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Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll transports listeners back in time to witness the remarkable evolution of the American restaurant chef in the 1970s and 1980s. Andrew Friedman goes inside Chez Panisse and other Bay Area restaurants to show how the politically charged backdrop of Berkeley helped spark...

An unassailable case that, in the eyes of history, Barack Obama will be viewed as one of America’s best and most accomplished presidents. Over the course of eight years, Barack Obama has amassed an array of outstanding achievements. His administration saved the American economy from collapse...

Internationally bestselling novelist and American icon Tom Robbins' legendary memoir--wild tales of his life and times, both at home and around the globe. Tom Robbins’ warm, wise, and wonderfully weird novels—including Still Life With Woodpecker, Jitterbug Perfume, and Fierce Invalids Home...

Discover the fascinating world of Robert Schumann—a remarkable composer whose brief life was marked by extraordinary achievements. Alongside Haydn and Schubert, Schumann stands as one of the most beloved masters of classical music. His timing and influence within the Romantic era were nothing short of magical. As a tone poet, a visionary, and a passionate critic, Schumann embodied the essence of his time. He mingled with the greats of music history, including Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt, and Brahms, forging deep connections with his contemporaries. His tumultuous love story, marked by a ...

Discover and discuss little-known gems from the world of film, music, and performing arts.In this episode it is Carla Gutierrez's 2024 portrait of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.Here's the trailer link:https://youtu.be/V-4KOn776uk

American news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow became famous for these eyewitness radio reports during World War II. His reporting greatly influenced broadcast journalism in the following decades.