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The Sunshine State, which brought the term “hanging chad” to the popular vernacular, will once again be playing a vital role in the upcoming elections. Shelton Hull gives us a rundown of what’s changed – and what hasn’t – since the highly-contested 2000 presidential election.
As part of our quest to print the complete works of Minority Report’s Shelton Hull, we have, from back in June, another take on Senator Bob Graham’s decision not to seek reelection again, and the machinations behind Katherine Harris’s deferred Senate run.
“Step right up! America is for sale!” Greg Palast shows us how the powers that be got that way. It ain’t pretty. James Mann reviews The Best Democracy Money Can Buy.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.