Milton Friedman

Blogs
August 31, 2012
Let's Get Ahead Of Ourselves: Romney Wins, Dies, And Paul Ryan Takes Over? Introducing Paul Ryan's America
For a moment, let's talk fantasy. Let's say Mitt Romney somehow overcomes all of his apparent weakness -- Bain Capital rapaciousness, tax-record speculation, rich-guy aloofness -- and somehow ekes past President Obama in November in one of the narrowest victories in recent American politics. Democra ... More >>
Blogs
August 1, 2012
Ted Cruz: First Intellectual Tea-Partier Ever
Last night, as we watched Sarah Palin bloviate on Fox News -- yes, doubtful reader, we do under highly unusual circumstances tune in to Fox News -- we were struck by something. Ted Cruz, compared to virtually every single Tea Party member on this green earth like Palin, is really damn articulate. Li ... More >>
News
May 27, 2010
Rice's Baker Institute on Drugs
KPFT recordings to be archived there.
Blogs
May 17, 2010
The James Baker Institute Embraces Drugs
Photo by Chris CurryDean BeckerWhen talking publicly about illegal drugs and butting heads with the U.S. government over its prohibitionist policies, respect is hard to come by.Over the years, though, local Houston radio host Dean Becker has earned high regard for getting top-tier guests and hav ... More >>
Film
December 3, 2009
Merry Pranksters
The Yes Men's cheerful quest for social justice.
Blogs
December 3, 2008
Hanukkah Latkes: Increasing Our Dependence on Oil?
The fried potato pancakes called latkes are the traditional food of Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday which begins this year on the night of December 21. Explanations about the connection between the Eastern European potato pancakes and the commemoration of a battle against the ancient Assyrians general ... More >>
Blogs
April 18, 2008
Strange Wikipedia Searches I Have Done
Culture
May 17, 2007
Mexican American Culture
News
July 15, 2004
Peace -- For Now
A caravan to Cuba isn't hassled. Yet.