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The Tattooed Historian ShowThe Photo That Stunned the World! News & Shout Outs!In June 1963, a Buddhist monk, Thich Quang Duc, performed a self-immolation to protest the anti-Buddhist policies of the South Vietnamese administration under Ngo Dinh Diem. Ray Boomhower joins me to discuss this event and his newest book!
Tune in for the latest news in the history field and shout outs to some great e-History creators! 2024-07-2337 min
The Rob Burgess ShowEp. 250 - Ray E. Boomhower [II]Hello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess.
On this our 250th episode our returning guest is Ray E. Boomhower.
You first heard Ray E. Boomhower on Episode 213 of the podcast.
Ray E. Boomhower is senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press. He is editor of the IHS’s quarterly popular history magazine, “Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History.” Boomhower has been with the Society since 1987.
A native of Mishawaka, Indiana, Boomhower graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with degrees in journalism and political science. He received his master’s degree in U.S. his...2024-07-1243 min
Professor Buzzkill History PodcastMalcolm Browne and the Self Immolation of Thích Quảng ĐứcRay Boomhower joins us to discuss how the most unlikely of war correspondents, Malcolm W. Browne, became the only Western reporter to capture Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức's horrific self-immolation on June 11, 1963. Thích Quảng Đức made his ultimate sacrifice to protest the perceived anti-Buddhist policies of the Catholic-dominated administration of South Vietnam's president Ngo Dinh Diem. And Browne’s photographs shocked the world. Episode 551.2024-05-2834 min
A Life in BiographyMalcolm W. Browne reporting from Vietnam and other biographical matters with Ray BoomhowerRay Boomhower talks about what it is like to be a journalist in Vietnam and about what it is like writing biographies of journalists.2024-04-1441 min
Indiana Podcasts - Leaders, Legends, and Nonprofits from the Hoosier StateRay Boomhower, Author and Senior Editor of the Indiana Historical Society PressRay Boomhower is one of the Hoosier State’s most talented historians. He is also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Ray serves as the senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press and is in demand as an unsurpassed storyteller. His books include biographies of Ernie Pyle, Gus Grissom, and President Benjamin Harrison. Ray was very generous with his time, and we hope you enjoy our interview.Sponsors* Veteran Strategies* NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant* Garmong Construction* Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic U...2023-06-261h 04
Leaders and LegendsRay Boomhower, Author and Senior Editor of the Indiana Historical Society PressRay Boomhower is one of the Hoosier State’s most talented historians. He is also this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. Ray serves as the senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press and is in demand as an unsurpassed storyteller. His books include biographies of Ernie Pyle, Gus Grissom, and President Benjamin Harrison. Ray was very generous with his time, and we hope you enjoy our interview. Sponsors:Veteran Strategies NFP - A leading insurance broker and consultant Garmong Construction Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Historic Union Station About Veteran Strategies:‘Leade...2023-06-261h 04
How We Do History PodcastIndiana Historical Society PressSpeaker(s): Ray Boomhower Senior Editor, Teresa Baer Managing Editor, Natalie Burriss Assistant EditorReading a good book has never been more important, and a lot of hard work goes into making sure that the books that come from our Press are informative, engaging, and accurate. Listen in as we explore the process of producing a variety of print media.2023-05-3148 min
The Saga of World War 2: a Casus Belli ProjectAppendix H: Richard Tregaskis; Reporting Under Fire from Guadalcanal to VietnamMy interview with Ray Boomhower about his biographer of war correspondant Richard Trgaskis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-saga-of-world-war-2-a-casus-belli-project7137/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-03-0546 min
Journalism HistoryEpisode 110: Diaries of WarBiographer Ray Boomhower follows the career of war correspondent Richard Tregaskis from Guadalcanal to Korea to Vietnam. Show transcripts are available at https://journalism-history.org/podcast/
2022-09-1929 min
15-Minute HistoryThe Bravest of the Brave War Correspondents (Part Two) | Special Interview with Ray Boomhower on Richard TregaskisJoin us for part two of our interview with Ray Boomhower about his book, Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam. In this special discussion, Mr. Boomhower explains why Tregaskis felt compelled to go to the front, the reasons he felt the burden to tell the story of the soldier in combat, how he saw reporting change during Korea and Vietnam, and more.
