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. __ __ Ed. Note: One of my favorite programs, Late Night Live on ABC RN, returns from Australia’s summer/Christmas/New Year holiday period with new shows this week. Here are two reasons why: “Ian Dunt's Britain, and ‘Stolen Focus’ author Johann Hari on why we struggle to pay attention” LATE NIGHT LIVE - ABC RN (Radio National) Ian Dunt returns for 2022 to talk Westminster parties and the Ukraine. Ian takes us through exactly how Westminster’s party-gate has played out – and is likely to play out. And argues that the UK needs to respond much more effectively to the Ukraine/Russia crisis. Author Johann Hari explains why a digital detox is harder than you might imagine. He argues our collective attention span is declining rapidly, and there are sinister reasons behind it. (54”) https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/ian-dunts-britain,-and-why-we-struggle-to-pay-attention-in-con/13731022 “Bruce Shapiro's America and how the Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established” LATE NIGHT LIVE - ABC RN (Radio National) Bruce Shapiro on the challenges Biden faces as he enters year two of his presidency, and the remarkable story of how the Aboriginal Tent Embassy was established fifty years ago. Fifty years ago, Gary Foley was among the protestors that established the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on the lawns of Parliament House. What started out as a media stunt turned into one of the most significant and enduring protests for Aboriginal land rights and sovereignty. This year it is celebrating fifty years of endurance. (54”) https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/25-january-2022/13727842 — — A monthly (well, mostly monthly) compendium of these newsletters, plus on occasion additional pertinent material, is now published in The CIDX Messenger, the monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX). For further information, go to www.cidx.ca John Figliozzi Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide” NEW UPDATED 10th EDITION available NOW from universal-radio.com, amazon.com. amazon.co.uk! _______________________________________________ Internetradio mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/internetradio To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above.
