# social commentary (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover social commentary. Page: Feed: --- ## [Minding Your Manners In 1950 – Past Daily Weekend Reference Room](https://pastdaily.com/minding-your-manners-in-1950-past-daily-weekend-reference-room/) _2026-08-23 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Being a kid – worse, being an adolescent. Didn’t’ matter if it was the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s or last year. \[…\] The post Minding Your Manners In 1950 – Past Daily Weekend Reference Room appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/22233912/Mind-Your-Manners-August-18-1950.mp3) ## [Nusantara Beat – Biddinghuizen – 2026 – Past Daily Weekend Brunch](https://pastdaily.com/nusantara-beat-biddinghuizen-2026-past-daily-weekend-brunch/) _2026-08-22 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Megan de Klerk of Nusantara Beat – One of those timeless voices you wish everyone sounded like. Since I’ve been \[…\] The post Nusantara Beat – Biddinghuizen – 2026 – Past Daily Weekend Brunch appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/22143406/Nusaantara-Beaat-Lowlands-2026-August-21-2026-3VOOR12.mp3) ## [August 21, 1959 – Hawaii Makes It 50.](https://pastdaily.com/august-21-1959-hawaii-makes-it-50/) _2026-08-22 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ President Eisenhower signing the official proclamation – Hawaii was now part of the U.S. Hawaii, group of volcanic and coral \[…\] The post August 21, 1959 – Hawaii Makes It 50. appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/21225909/NBC-Hotline-Hawaii-50.-August-21-1959.mp3) ## [Kingfishr – San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom](https://pastdaily.com/kingfishr-san-francisco-2026-past-daily-lunchroom/) _2026-08-22 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Kingfishr – Picked Music over Electrical Engineering – wise choice. Diving into Friday with a set by Kingfishr at this \[…\] The post Kingfishr – San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/21174526/Kingfishr-Outside-Kands-August-9-2026.mp3) ## [August 21, 1982 – Beirut: Fragile Nature Of A Truce – Car Bombs In Paris – Crackdown In Lima.](https://pastdaily.com/august-21-1982-beirut-fragile-nature-of-a-truce-car-bombs-in-paris-crackdown-in-lima/) _2026-08-21 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ August 21, 1982 – News from Beirut, Paris and Lima, Peru this day. In Beirut, the fragile nature of \[…\] The post August 21, 1982 – Beirut: Fragile Nature Of A Truce – Car Bombs In Paris – Crackdown In Lima. appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/21225651/News-August-21-1982.mp3) ## [August 20, 1966 – LBJ At The University Of Rhode Island – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room.](https://pastdaily.com/august-20-1966-lbj-at-the-university-of-rhode-island-past-daily-after-hours-reference-room/) _2026-08-21 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ President Johnson – Facing a society becoming more complex each day. August 20, 1966 – sixty years ago today – \[…\] The post August 20, 1966 – LBJ At The University Of Rhode Island – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room. appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20235646/LBJ-Address-August-20-1966.mp3) ## [Wet Leg – San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom](https://pastdaily.com/wet-leg-san-francisco-2026-past-daily-lunchroom/) _2026-08-20 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg – What’s Music without Endorphins? Lunch with Wet Leg, this Thursday – recorded at the \[…\] The post Wet Leg – San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20124146/Wet-Leg-Outside-Lands-Festival-August-7-2026.mp3) ## [August 20, 1970 – The Vietnam War And The Military’s Little Dope Problem –](https://pastdaily.com/august-20-1970-the-vietnam-war-and-the-militarys-little-dope-problem/) _2026-08-20 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ August 20, 1970 – NBC Nightly News (audio edition) – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – August 20, 1970 – Front \[…\] The post August 20, 1970 – The Vietnam War And The Military’s Little Dope Problem – appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20142734/News-August-20-1970.mp3) ## [Jean Martinon And Vlado Perlemuter Play Music Of Beethoven and Stravinsky – 1956 – Past Daily Mid-Week Concert](https://pastdaily.com/jean-martinon-and-vlado-perlemuter-play-music-of-beethoven-and-stravinsky-1956-past-daily-mid-week-concert/) _2026-08-20 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Orchestre National de l’ORTF, conducted by Jean Martinon with Vlado Perlemuter, piano – Recorded March 22, 1956 – Radio France/INA \[…\] The post Jean Martinon And Vlado Perlemuter Play Music Of Beethoven and Stravinsky – 1956 – Past Daily Mid-Week Concert appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/22143337/ortf-orch-martinon-perlemuter-march-22-1956.mp3) ## [August 19, 1954 – Eisenhower In Evanston Illinois – Past Daily After hours Reference Room](https://pastdaily.com/august-19-1954-eisenhower-in-evanston-illinois-past-daily-after-hours-reference-room/) _2026-08-20 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ On this day in 1954, President Eisenhower was in Evanston Illinois on the occasion of the 2nd Assembly of the \[…\] The post August 19, 1954 – Eisenhower In Evanston Illinois – Past Daily After hours Reference Room appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/19191613/Eisenhower-Council-of-Churches-1954.