MONDO KRUGMAN
OR
Krugmania

First, a New York Review of Books essay of his new one, The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century:

The Awful Truth

Krugman entered the journalism scene at a moment when most of the big newspapers and networks and the Bush political group were harmoniously telling the same story. The narrative line held that though Clinton may have left the economy in good shape, he was not to be trusted, especially not with other men's wives and daughters, so the nation was now fortunate to enjoy the governance of good, honest, born-again George W. Bush.

Their story line "had it that George W. Bush was dumb but honest," Krugman notes. After September 11 that was no longer good enough for a nation under attack. And so "the new story was that he was a tough-minded hero, all determination and moral clarity," he writes. "The overwhelming evidence that neither of these pictures bore any resemblance to reality was simply brushed aside."

From the beginning Krugman was persuaded that the story presented by press and television was false. He has spent the past three years "providing a picture of the world that differs greatly from the vision of most other mainstream pundits," he writes. "At a time when most pundits were celebrating the bold vision, skill, and moral clarity of our leaders, I saw confusion, ineffectuality, and dishonesty."

I've really got to read this book; it sounds pretty fantastic. Click here for the rest of the review.

Next, some video of a Krugman speech from Book TV:

Description: Paul Krugman discusses his book, "The Great Unraveling," at Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Mr. Krugman explains how he came to be an op-ed writer and comments on some of the pieces included in his book. Specifically, he talks about President Bush's tax cuts, the war in Iraq, the environment, Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist, and House Majority Leader Tom Delay. Mr. Krugman takes questions following his remarks.

Click here to get the video link. I turned it up really loud while I did some chores!

Thanks to Eschaton for the links.

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