Ray E. Boomhower is a senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press, where he edits the popular history magazine Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History. A former newspaper reporter, Boomhower has...2022-08-2232 min
Hoosier History LiveAsk Nelson …. and Ray Boomhower, tooHard to believe, but many families are beginning to contemplate the upcoming school year. For some, a return to teachers and classrooms begins in just a few weeks. In celebration, or just acceptance of the inevitable, Hoosier History Live will take a look at some Hoosier educators who made an impact when our host, Nelson Price, is joined by a historian colleague for another of our call-in shows. It so happens that Nelson's co-host, Ray Boomhower of the Indiana Historical Society, had an unlikely driver's ed teacher during a summer session at Mishawaka High School in the late...2022-08-2157 min15-Minute HistoryThe Bravest of the Brave War Correspondents (Part One) | Special Interview with Ray Boomhower on Richard TregaskisJoin us for part one of our interview with Ray Boomhower about his book, Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam. In this special discussion, Mr. Boomhower explains why Tregaskis is considered one of the bravest war correspondents of all time, what compelled him to take the dangerous assignments, breaks down what drove him to go back to the front lines after being severely injured, and more.
Ray E. Boomhower is a senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press, where he edits the popular history magazine Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History. A former n...2022-08-1528 min
History Author ShowRay E. Boomhower – Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to VietnamAugust 8, 2022 - In the late summer of 1942, the First Marine Division sought to wrest Guadalcanal from the Japanese Empire. We’ll meet one of only two reporters on hand to record the carnage, as the spot in the Pacific earned its nickname, the Island of Death.
In this episode, our time machine travels back war zones to meet in intrepid journalist who told soldiers’ stories to the folks back home. Our guide on this journey is Ray E. Boomhower, a senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press, biographer, and former reporter, who brings us Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from...2022-08-0856 min
History Author ShowRay E. Boomhower – Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam August 8, 2022 - In the late summer of 1942, the First Marine Division sought to wrest Guadalcanal from the Japanese Empire. We’ll meet one of only two reporters on hand to record the carnage, as the spot in the Pacific earned its nickname, the Island of Death.In this episode, our time machine travels back war zones to meet in intrepid journalist who told soldiers’ stories to the folks back home. Our guide on this journey is Ray E. Boomhower, a senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press, biographer, and former reporter, who brings us Ri...2022-08-0856 min
OC Talk RadioEp. 31: How to Promote Your Book on Twitter with Ray E. BoomhowerWe are often asked about social media and which platform authors should be on. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about TikTok and our answer is usually along the lines of "it depends." Is your ideal audience on TikTok, Twitter, or LinkedIn? Is there a conversation already happening about your topic on Twitter? Have you engaged with and provided value to that community?
On this episode of the Pub Date Podcast we have editor, writer, and author Ray E. Boomhower share how he found his niche in books and community on Twitter. Ray is a big believer...2022-07-0825 min
Pub Date Book Publishing PodcastEp. 31: How to Promote Your Book on Twitter with Ray E. BoomhowerWe are often asked about social media and which platform authors should be on. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about TikTok and our answer is usually along the lines of "it depends." Is your ideal audience on TikTok, Twitter, or LinkedIn? Is there a conversation already happening about your topic on Twitter? Have you engaged with and provided value to that community?On this episode of the Pub Date Podcast we have editor, writer, and author Ray E. Boomhower share how he found his niche in books and community on Twitter. Ray is a big believer...2022-07-0825 min
Pub Date | A Book Publishing PodcastEp. 31: How to Promote Your Book on Twitter with Ray E. BoomhowerWe are often asked about social media and which platform authors should be on. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about TikTok and our answer is usually along the lines of "it depends." Is your ideal audience on TikTok, Twitter, or LinkedIn? Is there a conversation already happening about your topic on Twitter? Have you engaged with and provided value to that community?
