Category Archives: MOVIES & THE ARTS

June 28+29 & July 1, 2026. Airs Sun. at 1pm, and re-airs Mon. at 2pm, and Weds 11am (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2, Livingston/Goodrich 89.9-HD2, and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS: (CT). [AUDIO/VIDEO] KPFT Houston, at 90.1 FM-HD2, Galveston 89.5-HD2 and Huntsville 91.9-HD2. TOPICS:

Houston has 16 high-risk ZIP codes for lead poisoning. The city has a program that can help;
Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year;
Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths;
Ten years on, Brexit’s economic impact is becoming clearer;
Blunting the Belarusian blade: The growing threat Belarus poses to European security;
Russia’s Baltic Neighbor Seeks U.S. Nukes Amid Growing Threats from Moscow: Why Lithuania is “On The Edge”;
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Russia could attack NATO within four years [Abbreviated];

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“ALIEN: ROMULUS” – A first-glimpse opinion

If “ALIEN” was a haunted house movie in space, and if “ALIENS” was an action shoot-em-up movie, then “Alien: Romulus” looks (from the trailer in the article linked below) like a full-on gory horror movie.

This would not be (and forgive the pun) alien to the first film in the franchise. There were scenes filmed for “ALIEN” that were every bit horror/gore material, but with the exception of the chest-bursting scene in the first film, all that was cut out, leaving what was a hugely suspenseful film with lots of jump-scares but very little actual gore. That proved to be a hugely successful choice, as history has proven.

The article says that this film is intended to fit into canon between “ALIEN” and ALIENS”. From a continuity standpoint, that could make it really interesting. But as someone who really doesn’t like horror movies that test your slasher-and-gore tolerance, I have my concerns based on the trailer.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/alien-romulus-trailer-brings-the-chest-bursting-horror-back-to-space/

RE-POST: Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of World War 2? [VIDEO]

This post was originally published by me on November 13, 2013, and 6 years later, some new information has recently come to light thanks to Josh:

josh on August 19, 2019 at 1:59 PM said: Edit

Hello Mike,
I thought I would fill you in on what I learned.

I reached out to the national archives.

They immediately knew the video we were referring to. Unfortunately the man we have all seen fall in said video is unknown. They lead me to an index card the army has to label events in archival footage. It had no identifiable info on it about the man.

The video has a corresponding number to reference the video if you would like to look further. As the army does not know who it was. I feel we may never know.

It looks as though this will remain a mystery for now.

Again, thanks for looking into this as well. Have a great day!
Thinkwing Radio on August 19, 2019 at 2:38 PM said: Edit

That’s wonderful work. Thank you so much!

Can you provide the video reference, if you have it? Or tell me how to get it?

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Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of WW2?

Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of World War 2?

I know you’ve all seen it, this 2 second clip of black and white film taken on D-day; June 6^th, 1944. You’ve probably watched it so many times that it’s just background to the bigger story of the invasion, and that’s certainly how this quick piece of film is used; 2 seconds of film showing G.I.s storming the beach. I’m not even sure which beach.

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“This too shall pass” ~ (Persian: این نیز بگذرد‎, translit. īn nīz bogzarad, Hebrew: גַּם זֶה יַעֲבֹר‏‎, translit. gam zeh yaʻavor, Turkish: bu da geçer ya hu) is an adage reflecting on the temporary nature, or ephemerality, of the human condition. The general sentiment is often expressed in wisdom literature throughout history and across cultures, although the specific phrase seems to have originated in the writings of the medieval Persian Sufi poets. It is known in the Western world primarily due to a 19th century retelling of Persian fable by the English poet Edward FitzGerald. It was also notably employed in a speech by Abraham Lincoln before he became the sixteenth President of the United States. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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Mon, 8/5/2019, 3PM (CT) #KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: Voter Info, More Shootings, Puerto Rico’s Next Governor, Abe Lincoln & Karl Marx, Russia, Turkey, China, Cambodia, More. GUESTS: Callers [AUDIO/VIDEO]