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ba2ScNKBOulD) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Not For Radio -San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom](https://pastdaily.com/not-for-radio-san-francisco-2026-past-daily-lunchroom/) _2026-08-19 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Lunch with Not For Radio this afternoon – recorded at Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco on August 9th of \[…\] The post Not For Radio -San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/19141652/Not-For-Radio-Outside-Lands-2026-August-9-2026.mp3) ## [August 19, 1988 – “Read My Lips . . . .”](https://pastdaily.com/august-19-1988-read-lips/) _2026-08-19 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ August 19, 1988 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – August 19, 1988 – this \[…\] The post August 19, 1988 – “Read My Lips . . . .” appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/22042301/News-for-August-19-1988.mp3) ## [April 1965 – An Art Museum Opens In Los Angeles – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room](https://pastdaily.com/april-1965-an-art-museum-opens-in-los-angeles-past-daily-reference-room/) _2026-08-19 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ To view this content, you must be a member of Gordon's Patreon at $1 or more - Click "Read more" \[…\] The post April 1965 – An Art Museum Opens In Los Angeles – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/10154218/KNX-_Kaleidoscope-March-25-1965.mp3) ## [Labrinth – San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom](https://pastdaily.com/labrinth-san-francisco-2026-past-daily-lunchroom/) _2026-08-18 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Labrinth – Hailed as one of the most important British musicians of his generation. No pressure. Labrinth for the Lunchroom \[…\] The post Labrinth – San Francisco – 2026 – Past Daily Lunchroom appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/18133451/Labrinth-outside-Lands-Festival-August-7-2026.mp3) ## [August 18, 1981 – The Budget Deficit And Increased Defense Spending – Reagan On Air Traffic Controllers: “I’m Sure They Were Nice People”](https://pastdaily.com/august-18-1981-the-budget-deficit-and-increased-defense-spending-reagan-on-air-traffic-controllers-im-sure-they-were-nice-people-cracking-down-on-crime/) _2026-08-18 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ August 18, 1981 – CBS Radio – Frontline Report – World News Roundup – Newsbreak – 9:00 news – Gordon \[…\] The post August 18, 1981 – The Budget Deficit And Increased Defense Spending – Reagan On Air Traffic Controllers: “I’m Sure They Were Nice People” appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/18125628/News-August-18-1981.mp3) ## [The Fair Employment Practices Commission – 1950 – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room](https://pastdaily.com/the-fair-employment-practices-commission-1950-past-daily-after-hours-reference-room/) _2026-08-18 · Geori Chen · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ In February 1950, the question of whether the federal government should have the power to prevent discrimination in employment was \[…\] The post The Fair Employment Practices Commission – 1950 – Past Daily After Hours Reference Room appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/17184357/American-Forum-of-The-Air.mp3) ## [Phoebe Bridgers – San Francisco – 2022 – Past Daily Lunchroom](https://pastdaily.com/phoebe-bridgers-san-francisco-2022-past-daily-lunchroom/) _2026-08-17 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ Phoebe Bridgers – The future’s in good hands. Starting Monday lunch with Phoebe Bridgers at the 2022 Outside Lands Festival \[…\] The post Phoebe Bridgers – San Francisco – 2022 – Past Daily Lunchroom appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/17123139/Phoebe-Bridgers-Outside-Lands-Festival-August-8-2022.mp3) ## [August 17, 1977 DAE (Day After Elvis) – Mourners Descend On Graceland](https://pastdaily.com/august-17-1977-dae-day-elvis/) _2026-08-17 · gordonskene · Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music_ August 17, 1977 – CBS News – The World Tonight – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – August 17, 1977 – \[…\] The post August 17, 1977 DAE (Day After Elvis) – Mourners Descend On Graceland appeared first on Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History And Music . [Listen](https://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/22022151/News-For-August-17-1977.mp3)