
Christopher 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 | |||

We’re tracking the Bernie Sanders story from a Brooklyn boyhood to the Green Mountain socialism that he implanted in Vermont, and then to his two offbeat campaigns for the Democratic presidential nomination: in 2016, and again in 2020. Our guest, Dan... more
We’re going off script out here in the afterlife, in the imagination of the triple-threat novelist George Saunders. He’s eminent as a writer of stories and novels, as a critical reader, and as a teacher of modern fiction, and how to write it in the g... more
Pico Iyer is the global citizen and now, inadvertently, the movie star—in the winter’s hot movie, Marty Supreme. Across a hundred conversations over the years, we thought we knew everything about him, the transcendentalist Buddhist who grew up with t... more
We’re getting our heads around the invasion of Venezuela and what feels like a rough new rule book for the so-called world order. Cue Greg Grandin, the hemispheric historian who wrote that big book America, América just in time last summer.
Greg Gra... more
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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.
So I found this because Google said it was the first podcast and I wanted to find it 🤣
But cool!
Both sides have behaved underhandedly, calling out the Republicans & not mentioning the Democrats misdeeds is why we’re in this race to the bottom.
I was shocked at hearing so little understanding of current affairs. Toxic and uninformed.
Unlike many podcasts, there is no set subject here, nor does it play to whatever current hot topic is dominating the mediascape. Just every week, for one hour, you’ll get a really good discussion that will take you in unexpected directions. As good on art, music, and philosophy as it is on politics, history, & technology. Open Source always offers voices and perspectives that you won’t hear elsewhere.
PS— put Blyth on every six months! He is the one voice I hear on NPR saying a lot of things tha... more
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Engaging with a plethora of topics surrounding the intersection of arts, ideas, and politics, episodes frequently explore historical contexts, contemporary sociopolitical issues, and culture's role in shaping society. The dialogues often feature in-depth conversations with thought leaders, authors, and experts who share their unique insights ranging from civil rights and capitalism to literature and international relations. The show is noted for its diverse content, highlighting lesser-discussed narratives and perspectives that encourage critical thought and resonate with an audience seeking deeper understanding in today's complex world.
What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to facilitating high-quality discussions that often tran... more
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Recent guests on Open Source include:
1. Dan Chasen
2. Greg Grandin
3. Sven Beckert
4. Brandon Terry
5. Nancy Gertner
6. Merve Emre
7. Anatol Lieven
8. Hussein Banai
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