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Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Leti. Today’s show is a fundraising show, so, with apologies, we can’t take on-air phone calls,

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“This too shall pass” ~ (Persian: این نیز بگذرد‎, translit. īn nīz bogzarad, Hebrew: גַּם זֶה יַעֲבֹר‏‎, translit. gam zeh yaʻavor, Turkish: bu da geçer ya hu) is an adage reflecting on the temporary nature, or ephemerality, of the human condition. The general sentiment is often expressed in wisdom literature throughout history and across cultures, although the specific phrase seems to have originated in the writings of the medieval Persian Sufi poets. It is known in the Western world primarily due to a 19th century retelling of Persian fable by the English poet Edward FitzGerald. It was also notably employed in a speech by Abraham Lincoln before he became the sixteenth President of the United States. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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Mon, 7/29/2019, 3PM (CT) #KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: Voter Info, Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, The Bill for America First Is Coming Due – Two of America’s closest treaty allies have announced military efforts explicitly designed to exclude the U.S., “The so-called Squad”, AL Sharpton vs Trump, Could Boris Johnson be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom, DNI Dan Coats Ousted, Puerto Rico’s Next Governor, Abe Lincoln & Karl Marx, Russia, Turkey, China, Cambodia, More. GUESTS: Callers [AUDIO/VIDEO]

SHOW AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.

Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Leti. Today’s show is a fundraising show, so, with apologies, we can’t take on-air phone calls,

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An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:

“This too shall pass” ~ (Persian: این نیز بگذرد‎, translit. īn nīz bogzarad, Hebrew: גַּם זֶה יַעֲבֹר‏‎, translit. gam zeh yaʻavor, Turkish: bu da geçer ya hu) is an adage reflecting on the temporary nature, or ephemerality, of the human condition. The general sentiment is often expressed in wisdom literature throughout history and across cultures, although the specific phrase seems to have originated in the writings of the medieval Persian Sufi poets. It is known in the Western world primarily due to a 19th century retelling of Persian fable by the English poet Edward FitzGerald. It was also notably employed in a speech by Abraham Lincoln before he became the sixteenth President of the United States. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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Mon, 7/22/2019, 3PM (CT) #KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: TOPIC: Voter Info, Oahu & Travel, The ‘Squad’, Mueller v Trump, Liz Cheney, Demonstrations in Puerto Rico, Russia v Ukraine Sailors, FedEx v Amazon, Russia v 2020, Maine Immigrants of Color, India’s blowout election a lesson for US Dems, Anti-Semitism Rises Anew in Europe, More. GUESTS: Callers [AUDIO/VIDEO]

SHOW AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.

Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Leti. Today’s show is a fundraising show, so, with apologies, we can’t take on-air phone calls,

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An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:

“This too shall pass” ~ (Persian: این نیز بگذرد‎, translit. īn nīz bogzarad, Hebrew: גַּם זֶה יַעֲבֹר‏‎, translit. gam zeh yaʻavor, Turkish: bu da geçer ya hu) is an adage reflecting on the temporary nature, or ephemerality, of the human condition. The general sentiment is often expressed in wisdom literature throughout history and across cultures, although the specific phrase seems to have originated in the writings of the medieval Persian Sufi poets. It is known in the Western world primarily due to a 19th century retelling of Persian fable by the English poet Edward FitzGerald. It was also notably employed in a speech by Abraham Lincoln before he became the sixteenth President of the United States. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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Mon, 7/8/2019, 3PM (CT) #KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: Voter Info, Dem Debates, 2020 Census and Lege, Campaign Workers of Color, SCOTUS on Gerrymandering, AOC v GOP on ‘Bartending’, SCOTUS Obamacare Dispute, Russia v Ukraine Sailors, FedEx v Amazon, Russia v 2020, Maine Immigrants of Color, Kellyanne Conway v Hatch Act, India’s blowout election a lesson for US Dems, Anti-Semitism Rises Anew in Europe, More. GUESTS: Callers [AUDIO/VIDEO]

