The State of the Culture (2023)

The culture is just as important as politics, maybe even more so. And right now, some harsh truth-telling is needed. But who can you trust to give our ‘State of the Culture’ address? Can you ask the media to evaluate the media? Can you expect the music business to assess the music business? Will truth bombs fall on the red carpet on Oscar night? That’s like expecting Hell to have an ice hockey team. You need an outsider to give this speech. But we need an outsider who understands what the insiders are really doing. I’m not sure who to turn to. So, as a last resort, I’ll give my own ‘State of the Culture’ address. Until somebody better steps up to the podium, you will have to make do with me. For all my limitations, at least I speak up.