Best John Ada Podcasts (2025)

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Encore Presentation: SAXOPHONE SUMMIT Featuring John Helliwell (Supertramp), Fred Lipsius (Blood Sweat & Tears), Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy) And Ada Rovatti (Brecker Brothers Reunion)! 45:41

8d ago45:41

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This is an Encore Presentation of my May 2024 SAXOPHONE SUMMIT featuring four of the world’s best saxophone players. John Helliwell, former member of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies. Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist a…

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What would it be like to live 100 milion years? Life in the Deep Subsurface Biosphere - Highlights 9:23

7h ago9:23

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“I want to draw the similarities with alien life, and we have these questions. They're the same questions that we would be asking if we could get a sample from Europa or if we could get a sample from Mars. I think the parallels are partly in how we study them. They're teaching us how to look for strange life, but then they're also teaching us about…

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Encore Presentation: Eliane Elias - Extraordinary Brazilian Jazz Pianist, Singer And Composer. Multiple Grammy And Latin Grammy Winner. Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker And Many More! 44:16

12h ago44:16

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This is an Encore Presentation of my March 2024 interview with Eliane Elias, the extraordinary and exquisite Brazilian jazz pianist, singer and composer. She is a multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy winner. She combines Brazilian music, jazz and classical into a remarkable repertoire. Her recordings run the gamut from The Doors to Antonio Carlos Jobim…

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Encore Presentation: Jeremy Swift - Star Of "Ted Lasso". Nominated For Emmy. Other Credits Include "Downton Abbey", "Mary Poppins Returns" And "Gosford Park"! 30:54

1d ago30:54

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This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2023 interview with Jeremy Swift, who shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso”. He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver T…

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Deborah Silver - Renowned Vocalist. Praised By Quincy Jones. Hit Duets With Bill Medley And Others. New Album, "Basie Rocks!", With Count Basie Orchestra. Ft. Peter Frampton, Arturo Sandoval, Trombone ... 38:08

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Deborah Silver is a renowned vocalist in Jazz, Country, Americana. She’s been praised by none other than Quincy Jones. She’s had a string of hit duets with stars like Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Jack Jones and Tony Orlando. Her newest album is “Basie Rocks!” recorded with the Count Basie Orchestra, featuring songs by The Beatles, Stones,…

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INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth with KAREN G. LLOYD 41:55

3d ago41:55

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“It's really changed my view of what life is. So many of the things that we attribute to the trappings of life look like requirements, like oxygen and sunlight. All the things that humans would absolutely die without — they’re not really necessary for life. Studying these things sort of breaks down what is necessary; what are the things that life h…

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Tessa Violet - Indie Pop Star. Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Former Child Model. "Crush" Has Over 200MM Streams And 100MM Video Views. Single: "My Body's My Buddy"! 30:32

3d ago30:32

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Tessa Violet is an Indie pop star. She’s a singer, songwriter, actress and former child model. Her song “Crush” has over 200 million streams and 100 million video views. Her recent single is “My Body’s My Buddy”. My featured song is “Tessa” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. ------------------------------…

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A Mother’s Fierce, Extravagant Love (Encore) 22:18

4d ago22:18

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In honor of Mother’s Day this week, we revisit the story of one mom who went to extraordinary lengths to make sure her daughter always felt her love, even after she was gone. Each time Genevieve Kingston reached a milestone — a birthday, her first period, high school graduation, she’d reach into the box her mom had packed for her and pull out the n…

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Mark Holloway - Grammy Winning Violist And Chamber Musician. Member Of The Pacifica Quartet. Performances In U.S., Chile, Greenland, France, Switzerland. Live From Lincoln Center! 36:10

4d ago36:10

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Mark Holloway is a Grammy winning Violist and Chamber Musician. He is a member of the World Famous Pacifica Quartet. He has been principal violist at Tanglewood and The New York String Orchestra. He’s performed in the U.S., Chile, Greenland, France and Switzerland. On television he has performed at Live From Lincoln Center. My featured song is the …

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Melissa Errico - Broadway Star! Actress, Singer, Recording Artist, Writer. "My Fair Lady", "Les Miserables", “High Society”. Solo Concerts And Cabarets. NY Times Columnist. New Project: "The Story Of A ... 55:47

