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The Goldman State

Ed Goldman is a longtime newspaper and magazine columnist, the author of five books and creator of The Goldman State, a three-times-a-week online column with subscribers in 40 states, Canada and Europe. A professional playwright, composer and painter, Ed has also taught journalism at five California Universities and community colleges. His bucket list includes becoming the victim of a corporate takeover. This podcast is an extension of his unique take on the world around us and his interpretation,

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Episode 82: Your 2025 Political Glossary

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2025/02/07

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Let's review the language of politics through my homonymic dictionary of terms, if you please. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 81: Dying to Share This Stuff.

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2025/01/31

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. What is it with the dead? Why do obituaries hold such a secret allure for many of us? Growing up in New York, surrounded by the clamor of daily newspapers, my fascination with obituaries was ignited and flame has never flickered and likely, as I've aged, grown into a torch. Aren't you just dying to know why? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for...

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Episode 80: Sprout of the Closet at Last!

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2025/01/24

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Finally! The incredible transformation of Brussels sprouts from a culinary outcast to a star on the dining scene has occurred. But how, you might ask? Better yet, why? Let me fill you in on their little secret.Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 79: We'll Discuss It Later.

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2025/01/17

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Ever been on the receiving end of the ominous "We'll discuss it later"? Or the equally ominous, "Wait until your father gets home"? Let's refresh those memories, shall we? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 78: TV's Second Season-A Snark Preview.

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2025/01/10

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Let's take a somewhat nostalgic look at some of televisions most popular programs of the past, reimagined. "A horse is a horse unless of course..."Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 77: Those Presidential Anointees.

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2025/01/03

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Donald J. Trump's latest political spectacle is more than just a government lineup; it's a cavalcade of curiosities that rival the greatest showman's presentation. Agree? Disagree? Listen, then decide. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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4:47

Episode 76: Non-Sanguine Penguin Descendants Descend...

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2024/12/27

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Picture this: a quiet afternoon interrupted by the unexpected arrival of two penguins at my doorstep, one of whom seems to channel the spirit of Groucho Marx himself. They came with an unusual predicament which I'll explain...Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 75: CBS Says It's Now Officially OK to Dine...

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2024/12/20

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Once, I found myself at a bustling restaurant, deeply engaged in conversation—not with a dining companion, but with...Me! It turns out, I’m not alone in this solitary pursuit. I have some observations on this not so new phenomenon and an order, if you would, please. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 74: Why Restrict Celebrity Branding to the...

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2024/12/13

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Ever wondered what kind of products the icons of classic Hollywood would endorse if they were alive today? Allow me to introduce you.Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 73: Headline Miss your Deadline

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2024/12/06

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Join me as I explore the concept of deadlines and their pervasive presence in our lives, from the world of journalism to the ultimate deadline of... well, life itself. Any idea where the word "deadline" even came from? And how about those self-imposed deadlines? Feeling a little guilt already? Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for list...

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Episode 72: CEO's Leave Their Jobs (Or Delegate...

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2024/11/29

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. What happens when CEOs decide they've had enough of the executive suite and swap their power suits for more leisurely pursuits? I have some ideas...Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 71: King Kong Tells All. An Exclusive Interview.

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2024/11/22

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Picture this: a leisurely chat with the one and only King Kong, sipping banana daiquiris and swapping stories about his glory days and retirement antics. King Kong opens up about his life at the assisted swinging facility, where he navigates the challenges of aging and retirement.Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 70 an Encore Episode: Sending for Backup

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2024/11/15

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Yes, it's true. Not all episodes are created equal. In the event you missed it the first time, you'll have no excuse for not enjoying, talking about, or sharing this episode this time. Let's take a delightful romp through history's alternate realities, shall we? As a struggler for backup plans, I'll explore some of the "terrible backup plans" of iconic figures. As they ponder what might have been, we'll l...

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Episode 69: We'll Discuss It Later.

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2024/11/08

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. If you ever saw the film "Casablanca" with Humphrey Bogart, you'll likely remember the iconic line "Here's looking at you, kid." But what about the significance of Victor Laszlo's terse "We'll discuss it later." and its implications in relationships like parents, partners, and yes, even parole officers.Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listen...

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Episode 68: Ickynomics

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2024/11/01

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Reaganomics, Bidenomics, Suppose-side economics. I have my own economic theory to spell out in this episode. It won't be anything you're familiar with to date but it sure could influence our future favorably. Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 67: Text Me My Diagnosis.

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2024/10/25

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. How on earth can a simple text message transform the tension of a medical waiting room into a comforting connection or an embarrassing conversation? Please, let me share the ways...Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 66: Ed-Iquette

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2024/10/18

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Time for some long requested Ed- Iquette advice. I've finally decided to spread a little common sense to the absurdity? I'll tackle several bizarre requests with proper response. Modern manners and social decorum. C'mon now...Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 65: Sending For Backup.

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2024/10/11

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Let's take a delightful romp through history's alternate realities, shall we? As a struggler for backup plans, I'll explore some of the "terrible backup plans" of iconic figures. As they ponder what might have been, we'll learn of the unpredictable twists and turns of history's great minds.Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 64: The Patience of Jobs.

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2024/10/04

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Ever considered becoming a remote brain surgeon or an underwater forklift operator? Let's talk about job postings one finds when searching for their future. The sheer absurdity of these roles will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s a figment of a creative mind gone wild.Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visitingwww.goldmanstate.com. Thanks for listening.

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Episode 63: Better Safe Than Soggy

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2024/09/27

Please text me what you think of this episode. I would love to hear from you. Ever wondered why some ads seem to speak directly to your deepest insecurities? In this episode I'm unraveling the mystique behind targeted advertising through a quirky flyer inviting me to a "free bathroom safety assessment." Let's demystify the intent and effectiveness of these ridiculously targeted mailers, shall we?Be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visitingwww.goldmanst...

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