On this episode of the Pub Date Podcast we have editor, writer, and author Ray E. Boomhower share how he found his niche in books and community on Twitter. Ray is a...2022-07-0825 min
Pub Date | A Book Publishing PodcastEp. 31: How to Promote Your Book on Twitter with Ray E. BoomhowerWe are often asked about social media and which platform authors should be on. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about TikTok and our answer is usually along the lines of "it depends." Is your ideal audience on TikTok, Twitter, or LinkedIn? Is there a conversation already happening about your topic on Twitter? Have you engaged with and provided value to that community?On this episode of the Pub Date Podcast we have editor, writer, and author Ray E. Boomhower share how he found his niche in books and community on Twitter. Ray is a...2022-07-0825 min
Ernie Pyle WWII Museum PodcastEpisode 3 - Ernie Pyle book interview with Ray BoomhowerIn this episode, Drew and I speak with Ray Boomhower, who is a biographer and ex-report. Ray has written several books and we discuss his book The Soldier's Friend: A Life of Ernie Pyle. He serves as Senior Editor of the Indiana Historical Society's popular history magazine Traces of Indiana and Midwest History. Doug and Drew Hess are the hosts!2022-07-0522 min
The Rob Burgess ShowEp. 213 - Ray E. BoomhowerHello and welcome to The Rob Burgess Show. I am, of course, your host, Rob Burgess.
On this our 213th episode our guest is Ray E. Boomhower.
Ray E. Boomhower is senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press. He is editor of the IHS’s quarterly popular history magazine, “Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History.” Boomhower has been with the Society since 1987.
A native of Mishawaka, Indiana, Boomhower graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with degrees in journalism and political science. He received his master’s degree in U.S. history from Indiana University, Indianapolis, in 1995. Before joining the Society staff, h...2022-04-111h 04
All INBlack Activists in the Time of Benjamin HarrisonToday we learn about national and local Black civil rights activists during President Benjamin Harrison’s term in office, and a new exhibit at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
Produced by Mariam Sobh.
Guests:
Jennifer Capps
VP of Curatorship and Exhibition, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Kelly Poston
Curatorial Fellow, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
Ray Boomhower
Senior Editor, Indiana Historical Society Press2022-01-2000 min
The History of WWII PodcastInterview with RayInterview with Ray Boomhower about his book: Richard Tregaskis-Reporting Under Fire From Guadalcanal to VietnamRay Boomhower has written about 3 important war correspondents, Richard Tregaskis, Ernie Pyle and Robert L. Sherrod. Today we discuss the young Tregaskis as he covers events like Midway, Guadalcanal, and the invasion of Sicily. Tregaskis will almost die in Italy, but will return to the Pacific to cover the approach to the Japanese home islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-1759 min
Home Brew HistoryTo War with a War CorrespondentHistorian and biographer Ray Boomhower joins Joey and Bo to discuss his recently published biography of Second World War War Correspondent, Richard Tregaskis.2021-12-1054 min
All INFriday RecapToday we revisit a few of the most interesting topics we covered this week, including a new biography on a celebrated war correspondent, efforts to improve pregnancy-related healthcare, and what world leaders who met in Glasgow agreed on around efforts to combat climate change.
Produced by Mariam Sobh.
Guests:
Ray E. Boomhower
Senior Editor, Indiana Historical Society Press; Author, “Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire From Guadalcanal to Vietnam”
Mary Abernathy
Chair, Indiana’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee
Cliff Chapman
Executive Director, Central Indiana Land Trust
Carey Hamilton
State Representative, Indiana House District 872021-12-0300 min
All INThe Life of War Correspondent Richard TregaskisToday we spend the hour with Indiana biographer Ray Boomhower to talk about his new book on Richard Tregaskis, war correspondent and author of the bestselling memoir in 1943 “Guadalcanal Diary.”
Produced by Drew Daudelin.
