Sun, 20 October 2019
Best Economic News You'll Never Hear, Major Cities Losing People & Rich Kids Get Into Elite Colleges through Elite Sports...First, Mayor Pete's Problem and a Prediction
Atlantic Magazine writer, Derek Thompson, is our guest for a conversation about and around provocative stories and subjects he's written about.
Derek touches on a part of the economy that's doing well but isn't getting any attention, the bizarre reason for the declining population of a few major American cities and the elite sports that give the advantage to rich, white high schoolers.
Mark and Derek also revisit his book, Hit Makers, the making of a hit idea (the science of popularity)
For the articles from Derek Thompson that we spoke of and more, here's the link: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/
For Derek's book click here: HIT MAKERS
Michael Shure visits to talk Mayor Pete, Elizabeth Warren, Iowa polls, the Syria mess and a prediction.
contact the show at: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com
00-:45 show open
00:00:45-00:22:15 Michael Shure on Politics
00:22:15-00:58:00 Atlantic Writer, Derek Thompson |
Sun, 13 October 2019
J. ELVIS WEINSTEIN IS HOT: A BREAKTHOUGH COMEDY ALBUM AND A MAJOR ROLE IN A NEW MOVIE...PLUS WE HAVE ANALYSIS OF TRUMP POLICY ON SAUDIS, TURKS AND $$$
Our own J. Elvis Weinstein has a new comedy album, CHUNKS. Mark and J Elvis talk about the album and play excerpts. They also visit about J Elvis's new movie role. First, political analyst, Michael Shure, breaks down U.S. relations with the Saudis, Turks and a complicated involvement with the Middle East. He also looks at Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the state of the current political scene. Contact the show at: |
Sat, 5 October 2019
Bernie's Heart, Trump's Impeachment as a GOP Fundraising Win.. Also, John Cleese's Daughter, Camilla, Tells Stories of a Python-ish Life with Dad
Legendary Monty Python performer John Cleese has a daughter who is a writer and comedian and whose life with her father John is the source of laughter, frustration and even derision. She visits with Mark and J Elvis Weinstein and tells stories of growing up with the remarkable Monty Python performer and going on the road as part of her famous father's one man show. As always, we welcome comedian and documentary filmmaker J. Elvis Weinstein as he sits in with Mark Thompson for the conversation with Camilla Cleese. First, Michael Shure talks all things politics! Contact the show: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com :00-02:30 Mark hello/intro 2:30-15:35 Michael Shure on Politics 15:47-1:17:30 Camilla Cleese |