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Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Leti. Today’s show is a fundraising show, so, with apologies, we can’t take on-air phone calls,

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An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

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Mon, 7/1/2019, 3PM (CT) #KPFTHouston 90.1FM. POSSIBLE TOPICS: Voter Info, Dem Debates, 2020 Census and Lege, Campaign Workers of Color, SCOTUS on Gerrymandering, AOC v GOP on ‘Bartending’, SCOTUS Obamacare Dispute, Russia v Ukraine Sailors, FedEx v Amazon, Russia v 2020, Maine Immigrants of Color, Kellyanne Conway v Hatch Act, India’s blowout election a lesson for US Dems, Anti-Semitism Rises Anew in Europe, More.. GUESTS: Callers [AUDIO/VIDEO]

SHOW AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.

Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Leti. Today’s show is a fundraising show, so, with apologies, we can’t take on-air phone calls,

Listen live on the radio, or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

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For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:

“This too shall pass” ~ (Persian: این نیز بگذرد‎, translit. īn nīz bogzarad, Hebrew: גַּם זֶה יַעֲבֹר‏‎, translit. gam zeh yaʻavor, Turkish: bu da geçer ya hu) is an adage reflecting on the temporary nature, or ephemerality, of the human condition. The general sentiment is often expressed in wisdom literature throughout history and across cultures, although the specific phrase seems to have originated in the writings of the medieval Persian Sufi poets. It is known in the Western world primarily due to a 19th century retelling of Persian fable by the English poet Edward FitzGerald. It was also notably employed in a speech by Abraham Lincoln before he became the sixteenth President of the United States. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

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Mon 4/1/2019, 3PM (CT) KPFT90.1FM. SPECIAL GUEST: Actor/Director/Producer/Activist Mr. Robert Hooks [AUDIO/VIDEO] SUPPORT @KPFTHouston

My guest today is renowned actor/producer/activist/theater company founder, all-around nice guy and my brother-in-law, Robert Hooks!

AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.

Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineers are Don, Leti, and Nibu.

Listen live on the radio, or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

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For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]: “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.” ~ Frederick Douglass (Part of a speech given by Douglass in 1886 on the 24th anniversary of emancipation in Washington, DC)

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Mon 1/7/201, NEW TIME 3PM (CT) KPFT90.1FM. SPECIAL GUEST: Actor/Director/Producer/Activist Mr. Robert Hooks [AUDIO/VIDEO] SUPPORT @KPFTHouston

CORRECTION: The show played is a rerun from 12/31/2018. My apologies The interview with Robert Hooks will be saved for a future show, which will be announced.

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My guest today is renowned actor/producer/activist/theater company founder, all-around nice guy and my brother-in-law, Robert Hooks!

AUDIO: Link is usually posted within about 72 hours of show broadcast. We take callers during this show at 713-526-5738.

Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 3-4 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineers are Don, Leti, and Nibu.

Listen live on the radio, or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

Please take a moment to visit Pledge.KPFT.org and choose THINKWING RADIO from the drop-down list when you donate.

For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]: “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.” ~ Frederick Douglass (Part of a speech given by Douglass in 1886 on the 24th anniversary of emancipation in Washington, DC)

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The New Music of the New “Doctor Who”: Two Takes

Funny. I enjoyed the episode “Rosa” and thought it bodes well for future episodes.

Perversely, though, I very much dislike the new main theme and musical underscoring for basically the very same reasons that the author of the article, “As the long-running science-fiction television series begins a new chapter with a woman in the lead role for the first time, its theme tune more or less restores the original musical conception,” prefers them. I feel like the main theme has been orchestrally eviscerated and abbreviated, and the aimless underscoring so enjoyed by the author reminds me of the musical underscore work Dennis McCarthy did on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, which was aimless, meandering, athematic, amelodic work which I loathed.