Guest:
Ray E. Boomhower
Senior Editor, Indiana Historical Society Press; Author, “Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire From Guadalcanal to Vietnam”2021-11-2900 minA Life in BiographyRay Boomhower talks about his biography of acclaimed war correspondent, Richard TregaskisHow a biography of a war correspondent gets done with a veteran biographer of war correspondents, Ray Boomhower.2021-11-2037 minProfessor Buzzkill History PodcastRichard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to VietnamHistorian Ray Boomhower, one of our most popular guests, tells us the story of war correspondent Richard Tregaskis, who put his life on the line many times to bring Americans the stories of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Listen and learn how important war correspondents are to our history! Episode #4292021-11-1728 min
Will Talk MilitaryRichard Tregaskis - Reporting under fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam By Ray E. BoomhowerConsidered by his contemporaries as “the bravest of the brave war correspondents” of World War II, journalist and author Richard Tregaskis risked his life on countless occasions to bring the brutal realities of combat to light for Americans on the home front. Tregaskis was a firsthand witness to such major combat operations of the war as the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway, Guadalcanal, the invasion of Sicily and Italy, fighting in France and Germany, and B-29 bombing missions over Japan. He did all of this while suffering from a potentially fatal illness, diabetes. Although the tall, gangly reporter had been...2021-11-101h 19
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in History, MilitaryRichard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam by Ray E. BoomhowerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/571016 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam Author: Ray E. Boomhower Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 53 minutes Release date: November 1, 2021 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: In the late summer of 1942, more than ten thousand members of the First Marine Division held a tenuous toehold on the Pacific island of Guadalcanal. As American marines battled Japanese forces for control of the island, they were joined by war correspondent Richard Tregaskis. Only one of two civilian reporters to land and stay with the marines, Tregaskis’s no...2021-11-0103 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryRichard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam by Ray E. BoomhowerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/571016to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam
Author: Ray E. Boomhower
Narrator: Grover Gardner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 53 minutes
Release date: November 1, 2021
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
In the late summer of 1942, more than ten thousand members of the First Marine Division held a tenuous toehold on the Pacific island of Guadalcanal. As American marines battled Japanese forces for control of the island, they were joined by war correspondent Richard Tregaskis. Only one of two civilian reporters to land and stay with the marines, Tregaskis’s notebook ca...2021-11-012h 53
Stream Popular Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryRichard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam by Ray E. BoomhowerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/571016 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam Author: Ray E. Boomhower Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 53 minutes Release date: November 1, 2021 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: In the late summer of 1942, more than ten thousand members of the First Marine Division held a tenuous toehold on the Pacific island of Guadalcanal. As American marines battled Japanese forces for control of the island, they were joined by war correspondent Richard Tregaskis. Only one of two civilian reporters to land and stay with the marines, Tregaskis’s no...2021-11-0103 min
Historically Speaking PodcastTwo Sides of The Same CoinFrequency Hopping Spread Spectrum was invented by one of Hollywood’s greatest beauties. An Associate Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court was also known by millions as a Purple People Eater. A record 11 Academy Awards were given to a film based on a book written by a Civil War general. Who were these people? In this episode, we explore 6 individuals who had surprising hidden talents that were wildly different from what they were ultimately known for.Episode Edits: Alan Page played in the NFL for 14 seasons. 11 years with the Minnesota Vikings and 3 years with the Chi...2020-12-0930 min
WWI @ AQU.S. Presidential Election of 1916By Tim Hill
A short description of the U.S. Presidential election of 1916, brought to you by Tim Hill.
Sources:
Cooper, John Milton. Woodrow Wilson: a Biography. Vintage Books, 2011.
Lovell, S. D. The Presidential Election of 1916. Southern Illinois University Press, 1980.
Purcell, L. Edward, and Ray E. Boomhower. Vice Presidents: a Biographical Dictionary. Facts On File, 2010.
Image from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1916_United_States_presidential_election2020-11-0905 min
INChamber: The PodcastRay Boomhower: Explore the past to inform the futureYes, the start of a new decade puts us in a forward-thinking mode. But we couldn’t resist one more look back at Indiana business history in the current issue of BizVoice® magazine. To accompany those features and stories, we offer this conversation with Ray Boomhower, senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press and author of a soon-to-be 18 books. Among his many subjects: 1968 and Robert F. Kennedy’s impact in Indiana; business – from the auto industry to manufacturing’s wartime role; president Benjamin Harrison; and World War II heroes. He talks about the important role history plays in our socie...2020-06-2400 min
IN Chamber: The PodcastRay Boomhower: Explore the past to inform the futureYes, the start of a new decade puts us in a forward-thinking mode. But we couldn’t resist one more look back at Indiana business history in the current issue of BizVoice® magazine. To accompany those features and stories, we offer this conversation with Ray Boomhower, senior editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press and author of a soon-to-be 18 books. Among his many subjects: 1968 and Robert F. Kennedy’s impact in Indiana; business – from the auto industry to manufacturing’s wartime role; president Benjamin Harrison; and World War II heroes. He talks about the important role history plays in our society...2020-01-2132 min
All INIndiana AuthorsThe Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards were put on hiatus this year. The statewide nonprofit Indiana Humanities has taken over the contest, and is turning it into more of a book award than an award for an author’s body of work. Indiana Humanities will announce more details later this month, at an event in downtown Indianapolis.
Today on All IN we look into the rich history of literature in Indiana, and how some of its best authors are being recognized.
Produced by Matt Pelsor.
