Best Fairhead Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 24: James Fairhead - Naturekind 30:00

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As we scramble to create a more sustainable version of our civilization much of the focus has been on technology. But electric cars and reusable containers will only take us so far. From mountaintop removal to factory farms our relationship with the non-human world has been one of unabashed exploitation. If we’re to regain some sort of equilibrium …

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Episode 244: Caught in the Streaming Wars w/ Charlotte Henry 1:06:17

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Philip welcomes Charlotte Henry, media expert and author of Streaming Wars: How getting everything we wanted changed entertainment forever to the show. In their conversation, they trace how the rise and dominance of streaming has changed our viewing and listening habits. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty mors…

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KWR # 330 Happy Hollow Daze 1:31:11

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Another year, another beer. Join Jess and Dave, not-recapping but definitely playing some new music and even hosting some festive call-ins, from Buffalo Chip and his P-Ditty issues to Jimmy Jigsaw's Wishlist. Talk on Welcome to Derry and Good Boy. Music and info on upcoming guests like Wake the Giant, Violet Blend and Painted Vein. Thank Father Chr…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 329 Scoring the Gloom with Chris Carbone 1:51:32

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Ever wonder where all those creepy tones, spine shaking rattles and sudden chilling breezes from black alleyways resonate from? Inspired from splatter films and industrial bands that were quaking your local punk club, Hemwick is here, haunting the Burgh, influencing movie makers and musicians alike. Chris Carbone, the sound engineer, musician and s…

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Episode 25: George Tsakraklides - Franken Politics 29:59

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It's dawning on a growing number of people that the lack of any sort of rational and effective response to the climate crisis is bringing us toward a Thelma and Louise ending for industrial civilization. The hope for a soft landing fades with every year. In his book Franken Politics George Tsakraklides looks at how we arrived at this point and hone…

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Episode 243: Collaborating with the Enemy w/Adam Kahane 1:03:36

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Philip welcomes back Adam Kahane to the show. In this conversation they discuss the updated edition of one of his seminal works Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust. Their exploration couldn’t be more timely given the increased polarization across many parts of society. The Drop – The segment o…

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Episode 242: The Positive Obsession of Octavia E. Butler 59:38

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Philip welcomes Susana M. Morris, author of Positive Obsession: The Life and Times of Octavia E. Butler to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the generational impact and influence of Octavia E. Butler and her singular place in the pantheon of writers. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of in…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 328 Joey Mandigo of Texas Hippie Coalition 1:47:07

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The pounding energy cog behind the rhythm section of the notoriously dangerous metal band of outlaws, Texas Hippie Coalition, Joey Mandigo joins Dave & Erika for an uplifting "hang" disguised as an interview 😊. Crazy good tales of the road, fans and songwriting, fused with Madigo's compelling charm will entice any music enthusiast to not only check…

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Episode 241: Man Up and the New Misogyny w/ Cynthia Miller-Idriss 1:11:39

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Philip welcomes Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of Man Up: The New Misogyny & the Rise of Violent Extremism. In their conversation, they explore how misogyny operates across various spectrums to create and spread violent extremism. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative …

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 145 Randy Jackson of ZEBRA 51:18

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Join David Fairhead and actor/writer/musician, Solon Tsangaras as they meet iconic rock musician/songwriter Randy Jackson of the hugely influential and classic rock band ZEBRA! Meet the man behind the hits "Tell Me What you Want," "Who's Behind the Door," and "WHY". Of course, Solon brings the laughs as we revisit a piece of musical nostalgia and t…

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Episode 240: The Studio & Design Education w/ James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray & Derek Jones 1:04:50

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Philip welcomes James Corazzo, Colin M. Gray and Derek Jones co-authors of Studio Properties: A Field Guide to Design Education to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the physical and non-physical reality of the Studio and what it means for the future of design education. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share…

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Episode 23: Chanelle Gallant & Elene Lam —Not Your Rescue Project 30:00

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Rich and connected, Jeffrey Epstein trafficked girls with impunity. We've all seen those stickers for anti-trafficking organization in airports and bus stations and it's normal to assume they are there to help people caught in the same sort of situation. In their book Not Your Rescue Project Chanelle Gallant and Elene Lam detail how the anti-traffi…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 327 The Last Call with London Blue 1:36:00

