Nov 10th, 2008 · Beginning with the Democratic primary, president-elect Barack Obama's campaign did not waver in its focus on "change." Journalist Ryan Lizza argues that the constancy and simplicity of Obama's message allowed the candidate to turn his vulnerabilities into assets — and outmaneuver both Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
Sep 21st, 2008 · The Bush administration announced this weekend it will seek a $700 billion bailout package to deal with the fallout of last week's crisis on Wall Street. Robert Litan, of the Brookings Institution, tells Liane Hansen the administration is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. But he also describes the plan as "audacious in its simplicity."
Sep 16th, 2008 · Conor Oberst's self-titled effort is infused with the simplicity and mysticism of the Mexican mountainside setting chosen for recording. In a session on WXPN, Oberst and his band play songs from the new album and explains why it's not a Bright Eyes CD.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · Known as a premier accompanist to singers and a masterful soloist, the inimitable trumpeter cultivated a spare yet bluesy approach. His career spanned a long stay with the original Count Basie band, as well as an even lengthier solo career.
Mar 11th, 2008 · Social psychology professor Martin Monto at the University of Portland did a study on customers of prostitutes and found that many of the assumptions of why men seek out prostitutes are accurate: variety, simplicity, no commitment. Many are also attracted to the very illicit nature of prostitution.
Feb 20th, 2008 · Why mess with the simplicity and inexpensiveness of Domino's? Because getting creative with unconventional ingredients means infinite ways to enjoy one of the world's most appealing foods. After all, it's just pizza. It's easy as pie.
Jan 19th, 2008 · Long a fixture in New York's forward-thinking jazz community, bassist Ben Allison has a new album harking back to his roots in rock music. But playing simple compositions isn't as easy as it sounds.
Sep 4th, 2007 · In the pre-apocalyptic love song "The Temptation of Adam," Josh Ritter demonstrates his considerable gift for subtle, warmly evocative turns of phrase. As the song unfolds, he revels in the simplicity of the end times, acknowledging that romance is easier when it unfolds in isolation.