6d ago55:47

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Melissa Errico is a Star! She’s an exquisite singer, actress and Tony Award nominated Broadway Star. Her Broadway successes include “My Fair Lady” (Eliza Doolittle) and “Les Miserables” (Cosette). She’s done solo concerts and cabarets around the world. She’s an acclaimed interpreter of Stephen Sondheim and Michel Legrand. She’s also a New York Time…

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Encore Presentation: Bruce Belland Of The Four Preps, America’s First Boy Band. "26 Miles" And Many More Hits. Talks About George Burns, Bob Hope, Nancy Sinatra, Sandra Dee And More! 34:10

7d ago34:10

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This is an Encore Presentation of my December 2022 interview with Bruce Belland of The Four Preps, America’s first boy band. Their 1958 million selling hit “26 Miles Across The Sea” made them into international pop stars. The song influenced Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and inspired Jimmy Buffett. The Preps were featured on the Ed Sullivan Show a…

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Francesca Tandoi - Amazing Italian Jazz Pianist And Vocalist. Snarky Puppy, Scott Hamilton, Darius Brubeck. Performances In U.S., Italy, Japan, India, Turkey, Israel! 33:04

9d ago33:04

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Francesca Tandoi is an amazing Italian Jazz Pianist and Vocalist who I discovered online and invited to be a guest on the show. She has performed with Snarky Puppy, Scott Hamilton and Darius Brubeck. She has performed in the U.S., Italy, Japan, India, Turkey and Israel. My featured song is my version of Chick Corea’s “Sea Journey” from my debut 199…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & the Creative Process with Author LIZ MOORE - Highlights 12:13

10d ago12:13

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“I think income inequality really greatly contributes to the rage that people might feel, even as some Americans won't. What don't recognize that a more communal society might benefit them. What they see instead is, why don't I have what that person has? Something's getting in my way. And it's not a lack of, of community, it's: somebody else is kee…

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Mental Health Journeys with Nurse T, Dan Kildee, and Moses Bingham 43:51

10d ago43:51

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Content Warning: This episode discusses topics related to suicide, self-harm, mental health, gun violence, and death, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In honor of Mental Health Month, Philanthropy Speaks presents a powerful conversation featuring CFGF President & CEO Dan Kildee, community advocate and nur…

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Phil Harding - Celebrated UK Recording Engineer For The Clash, Bananarama, Rick Astley, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys And Kylie Minogue! 40:49

10d ago40:49

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Phil Harding is a celebrated UK Recording Engineer who worked from the ‘70s through the ‘90s with artists like The Clash, Bananarama, Rick Astley, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue and many others. His recent projects include Cliff Richard and Belinda Carlisle. He’s also earned a doctorate and he’s written a book called “Pop Music Producti…

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Family, Addiction & Overcoming Trauma - LIZ MOORE on Long Bright River starring AMANDA SEYFRIED 49:08

11d ago49:08

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“ I've lived in Philadelphia for about 16 years. The book itself was inspired by my time spent in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia interviewing a lot of the people that I met there, both longtime residents of the neighborhood and also people who were transient, a lot of people struggling with addiction and a lot of women doing sex work…

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Miranda July Knew Exactly What She Was Doing 36:17

11d ago36:17

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It’s been almost a year since Miranda July released her hit novel, “All Fours.” The novel features a woman in her mid-40s who heads out on a solo road trip across the country, only to stop at a roadside motel 30 minutes from her home. She winds up staying there for three weeks, exploring and questioning what she actually wants and needs out of midl…

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Jason Roller - Nashville Based Grammy Nominated Guitarist, Fiddler, Banjo And Mandolin Player. Plays With Alabama, Grand Ole Opry. Toured With Wynonna, Dave Mason, Dolly Parton! 25:51

11d ago25:51

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Jason Roller is a Nashville based, Grammy nominated, multi-instrumentalist who plays the guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. He currently tours with the band Alabama and also is a house guitarist with the Grand Ole Opry. And he’s an in-demand session musician. He’s toured with Wynonna, Dolly Parton, John Berry, Kellie Pickler and Dave Mason. My fea…

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Diabetes Core Update – May 2025 30:34

