Tom Morello arrived in Los Angeles from Libertyville, Illinois, in the mid-1980s with a Harvard political science degree in his pocket and a guitar slung across his back, determined to become the next...

Tom sits down with Azniv Korkejian for a conversation about growing up between Saudi Arabia and the United States, turning nostalgia into songs, and discovering a new sense of presence through parenth...

Has there been a decline in "masculine" men?Some women on Tiktok seem to believe so. The phrase, "Who's gonna be the boys?" has been used online to refer to all the mundane things men are doing that c...

Céline Dion is set to emerge from her career dormancy into a sold-out Paris residency—a triumph over a rare neurological illness that, until recently, prevented her from singing. Her silence seemed un...

Podcast Episode · Próxima parada · August 7 · 1h 2m

We have all become desensitized. Every place is like every other place, every experience is happening at a remove and on a screen. And Ian Bogost, a Washington University professor and a writer at The...

Jay-Z recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut Reasonable Doubt with a three-night residency at Yankee Stadium featuring superstar guests like Pharrell, Nas, Alicia Keys and, of course, B...

James Brown, George Clinton, Jimi, and Sly are all contenders for a “Mount Funkmore.” There’s one woman whose face should be carved in that stone with the boys.Long before she was ever a wife and “mus...

Music History Podcast · Updated Daily · Step into a time machine of music with "Music History, Daily" your podcast for music lovers and history buffs alike! Each day, we'll turn back the pages of musi...

Professor Scott Galloway joins Rog to break down football’s American moment and why this summer’s tournament has become a global cultural force. Scott reflects on watching with his sons, fans from aro...

Sports Podcast · Updated Daily · The Stories Behind Your Favorite Games Discover the incredible moments that shaped sports forever – in just 10 minutes a day.   Behind every legendary game, record-br...

Podcast Episode · In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond · May 24 · 59m

Podcast Episode · Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry · May 23 · 4h 52m

At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, archivists are working with Native communities to correct the historical record … one photo at a time.In this episode, we go inside the arc...

Music Interviews Podcast · Norah Jones is a multi-GRAMMY winning singer and pianist who loves playing music with people, so she started her own podcast to do just that. Each episode, she sits down wit...

Podcast Episode · One Song · May 21 · 1h 2m

Matt sits down with one of baseball's most remarkable figures — Dusty Baker. A 19-year career as a player, one of the greatest managerial runs in the sport's history, and a front-row seat to some of t...

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson’s vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the “five essential” albums people should hear. They ...

An army of people posting clips of podcasts, songs, and movies has taken over your algorithm, which means everything you see could be a psyop. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by J...

Why do you have to pay $4 to get $40 cash at a bar? And who does it go to? Zachary Crockett checks his balance. This episode was originally published on February 11th, 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Podcast Episode · Sounds of the Caribbean with Selecta Jerry · May 16 · 4h 56m

In this episode, Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella discuss the powerful speech delivered by Harrison Ford at Arizona State University, where he called for cultural change, social justice, and respe...

There’s a growing disconnect between a local community that says it’s being treated as the "guinea pigs" in a new industrial revolution, and Washington politicians. This show was edited by Kasia Brous...

David Brooks, a writer now at The Atlantic and a bestselling author, joins Scott to unpack what he sees as a deeper crisis in America — not political, but moral. They discuss the rise of resentment, w...

Podcast Episode · Code Switch · May 13 · 27m

Last week, we looked at the hidden beliefs that can leave us feeling stuck in life. This week, in the second part of our conversation with behavioral scientist Dave Evans, we talk about radical accept...

Podcast Episode · The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast · May 7 · 35m

Could Parliament be the most important band of the 1970s? Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin break down Parliament's 1975 masterpiece Mothership Connection track-by-track: Bootsy Collins bass ...

90% of Americans privately agree on most issues, yet publicly act like enemies. Author Todd Rose unmasks the collective illusions fueling our division.Full show notes and resources can be found here: ...

In the early years of the twentieth century, long before James Bond stepped onto the page, one man was at work as a new kind of spy. He crossed borders as easily as he changed names, slipped between g...

As consolidation, layoffs, and deference to power continue to hollow out the corporate media, Jon is joined by Amy Goodman, host and executive producer of “Democracy Now!” and subject of the new docum...

Karen & Roderick Morrow share their experiences watching the Amazon Prime animated series Invincible, praising creator Robert Kirkman’s ability to refine the original graphic novel's storytelling for ...

Podcast Episode · In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond · May 3 · 1h

Gen Z is making smoking — or at least posing with cigarettes — cool again. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatas...

Podcast Episode · Planet Money · May 9 · 29m

Henry Rollins rarely sits down for podcast interviews, but when he saw The God Show, he knew he had to make an exception for this one! The interview gets deep fast. From drug-free rebellion and punk e...

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On the latest episode of Milestones: Celebrating the Culture, acclaimed trumpeter Jeremy Pelt joins host Angélika Beener for a conversation that bridges generations of jazz artistry. Pelt convenes a m...

Experience the timeless beauty of Gregorian chanting, with deep, resonant voices echoing in a sacred, spacious atmosphere. A calming and meditative soundscape for focus, reflection, or peaceful rest. ...

Podcast Episode · Daily Sports History · May 1 · 9m

Donna Summer was a hit-maker for two decades and a dance floor deity for more than three. Her collaborations with Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte were formative in dance, electronic, and rock music,...

Jorge Ben Jor first began to experiment with fusions of samba, bossa nova, rhythm ‘n’ blues and soul in the early 1960s. Together with Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil, he participated in the watershed...

Investing Podcast · Updated Semiweekly · Best friends Joel and Matt are the co-hosts of How to Money which is all about providing the knowledge & tools that normal folks need to thrive in areas like d...

Podcast Episode · Daily Sports History · April 23 · 12m

Science Fiction Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never listened...

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Buena Vista Social Club: The album so good it's life-affirming. And it almost didn't happen.In 1996, an American musician landed in Cuba to record a music project with Malian musicians. But when they ...

The War and Treaty, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, join Norah to share fascinating stories and a powerful set of songs. They talk about finding their voice together and the experiences that ha...

Podcast Episode · Code Switch · April 15 · 36m