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Seven irreverent characters, reeking feverishly of the seven deadly sins, walk into a bar... Where is this going? Why, the symposium at the end of our time here on Earth, that's where!! Horror author London Blue shines a very bright light as well as an impending dim shimmer of brimstone in her book THE LAST CALL that she co-wrote with author David …

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Episode 239: Naturekind & Thinking Beyond the Human w/ Melissa Leach & James Fairhead 1:05:29

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Philip welcomes Melissa Leach & James Fairhead, authors of Naturekind: Language, Culture & Power Beyond the Human. In their conversation, they discuss the reality of a more expansive view of language and culture to include non-human life and how human dominance effects our relationships with the world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Phili…

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Episode 22: Chuck Collins - Burned by Billionaires 29:59

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Donald Trump was surrounded by billionaires during his inauguration. It became glaringly obvious who bought the election. But the influence of the uber wealthy goes far beyond that one election. They are picking our pockets and causing societal instability in many ways. Chuck Collins looks at their impact in his book Burned by Billionaires: How Con…

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Episode 238: Goliath’s Curse w/ Luke Kemp 1:08:28

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Philip welcomes Luke Kemp, the author of the bestselling work, Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse. In their conversation they dissect Luke’s thesis on what collapse means and how its impact is unevenly distributed and how it has changed over the centuries now we live in a “global goliath”. The Drop – The segment of the sho…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 326 Piper and the Hard Times 2:04:45

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Blues rock has a new name- Piper and the Hard Times out of Nashville grace us with their beautifully soulful brand of funky party music fused with soul and full of story that reminds us where the lifeblood of blues derives from! Whether it is a homestyle storyteller like "Those Days," that strikes a nerve or a bass banging romp like "Cowboy Gucci" …

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Episode 21: Wen Stephenson - Learning to Live in the Dark 30:05

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When Donald Trump took a wrecking ball to the East Wing of the White house it was both real and symbolic. Much of what we took for granted, the rule of law, the constitution and due process have also been demolished. All of this happening as the planet is reaching irreversible tipping points. A recent report found that 84% of world’s coral has been…

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Episode 237: The Connected Leader w/ Emmanuel Gobillot 1:01:38

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Philip welcomes Emmanuel Gobillot, author of The Connected Leader to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the inherent paradoxes that make up leadership roles and how one builds consensus and creates trust. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Phili…

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Episode 236: Crisis of Leadership w/ Steve Wyatt 50:48

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Philip welcomes Steve Wyatt, author of Antidote to the Crisis of Leadership to the show. In their conversation, they connect whether the crisis of leadership is real or imagined and more acute in these times versus others. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 325 BATSHIT with Todd Killer Wolfson 1:50:29

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Director Todd "Killer" Wolfson is back with his first feature length film, BATSHIT! Share laughs, mischief, and violent scares as we follow Felix, an ordinary guy down on his luck who accidentally takes a hallucinogenic pill instead of his prescription; and then hilarious mayhem ensues through an ambitious assortment of practical effects, Claymatio…

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Episode 20: Tim Mulligan - Witchland 30:00

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In the spirit of upcoming Halloween, the new interview is about a horror graphic novel trilogy. Tim Mulligan adds supernatural forces to the most radioactive site in the United States, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Richland Washington. In this interview we talk about the real horrors of radioactive releases and the fictional horrors of witches…

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Episode 235: The Art of Design Strategy w/ Garkay Wong 50:55

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Philip welcomes Garkay Wong, author of The Art of Design Strategy to the show. In their conversation, they explore the future of design innovation and what are the key structural challenges and opportunities in the design discipline. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creat…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 324 Robert the Doll with David L. Sloan 1:53:08

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Is there more of an enchantment than a curse surrounding the awe-inspiring Robert the Doll? Forget what you think about "cursed" items and listen in on our in-depth interview with the "doll tender" himself, David L. Sloan as he unravels the mystery behind the famous doll that has captivated the attention of millions of paranormal seekers and celebr…

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Episode 234: The Killing State w/ Corinna Barrett Lain 57:40

