Open Source with Christopher Lydon
Christopher LydonChristopher Lydon in conversation on arts, ideas and politics
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||
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We’re talking about the new magic of money, or Musk-ism, as our guests call it. Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff are historians of different sorts—historians of the future. Oddly enough, their hair-raising new book is not really about the man Elon Mus... more
We’re tuning in on the Pope and the President in what can sound like a historic showdown. Are we in the first rounds of an epic struggle between church and empire? Are we perhaps looking more nearly at two schoolboys sizing each other up? Will we get... more
It’s Jackie Robinson Day, 2026, when every player in Major League Baseball wears the immortal Dodger’s number 42. Listeners, if you think you know the Jackie Robinson story, think again with us around the most affecting sports book I can remember rea... more
In 1854, when the escaped slave Anthony Burns was captured in Boston and returned in chains to slave-owners in Virginia, despite riotous resistance on the dock in Boston, Henry David Thoreau himself was shattered.
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Since On Point days, I’ve known that C. Lydon is a gifted and empathetic moderator. His calling realized to great effect here.
I am gratified he is given space, support and freedom on this platform.
Podcasts can educate…routinely interesting.
P.S. The Pope
episode of 4/23/26 quite extraordinary, informative and fulfilling for we tired of political diatribe.
Apple Podcasts5Iswoon
United States12 days ago - Partisan
It’s existential for Israel - Iran says Israel is a one bomb state & their neighbors have been trying to erase Israel from the map since 1947.
When the theocracy chants Death to America, Death to Israel - they mean what they say. Iran has been the biggest state sponsor of terrorism & has killed thousands of Americans since 1979.
We can win the battles, but have a record of losing the war/peace - Civil War, WWI, Vietnam, Iraq II, Afghanistan.
One sided Episode Apologist - Nancy Gertner
Bo... more
Apple Podcasts1another RJFUnited States3 months ago - Extremely Partisan
If you are in a fever sweat over having a republican Congress and President and believe it is the end of the world because “woke” is on the way out, this is the podcast for you. It will feed you exactly what you are looking for to keep the communist socialist dream alive.
Apple Podcasts1ListenWhileWorkingUnited States4 months ago - Ummm cool!
So I found this because Google said it was the first podcast and I wanted to find it 🤣
But cool!
Apple Podcasts5Gamergirl_mc ✌️(Pompeii)United States5 months ago - One sided Episode Apologist - Nancy Gertner
Both sides have behaved underhandedly, calling out the Republicans & not mentioning the Democrats misdeeds is why we’re in this race to the bottom.
Apple Podcasts1another RJFUnited States7 months ago
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What is Open Source about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show features rigorous conversations at the intersection of history, politics, culture, and ideas, often anchored by long-form interviews with scholars, writers, and public intellectuals. Episodes frequently revisit historical events to shed light on current issues—from tech-driven political economy and state power to immigration, civil rights, and global conflicts—while also exploring literature, art, and philosophy. A standout quality is the host's ability to frame complex subjects through thoughtful, multidisciplinary dialogue with guests who bring deep expertise and nuanced perspectives. The format tends toward comprehensive analysis and context, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy intellectually ambitious conversations that ... more
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Recent guests on Open Source include:
1. Quinn Slobodian
2. Ben Tarnoff
3. Paul Eli
4. Howard Bryant
5. Lewis Hyde
6. Heather Ann Thompson
7. Daniel Immerwahr
8. Jeffrey Sachs
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