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Gods That Failed
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 9:00 PM
In 1949, a number of famous writers, among them Arthur Koestler, André Gide, Richard Wright, Stephen Spender and Ignazio Silone, wrote essays explaining why they were no longer communists. The essays were collected in a volume entitled "The God That Failed."

A Pal Around McCain
Sunday, October 05, 2008 9:00 PM
"There's no question that we have to change the subject here," a senior Republican operative told The Post's Michael D. Shear in a story published Saturday.

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It's the Green Economy, Stupid
Populism is the theme of the year for Democratic candidates. Oil companies are the problem and green energy is the solution.
October 14, 2008

McCain's Ideas Fell Flat
John McCain tried and failed to remake himself as an economic populist during last night's debate. Barack Obama won, not just because his policies are more authentically progressive but because he approaches economic issues from the perspective of ordinary people.
October 8, 2008

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Recent and Upcoming Events

PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.  
 Harold joins Lehrer and David Brooks for the weekly political roundtable, which airs in the second half of the 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. broadcast. 
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CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood.  
Harold discusses the wit and wisdom of Groucho Marx, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the comedian’s death.  
 (Show airs locally 7:00 a.m.)


Harold's Book

Who Put the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz?: Yip Harburg, Lyricist


". . . required reading for anyone interested in the great American songs."
--New York Times
   Book Review

Published by University of Michigan Press
Paperback, 472 pages
ISBN 0472083120

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