Reply #15: So, did you miss Jon Stewart today? ~~chortle~~

[Kanary]

......or.......

On Saturday, October 30 at 4:45 pm
In His Father's Shadow & Bush on the Couch
Stanley Renshon & Justin Frank

On Sunday, October 31 at 3:00 am
Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney's New World Order
Mark Crispin Miller

OK, here are the other ones still coming up....

On Monday, November 1 at 5:30 am
What's the Matter with Kansas?: How Conservatives Won the Heart of America
Thomas Frank

Description: Thomas Frank, author of "What's the Matter with Kansas?," argues that Republicans have been able to gain the support of large numbers of poor and working class people in America by tapping into their sense of outrage over liberal cultural values. He says that while Republicans almost never act in the economic interest of the working class, they are able to effectively overhype issues like prayer in school and abortion to convince the working class to vote for them. Once in office, says Frank, Republicans accomplish little on the cultural front, but have great successes when it comes to economically aiding the rich. Includes Q&A.

On Sunday, October 31 at 1:30 am and at 1:30 pm and Monday, November 1 at 4:00 pm
America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
Jon Stewart, Ben Karlin, & David Javerbaum

Description: The New York Public Library hosts Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," and the show's Head Writer David Javerbaum, and its Executive Producer, Ben Karlin, for a discussion of their book, "America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction." The book is in textbook style and a satirical look at American history, public policy, and the voting process. After the discussion, the authors answer questions from the audience.

On Saturday, October 30 at 4:45 pm and Tuesday, November 2 at 12:00 am
In His Father's Shadow & Bush on the Couch
Stanley Renshon & Justin Frank
Description: In an event hosted by George Washington University, Stanley Renshon and Justin Frank discuss and examine the psychological make-up of President George W. Bush. Dr. Frank, a clinical psychiatrist at George Washington University Medical Center, writes that President Bush was disturbed at an early age by what Dr. Frank describes as an unavailable father and a withdrawn mother. He also talks about his desire to test President Bush for brain damage as a result of possible alcohol and drug abuse. Dr. Frank writes about these and other issues, in "Bush on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President." He is joined in conversation by Dr. Stanley Renshon, director of the clinical psychology program at City University of New York and the author of "In His Father's Shadow: The Transformation's of George W. Bush." In it, Dr. Renshon writes that President Bush's drive to see America succeed is a direct result of his own transformation into a confident and powerful politician. The author also chronicles instances in President Bush's early life that helped shape who he is now.

On Saturday, October 30 at 12:30 pm and Tuesday, November 2 at 4:00 am
Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America
Molly Ivins
Description: Columnist and author Molly Ivins spoke about her book, "Bushwhacked: Life in George W. Bush's America," at the Free Library of Philadelphia. She talks about living in Texas during then Governor Bush's term, as well as her take on the current state of American politics during the Bush Presidency. Ms. Ivins tells some stories about her experiences with politics and politicians from local Texas councilmen to the President of the United States.