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The History Of Political Satire
ZoomThe History of Political Satire – From Mark Twin To Stephen Colbert “Politicians and diapers should both be changed regularly and for the same reason,” or so said America’s first great political satirist, Mark Twain. Although the history of political … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
Private VenueThe history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire, always had dreams of … Continue reading
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading
Jewish Heroes Of The Civil Rights Movement
Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United StatesSome people incorrectly think of the civil rights movement as African-American people versus white people. The truth is that many white people, including many Jewish Americans, provided physical, emotional, and monetary support to the movement. It would be more accurate … Continue reading
What Just Happened – September 2024 Current Events
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
America’s Closest Elections: 1876 and 2000
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesAmerica is the most technologically advanced country in the world. We are the only nation to land a man on the moon. Our research universities are the envy of the world. And in the year 2000, we were confronted by … Continue reading
Best Movies About Politics (Part I)
ZoomNOTE: THE START TIME FOR THIS PRESE NTATION IS 6:00 PM TO ACCOMMODATE THOSE OF US WHO WILL BE WATCHING THE VICE-PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE AT 8:00 I am presenting a shortened version of this at several locations. This one is different … Continue reading
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
Private VenueThis brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading