Donald Morrison
"Don Morrison's 3 Minutes of Madness"
Funny, often uplifting and mercifully short. Don Morrison is an author ("The Death of French Culture," "How Obama Lost America,") professor (Tsinghua University in Beijing, Sciences Po in Paris), and former editor at Time Magazine. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Financial Times, Smithsonian, Le Monde, Le Point, Liberation, Caixin and other leading publications. He is a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio and a columnist for the Berkshire Eagle.
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Episodes
Life Under the Emergency 18.02.2019 2:29
As our President struggles to deal with that crisis on the southern border, one citizen -- i.e., me -- prepares for the worst.
The New Nationalism 11.02.2019 2:58
Our president says he's a nationalist. What exactly does that mean? The answer may trouble you.
The New War on Wealth 02.02.2019 3:06
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants a 70% tax on incomes above $10 million. Elizabeth Warren wants a new tax on wealth. Bernie Sanders wants to raise the estate tax. And Americans seem to like those plans. Why? Because they think the tax system favors the rich. And it does.
A President and a Spy 16.01.2019 3:02
Spy thrillers may not be for everyone, but the genre is getting a shot in the arm -- thanks to Trump and the Russians.
The Walls Come Tumblin' Down 07.01.2019 2:53
As the stalemate over a southern border wall drags on, we should look to history and the Bible for guidance.
Is Santa Claus Real? 16.12.2018 3:01
Granddautgher coming for Chrtistmas. Worried she'll ask that existential question. So I found an answer for kids of all ages.
A Dumpster Christmas 04.12.2018 2:49
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but my first Christmas as a husband was the worst. All my fault. In the great debate over real tree vs. artificial , I made the wrong choice.
Down for the Count 19.11.2018 2:51
In an uncharacteristic outburst of civic-mindedness, I volunteered to help recount ballots from the midterm elections in Florida. Complications ensued.
Knocking on Doors 08.11.2018 2:48
Before the midterm elections fade into history, here are some lessons from the campaign trail about the state of America today.
The Burden of Hatred 31.10.2018 2:51
After a plague of deadly hate crimes, Trump get blamed, blames his blamers and calls for unity. Meanwhile, Americans grow weary of hate.
First, They Came for the Vote 16.10.2018 2:52
With crucial midterm elections approaching, our right to vote is under threat from a party that thinks voting should be difficult.
The 1077th Anti-Aircraft Regiment 03.10.2018 2:57
When German troops attacked Stalingrad in 1942, only one thing stood in their way -- the same thing that slowed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is now standing in the way of continued Republican dominance: women.
Nothing to See Here 20.09.2018 3:00
After more than a year, the Mueller investigation hasn't come up with evidence that Trump colluded with Russia or obstructed justice. Except for a few small things.
No, I'm the Real "Resistance" 08.09.2018 2:44
Days after an anonymous New York Times essay shakes the Trump presidency, a senior official comes forward to say what's really going on in the White House.
Of Thee We Sing 24.08.2018 3:01
America needs a new national anthem. Here's a great candidate.
A Mother's Grief 13.08.2018 2:54
A whale mourns the loss of her calf, and the world takes note. But ther gesture is evidently more than simple maternal grief. It's a protest, a demonstration -- and a cry for help for an entire species.
My War Against Immigrants 02.08.2018 2:47
Under attack -- or, as the president says, infestation -- from unauthorized foreigners, I contemplated a travel ban, a family separation policy and outright violence as deterrents. Then I built a wall. Unforseen consequences ensued.
Adventures of President Munchausen 26.06.2018 2:42
Do you create crises to get credit for solving them? You have a friend in the White House. And there's name for that disorder.
Foreign Policy for Dummies 15.06.2018 2:48
At first glance, America seems to be abandoning its global leadership role. But dig deeper, and the President's recent moves on the world stage are even more alarming.
An Immigration Policy from Hell 04.06.2018 2:44
The U.S. has begun separating children of would-be immigrants from their parents. What kind of country have we become?
The Year that Changed History 21.05.2018 2:53
Fifty years ago, the world was aflame with rebellion and hope. They were rudely extinguished. But the dreams of 1968 -- and some of the gains -- endure.
A Prize for a President 10.05.2018 2:51
Trump thinks he deserves the Nobel Prize. So do I. Only not the one he's thinking of.
Pyongyang Standard Time 01.05.2018 2:42
Before the North Korea peace train gathers too much speed, here are some reasons for caution.
Lost Secret of the Incas 26.04.2018 2:57
I went to Peru to see Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan complex. I found a lesson for America.
Buggy Whip Economics 18.04.2018 2:55
Why is our pro-business Administration determined to lead us into the industrial past?
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