New Blog

Considering my last post in this space was almost two years ago, it's probably obvious that The Morning Joe has run it's course and I've moved on.

Thanks to everyone who read and commented on the links and commentary here. I hope you found The Morning Joe informative and entertaining.

I haven't stopped writing, though. I'm doing it under my real name, Dean Arrindell, at Jazz Guns Apple Pie. You can find it at http://JazzGunsApplePie.com. I write about race, politics, media, sex and relationships in America. Specifically, I'll look at how race is portrayed in popular culture and the media. I'll also explore how the idea of the American man is changing in the media, while the reality of the American man is changing in relationships, at home and in the workplace.

If you liked The Joe, I'm sure you'll like Jazz Guns Apple Pie.

Thanks again to everyone who read and supported The Morning Joe!

Back In The Fall

The Morning Joe will be on hiatus for a couple of months to make some changes. It’ll be back in the fall with a new look and a new focus. Thanks to all the subscribers and readers for their input, advice and for giving The Joe a chance. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

All Video

A brief and completely video edition of The Joe. The Morning Joe will be off on Thursday. See you on Monday the 23rd.

A diplomatic success, or at least a “first step.” North Korea shuts down a nuclear reactor. Reuters

There’s that Cold War chill again. Russia pulls out of a conventional arms treaty. BBC/Yahoo!

Hot tubs are human soup. Add some ramen noodles, and you have this story. Wait for the end and try the broth.


Here’s what the real battle of the sexes would look like.

Taking A Break

The Morning Joe is going to take a little time off. We’ll be brewing again on Thursday, May 31. Have a great Memorial Day or Bank Holiday and we'll see you in a couple of weeks.

Can We Talk?

After resistance talking to Syria and Iran - a recommendation of the Iraq Study Group - the U.S. will talk to the two countries about Iraq. Washington Post This change of course, along with the change in policy over North Korea, isn’t a change that happened overnight. New York Times And now there are doubts about North Korea’s uranium enrichment program. Washington Post

Worldwide markets collectively freaked out on Tuesday when China’s stocks took a dip on Tuesday. Did the rest of the world overreact? Time Amidst its financial ascendance, China proclaimed socialism for another 100 years. Telegraph U.S. stocks to open today lower as Asian stocks have another tough day, but reports and deals could help keep U.S. number up. CNNMoney

McCain tells Letterman he’s officially in the race for president. Presumably, McCain didn’t announce on a news show because he’s already been running for months now. Late Show (video)

Do you have to practice what you preach? Especially if you’ve won an Oscar for your preachin’? Al Gore’s Tennessee home bill averages about $1200 a month. AP/Yahoo

One in four U.S. women age 14 - 59 have HPV, an STD that could lead to cervical cancer. Reuters

Japanese cars top the list of reliable rides according to a Consumer Reports survey. MSNBC Here are the picks: Consumer Reports

What Do You Think? Check this out: A man is suing his ex-fiancé because she won’t return the $48,000 engagement ring he bought her two years ago. No word about who broke it off, but does he have a right to ask for it back? Is an engagement ring given on the condition the couple walks down the aisle? Or once the rock is given, it’s hers even if they go splitsville. Let us know at Joe.


Feeling a little dirty? Being a little sinful? Look out for The Bible Thumpers! This God Squad is out to kick ass and save souls.



The Morning Joe will be taking a break on Monday, March 5. We’ll be posting again on Thursday, March 8. Have a good week!