13d ago30:34

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Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 25 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from …

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Roit Feldenkreis - Spectacular Israeli Symphonic Conductor. Has Led Orchestras In Israel, Europe And Latin America. Winner of London Classical Conducting Competition. Former Soprano Singer! 33:08

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Roit Feldenkreis is a spectacular Israeli Symphonic Conductor. She has led top orchestras from Israel, Europe and Latin America including the Jerusalem, Haifa, Montevideo, Compana, London City and Paraguay Orchestras. She’s a winner of the London Classical Conducting Competition. She’s a former soprano singer. And she’s also a Performance Coach bri…

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Encore Presentation: John McEuen - Banjo Star. Original Member Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: "Mr. Bojangles". Collaborator With Steve Martin. Played On "King Tut" And Their Grammy Winning Bluegrass Album ... 46:10

14d ago46:10

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This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2024 interview with John McEuen. He is a Banjo Star and an original member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which had a big hit with “Mr. Bojangles”. He’s also a lifelong friend of and collaborator with Steve Martin and played on his hit song “King Tut” and also on their Grammy winning bluegrass album. He’s r…

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Carlos Simon - Grammy Nominated Classical Composer With Gospel And Jazz Roots. Composer-in-Residence, The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts; Inaugural Boston Symphony Orchestra Composer Chair ... 38:34

16d ago38:34

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Carlos Simon is a Grammy Nominated Classical composer with Gospel and Jazz Roots. He is the Composer-In-Residence of The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts; and the holder of the Inaugural Boston Symphony Orchestra Composer Chair. His works address themes including migration, belonging and community. His latest work is “Good News Mass” …

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PAUL LYNCH discusses Prophet Song, Beyond the Sea & his Creative Process - Highlights 18:19

17d ago18:19

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"The country spoke Irish largely before it spoke English. Grammatically, the structure of Irish is different from English. As Ireland adopted the English language, this sort of hybridization started to occur, where the English language was placed on top of Irish grammatical constructions. You get this slipperiness, this ability to move sentences, t…

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Branding Secrets for Real Estate Agents | Interview with Michelle Knight 41:07

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In this interview with Michelle Knight, branding expert and Global Real Estate School student, we dive into the essential branding strategies real estate agents can use to stand out and attract clients. From avoiding common mistakes to building an authentic personal brand, this conversation is packed with actionable tips for agents at any stage of …

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Christine Feldman-Barrett: American Author And Professor Living In Australia. Author Of "A Women's History Of The Beatles" About Their Effect On Women, And The Key Women In Their History! 33:30

17d ago33:30

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Christine Feldman-Barrett is an American Author and Professor living in Australia. She is the author of “A Women’s History Of The Beatles” about how the Beatles shaped and enriched the lives of women, and which also examines the key women in their history. My featured song is “Juliet Dances” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Gran…

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David St. John Reads Larry Levis 41:30

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David St. John joins Kevin Young to read “Picking Grapes in an Abandoned Vineyard,” by Larry Levis, and his own poem “The Shore.” St. John is the author of many poetry collections and the recipient of honors including the Rome Fellowship and an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the O. B. Hardison Prize from the Folg…

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On Storytelling & The Human Condition with Booker Prize Winner PAUL LYNCH 48:39

18d ago48:39

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“We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why o…

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You’re Probably Thinking About Boundaries All Wrong 39:29

18d ago39:29

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KC Davis is a therapist and author known for her practical, empathetic advice on dealing with clutter, even when you are feeling like too much of a mess yourself to take care of the mess in your home. Her TikTok videos on the subject have been viewed millions of times. But lately, Davis has been talking and writing about our relationships not just …

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Robbie Fulks - Grammy Nominated Country, Folk, Bluegrass Singer Songwriter. Grand Ole Opry, Prairie Home Companion. Dr. John, Missy Raines, John Cowan, Steep Canyon Rangers! 35:29

18d ago35:29

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Robbie Fulks is a Grammy nominated Country, Folk Bluegrass Singer Songwriter. He’s appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, on Prairie Home Companion, with Dr. John, Missy Raines, John Cowan and The Steep Canyon Rangers. My featured song is “New Folk Song” from the album The Queens Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. ----------------------…

