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The Iraq War and Modern Memory
Except for those directly involved, the war fades steadily from U.S. attention, mentioned mainly on major anniversaries like this week's. Convenient amnesia increases the damage done in those years.
Mar 21
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‘A Nearly Infinite Pool of Ignorance’
Two tech pioneers on what the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank reveals. A podcast with Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor Klein, about their new book.
Mar 14
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This is 'Breaking the News'
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Sep 2, 2021
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Bad Breaks? Or a Breaking System?
Commercial air travel has been extremely safe. It will take work to keep it that way.
Mar 12
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‘As bad as it gets without body bags.’
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Framing: In Honor of Eric Boehlert.
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On That ProPublica ‘Chinese Lab Leak’ Story.
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The Skill Involved in Zelensky's Congressional Address
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That Runway Incursion at JFK: What Went Wrong and Right
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Why Biden’s SOTU Worked.
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When the Golden Record Went to Space
‘A present from a small distant world.’ How an American president addressed eternity.
Mar 6
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Jimmy Carter: Unlucky President, Lucky Man
Ninety-eight years of an exceptional life. What I learned by working for him long ago, and by studying his example since then.
Feb 22
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What the Hell is Happening in the Sky?
From balloons to nose-dives, a round up of recent aviation news.
Feb 15
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Why Biden’s SOTU Worked.
Simple principles, simply applied.
Feb 9
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‘As bad as it gets without body bags.’
Why the Austin airport situation was so dangerous.
Feb 7
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Troubles in the Skies: Chinese Spy Balloon, Another Runway Close Call.
Here is what we know so far. The episode that got less press is much more concerning.
Feb 6
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Simple Things I Learned About China
5 1/2 lessons of experience. I bet most foreigners who have lived in China would give you a similar account.
Feb 2
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The Cirrus Has Landed
What I learned in this day's worth of flights.
Jan 28
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