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Philip welcomes. Corrina Barrett Lain, author of Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. In our conversation, we explore the ugly reality of lethal injection across medical, political and legal realities. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creati…

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Episode 19: Matthew Boedy - The Seven Mountains Mandate 29:59

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Charlie Kirk’s organization, Turning Point, started out as secular, promoting capitalism, free markets and the separation of church and state. All of that changed in 2020 when he embraced the “Seven Mountains Mandate”, a theology promoting a Christian takeover of government, education, media, family, business, arts, and religion. It’s so reactionar…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 323 A World Without Ozzy 1:16:29

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Ozzy was ours. Then the world found him. Here we have memories adorned with metal moments and nostalgia surrounding a tribute to our fallen soldier, the Prince of (Metal) Darkness himself, Ozzy Ozborne! We share private stories about what the man meant to us and how he shaped the outlook of music and how impressionable Ozzy's lyrics were while he h…

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Episode 233: Beyond The Male Crisis w/ Soraya Chemaly 1:09:29

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Philip welcomes Sorya Chemaly back to the show to discuss the so-called Male Crisis. Chemaly, an expert on gender and the author of the upcoming book All We Want is Everything: How to Dismantle Male Supremacy, breaks down the inconsistencies of the male crisis narrative and connects it to the movement of male supremacy. The Drop – The segment of th…

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Episode 18: Julian Cribb - How to Fix a Broken Planet 30:00

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As political events in the United States wobble towards an authoritarian takeover it’s easy to lose sight of the larger picture. The price of food is going nowhere but up as climate disruption, soil depletion and water scarcity take hold. Scientists warn that changes to the earth’s life support systems could trigger irreversible changes to the bios…

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Episode 17: Michael Shaikh - The Last Sweet Bite 29:55

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As a human rights investigator Michael Shaikh shared many meals with people fleeing war and political persecution. One of the overlooked casualties of this violence is cuisine and hospitality traditions. His book is part history, part travelog and part cookbook where you learn about the world and then re-create the aromas and tastes of other times …

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 322 Bonnie & the Mere Mortals 1:39:59

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Southern Gothic band Bonnie & the Mere Mortals are a powerhouse combo of rockin' classic country rock and synthwave reverb combined with hooks so tasty that you feel like you're revisiting territory you'll find familiar but with a new shade of genre- bend that pulls you in and enthralls your nervous system with passionate curiosity. What amazing ta…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 321 Brain Brew for your Mind Stew 1:08:40

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Got conspiracy? Need company? Dave & the other Dave discuss the things that go bump in their brains. Giant Spiders and Time Travel. Creepy theories are presented around the Congolese J'BA OFFI, or giant goddamn spiders, amid intense theories and facts on the time traveling- Mad Mike Marcum. Radio host Art Bell presented the case of the brilliantly …

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Episode 16: Eleanor Finley - Practicing Social Ecology 29:59

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As we watch climate chaos and the rise of fascism fundamentally change our world we need to find new ways of structuring society. In her book 'Practicing Social Ecology' Eleanor Finley uses examples of grassroots movements that are rethinking our relationship to the natural world and each other.

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Episode 15: Mariah Blake - They Poisoned the World 30:00

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PFAS is a group of chemicals that didn't exist in the world until humans created them in the 1940's. They're highly toxic endocrine disruptors that affect the thyroid, liver, kidney and reproductive organs. Now they are everywhere. They're found in the bloodstreams of polar bears and the rain falling on the Tibetan plateau. How did this happen? In …

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Episode 232: What Might Be w/ Susan Sturm 1:07:44

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Philip welcomes Prof. Susan Sturm, author of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Institutions. In our conversation, we discuss how important it is to honestly confront racism and how movements can grow in times of rising authoritarianism. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual go…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 320 Demo Diving with Johnny Daggers 2:27:00

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Before becoming the indie horror director icon of films like Lachrymose Primrose, Blood on the Reel, Tablet of Tales and the Film Noir favorite, Noctambulist, J.D. Ellenberger cut his passionate incisors on music. Today we focus on Johnny Daggers, his AlterEgo, the dark gothic composer and musician that brought about projects like the ambient THE S…

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Episode 231: Creating a Care Economy w/ Tim Jackson 1:17:40

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Philip welcomes back Tim Jackson to the show to discuss his latest book, The Care Economy. In their conversation, they breakdown how care is essential to building a society where all of us can prosper. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: The …

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Episode 14: Eiren Caffall - The Mourners Bestiary 29:59

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In Eiren Caffall's memoir she pairs her private grief over learning she has a genetic disease that will end her life prematurely with the collective grief for the collapsing ecosystem.

