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Don't Believe the AI Lies
On music, democracy, and such
8 hrs ago
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November 2025
Michael Should Be a Girl's Name
Or, one of my crackpot theories
Nov 30
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We Sing About Cheese but Not Turkey
And don't even get me started on cranberries
Nov 27
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How Do Jazz Musicians Make Money? Mailbag
This month we dive into questions about Captain Beefheart, song lyrics, and so much more
Nov 23
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Can I Save My 20-Year-Old iPod?
Some things are worth holding on to
Nov 20
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Arranging for the Ages: A Conversation Jonathan Ivie
Pianist and arranger Jonathan Ivie stops by to talk about his long career on and off Broadway
Nov 16
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My Book is Finally Out
What sadness can do for you
Nov 13
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Is Hip-Hop Dead? Link Drop
A round-up of the most important stories in music right now
Nov 9
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Chris Dalla Riva
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101 Things I Learned Listening to Every Number One Hit: Part 2
You pick up a few things when you listen to 1200 songs
Nov 6
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A Conversation with Me
Conducted by the writer Gordon Glasgow
Nov 2
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October 2025
Too Scary, Didn’t Listen
A "boo-nus" newsletter for your Halloween
Oct 31
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Catherine Sinow
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101 Things I Learned Listening to Every Number One Hit: Part 1
You pick up a few things when you listen to 1200 songs
Oct 30
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