Podcasts are a great development in the history of radio because they permit a
shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient
occasion. I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning when weather and
my own psyche permit. Indeed, were it not for podcasts I doubt I would have
found any other inspiration for putting in these miles as long as I have.
Hence…Podding Along!
Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia,
Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S. While there are hundreds, perhaps
thousands, of great podcasts from other sources, the ones sponsored via public
radio have been vetted though the worthy objectives of the medium.
Furthermore, I personally curate this continuing series of small samplings that
are listed in more or less 90 minute helpings. Admittedly that makes these
recommendations somewhat subjective. But, as you will see, my interests are
many and my tolerance for incompatible topics and views are pretty
wide-ranging. I hope you will find these suggestions helpful in enhancing your
enjoyment of radio.
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“Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Path Forward for the Left”
THE NEW YORKER RADIO HOUR - NPR and WNYC New York Public Radio
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s political ascent was rapid and dramatic; she went
from political anonymity, early in 2018, to questioning Nancy Pelosi’s
leadership as Speaker soon after taking office. Now, with the Democratic
Party’s razor-thin majorities in Congress in peril, the progressive agenda she
backed has stalled. For The New Yorker’s first-ever digital-only issue, she
talked with David Remnick about how to sustain a sense of hope when the
political tides seem to flow against you. Plus, the music editor Sheldon Pearce
shares some favorites from a very specific genre: posthumous rap albums. (52”)
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/tnyradiohour/episodes/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-path-forward-left-ep
“The future of U.S. democracy hangs in the balance as states battle over voting
rightsl”
FRESH AIR - NPR and WHYY Philadelphia
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, says lawmakers in
27 states are considering hundreds of bills designed to limit voting or
undermine the integrity of the election process. (41”)
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/17/1081428996/the-future-of-u-s-democracy-hangs-in-the-balance-as-states-battle-over-voting-ri
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John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide”
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