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Episode 230: Money, Lies and God w/ Katherine Stewart 1:00:35

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Philip welcomes journalist and author Katherine Stewart to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book Money, Lies and God. In their conversation, they chart the rise of Christian Nationalism and how it influences government through a network of money, influencers and the pulpit and the disastrous effect this has had on American democracy. The Drop – …

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Episode 229: The Crisis Within Foster Care w/ Claudia Rowe 50:52

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Philip welcomes Claudia Rowe, author of Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. In their conversation, they explore the deep crisis within the foster care system and how it adversely effects the children it is attempting to serve. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual …

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 319 N17 with Chris Cannella 1:59:00

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A huge thank you to Jason Kowalski (drummer), one of the founding members of the highly influential, viscerally contagious November 17. Co-founder, Jason made this interview possible by bringing the other founding member Chris Cannella to the plate. N17 has been a catalyst to the crust or formation to so many other metal, industrial rock, and death…

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Episode 13: Lee McIntyre - On Disinformation 30:00

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Before the last election Lee McIntyre published his book On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy. Now that we are dealing with Constitutional collapse his message is even more crucial.

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Episode 228: A Nonlinear Life w/ Kevin Bethune 59:11

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Philip welcomes back designer/author Kevin Bethune to discuss his latest book Nonlinear: Navigating Design with Curiosity and Conviction. Using Kevin’s career and life they trace the importance of accepting a nonlinear path that can provide opportunities, alternatives and solutions that might otherwise be missed. The Drop – The segment of the show …

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Episode 12: Eileen Flanagan - Common Ground 30:00

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As the environment heats up and authoritarianism is on the rise, dgivide and conquer has been a very effective technique to keep people from organizing for political or economic change. In her book Common Ground Eileen Flanagan explores how we can come together in spite of difference in race, class and religion.…

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Episode 227: Private Equity and the Demise of the American Dream w/ Megan Greenwell 1:01:30

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Philip welcomes journalist/author Megan Greenwell to discuss her book Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream. In their conversation, they explore how private equity has effected almost every facet of American industry and what have been the implications of the financialization of whole economies. The Drop – The segment of t…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 318 Shadows of a Silhouette 1:36:19

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Right out of the gates, Shadows of a Silhouette grabbed us in their firm Rock N'Roll hands, then shook us and made it clear that they were going to take on the world with a power-grip of songs that not only turn your head but enforce their potential on the highly anticipated upcoming debut LP, "For Those that know". Sincerity and intensity beckon t…

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Episode 226: We Just Build Hammers w/ Coraline Ada Ehmke 55:35

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Philip welcomes Coraline Ada Ehmke, author of We Just Build Hammers. In their conversation, they discuss how the analogies and stories we tell ourselves about our technological past impacts and shapes our future. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s…

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Kettle Whistle Radio # 317 Lorquins Admiral 1:48:42

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Dandy and Dawn (of the Fizz Fuzz) brown return with their new band, Lorquins Admiral, a melodic, sometimes heavy, always beautiful rock band featuring the talents of bands like Kyuss, Luna Sol, Yawning Sons, Afghan Wigs, Hermano and Sons of Alpha Centauri. Erika and Dave discuss the making of this classic album, tour plans, sound design and the wri…

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Episode 11: Brian Goldstone - There is no place for us 29:59

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Homelessness is visible in every city in the United States but the number of people on the streets is just the tip of the iceberg according to journalist and anthropologist Brian Goldstone. In his new book, There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America , he follows families in Atlanta as they struggle to stay housed. The combination of …

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Episode 225: Futures Literacy in a Volatile World w/ Donna Dupont 1:03:08

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Philip welcomes Donna Dupont, Founder, Purple Compass to the show. In their conversation, they discuss the current landscape of future(s) and foresight practices and how various methodologies and perspectives can generate viable solutions. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and…