…a three-day weekend wouldn’t be called a long weekend. It would just be a weekend! It takes three days to recover from a demanding work-week. Imagine if that week was only four days long. But I digress…. …
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I’m not a conspiracy theorist by nature. I believe terrorists who hijacked planes brought down the twin towers in Manhattan, for example. But I have developed a new theory that is the only possible explanation for why smart people are so distracted by stupid things. …
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If there’s a low turnout at the October municipal election and this London city council gets back in, then Londoners deserve them. Â They get so little accomplished unless it’s about giving themselves a raise or a medal. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – Food Trucks Stalled Read More »
The political developments on Friday were not only fun to cover, but amusing to witness. Â You could tell the age of the person writing the stories by how much they knew about the political process. Â …
Political Games People Play Read More »
It’s funny how things work out.  And whether a situation is positive or negative is all in the way you look at it. …
You must have heard about the tape of Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA’s LA Clippers, telling his girlfriend not to be around black people. An ethical question has grown out of this scandal. Is it fair to vilify someone for what’s said in a private conversation? But I’m not concerning myself with that right now. …
Brandt’s Randt – NBA means No Bigots Allowed Read More »
I’ve always told students to stay away from using adjectives in news writing. Â An example: never describe news as good or bad. Â Don’t tell listeners whether something is tragic or controversial. Â I have reasons for this even though it goes against the grain of what many of my broadcasting brethren and sisters do. Â …
Tragic, Violent, Controversial and the Rest Read More »
The Big Show has finished “tailgating” for another season.  For nine weeks, every day after the show, we visited another business in the city that invited us. We had many more invitations than there were days, so it’s gratifying and mostly fun! But it’s also been a huge learning experience. …
Tales from the Tailgates Read More »
This week I reveal, as well as randt, about something I discovered. …
Brandt’s Randt – Industry Slang Read More »
You’re minding you’re own business in your cool radio studio overlooking Richmond Row when a giant bunny happens by and starts acting strangely before wordlessly hopping away! Â …
When Easter Bunnies Attack Read More »
Archie, Jughead, Reggie and pals have been around for about 75 years.  At Archie HQ they’ve decided that’s long enough for our red-headed high school student. And I randt. …
RIP Redheaded Pal Read More »