Best Demme Podcasts (2025)

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Minding the Gaps: Why Foundational Math Skills Matter to Student Success [Show] 1:03:28

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Foundational math skills are essential for student success. When a student faces difficulties, the root cause often lies in weak and disconnected basic knowledge rather than the current lesson. We had an insightful discussion of the reasons behind these struggles and how remediation may only require a temporary pause rather than a permanent setback…

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I give myself to prayer! 30:03

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"They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.” (Psalm 109:3-4)By Steve Demme

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July 31, 2025 - The legacy of Jonathan Demme, Neuroscientist Emily Falk, and public art in Zone 3 54:08

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David M Stewart joins The Culture Show to talk about his latest book is “There's No Going Back: The Life and Work of Jonathan Demme.” Stewart is a film journalist who teaches film and media studies at Emerson College, Plymouth State University, South College and Southern New Hampshire University. His latest book is “There's No Going Back: The Life …

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August 8, 2025 - Week in Review: Versailles AI, South Park, and Hamilton at 10 55:30

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Today Jared Bowen, Edgar B. Herwick III, and Culture Show contributor Lisa Simmons go over the latest arts and culture headlines on our week-in-review. First up, the Palace de Versailles is bringing some of its statues to life, using AI to make them interactive. From there, it’s been 10 years since Hamilton bounded on to Broadway. We’ll look at how…

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August 7, 2025 - Michael Ansara, Christine Baranski, and Van Gogh's Roulin Family Portraits 55:28

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Michael Ansara spent years as an activist and an organizer, starting with the civil rights movement of the 1960s, going on to be a regional organizer for Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). He spent 10 years organizing opposition to the war in Vietnam. For 15 years, he was a community organizer, including directing Mass Fair Share. He has work…

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August 6, 2025 - Dennis Lehane on "Smoke," a Boston Mayoral Forum on Arts and Culture recap, and Mahesh Daas 55:34

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Dennis Lehane, known for writing literary crime novels such as “Mystic River,” “Gone, Baby, Gone,” and “Shutter Island,” joins The Culture Show to talk about his latest collaboration with Apple TV+, the new crime series “Smoke.” Created by Dennis Lehane, the nine-episode drama – inspired by true events – follows an arson investigator who teams up w…

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[Bonus] From Keyboard to Trail: ChatGPT's Unique Role in Preparing Me for the Continental Divide 38:35

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Hear a compelling real-life example of AI's positive impact. Listen as Duncan Roe explains how he leveraged AI to prepare for his long-distance hike on the Continental Divide Trail. This is a follow-up to our 10/27/23 episode on hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We recommend listening to that episode and reading the show notes first: https://dem…

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August 5, 2025 - Robert Reich, The Ciota Brothers on "Cassino in Ischia," and Phoebe Potts on "Too Fat for China" 55:32

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Robert Reich served in three presidential administrations, including as Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton. He’s served as an advisor– endeavoring on behalf of working people exploited by the system. As a professor he has been the ultimate explainer about rising inequality. As a public intellectual he pulls no punches–calling out the b…

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I give myself to prayer! 30:03

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"They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.” (Psalm 109:3-4)By Steve Demme

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August 4, 2025 - Imari Paris Jeffries, Chan's Home of Egg Rolls and Blues, and Elijah Wald 55:31

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Imari Paris Jeffries, President and CEO of Embrace Boston, joins The Culture Show to talk about the W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project, in partnership with Embrace Boston, a life-size bronze monument of W.E.B. Du Bois was recently unveiled in Great Barrington, MA, Du Bois’ hometown and birthplace. The unveiling marks the beginning of a statewide init…

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Live from the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference, answering questions from the attendees. 34:09

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Are you wondering how real homeschool families overcome challenges, find support, and stay inspired on their journey? In this special episode, “Live from the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference, answering your questions!”, host Kashia Davis brings you straight to the heart of Colorado’s vibrant homeschooling community. Recorded live at the Rocky M…

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August 1, 2025 - Week in Review: AI chatbot girlfriends, a White House ballroom, and Sydney Sweeney's jeans 55:29

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Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B. Herwick III host our arts and culture week-in-review. First up, Elon Musk releases “Ani,” an AI anime sexualized chatbot. From there we look at how an anti-pronography group has pressured Itch.io and Steam to de-index thousands of titles that have adult and NSFW content. Then we head to DC to look at Republ…

