Was America’s first billionaire, John D. Rockefeller, a greedy robber baron, a generous philanthropist, or both? And did the oil tycoon exploit America’s poor or give them access to much-needed energy? Historian and Hillsdale College professor Burt Folsom, author of “The Myth of the Robber Barons,” reveals the truth about the Rockefeller empire.
Should offensive speech be banned? Where should we, as a society, draw the line where permitted speech is on one side, and forbidden speech is on the other? Should we even have that line? And should free speech be limited by things like trigger warnings and punishments for microaggressions? Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, answers these questions and more.
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Obituaries this week
Here’s a live commercial from THE PERRY COMO SHOW in 1950 for the complete line of Polaroid cameras featuring spokesperson Don Ameche touting the merits of “instant photography.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=164&v=EBzTGv3oqmA
West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Jacob Smith (11) hauls in a tipped pass over West Liberty’s Roberto Lopez (3) in the first quarter of the Falcon’s Homecoming game in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 45-42.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavier Williams (1) reaches for the goal line for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Falcon’s Homecoming game in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 45-42.
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shakel Brown catches a pass then runs for a first down against West Liberty Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 45-42.
West Burlington Marching Band Field Commander Kristen Vedder directs the band at halftime of the West Burlington – Notre Dame / West Liberty football game Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington Band plays at halftime of the West Burlington – Notre Dame / West Liberty football game Friday night in West Burlington.
West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Tate Snodgrass (5) heads for the end zone on a 53-yard pass completion against West Liberty Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated West Liberty, 45-42.
