Talk Climate to Me

Talk Climate to Me

Guffaws punctuated a Florida legislative hearing the other day. Lawmakers and onlookers chuckled as Florida Division of Emergency chief Bryan Koon tied his tongue in knots to avoid saying “climate change” while talking about — well, climate change. Reveling in this...
In OtherWords: March 18, 2015

In OtherWords: March 18, 2015

This week in OtherWords, Jim Hightower pokes fun at fast food giants for posing as little guys and I talk about how Thomas Edison would be pleased to see the solar industry’s bright prospects. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords?...
Edison’s Bright Idea

Edison’s Bright Idea

It dawned on Thomas Edison that sunshine could drive both his inventions and his friend Henry Ford’s horseless carriages. “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy,” he told Ford and Harvey Firestone, another enterprising inventor. “What a source of power! I hope...
Betting the Farm on a Lie

Betting the Farm on a Lie

Few things sell ideas in American politics like a good farm story. Just ask Representative Dave Reichert. He held a hearing recently on the impact of the estate tax on farms and small businesses. An outspoken critic of the tax, Reichert was inspired by a recent story...
In OtherWords: March 11, 2015

In OtherWords: March 11, 2015

This week in OtherWords, Craig Aaron celebrates a big win for Net Neutrality and Ryan Alexander points out that the Pentagon’s favorite jet is breaking the bank. Do you want to make sure you don’t miss the latest from OtherWords? Please subscribe to our free...