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The End of the Parade

If you’re wondering where the print edition of Parade Magazine went, you’re not alone. After eight decades as a supplement to hundreds of Sunday newspapers around the country, the publication has moved to a digital-only format.

I write at National Review, lamenting the end of an era and highlight what we’ll miss.

Posted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2022 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Recent episodes of “Political Beats”

Kate Bush

Warren Zevon

Fleetwood Mac, Part One

Fleetwood Mac, Part Two

Posted in Uncategorized on January 26, 2022 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Political Beats: Neil Young

The Political Beats podcast kicked off the summer with a lengthy three-part look at the music and career of Neil Young:

Part One
Part Two
Part Three

Posted in Uncategorized on July 6, 2021 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Rush Limbaugh’s Unbreakable Bond with His Listeners

I really don’t just write about Rush Limbaugh, but, following his death, National Review was kind enough to publish a piece I penned regarding the relationship he cultivated with his audience. Find it here –>

https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/02/rush-limbaughs-unbreakable-bond-with-his-listeners/

Posted in Uncategorized on March 1, 2021 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Rush Limbaugh, Exceptional American

Thanks to The American Spectator for printing my essay on Rush Limbaugh in the Summer 2020 edition of the magazine. I attempt to explain how he conquered the medium and has changed radio in his 32 years hosting the show.

You can find the digital version here.

(Artwork not drawn by me)

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Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2020 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Recent Political Beats Episodes

Over at National Review, we looked at the career and music of Rush with Hillsdale’s Brad Birzer.

Vincent Caruso of Illinois Policy talked about Roxy Music.

Jane Coasten of Vox returned to dive into the world of Jimi Hendrix.

Posted in Uncategorized on February 22, 2020 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Essays at NRO

I’ve written a couple of recent pieces at National Review Online:

Eddie Money, the Slightly Undersold Rock Artist

The Titanic Sibling Rivalry that Propelled One of the Greatest Rock Bands of the 1990s

Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2019 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

The Radio Free Hillsdale Hour is a one-hour, weekly radio show/podcast advancing the efforts of Hillsdale College in radiating its knowledge and teaching to the world outside of campus. Listeners will hear the arguments and debates that make up the liberal arts education and will experience the learning and teaching that happens on campus.

I’m the host! Check out all the episodes here.

Posted in Uncategorized on June 6, 2019 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Political Beats: The Black Crowes

We tackle my favorite band with Jay Cost.

Posted in Uncategorized on March 11, 2019 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

Political Beats: Queen

Could examining the subject of the #1 movie in America make this the #1 podcast in America? Who knows! But it’s worth a shot.

We talk Queen with Adam J. White.

Posted in Uncategorized on December 7, 2018 by sdbertram. Leave a comment

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