Some people apparently appreciated McCarthy’s work, and I’m told that his style was deliberately chosen by the producers, but I always felt that it made the series seem cheap and cheesy. What I enjoyed of the series was in spite of his work, or especially among the episodes he didn’t score. (The memorable Borg theme, for example, is not McCarthy’s but is the work of Ron Jones.)

I miss Bernard Herrmann, but at least we still have luminaries like Danny Elfman and the great John Williams for memorable film and TV scoring.

The article referenced can be accessed below:

“As the long-running science-fiction television series begins a new chapter with a woman in the lead role for the first time, its theme tune more or less restores the original musical conception.”

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-music-of-doctor-who-makes-a-glorious-return-to-form

A lost film: “The Sleepeaters”

This is a re-post from December 9, 2016.

Just for fun . ;-)

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To my knowledge, this film has never been shown anywhere. This clip is the first I have seen online in a long time. The ‘Documentarian’ speaking in the background is me.

I hope someday that the whole film will see the light of day.

https://youtu.be/3DBjYwgMxU4

Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of World War 2? [VIDEO]

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Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of WW2?

[First posted on November 12, 2013 by ThinkwingRadio]I know you’ve all seen it, this 2 second clip of black and white film taken on D-day; June 6^th, 1944. You’ve probably watched it so many times that it’s just background to the bigger story of the invasion, and that’s certainly how this quick piece of film is used; 2 seconds of film showing G.I.s storming the beach. I’m not even sure which beach.

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A tribute to President Obama, by Grace Sunny Sun

The original link is: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPQlI0qhduU/embed/?autoplay=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPQlI0qhduU/

#Thinkwing: Mon,11/14/2016, 9PM @KPFTHouston FM 90.1. TOPICS: Trump WINS, Electoral College Decides, HISD Prop 1 Question Fails, Dems Fracturing, more. Open Forum! [AUDIO]

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POSSIBLE TOPICS: TOPICS: Trump WINS, Electoral College Decides, HISD Prop 1 Question Fails, Dems Fracturing, more.

Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 9-10 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Bob Gartner.

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For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 7, 2015)
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:

“HELP US ELECTORAL COLLEGE. YOU’RE OUR ONIY HOPE.” ~ first noted here: Phil Braniff ‏@PhilBraniff Sep 8, 2016, “Help us electoral college, you are our only hope!”

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#Thinkwing: Mon,11/7/2016, 9PM @KPFTHouston FM 90.1. TOPICS: Trump threatened ‘the burn the house down’ if he loses.Trump and RNC sued for voter intimidation, HISD Prop 1 Question: Yes or No, GOP Fracturing, McCain Vows Supreme Court Blockade Will Continue Through Clinton’s Presidency, more. Open Forum! [AUDIO]

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Listen live on the radio or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 7, 2015)
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:

If your vote didn’t matter, they wouldn’t try so hard to suppress it. VOTE!!

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#Thinkwing: Mon,10/31/2016, 9PM @KPFTHouston FM 90.1. TOPICS: Trump and RNC sued for voter intimidation, ND Pipeline protestor charged with attempted murder, Is China winning over Asian neighbors, Oil Prices, HISD Prop 1 Question: Yes or No, The 4th Industrial Revolution, GOP Fracturing, McCain Vows Supreme Court Blockade Will Continue Through Clinton’s Presidency, At odds over Brexit, UK nations hold ‘frustrating’ talks on common stance, more., more. Open Forum! [AUDIO]

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Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 9-10 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Bob Gartner.

