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The Goldman State

The Goldman State

Written by: Ed Goldman
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Ed Goldman is a longtime newspaper and magazine columnist, the author of five books and creator of The Goldman State, a three-times-a-week online column with subscribers in 40 states, Canada and Europe. A professional playwright, composer and painter, Ed has also taught journalism at five California Universities and community colleges. His bucket list includes becoming the victim of a corporate takeover. This podcast is an extension of his unique take on the world around us and his interpretation, with all the creativity imaginable, of what that would literally sound like if he were to speak it.

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  • Episode 127: When Did the Dress Code for Leadership Change? Encore Edition.

    Episode 127: When Did the Dress Code for Leadership Change? Encore Edition.
    Dec 19 2025

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    Is there really any value in a "dress code"? Will leadership of a foreign country respect us any less if our politicians were to show up in flip flops and Polo shirts? What would Putin do? I have a thing or two to say here.

    Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.
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    5 mins
  • Episode 126: Quality of Life. How We've Improved On It Over Time.

    Episode 126: Quality of Life. How We've Improved On It Over Time.
    Dec 12 2025

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    Einstein, yes. Wrinkle cream, uhhhhhh, not so much. My thoughts on some of those genius items to help us live better and things we can't live without. Or not.


    Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 125: Do You Have a Backup Plan? (Encore Episode)

    Episode 125: Do You Have a Backup Plan? (Encore Episode)
    Dec 5 2025

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    Let's take a delightful romp through history's alternate realities, shall we? As a struggler for backup plans, I'll explore some of the "terrible backup plans" of iconic figures. As they ponder what might have been, we'll learn of the unpredictable twists and turns of history's great minds.

    Thanks for listening the the podcast and be sure to subscribe to my thrice weekly column, The Goldman State, by visiting the WEBSITE HERE. Thanks for listening.
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    4 mins
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