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Can't we get some good CEOs in the presidential race? (And other prayers)

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:39:11 GMT

The race for the White House, still in its infancy, has already produced many occasions for head-shaking wonderment.

A modest proposal to reduce abortions in America

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Before I get to where I'm going with this one, let me clarify something.

I'm not really either pro-choice or pro-life.

What lousy timing — Jon Stewart exits as The Donald rises

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 23:20:05 GMT

Jon Stewart doesn't have a job. Donald Trump is leading presidential polls.

People, don't we have this ... backwards?

Fattah indictment a tale of complacency followed by panic

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 03:05:28 GMT

Fish don't know the ocean is salty; they just swim in it.

Could it be that Democratic politicians in Philadelphia don't know corrupt behavior when they take part in it, because dubious deeds are just the ocean they swim in?

Two of the Web's more rambunctious sites struggle to grow up a little

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:59:02 GMT

The web site that calls itself the front page of the Internet finds itself mired in tabloid-type turmoil.

Small planet, big-time visitor — connecting Pluto and the pontiff

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:41:51 GMT

Pope Francis will soon be flying to Philadelphia. And just last week, the questioning spirit of science did a flyby of Pluto.

Our assignment today, class, is to explore what one event might have to do with the other. Here's my take:

On the campaign stage, pants are on fire all over the place

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 01:10:25 GMT

Once upon a time, there was a president.

On this president's watch, the American economy added nearly 8 million jobs.

When tempted to equate business and government, remember the Maine (experience)

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:58:02 GMT

Up in Maine, they have a governor who's been able to pull off a rare feat.

Paul LePage has united the usually quarrelsome Republican and Democratic caucuses of the state legislature.

Crying shame — laureate's comments take the prize for nonsense

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:34:45 GMT

Well, here's one hypothesis for which we, sadly, now have proof.

It is possible to be a Nobel laureate in medicine and also an utter nincompoop.

Politicians, get out your No. 2 pencils!

csatullo@whyy.org (Chris Satullo) — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 12:56:29 GMT

One activity America's lawmakers really seem to enjoy is inflicting high-stakes testing on America's schoolchildren.