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AI, narrative journalism, and the future of the human race

by Michael Miner May 19, 2015August 18, 2021

Narrative Science offers to take over the grunt work of journalism.

Posted inBlogs

Remembering journalist David Landau—and the rise and fall of David Radler

by Michael Miner February 3, 2015August 18, 2021

Landau had the hang of former Sun-Times publisher Radler long before Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Why Republicans won big in November

by Michael Miner January 19, 2015August 18, 2021

Is the GOP the world’s mightiest fringe party?

Posted inBlogs

Will Americans catch the secession virus?

by Michael Miner March 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Our world—falling apart

Posted inBlogs

Putting Putin to the test

by Michael Miner February 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Two looks at Putin: The difference is style, not substance

Posted inBlogs

When darn nice people like Pope Francis and Hassan Rohani turn up, people get excited

by Michael Miner October 8, 2013August 19, 2021

What happens when the good guys show up

Posted inBlogs

Can “Abenomics” change the national discussion on reviving America’s economy?

by Michael Miner May 28, 2013August 19, 2021

A new Japanese economic regime has the approval of the Economist and Paul Krugman, but can it catch on elsewhere?

Posted inBlogs

Before Obama’s enemies came down on him he was catching it from his friends

by Michael Miner May 16, 2013August 19, 2021

The case for President Obama as authoritarian didn’t begin with his enemies.

Posted inBlogs

Sure and certain doom ahead for America

by Michael Miner November 7, 2012August 19, 2021

Pray for your country

Posted inColumns & Opinion

The elusive definition of “journalist”

by Michael Miner July 21, 2011August 19, 2021

News used to be dispensed by an identifiable priesthood. Welcome to the reformation.

Posted inBlogs

Waiting for the Miracle to Come

by Michael Miner February 3, 2010August 19, 2021

Is the iPad the savior of print journalism — as lots of print journalists are obviously hoping?

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If Happy Days Aren’t Here Again They’re Just Across Either Ocean

by Michael Miner August 17, 2009August 19, 2021

In case you missed these headlines: “Europe Comes Roaring Back” — front page, New York Times business section, August 14. (The headline was altered online.) “Asia’s astonishing rebound” — cover, The Economist, August 15-21 issue So is it over? Is it time to shift our 401(k) portfolios out of the money market back into high-risk, […]

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“Economist blowjob”

by Whet Moser September 18, 2007August 19, 2021

Phil Rosenthal pens a valentine to the Tribune’s newest advertiser, The Economist.

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