Bob, the preeminent economics columnist of his generation, died this month at 79. Neil, an esteemed journalist and author, died in September 2024 at 65. Here they are in 2005 with yours truly at VOA. Continue reading Two Friends and Colleagues Who Died Too Soon–Bob Samuelson and Neil King
December 14, 2025 The Daily Friend Continue reading Three Iconic Buildings by Our Greatest Architect, Frank Gehry
A recent visit to Reno and Sparks reveals surprising prosperity with more to come. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsbdkZ6QYI0) Continue reading Northern Nevada Is Booming
The Daily Friend November 23, 2025 Continue reading Saving the Group of 20
the Daily Friend November 23, 2025 I visit a start up bike manufacturer in Indiana and a car assembly plant in Kentucky in an effort to answer that question. Continue reading Can the US Compete with China in Manufacturing?
Barry D. Wood 