Blog Introduction About the Author Articles ARTICLES Mar 23, 2026 The Iran Reckoning - 45 Years of Undeclared War Mar 23, 2026 Mar 23, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Russia and Ukraine - Year 4: Russian Aggression, Ukrainian Resiliency and the Moral and Strategic Failure of the United States Mar 12, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Mar 3, 2026 “Trust Exercise” by Susan Choi Mar 3, 2026 Mar 3, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 The Secret Agent (2025) Feb 28, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The World of Yesterday” by Stefan Zweig Feb 27, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Feb 11, 2026 Spotlight on Books: Fiction Feb 11, 2026 Feb 11, 2026 Feb 10, 2026 World Report 2026 | Human Rights Watch Feb 10, 2026 Feb 10, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 The NFL as Poetry; A Window to America’s Soul Jan 31, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 The National Football League: A Mirror on America Jan 29, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The Visit” by Friedrich Durenmatt Jan 28, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 Jan 25, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “Billy Budd” by Herman Melville Jan 25, 2026 Jan 25, 2026 Jan 22, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee Jan 22, 2026 Jan 22, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding Jan 21, 2026 Jan 21, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 Trump and Greenland: The Emperor Has No Clothes Jan 18, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Trump, Venezuela and The Return of Gunboat Diplomacy Jan 12, 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Jan 11, 2026 The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 19): 1917 (2019) Jan 11, 2026 Jan 11, 2026 Jan 7, 2026 “The Director” by Daniel Kehlmann Jan 7, 2026 Jan 7, 2026 Jan 4, 2026 “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai Jan 4, 2026 Jan 4, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Mark Twain: His Literary Legacy Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 Dec 30, 2025 Mark Twain- American Oracle and Global Superstar Dec 30, 2025 Dec 30, 2025 Dec 27, 2025 The Best Movies of the 21st Century (No 20): VOLVER (2006) Dec 27, 2025 Dec 27, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 Europe in Crisis: Part 6- Final Reflections Dec 26, 2025 Dec 26, 2025 Dec 23, 2025 Europe in Crisis: Part 5- The End of the Transatlantic Alliance Dec 23, 2025 Dec 23, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Europe in Crisis: Part 4- Fractures, Challenges and a Loss of Identity: 2014-Present Dec 19, 2025 Dec 19, 2025 Dec 17, 2025 Europe in Crisis: Part 3- Consolidation, Expansion, Redemption and Victory: 1989-2014 Dec 17, 2025 Dec 17, 2025 Dec 16, 2025 Europe in Crisis: Part 2- European Rebirth and Renewal: 1945-1989 Dec 16, 2025 Dec 16, 2025 Dec 9, 2025 Europe in Crisis: Part 1- The European Catastrophe: 1914-1945 Dec 9, 2025 Dec 9, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 NYTimes: They Were Supposed to Save Europe. Instead, They’re Condemning It to Horrors by David Broder Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 NYTimes: This Is the Story of How the Democrats Blew It on Gaza by Ben Rhodes Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 Nov 30, 2025 The Beatles: Reflections on Legacy Nov 30, 2025 Nov 30, 2025 Explore All Articles Culture & Society ARTICLES Jan 31, 2026 The NFL as Poetry; A Window to America’s Soul Jan 31, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 The National Football League: A Mirror on America Jan 29, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 Nov 26, 2025 American Comedy Superstars Nov 26, 2025 Nov 26, 2025 Nov 12, 2025 The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement Nov 12, 2025 Nov 12, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines Nov 8, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 Oct 23, 2025 A Social Sunset: “Aperitivo” in