by Kevin Burton The first time I became aware of the phrase “the art of the possible” was in connection with the Evita soundtrack. I thought wow, what a great phrase to sum up the cynical exploitation of events to get one’s way. “By any means necessary” comes close to saying the …
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KDKA Marks 100th Anniversary of Radio
by Kevin Burton Most historians mark the beginning of radio as Nov. 2, 1920, when station KDKA in Pittsburgh broadcast returns from the US presidential election. Republican Warren G. Harding defeated Democrat James M. Cox 404 electoral votes to 127, according to Wikipedia. Harding won the north and west, Cox won the …
The Christian Definition Of Hope
by Kevin Burton Between the virus and the election, there is great anxiety in the United States. I believe the great American experiment in democracy has ended. I believe it to be already over. I believe what we get this week will be a formal confirmation of that fact. It comes to …
Talk Radio Isn’t What It Used To Be
by Kevin Burton On Feb. 16, 1960 there was a staff meeting at KMOX Radio in St. Louis. Change was in the air, soon to be on the air. General manager Robert Hyland announced a format change, to all talk. In a memo he stated that KMOX “does not choose to limit its …
Recalling The 70s Through Baseball
by Kevin Burton The Cincinnati teams of the 70s, particularly in the mid-70s are regarded as the best National League teams ever assembled. The Royals built on what they did in the 70s and came of age in the 80s with two World Series appearances and one championship in 1985. If I ever …
First Call Soars In Message And Harmony
by Kevin Burton Even people unfamiliar with the Bible are aware of Lazarus, the man Jesus raised form the dead after four days in the grave. You see it in articles about unlikely sports victories, “greatest comeback since Lazarus!” Imagine the amazement and joy of Lazarus’ family and friends to see him …
Do Or Die For Kansas City In Game 5
by Kevin Burton The signs carried by Royals fans said “we believe” as well they should. The Royals themselves believed. The vaunted Big Red Machine had been contained in Cincinnati where the teams split two games, but had exploded for seven runs in each of the two games at Royals Stadium. The …
How Much Do You Rely On God?
by Kevin Burton If you were an animal, what kind of animal would you be? “Ha,” you say. “Burton has run out of blog ideas!” Not so, stay with me here, hold that thought. In his pamphlet “Experiencing Intimacy With God” produced for Our Daily Bread Ministries, Joe Stowell borrows …
Kansas City Needs Win To Draw Even
by Kevin Burton Long before the A’s, long before the Royals, The Kansas City Monarchs were charter members of the Negro National League in 1920. The Monarchs were perhaps the most prominent team in Negro League baseball. KC is host to the Negro League Baseball Museum at 18th and Vine in the Jazz …
The Latest Accessories For Blind Drivers
by Kevin Burton I just checked my steering wheel for bumps. Maybe I should check my head for bumps while I’m at it? Well, there are some heads that should be examined for sure. Why do I say this? My customary perusal of google alert e-mails netted me a gem last week. …
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