Ricochet Podcast #114: Question Time
It's Question Time this week on the Ricochet Podcast. NPR, Derb, James' favorite song -- they're all on the table. Also, Ricochet members, if we didn't get to your question on the air check this post. Peter, Rob, and James will endeavor to get to all them in the comments.
Music from this week's episode:
- Is That Clear by Nick Waterhouse
- No Action by Elvis Costello
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Oct '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #114: Question Time
FreeWifiDuringSermon
My first association was with the Riddler (i.e. the Batman villain). But now I can't get your association out of my head. · 3 hours ago
As EJ Hill pointed out, the fella is Matthew Lesko.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPC3mLNL3B0
These were TV commercials by the way. Enjoy.
Nov '11
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I think James Lileks is wrong about Derbyshire's article.
Yes it was meant to be a response to various posts
about advice Black parents give to their children.
But I think Derbyshire meant to ignite a firestorm
and he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.
(There now are 4538 comments at Taki's website
I suspect it is close to an all time record for any post.)
Jul '10
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In order to help increase Membership and participation, I'll try not to be so intimidating.
Jul '11
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We have private messages?
EJHill
Check your private messaging under "My Profile" · 3 hours ago
May '10
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Yes, James, but that's why you're a newspaper man.
Peter, put that in your book. Humility and honesty are part of your signature style. Don't hide it in an attempt to gain credibility (if that thought even crossed your mind). You are so trustworthy precisely because you acknowledge your limits.
History shelves have enough blowhards.
Jul '11
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Rob's story about blurting out something that (in retrospect) was probably less than clever or engaging, and Reagan's response, was classic.
May '10
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Chris! Just click on a member's name and under their avatar you will see a blue bar "Send Private Message"
When you have a message it shows up like this:
Re: Ricochet Podcast #114: Question Time
Aaron Miller
Peter, put that in your book. Humility and honesty are part of your signature style. Don't hide it in an attempt to gain credibility (if that thought even crossed your mind). You are so trustworthy precisely because you acknowledge your limits.
History shelves have enough blowhards. · 2 hours ago
Excellent advice. Will do--most certainly. Thanks, Aaron.
Sep '10
Re: Ricochet Podcast #114: Question Time
At 5:42 - 6:01 on the podcast: BEST SEGUEWAY EVER
May '10
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Who knew this would be the time that a certain host would write his own epitaph... (If I may be the Ghost of a Christmas Future)
Dec '11
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For the last few weeks, Rob has described the 2000 presidential contest as an election about nothing, saying that's why it was so close. Although I didn't think so twelve years ago, now I'm inclined to agree: both candidates wanted to star in a third Bill Clinton term, PG version.
The observation struck a chord with me because I've just finished The Prime Minister, the fifth of Anthony Trollope's political novels. In the novel, Plantagenet Palliser becomes PM over a coalition government precisely so that he can do nothing; the country needs a rest while some foreign trade matters are sorted. During the Palliser administration, no major legislation is passed. What a blessed time! Of course the nation gets bored and kicks him out, but I see the romance of a Palliser age.
My logical and partisan side remembers that during that Seinfeld election of 2000, terrorists were plotting against our country, the housing crisis was beginning, and both candidates wanted to expand the entitlement state. Still, during this election cycle, one where so much is as stake, I am wistful for that long ago election about nothing.
Edited on April 13, 2012 at 7:57pmDec '11
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I thought that Peter's comments about the Soviet Union were particularly poignant. I had a Russian figure skating coach who was a Junior World champion and told horror stories about his years training for the USSR, and being torn from his family at the tender age of 11 to train in Moscow. He was dumbfounded by Americans and our appearing to embrace government involvement in every aspect of our lives. He was a funny man-child who refused to have kids (never know what government will decide to do with them), yet dearly adored with his young students. A great guy.
Apr '11
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Where is the link to Audible.com that I believe was mentioned on this podcast?
Aug '10
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Allan Trojan: I think James Lileks is wrong about Derbyshire's article.
Yes it was meant to be a response to various posts about advice Black parents give to their children.
But I think Derbyshire meant to ignite a firestorm and he succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.
(There now are 4538 comments at Taki's website I suspect it is close to an all time record for any post.)
What struck me is that virtually all the "rules" that black parents teach their kids (at least the ones that I've read) seem like perfect common sense. Be extra polite with police officers. Don't dress/act like a thug. Etc, etc.
Going solely by the articles I happened to read about the "rules" black parents teach their kids, there was nothing in them that required any sort of rebuttal.
It wasn't like the parents were telling their kids to never help white people in distress.
Apr '11
Re: Ricochet Podcast #114: Question Time
Would you post the link to where you would continue to answer questions on the member feed? I don't have the patience to continue scrolling through, but I am interested in the rest of the questions.
I loved this podcast and agree that you should do this from time to time.
Mar '11
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Not that I want to be in the business of defending the Not-So-Great Pacific Northwest but we do have summers up in this corner of the world. Try visiting in say, June or July and not October or November...or March...or April...or May...
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Goddess of Discord: Would you post the link to where you would continue to answer questions on the member feed? I don't have the patience to continue scrolling through, but I am interested in the rest of the questions.
I loved this podcast and agree that you should do this from time to time. · 2 hours ago
Goddess -- It's linked at the top of the post but also here. And Question Time is a regular feature of the podcast. We'll do it again in the fall.
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Thanks for reminding me, I should have included this in the post: audiblepodcast.com/ricochet.
Apr '11
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Rob, when you told that story I couldn't help imagining it as a clip from the long lost episode where President Reagan visits Cheers. Your line, naturally, is delivered by Cliff. I can even hear the live studio audience erupt at Reagan's response.
May '10
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The Robinsons have five children (as do my wife and I), who knew?
Has Mrs. Robinson ever worked a day in her life?
How will Peter manage to get all five of them through Dartmouth?
Tune in for the answers to these and other questions on future podcasts.