by Michael Leppert | Nov 28, 2024 | Politics/Government, Pop/Life
The late John Prine, in his 1971 classic song, “Illegal Smile,” wrote: “You may see me tonight, with an illegal smile. It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while.” The journey marijuana has traveled in American culture during my lifetime is a fascinating one....
by Michael Leppert | Oct 29, 2024 | Politics/Government
Every so often, the “beat” I cover treats me to a trip down memory lane to the time when I was a public servant. I was a much younger man when I left the government to become a consultant in 2002. And though the details surrounding my old stomping grounds are...
by Michael Leppert | Oct 20, 2022 | Politics/Government
I wonder every election if voters fully understand what candidates are really saying to them during campaigns. Some years, I’m sure voters get it. Lately, it seems to be getting tougher. A couple of issues this year are making things particularly difficult: inflation...
by Michael Leppert | Sep 8, 2022 | Politics/Government
Stephen King’s 1982 novella, “The Body,” was adapted into the award-winning, 1986 film, “Stand by Me.” There are significant differences between the two versions of the story, but both are primarily about friendship. It is a tale about Gordie LaChance, his friend,...
