Conflict of Interest

Kevin writes the newsletter Conflict of Interest, where he explores change in the political, cultural and history landscape and how it affects the public good.

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The View from 34E on Biden's Election Problem

It’s Earth Day. Trump’s criminal trial has begun and the US Congress just approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and all manner of bank accounts outside the US. On a flight to DC from Chicago, that does not sit well with my seatmate in 34E - who is also my son.

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Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs: One Magic Moment

Some moments are magic. They bring us together, cross the chasm, and just for a moment, make us more human. I’ve been having a lot of these moments recently and I want to share one with you.

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I'm Back

Dear Reader,

I know. It’s been a while. 

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Bob Knight: The Good and the Ugly

Bob Knight died last week.

Knight was a college basketball coach of the first order at Indiana University. He was also a man who represented the best and the worst of the coaching profession. 

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