Guests:
Ray Boomhower
Senior editor, Indiana Historical Society Press
Megan Telligman
Program manager, In...2019-10-0700 min
No LimitsAuthor Ray BoomhowerThis episode of No Limits is a recorded conversation with author Ray Boomhower about his new book Indiana Originals.2018-12-2700 minProfessor Buzzkill History Podcast#255 - Robert Kennedy’s 1968 Speech about Martin Luther KingHistorian Ray Boomhower joins us to analyze the famous speech given by RFK in Indianapolis, on hearing about the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968. It’s one of the most famous and touching speeches in modern American history, and is usually credited with keeping Indianapolis calm in the wake of that horrible tragedy. We talk about the background to the speech, what else contributed to Indianapolis’ peaceful reaction to what happened, and what part it played in the race for the 1968 Democratic Presidential Nomination. Listen and be inspired.2018-04-0440 min
Discover Free Audiobook in History, AmericanDispatches from the Pacific by Ray E. Boomhower | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Dispatches from the Pacific
Author: Ray E. Boomhower
Narrator: Joe Barrett
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-08-17
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Genres: History, 20th Century
Summary:
In the fall of 1943, armed with only his notebooks and pencils, Time and Life correspondent Robert L. Sherrod leapt from the safety of a landing craft and waded through neck-deep water and a hail of bullets to reach the shores of the Tarawa atoll with the US Marine Corps.
Living shoulder to shoulder with the marines, Sherrod...2017-08-088h 33Immerse Yourself in the Realm of Words With Full AudiobookDispatches from the Pacific: The World War II Reporting of Robert L. Sherrod Audiobook by Ray E. BoomhowerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 300552
Title: Dispatches from the Pacific: The World War II Reporting of Robert L. Sherrod
Author: Ray E. Boomhower
Narrator: Joe Barrett
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:34:58
Language: English
Release date: 08-08-17
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, Literary, Military
Summary:
In the fall of 1943, armed with only his notebooks and pencils, Time and Life correspondent Robert L. Sherrod leapt from the safety of a landing craft and waded through neck-deep water and a hail of bullets to reach the shores of the Tarawa atoll with the US Marine...2017-08-088h 34
Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryDispatches from the Pacific: The World War II Reporting of Robert L. Sherrod by Ray E. BoomhowerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/300552 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Dispatches from the Pacific: The World War II Reporting of Robert L. Sherrod Author: Ray E. Boomhower Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 8, 2017 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: In the fall of 1943, armed with only his notebooks and pencils, Time and Life correspondent Robert L. Sherrod leapt from the safety of a landing craft and waded through neck-deep water and a hail of bullets to reach the shores of the Tarawa atoll with the US Marine Corps. Living shoulder to shoulder with the...2017-08-0803 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryDispatches from the Pacific: The World War II Reporting of Robert L. Sherrod by Ray E. BoomhowerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/300552to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dispatches from the Pacific: The World War II Reporting of Robert L. Sherrod
Author: Ray E. Boomhower
Narrator: Joe Barrett
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 34 minutes
Release date: August 8, 2017
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
In the fall of 1943, armed with only his notebooks and pencils, Time and Life correspondent Robert L. Sherrod leapt from the safety of a landing craft and waded through neck-deep water and a hail of bullets to reach the shores of the Tarawa atoll with the US Marine Corps. Living shoulder to shoulder with the marines...2017-08-088h 34
Focus on FlowersLew Wallace Biographer Ray BoomhowerScott Witzke interviews the author of The Sword & the Pen: A Life of Lew Wallace.2015-11-3058 minNo LimitsNo Limits - Author and Historian Ray BoomhowerAn hour with Indiana author and historian Ray Boomhower on his new book, the biography "John Bartlow Martin: A Voice for the Underdog."2015-04-1400 min
Behind the Cover with Indiana University PressRay Boomhower, “Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary” (Indiana UP, 2008)As some of you may be aware, there’s a big election coming up. Yes, it’s time to pick a new auditor for Iowa City, Iowa, my hometown. It’s a hotly contested race between a jerk with a drinking problem and a twenty-four-year-old who ran a cake business into the ground. The pundits are having a field day.And then there’s the presidential race between McCain and Obama. That’s been in the news as well round these parts. It sort of reminds one of the race-that-almost-was between Richard Milhouse Nixon and RFK in 1968. Nixon want...2008-10-2457 min