(Sara Fishko (C Butler))
"You want to send a message? Call Western Union," said Sam Goldwyn.
Right now, as "loyalty" and "treason" are being redefined
by world events, so are cultural expressions of patriotism and dissent. From
"message" pictures in the old Hollywood, to morale-building songs,
to satirists' comic visions, politics and mass culture have been inexorably
linked.
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| Click to enlarge. Boondocks strip courtesy of www.ucomics.com |
Through stories from people like comedian Mort Sahl, entertainer Tom Smothers,
The Daily Show's Mo Rocca, critic Molly Haskell, writer/producer Larry Gelbart, The New York Times' Frank Rich and many others, this program examines the connections
between culture and country, and how the establishment has responded to the
pushes against it. We'll hear history, as Frank Sinatra, preaches "tolerance"
on radio at the end of World War II, and current events, as Aaron McGruder's
comic strip risks being pulled from tomorrow's newspaper.
What Can I Say explores how the messages have been sent, and how they
have been received by a nation often hungry for reassurance.
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Since 1999, Sara Fishko has been producing personal essays on music, art, culture and media. Fishko’s pieces provide an insightful and accessible look into culture by mixing colorful sound, intimate interviews and thoughtful commentary. The ...
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