Italy Oct 23, 2025 Oct 23, 2025 Mar 8, 2025 “The Leopard (Il Gattopardo)”; Musings On Italian Literature Mar 8, 2025 Mar 8, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Miami Heartbeat: Aymee Nuviola and The Faena Theater Feb 27, 2025 Feb 27, 2025 Feb 18, 2025 The Nanny State and Wine Appreciation Feb 18, 2025 Feb 18, 2025 Feb 17, 2025 Saturday Night Live- 50 Years! Feb 17, 2025 Feb 17, 2025 Feb 2, 2025 GALAHAD: Our Wine Journey Feb 2, 2025 Feb 2, 2025 Jan 28, 2025 The Italian Wine Renaissance; Brunellos and the Super Tuscans Jan 28, 2025 Jan 28, 2025 Jan 21, 2025 Franklin Graham: False Prophet Jan 21, 2025 Jan 21, 2025 Jan 16, 2025 The Revolution in College Sports Jan 16, 2025 Jan 16, 2025 Dec 29, 2024 Sicily; The Wines of Mt Etna Dec 29, 2024 Dec 29, 2024 Aug 1, 2024 Buon Appetito: The Wonders of Italian Cuisine Aug 1, 2024 Aug 1, 2024 Jul 28, 2024 Bob Newhart (RIP) Jul 28, 2024 Jul 28, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Ode to Reading Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Nov 20, 2023 Miami Book Fair Nov 20, 2023 Nov 20, 2023 Sep 10, 2023 Roman Libraries Sep 10, 2023 Sep 10, 2023 Aug 26, 2023 Decline of the West Aug 26, 2023 Aug 26, 2023 Aug 21, 2023 Serious People Aug 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023 Explore Culture & Society Reviews & Commentaries ARTICLES Mar 3, 2026 “Trust Exercise” by Susan Choi Mar 3, 2026 Mar 3, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 The Secret Agent (2025) Feb 28, 2026 Feb 28, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The World of Yesterday” by Stefan Zweig Feb 27, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 Spotlight on Books: WFM’S All Time Best: “The Visit” by Friedrich Durenmatt Jan 28, 2026 Jan 28, 2026 Explore Reviews & Commentaries Politics & Policy ARTICLES Mar 23, 2026 The Iran Reckoning - 45 Years of Undeclared War Mar 23, 2026 Mar 23, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Russia and Ukraine - Year 4: Russian Aggression, Ukrainian Resiliency and the Moral and Strategic Failure of the United States Mar 12, 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 Trump and Greenland: The Emperor Has No Clothes Jan 18, 2026 Jan 18, 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Trump, Venezuela and The Return of Gunboat Diplomacy Jan 12, 2026 Jan 12, 2026 Explore Politics & Policy Travel ARTICLES Nov 16, 2025 The Galleria Borghese: Beauty, Genius and the Roman Catholic Church Nov 16, 2025 Nov 16, 2025 Nov 12, 2025 The Cuisine of Piedmont: Where Mountains Meet Refinement Nov 12, 2025 Nov 12, 2025 Nov 10, 2025 Castello di Guarene: Piedmont Hospitality Nov 10, 2025 Nov 10, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 A Piedmont Wine Journey: The Noble Nebbiolo and the King of Italian Wines Nov 8, 2025 Nov 8, 2025 Explore Travel Sports ARTICLES Jan 31, 2026 The NFL as Poetry; A Window to America’s Soul Jan 31, 2026 Jan 31, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 The National Football League: A Mirror on America Jan 29, 2026 Jan 29, 2026 Jun 25, 2025 “A Good Walk Spoiled” —Golf — The All Time Best — WFM’s Hall of Fame Jun 25, 2025 Jun 25, 2025 Jun 9, 2025 Tennis: Athletic Artistry and the All Time Greats Jun 9, 2025 Jun 9, 2025 Explore Sports Recommended Reading ARTICLES Feb 10, 2026 World Report 2026 | Human Rights Watch Feb 10, 2026 Feb 10, 2026 Dec 4, 2025 NYTimes: They Were Supposed to Save Europe. Instead, They’re Condemning It to Horrors by David Broder Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 NYTimes: This Is the Story of How the Democrats Blew It on Gaza by Ben Rhodes Dec 4, 2025 Dec 4, 2025 May 23, 2025 NYTimes: Harvard Derangement Syndrome by By Steven Pinker May 23, 2025 May 23, 2025 Explore Recommended Reading Lectures ARTICLES Sep 16, 2024 Russia and Ukraine: The Great Famine and The Great Terror Sep 16, 2024 Sep 16, 2024 Jan 29, 2024 Migration, Refugees & Asylum Jan 29, 2024 Jan 29, 2024 Jan 29, 2024 Climate Change & Human Rights Jan 29, 2024 Jan 29, 2024 Explore Lectures
