Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 208

Families take on labor and costs of caring for their aging loved ones

Nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care​ during their lifetime.

Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview

Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.

Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday

In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors and named himself chairman​.

3/16/2025: Under the Radar; America’s Own; Werner Herzog

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a report on DEI and a cancelled U.S. Marine Band concert. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Playing in harmony, despite the president's DEI executive order

When President Trump's executive order banned DEI programs throughout the government, the United States Marine Band was forced to cancel a planned concert with teens from Equity Arc, a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring for young musicians of color. That's when veteran military musicians answered the call to step in.

U.S. Marine Band forced to cancel concert with students of color after Trump DEI order

After an executive order ending DEI initiatives, the U.S. Marine Band canceled a concert featuring young musicians of color. Veterans stepped in to mentor the aspiring musicians.

The challenge of stopping drone swarms

Drones have been flying over critical civilian and military sites around the United States for years. Why is it so hard for the military to stop them?

March Madness men's basketball tournament bracket set

Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.

How Werner Herzog makes documentaries

Filmmaker Werner Herzog showed Anderson Cooper how he writes and records his unconventional narrations during an editing session for his latest film, "The Ghost Elephants."

UCLA, South Carolina, USC, Texas earn No. 1 seeds in women's NCAA Tournament

UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.