Dec 6th, 2007 · Kanye West, Amy Winehouse and Foo Fighters are among the leading nominees for this year's 50th annual Grammy Awards. Musician and Day to Day contributor David Was is a little cynical about the golden anniversary of the awards.
May 22nd, 2007 · Those who brand provisions of the immigration bill as "amnesty" for undocumented workers reflect a deep cynicism that promises to slow down the debate over the process.
May 9th, 2007 · If your life seems like a Dilbert cartoon, you may be experiencing a cynical work environment. Workplace consultant Ben Dattner offers advice for breaking a cycle of cynicism on the job.
Apr 12th, 2007 · Fountains of Wayne's immensely catchy pop-rock songs come with a powerful undercurrent of sly cynicism, but also a keen understanding of everyday people and the way they live. The band's new album is titled Traffic and Weather.
Jul 9th, 2006 · According to a new study, watching the Comedy Central political humor show The Daily Show makes college students more cynical about politics, but more confident about what they know. Professor Jody Baumgartner of East Carolina University, one of the authors of the study, talks with Debbie Elliott about the "Daily Effect."
Oct 13th, 2004 · Slate contributor Seth Stevenson rates Burger King's newest ad campaign, "Wake up with the King." The commercial's resurrection of a Burger King ad icon from the late 1970s is targeting cynical men of the 18-to-35 crowd.
Sep 7th, 2004 · We discuss the plans for rebuilding at ground zero in Lower Manhattan, and the debates surrounding those plans. Goldberger says idealism met cynicism at ground zero, and so far they have battled to a draw. His new book is Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, and the Rebuilding of New York.
Jun 15th, 2004 · The phrase "extreme sports" may conjure up images of skiiers leaping from airplanes -- but probably not dodgeball. The one-time gym-class activity is becoming a hot sport, and there's a new television show dedicated to it. Day to Day TV critic Andrew Wallenstein takes a cynical look at GSN's Extreme Dodgeball.