Listen live on the radio or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 7, 2015)
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

SIGNOFF QUOTE[s]:

“If you believe that government is like a business, Voting is like is like any other market place product.With insufficient patronage, it will eventually cease being available.” ~ Michael R. Honig, Nov. 5, 2014

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OPINION: “In The Heat Of The Night (1967” is a great movie, but one key plot point has never been discussed

If you have never seen the movie, In the Heat of the Night (1967), please be aware that there are spoilers below

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#Thinkwing Radio: Mon, 6/6/16, 9PM @KPFTHouston FM 90.1. #Thinkwing Radio: Mon, June 6, 2016, 9PM @KPFTHouston FM 90.1. TOPICS: Open Forum! Phishing Scams, Private Mission to the Moon, New Superbug Found, Muhammad Ali Remembered,TX Abortion Rules In Practice,OBAMA’S VISIT TO HIROSHIMA, BERNIES POWER PLAY WITH DNC, BERNIES SUPPORT FOR ANTI-IRAN TREATY CANDIDATE AGAINST DEBBIE WASSERMAN-SCHULTZ, ZOO ANIMALS KILLED, MORE. GUEST: OPEN FORUM [AUDIO]

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Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike (Dec. 14, 2015)

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Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 9-10 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Bob Gartner.

Listen live on the radio or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

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You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

SIGNOFF QUOTE:

“The boxer known for running his mouth became a humanitarian who did not have to say a word. Referring to his Parkinson’s disease, which so diminished Ali’s voice, [Louisville resident] Diana Rupa said, ‘God had to shut him up, so that we could hear his heart.’ ” ~ Muhammad Ali Remembered, by Those Who Knew Him as Cassius, By KAREN CROUSE, JUNE 5, 2016 (NY Times) Continue reading →

Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of World War 2? [VIDEO]

Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of WW2?

Is This America’s Most Famous Unknown Soldier Of World War 2?

[First posted on November 12, 2013 by ThinkwingRadio]

I know you’ve all seen it, this 2 second clip of black and white film taken on D-day; June 6^th, 1944. You’ve probably watched it so many times that it’s just background to the bigger story of the invasion, and that’s certainly how this quick piece of film is used; 2 seconds of film showing G.I.s storming the beach. I’m not even sure which beach.

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Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike, just before the show. (Dec. 14, 2015)

Houston Mayor Annise Parker [L] with Mike (Dec. 14, 2015)

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Welcome to Thinkwing Radio with Mike Honig (@ThinkwingRadio), a listener call-in show airing live every Monday night from 9-10 PM (CT) on KPFT-FM 90.1 (Houston). My engineer is Bob Gartner.

Listen live on the radio or on the internet from anywhere in the world! When the show is live, we take calls at 713-526-5738. (Long distance charges may apply.)

For the purposes of this show, I operate on two mottoes:

You’re entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts;
An educated electorate is a prerequisite for a democracy.

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SIGNOFF QUOTE: “If you don’t want to hear it on the radio, DON’T DO IT!” ~ Maxine Mesinger (née Maxine Ethel David (December 19, 1925 – January 19, 2001), longtime celebrity gossip columnist for the Houston Chronicle, used this as her standard report sign-off. (Learn more about her here on Wikipedia Continue reading →

VIDEO: The ‘Real’ Andy Kaufman, Interviewed By Seth Schultz At ‘Pip’s Comedy Club’ in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn

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Have you ever seen Andy Kaufman as ‘himself’? Really?

Most of us have never seen the ‘real’ Andy Kaufman without his personas for him to hide behind. Here in this rare video, he’s being interviewed by Seth Schultz, son of Pip’s Comedy Club then-owner and founder George Schultz, after doing nearly two hours on stage in front of an unhappy audience, and he’s clearly exhausted and ‘put out’ by the experience. At the time this video was shot, Pip’s (in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn) was the oldest and one of the most important comedy clubs in America.

This video is taken from a longer article entitled, “Marty Schultz, 58, Owner Of Pips Comedy Club, Passes Away In Las Vegas“ (By Ned Berke on October 10, 2013) published in SheepsheadBites.com. The date of the video is not specified.

“Here’s an interview Seth did with friend Andy Kaufman. Beginning at the 3:00-minute mark, Kaufman is talking about Pips, Seth and George, and Sheepshead Bay in general. This interview was the material Jim Carrey studied for his role in Man on the Moon.”