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Life on the Edge: Joy Ng’s Inspiring Journey 35:30

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We had an engaging conversation with Joy Ng, the wife of a Coast Guard rescue helicopter pilot in remote Alaska. Her compelling book Even There recounts her exciting journey, including unexpected ventures into commercial fishing, business entrepreneurship, homeschooling, and authorship—all interwoven with a profound thread of faith. 🗒️ Show Notes h…

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July 30, 2025 - James Sullivan, Presidential Pets at the JFK Library, and Mary Grant 55:30

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“Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out,” is a concert and discussion series celebrating protest music. The series is inspired by James Sullivan’s book Which Side Are You On?: 20th Century American History in 100 Protest Songs. James Sullivan, a journalist, author and longtime contributor to the Boston Globe, joins The Culture Show to talk about hi…

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July 29, 2025 - Paula Plum, Tiffany Jenkins, and New Bedford's revolutionary history 55:30

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The Hub Theatre Company of Boston’s production of Theresa Rebeck’s "The Understudy," is onstage at Club Café through August 2nd. Paula Plum, a five-time Elliot Norton Award winner, is directing the play. The acclaimed actor, director, writer and educator joins us for an overview, To learn more about the production go here. From there sociologist an…

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July 28, 2025 - The Moonwalkers, Jane Eaglen, and Unearthing Childhood: 300 Years of North End Kids 55:30

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Lightroom and Paquin Entertainment Group have brought The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks to Boston. This is an immersive experience combining storytelling and rare NASA archival footage to bring the stories of the Apollo missions to life. It is narrated and co-written by Tom Hanks. Producer Richard Slaney, CEO of Lightroom, joins The Culture…

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Received His Word 28:16

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“Those who received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41)By Steve Demme

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“Those who received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41)By Steve Demme

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July 25, 2025 - Week in Review: Coldplaygate, Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Malcolm Jamal-Warner 55:29

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Today Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Culture Show contributor Lisa Simmons go over the latest arts and culture headlines on our week-in-review. First up, the latest developments in Coldplaygate. From there it’s onto Netflix, which has decided to not renew their $100 million contract with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The Streaming network also …

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July 24, 2025 - Elisa New on Walt Whitman, Robin Givhan on Virgil Abloh, and the legacy of Steve Ross 55:30

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Elisa New joins The Culture Show to talk about her recent op-ed in the New York Times, “Walt Whitman Would Have Hated This,” a reflection on how the poet would have responded to federal cuts to humanities education. Elisa New is the Director and Host of the PBS series “Poetry in America,” and she leads the Educational Media Innovation Studio at Ari…

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July 23, 2025 - Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive, Joyce Kulhawik, and Zara Anishanslin 55:30

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Anna Barber, Curator of Exhibitions at Martha's Vineyard Museum joins The Culture Show for an overview of their sprawling exhibition “Jaws’ at 50: A Deeper Dive,” It’s on view through September 7th. To learn more go here. From there Culture Show contributor Joyce Kulhawik joins us for our recurring feature, Stage and Screen Time–a look at the lates…

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July 22, 2025 - Worcester's industrial history, As You Like It in Boston Common, and Pedro Alonzo 55:29

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Vanessa Bumpus, Exhibit Coordinator at Museum of Worcester, joins The Culture Show for an overview of their permanent installation celebrating Worcester’s industry since the early 19th century. It’s an expansive survey of the innovators, workers, investors who have made industry the story of Worcester. To learn more go here. From there, Commonwealt…

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July 21, 2025 - William Jackson Harper, Richard Russo, and Ming Fay: Edge of the Garden 55:30

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Actor and playwright William Jackson Harper is known for his Emmy Award-nominated performance as Chidi Anagonye on “The Good Place.” He also has an esteemed film and theater career. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Dr. Astrov in the Broadway revival of “Uncle Vanya.” He joins The Culture Show to talk about his latest role, p…

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Steadfastly Devoted Themselves 32:46

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"Those who received His word were baptized, and there were added that day about 3,000 souls. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:40-42)By Steve Demme

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Steadfastly Devoted Themselves 32:46

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"Those who received His word were baptized, and there were added that day about 3,000 souls. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:40-42)By Steve Demme

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Homeschool Freedoms: Lessons from a Pioneer Mom, Barbara West 39:41

