TV Commentary

Christmas Farewell

Christmas Farewell

[Originally broadcast on Dec. 18, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] As I - as we - close out this year, I feel blessed to be part of this community, this Bucharest, this...

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Politicians

Politicians

[Originally broadcast on Dec. 11, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I have a question. For the politicians. Ok, it's a rhetorical question. Of course, you’re welcome to...

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New York

New York

[Originally broadcast on Dec. 4, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I want to provide you with a service. Free of charge. Consider it a Saint Nicholas Day present. Now, if...

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Economists

Economists

[Originally broadcast on Nov. 27, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] It is the long Thanksgiving weekend in the US. And even though I’m not there, I feel part of the...

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Election

Election

[Originally broadcast on Nov. 20, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] Well, the Presidential election is Sunday and I've thought long and hard about not talking about it....

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Residency

Residency

[Originally broadcast on Nov. 13, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] Well, as we end the week, if I seem less American, maybe more Romanian, let me explain. I received my...

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Tony

Tony

[Originally broadcast on Nov. 6, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I’m in a good mood, despite the government here and unemployment in the US. It was a lovely day today...

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Shoelaces

Shoelaces

[Originally broadcast on Oct. 30, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I considered talking about all the things I love about this country. But that will have to wait....

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Joe Biden

Joe Biden

[Originally broadcast on Oct. 23, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] Vice President Joe Biden was in town on Thursday.  He gave a good speech, not great, but solid.  He...

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Leaders

Leaders

[Originally broadcast on Oct. 16, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] It’s said that great leaders are born, not made.  It’s also said that in a democracy, people get the...

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Car

Car

[Originally broadcast on Oct. 9, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] I’ve been in Romania a while now and have gotten to know a few companies and have heard plenty of...

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Crisis

Crisis

[Originally broadcast on Oct. 2, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] When I was growing up, there was one thing I heard as much as anything else.  Say what you mean and...

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Pencil

Pencil

[Originally broadcast on Sept. 28, 2009, on The Frank Show, here.] Some years back, I read a quote from a famous British editor who was asked what it takes to be a...

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