The Goldman State

The Goldman State

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The Goldman State episodes

  • Episode 77: Those Presidential Anointees.

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    Donald J. Trump's latest political spectacle is more than just a government lineup; it's a cavalcade of curiosities that rival the greatest showman's presentation.  Agree? Disagree? Listen, then decide. 

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    5 min
  • Episode 76: Non-Sanguine Penguin Descendants Descend Upon Me.

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    Picture this: a quiet afternoon interrupted by the unexpected arrival of two penguins at my doorstep, one of whom seems to channel the spirit of Groucho Marx himself. They came with an unusual predicament which I'll explain...


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    5 min
  • Episode 75: CBS Says It's Now Officially OK to Dine By Ourselves.

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    Once, I found myself at a bustling restaurant, deeply engaged in conversation—not with a dining companion, but with...Me! It turns out, I’m not alone in this solitary pursuit. I have some observations on this not so new phenomenon and an order, if you would, please. 

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    5 min
  • Episode 74: Why Restrict Celebrity Branding to the Living?

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    Ever wondered what kind of products the icons of classic Hollywood would endorse if they were alive today? Allow me to introduce you.

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    6 min
  • Episode 73: Headline Miss Your Deadline. See You On the Breadline.

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    Join me as I explore the concept of deadlines and their pervasive presence in our lives, from the world of journalism to the ultimate deadline of... well, life itself. Any idea where the word "deadline" even came from? And how about those self-imposed deadlines? Feeling a little guilt already?  

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    5 min
  • Episode 72: CEO's Leave Their Jobs (Or Delegate Others to Do So.)

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    What happens when CEOs decide they've had enough of the executive suite and swap their power suits for more leisurely pursuits? I have some ideas...


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    5 min
  • Episode 71: King Kong Tells All. An Exclusive Interview.

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    Picture this: a leisurely chat with the one and only King Kong, sipping banana daiquiris and swapping stories about his glory days and retirement antics. King Kong opens up about his life at the assisted swinging facility, where he navigates the challenges of aging and retirement.

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    5 min
  • Episode 70: An Encore Episode. Sending for Backup

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    Yes, it's true. Not all episodes are created equal. In the event you missed it the first time, you'll have no excuse for not enjoying, talking about, or sharing this episode this time. 

    Let's take a delightful romp through history's alternate realities, shall we? As a struggler for backup plans, I'll explore some of the "terrible backup plans" of iconic figures.  As they ponder what might have been, we'll learn of the unpredictable twists and turns of history's great minds.

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    4 min
  • Episode 69: We'll Discuss It Later.

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    If you ever saw the film "Casablanca" with Humphrey Bogart, you'll likely remember the iconic line "Here's looking at you, kid." But what about the significance of Victor Laszlo's terse "We'll discuss it later." and its implications in relationships like parents, partners, and yes, even parole officers.

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    5 min
  • Episode 68: Ickynomics

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    Reaganomics, Bidenomics, Suppose-side economics. I have my own economic theory to spell out in this episode. It won't be anything you're familiar with to date but it sure could influence our future favorably. 

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    6 min

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Ed Goldman is a longtime newspaper and magazine columnist, the author of five books and creator of The Goldman State, a three-times-a-week online column with subscribers in 40 states, Canada and…