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to pioneer enormous change in homeschooling freedoms—and what lessons current families can draw from those trailblazers? In this episode of The Colorado Homeschool Podcast, Homeschool Freedoms: Lessons from a Pioneer Mom, Barbara West, host Kashia Davis sits down with Barbara West, a true homeschooling pioneer w…

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July 18, 2025 - Week in Review: Public Broadcasting defunded, Emmy nominations, and Stephen Colbert's cancellation 55:30

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Today Edgar B. Herwick III, Callie Crossley and Culture Show contributor Lisa Simmons go over the latest arts and culture headlines on our week-in-review. First up, we look at the future of public media now that Congress has stripped more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. From there it’s “Fight for America!,” a live, imm…

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From Bedside to Byte: Navigating the Nursing to Informatics Transition 20:04

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We had a fascinating conversation with Duncan Lawrence, a homeschool graduate and experienced registered nurse. Duncan will share insights into how his passions have evolved, the skills he's gained along the way, and his current career goals within the rapidly growing field of informatics. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/nursing-inform…

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July 17, 2025 - Chris Berdik, Janie Barnett on "She's So Unusual," and Emi Ferguson 55:30

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Science Journalist and author Chris Berdik joins The Culture Show to talk about his new book “Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back.” It details our chronic exposure to noise, how it's affecting our health, and the people who are working to bring the noise down and improve our quality of life. From there it’s another epi…

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July 16, 2025 - Adam Aleksic, "Back to The Future - The Musical," and Steve Locke 55:30

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Adam Aleksic—founder and former president of the Harvard Undergraduate Linguistics Society, and content creator posting educational videos as the “Etymology Nerd”—joins The Culture Show to talk about his new book “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language.” Tonight he’ll be at the Harvard Book Store. To learn more go here I…

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July 15, 2025 - Gregory Maguire, Margaret Cho, and Jane Eaglen 55:30

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What happened to young Elphaba before she was saddled with the wicked mantle? Almost 30 years after the publication of “Wicked,” Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in a new book titled “Elphie: A Wicked Childhood.” He joins The Culture Show to talk about it. From there comedian, actress and singer-songwriter Margaret Cho joins Th…

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July 14, 2025 - Reginald Dwayne Betts, David Grann, and Chelsea Handler 55:30

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Reginald Dwayne Betts is an award-winning poet, a lawyer and founder of Freedom Reads, a first of its kind organization working to transform access to books in prisons. He joins The Culture Show to talk about his latest book “Doggerel: Poems.” From there David Grann, author of “The Wager,” and “Killers of the Flower Moon," is a #1 “New York Times” …

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July 11, 2025 - Devo at 50, Alison Bechdel, and James Parker 55:31

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Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale, the cofounders of the new wave band Devo join The Culture Show to talk about cultural de-evolution, the genesis of their band, how they came to be one of the most original groups in the history of rock music. From there “New York Times” bestselling author Alison Bechdel joins The Culture Show to talk about her n…

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Homeschooling with Unique Learners: An Encouraging Conversation with Dr. Patti Stoudt 32:26

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While our conversation will focus on educating students at home with unique learning needs and how parents can provide positive, encouraging support, Dr. Stoudt will also provide insight into a deeper understanding of when standardized testing is helpful and how much weight it should have in a parent’s homeschool world. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmel…

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July 10, 2025 - Baseball: The Movie, Dart Adams on 3 Feet High and Rising, and Max Heinegg 55:28

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Today writer Noah Gittell joins The Culture Show to talk about his book “Baseball: The Movie.” Gittell, a sportswriter and film critic, takes us through the history of the baseball movie; tracking how they have changed over the years from being mostly feel good to nostalgic to to cynical. Gittell says that the way the baseball film has changed refl…

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July 9, 2025 - Mfoniso Udofia, Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs, and Black Voices of the Revolution 55:30

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Boston Arts Academy and Wheelock Family Theater with support from The Huntington present the fifth installment of Mfoniso Udofia’s Ufot Family Cycle, “Kufre n’ Quay.” Mfoniso Udofia joins The Culture Show to talk about reaching the midpoint of her none-play cycle. “Kufre n’ Quay” is onstage July 10 - July 26th. To learn more go here. From there art…

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Confirm Your Calling and Election 32:43

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"Therefore brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall. For in this way, there will be richly provided for you an inheritance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)By Steve Demme

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Confirm Your Calling and Election 32:43