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OUR PLANET, OUR FUTURE - Environmentalists, Artists, Scientists & Earth Defenders Share their Stories 18:34

19d ago18:34

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We are privileged to present the voices of individuals dedicated to effecting change and mitigating the harm inflicted upon our precious planet. These are individuals deeply committed to the core values that drive positive transformation. Thank you for tuning in to our episodes and for your ongoing dedication to stewarding our planet, not just on E…

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3 MILLION DOWNLOADS FOR FOLLOW YOUR DREAM PODCAST! 4:36

19d ago4:36

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This Very Special Episode of the podcast celebrates that we have just passed 3 MILLION DOWNLOADS! I started the podcast just over four years ago, during the depths of the pandemic. I had no audience and no guests. All I had then was a goal: to inspire and motivate people to follow their dream, just like I had followed my youthful music dream later …

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Valuation and the PSI Real Estate Exam - When You Need an Appraiser: Avoiding Unauthorized Practice 8:10

20d ago8:10

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In this episode, we break down the situations that legally require a licensed or certified appraiser—and the brokerage activities that can cross the line into unauthorized appraisal practice. Perfect prep for your real estate exam and real-world awareness. www.GlobalRealEstateSchool.comBy John D. Mayfield - The Real Estate Tech Guy

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Thelma Houston - Legendary Singer. #1 Hit "Don't Leave Me This Way" And Grammy Winner For "Best Female R&B Vocal". Performances: American Idol, America's Got Talent, The Masked Singer. Album With Jimmy ... 38:39

20d ago38:39

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Thelma Houston is a legendary R&B singer. In 1977 she hit the top of the charts with “Don’t Leave Me This Way”, the song which has become her signature. and she won the Grammy for “Best Female R&B Vocal”. She has sung that song on American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Masked Singer. She has performed on the Golden Globes and the American Musi…

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Encore Presentation: Leisa Rea Of The Ukelele Orchestra Of Great Britain. The Ukes Play AC/DC, The Who, ZZ Top, Bowie; And Performed For The Queen! 41:25

21d ago41:25

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This is an Encore Presentation of my March 2022 interview with Leisa Re, who has been a member of The Ukelele Orchestra Of Great Britain for 15 years. The Ukes - as they are affectionately known - have performed all over the world including for The Queen on the occasion of her 90th birthday. They look like a classical string quartet with their form…

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Encore Presentation: Patrick Myers IS Freddie Mercury In Killer Queen - World's Foremost Queen Tribute Band! 44:14

22d ago44:14

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This is an Encore Presentation of my March 2022 interview with Patrick Myers, who performs as Freddie Mercury in Killer Queen, the world’s foremost Queen Tribute band. He has been doing this since he formed the band in 1993. His transformation is remarkable in terms of appearance, singing and stage presence. My featured song in this episode is my r…

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Performance, Politics, Art & Society w/ Sociologist RICHARD SENNETT - Highlights 12:43

23d ago12:43

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“I'm really interested in the relation between performance and ritual. Where do those two separate?” Richard Sennett grew up in the Cabrini Green housing project in Chicago, attended the Juilliard School in New York, and then studied social relations at Harvard. Over the last five decades, he has written about social life in cities, changes in labo…

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Paul Muldoon - Pulitzer Prize Winning Irish Poet. Editor Of Paul McCartney's Book "The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present". Author Of 15 Collections Of Poetry. 35 Year Princeton Professor! 48:02

23d ago48:02

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Paul Muldoon is a Pulitzer Prize winning Irish poet. He’s won several other awards too including the Shakespeare Prize. He’s the author of 15 collections of poetry. He’s the Editor of the 2021 two-volume treatise called “The Lyrics: 1956 To The Present”, that he wrote together with Sir Paul McCartney. It covers 154 of Paul’s songs with the Beatles,…

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The Performer: Art, Life, Politics with RICHARD SENNETT, Sociologist & Author 31:57

24d ago31:57

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“We look at creative work as though the very creative process itself is something good. These are tools of expression, and like any tool, you can use them to damage something or to make something. They can be turned to very malign purposes, for instance, in the operas of Wagner. So I wanted to do this set of books, I want to show what is kind of th…

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