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Michael Simmons :
Paul Krassner: Nun smooching in America

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Thorne Dreyer

Krassner chronicled his satirical pranks in his self-published magazine, The Realist. By Michael Simmons | The Rag Blog | August 14, 2019 REMEMBERING PAUL KRASSNER Listen to Thorne Dreyer‘s August 9 Rag Radio interview with Michael Simmons, Jonah Raskin, and … finish reading Michael Simmons :
Paul Krassner: Nun smooching in America

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Jonah Raskin :
Paul Krassner, 1932-2019: American satirist

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Thorne Dreyer

Krassner, who edited ‘The Realist,’ took up where Lenny Bruce left off. By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | July 29, 2019 REMEMBERING PAUL KRASSNER Also read “A ‘Yippie original’ remembers ‘Realist’ editor Paul Krassner” by Judy Gumbo Albert … finish reading Jonah Raskin :
Paul Krassner, 1932-2019: American satirist

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Paul Krassner : My Brother’s Keeper

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Thorne Dreyer

The mad scientist as a young man. (Not George Krassner but, hey, it could have been.) Image from Beveled. Rocket science: My brother’s keeper “At age 29, as head of the Astro-Electronics Division, I had the civilian rank equal to … finish reading Paul Krassner : My Brother’s Keeper

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David Macaray : Twelve Questions for Satirical Icon Paul Krassner

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Thorne Dreyer

Paul Krassner in the day. Photo by Robert Altman. Twelve Questions forsatirical icon Paul Krassner “I think [audiences are] more aware now of the contradictions in mainstream culture, the phony piety that permeates society, the inhumane hypocrisy.” — Paul Krassner … finish reading David Macaray : Twelve Questions for Satirical Icon Paul Krassner

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INTERVIEW / Jonah Raskin : Paul Krassner Is Still Smokin’ at 80

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Thorne Dreyer

Paul Krassner at his 80th birthday party.The counterculture was a spiritual revolution:A Rag Blog interview with Paul Krassner  As the editor of The Realist, Krassner taught me not to take myself too seriously and not to gaze with absolute reverence … finish reading INTERVIEW / Jonah Raskin : Paul Krassner Is Still Smokin’ at 80

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Paul Krassner : My Lesson in Mindfulness

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Thorne Dreyer

Satirist Paul Krassner performs at a 2010 benefit for the Peace and Freedom Party.My Lesson in Mindfulness By Paul Krassner / The Rag Blog / June 30, 2011 In 1979, my life changed while I was covering the trial of … finish reading Paul Krassner : My Lesson in Mindfulness

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