us that break our hearts?…
Is this really for real? Like, what. The. ACTUAL?
May 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Is this really for real? Like, what. The. ACTUAL?
My Canes fandom is nominal but obligatory being from NC. My main hockey allegiance is Athens new minor league team the Rock Lobsters www.rocklobstershockey.com
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May 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
My Canes fandom is nominal but obligatory being from NC. My main hockey allegiance is Athens new minor league team the Rock Lobsters www.rocklobstershockey.com
Although I will say a Maple Leafs v. Capitals series would have a certain sense of destiny rn…
May 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Although I will say a Maple Leafs v. Capitals series would have a certain sense of destiny rn…