Podcasts permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion. I do it while taking my daily (more or less) 3 mile walk, while I’m “plodding along”. While there are thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of great podcasts from other sources, the ones sponsored via public radio have been vetted through the worthy objectives of the medium. Here’s what I’ve been listening to recently. I hope you might find these suggestions — in roughly 90 minute bites -- helpful in enhancing your own enjoyment of radio, our favorite medium.
__ __ [Ed. Note: In this issue, Monocle Radio is being highlighted. Though many may not be aware of it, Monocle Radio is a creation of Monocle magazine. Its programming, like the magazine, is serious, wide-ranging taking in all aspects of culture as well as geopolitics and takes a decidedly positive attitude toward international cooperation, discovery and globalism. Its radio service features worldwide independent music as well. It’s definitely work your attention, eyes and ears. monocle.com <http://monocle.com/> ] “The rise of the middle powers” THE FOREIGN DESK - Monocle Radio As great powers become increasingly unstable and unpredictable, smaller nations are building alliances and trade deals. Guests including Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, consider whether we have entered the age of the middle power. (37”) https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-foreign-desk/647/ “Jack White” THE BIG INTERVIEW- Monocle Radio Long before The White Stripes shook the music world with its unique garage sound, Jack White was honing his artistic skills in Detroit. ‘Jack White: These Thoughts May Disappear’ at London’s Newport Street Gallery marks his first major exhibition, connecting craftsmanship and the visual language of the American Midwest. (24”) https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-big-interview/223/ "A conversation with Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’” THE STACK - Monocle Radio Emma Tucker, editor in chief of ‘The Wall Street Journal’, discusses the uptick in subscribers for the paper, AI, fearlessness in journalism and the importance of its printed edition. (27”) https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-stack/720/ — — A compendium of these suggestions, plus on occasion additional pertinent material, is published every other month in the CIDX Messenger, the monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX). For further information and membership information, go to www.cidxclub.ca John Figliozzi Member, North America Shortwave Association Executive Council Co-Coordinator, NASWA Annual SWL Fest Editor, The NASWA Journal “Shortwave Center” column Author, "The Worldwide Listening Guide” _______________________________________________ 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.
