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Over the Rhine

Tired of Debates and Campaigns? Imagine "If a Song Could Be President"

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Jeffrey Overstreet

22 Feb 2008
Filed under: Over the Rhine • On Songs & Albums

Listen to this Election Year's theme song: Go to Over the Rhine's MySpace page and listen to "If a Song Could Be President."

Then, read the latest update on Over the Rhine from Linford Detweiler.

First impressions of The Sheep Detectives

First impressions of The Sheep Detectives

The Sheep Detectives, like Paddington — and like Babe, that masterpiece by which all talking-animal movies are measured — delights me, makes me laugh, and meaningfully moves me to the edge of tears.
21 May 2026 11 min read
You’re invited to conversations in the Cathedral of Cinema

You’re invited to conversations in the Cathedral of Cinema

I’ve just completed the first of a series of celebrations marking the publication of my first book in 15 years. If you missed it, you have more opportunities coming up!
19 May 2026 4 min read
First impressions of Blue Heron

First impressions of Blue Heron

Busy week! So Overstreet's first impressions of Blue Heron are served up as a video instead of text.
09 May 2026 1 min read
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