On the 11th anniversary of his death we celebrate the political and cultural satire of the great comedian George Carlin. We focus on the last two decades of Carlin's long career--by which time his political views had moved well to the left of center.
Carlin is one of the most astute critics of capitalism, imperialism, and American arrogance--and certainly the funniest. He died on June 22, 2008.
This week's sketches: 1. They own you / the class system 2. Airport security / germs / parents 3. The Book Club 4. American B.S. / children
Thanks to Scooter, of "The innerSide" radio program (KPFT-FM, Houston), for some of the recorded material.
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This installment of NWN, apart from sume introductory updates, has previously been broadcast.
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