Mike Rowe Is Still Trying To Help People Learn To Do ‘Dirty Jobs’Though arguments persist about the true state of the economy and who deserves credit and/or blame, Mike Rowe is focused on an issue that is too often ignored: the skills gap and the existence of 6.6 million good jobs that have gone unclaimed. Rowe is… Aug 29 18August 29, 2018Article at UPROXX
Teen-Led Town Halls Should Become A More Frequent ThingTeens are marching, they’re screaming at the top of their lungs demanding action and justice, and they’re trying to cut through the “BS” of our political discourse in the process. These teenagers are driven by anger, driven by fear, and, in the case… Feb 23 18February 23, 2018Article at UPROXX
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Is Going To Be A Movie, But It Shouldn’t Be Your Definitive Guide To The Rural PoorThere are a lot of people in Appalachia and the Rust Belt without the prospect of a job or an optimistic feeling about the state of their future and the future of their children. But they have a vote and with that a voice. You may not agree with how… Apr 11 17April 11, 2017Article at UPROXX
How TV And Evolving Media Technology Changed The American PresidencySome hide from new technology, while others worship it as their newfound God. President Lyndon B. Johnson was a retail politician who preferred to practice the art of political seduction through one on one interactions and backroom machinations.… Mar 07 17March 07, 2017Article at UPROXX
Mike Rowe Wants To Help Close The Skills Gap And Make America Work AgainMike Rowe is a real guy. I don’t mean that he’s rough and tumble, like the kind of guy you’d find in a dungarees ad. Though he is and he’s had that job — among many others thanks to his time as the host of Dirty Jobs. When I say the host of The Way I… Feb 14 17February 14, 2017Article at UPROXX
We Should All Follow Trevor Noah And Tomi Lahren’s ExampleIn the just-released Daily Show oral history book there’s a chapter that breaks down Jon Stewart’s righteous and much-celebrated takedown of CNBC financial analyst Jim Cramer in March of 2009 amidst the kickoff of the great recession. Stewart and his… Dec 01 16December 01, 2016Article at UPROXX
These OK Go Songs Can Guide You Through The Haze Of Election Day DefeatAs a society, we look to Chicago-born power pop group OK Go for delightfully playful and unique music videos that contain treadmill dancing and Rube Goldberg devices, but what if we turned to them to guide us in our journey back from the edge of… Nov 08 16November 08, 2016Article at UPROXX
Jimmy Fallon’s Donald Trump Hair Tousle MattersFor all of its many failings (a putrid record on diversity, an odd adherence to an antiquated formula, a deep fixation with fluff) there have been times when late night television has endeared itself to serious-minded viewers. As the world has… Sep 16 16September 16, 2016Article at UPROXX
Let’s Make Convention Speeches Great AgainOn Thursday night in Cleveland, Donald Trump made his case to lead this nation, influence this world, and impact your life and your finances. It was long (the longest since 1972), frightening and acrimonious in parts, somewhat dubious in others,… Jul 24 16July 24, 2016Article at UPROXX
America Is Running Out Of Chances For Donald Trump To Defeat HimselfIndiana Governor Mike Pence was never seen as the obvious pick for the Republican Vice Presidential nomination, in part due to his rising unpopularity in his own state, but he is the mature pick and an example of Donald Trump making a more… Jul 15 16July 15, 2016Article at UPROXX
Congress’ Vacation From Responsibility Signals A Need To Oust IncumbentsFrom Wednesday morning through to Thursday morning, those of us who inexplicably found ourselves glued to C-SPAN witnessed an uncommon sight: legislators, sat on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives demanding congressional action in the… Jun 24 16June 24, 2016Article at UPROXX
