Wrote The Blues Brothers, King of the Blues, The Comeback @GroveAtlantic, Andy & Don @SimonBooks. Curr @USAToday. Fmr WaPo, MiaHerald. ddevise@usatoday.com.
Overjoyed (and greatly relieved) to read the first review of my next @groveatlantic book: a starred "rave" from Kirkus, a famously discerning platform. "Exhaustively researched, highly informative. . . . a complete portrait." Pull-quote heaven! kirkusreviews.com/book-revie…
Fifty years ago today, George Mount placed sixth in the Olympic cycling road race in Montreal. It was a breakthrough moment for competitive cycling in the United States. Here's Peter Nye's breathless account, as featured at the @USBHOF. usbhof.org/celebrating-mount…
Is college still worth it? I joined @USATODAY's The Excerpt to discuss new research on the long-term value of a degree, how the payoff can vary by major and what students should weigh before making the investment. art19.com/shows/5-things/epi…
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Author @danieldevise returned to talk all about The Blues Brothers movie. We discuss it all - from Dan Aykroyd's idea for the script, the search for the best R&B artists to be in it, the filming, and (of course) our favorite songs, moments, and stunts from the film.
We're celebrating the anniversary of the release of The Blues Brothers w/ Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi biographer @danieldevise.
We discuss behind-the-scenes stories, who & what DIDN'T make the final cut, our favorite movie moments, & the legacy of this all time classic!
~75% of Americans want to keep working after retirement to stay active, stretch savings, or make ends meet.
But returning to work isn’t easy. Read more in @danieldevise’s piece in @USATODAY about the expectations & realities of retiring in America. ⬇️
usatoday.com/story/money/202…
NEW: A new Forbes list switches up U.S. billionaire rankings by including wealth they've donated — knocking some down a few pegs.
"I commend [Forbes] for being so creative and leveraging their power," IPS scholar @bdevaan tells @danieldevise in @USATODAY: usatoday.com/story/money/202…
Income inequality is soaring in the U.S., sparking a national debate: Should the super‑rich face a wealth tax? I joined USA TODAY's The Excerpt to discuss. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-things/epi…
In @danieldevise's latest @USATODAY article on avoiding probate and protecting your legacy, our own Craig M. Parker shares practical guidance on estate planning essentials to help you sidestep a nightmare scenario.
👉 Read more: bit.ly/4tfQSZZ#estateplanning#legaladvice