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"Therefore brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall. For in this way, there will be richly provided for you an inheritance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)By Steve Demme

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July 8, 2025 - Peter Wolf and Imari Paris Jeffries 55:34

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Music legend Peter Wolf has had a long solo career and rose to recognition as former lead singer of the J. Geils Band–famous for its high-octane shows and top 40 hits. Wolf joins The Culture Show to talk about his new memoir “Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters and Goddesses.”. From there, Imari Paris Jeffries, CEO and President…

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July 7, 2025 - Wendy Benchley, Mandy Barnett, and Christopher Shaw Myers 55:33

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We continue our coverage of “Jaws” at 50 with Wendy Benchley. She is the wife of the late author Peter Benchley, who wrote the bestselling novel “Jaws.” Since the success of the book and subsequent film, Wendy Benchley has dedicated much of her life to conservation. She is an award-winning ocean advocate and scuba diver. She is cofounder of the Pet…

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Defending Homeschool Freedom: Insights from Colleen Enos 29:22

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Are you aware of just how much is happening at your state Capitol—and how it could impact your freedom as a homeschool parent? In this episode of The Colorado Homeschool Podcast, “Defending Homeschool Freedom: Insights from Colleen Enos,” we sit down with Colleen Enos, CHEC’s new Director of Government Relations, to uncover why vigilant advocacy ma…

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July 4, 2025 - "EEPHUS," Chef Andy Husbands, and John Flansburgh 55:37

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Director Carson Lund joins The Culture Show to talk about his debut feature film “Eephus,” a quintessentially New England baseball film. Find out more, here. From there Andy Husbands, chef and owner of The Smoke Shop BBQ, has co-authored the “Quick and Easy Burger Cookbook,” which will bump your burger game with creative recipes. He joins The Cultu…

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The Mathematics of a Career in Biological Research [Show] 43:42

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Discover how Shelby Roe transformed her love of animals into a career at the forefront of biological research. Experience the excitement of scientific discoveries as Shelby candidly shares her path into the molecular biology field, navigating the challenges of the often-intimidating landscape of STEM. 🗒️ Show Notes https://demmelearning.com/blog/bi…

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July 3, 2025 - James Parker, Fabiola Méndez, and Secret Boston: An Unusual Guide 55:30

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James Parker joins The Culture Show to talk about his latest book “Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes: Odes to Being Alive.” He’s a staff writer at “The Atlantic.” Since 2011 he has been running the Black Seed Writers Group—a weekly writing workshop for homeless, transitional, and recently housed writers–and editing “The Pilgrim,” a literary maga…

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July 2, 2025 - Danielle Allen, the Family Heritage Experience, and Mahesh Daas 55:30

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Ahead of Independence Day when we celebrate the rejection of King George III and his monarchy Danielle Allen joins The Culture Show for her take on the state of our democracy. Danielle Allen is the James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation and of the Democratic Knowledge Pr…

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38 Years in the Wilderness 29:02

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"Brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)By Steve Demme

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38 Years in the Wilderness 29:02

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"Brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)By Steve Demme

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July 1, 2025 - Robert Ellis Orrall, Sam Waterston, and mixologist Marsha Lindsey 55:29

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Robert Ellis Orrall is a singer-songwriter, producer and owner of the indie label Infinity Cat Recordings. He has worked in Nashville collaborating with Taylor Swift and Reba McEntire. Now he has a new live album, “The Bear is the Mountain,” which revisits the early 80’s, featuring recordings from live performances throughout Boston. He joins The C…

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June 30, 2025 - Heidi Wastweet and Lucía Abramovich Sánchez, public art in New Bedford, and André Aciman 55:31

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Today we continue our series with the Museum of Fine Arts, looking at works in their collection that give us insight into the people and pivotal moments that shaped America's fight for freedom. We’re joined by Lucía Abramovich Sánchez, the MFA’s Carolyn and Peter Lynch Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture, and medalist and sc…

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June 27, 2025 - Week in Review: Anna Wintour, Trump's F-bomb, tourists damaging art, and Boston Calling's hiatus 55:30

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Today Jared Bowen, Edgar B. Herwick III and Culture Show contributor Lisa Simmons go over the latest arts and culture headlines on our week-in-review. First up, Anna Wintour. She is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue after 37 years at the helm. For decades she has coolly controlled the rhythms of fashion the world over…all with a st…