Shiny Herd
Ted BalakerThe hidden side of groupthink—entertainment, media & more
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Blame Hollywood? Americans Are Down on the American Dream
The Big 2-5-0 is right around the corner, so naturally pollsters and journalists are chattering about the American Dream. Is it dead or alive? If it’s alive, who thinks they can achieve it and who can’t? Different polls tell somewhat differ...
‘Could Aliens Replace God?’ Hype Aside, Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Seems More Stale Than Subversive
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
As an indie filmmaker, I’m supposed to root for the rebirth of the theater. Even so, I’m rarely eager to head to the big screen for a particular film. Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day was an exception. It seemed t...
"I Can't Breathe" — Everyone Knows About George Floyd, Some Know About Henry Nowak
The murder of accounting student Henry Nowak has led to outrage and rioting from Brits who say their nation’s police departments have buckled to social justice extremism. The 18-year-old accounting student was stabbed to death by the Sikh c...
Get In the Ring: Cage Fighting Can Teach Washington and Harvard How to Argue Like Civilized Adults
As we approach America’s 250th birthday, we’re also approaching another milestone — the first combat sports event on White House grounds. Yes, UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14. There will be blood, bruises, and maybe some dislocat...
When Mayhem Counts as Progress: Eight Percenters Are Everywhere!
Ted Balaker, Rob Henderson and Courtney Balaker at the Manhattan Institute
I recently returned from a trip to New York and Chicago with my wife and producing partner Courtney Balaker and our 11-year-old son. The Manhattan Institute invited...
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