

Peter C. Baker
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Stop Asking Celebrities to Sing Our National Anthem
The tradition of performing the anthem took off because people wanted to express their own love of country — not outsource it to guest stars.

Will We Call Them Terrorists?
“How to Blow Up a Pipeline” is a thriller rooted in a timely fear: We do not know how the future will see us.

When the American Dream of the Open Road Hits Traffic
NASCAR takes to the streets of Chicago — merging computer-generated fantasy with reality.

Ford’s Truck of the Future Looks Pretty Familiar
A compelling commercial to sell electric trucks leaves out planetary responsibility. Is this really good news?