Best Jeremy Morrison Podcasts (2025)

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Climate Policy Endangerment with Marlo Lewis, Jr. 1:06:08

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This week we talk about tariff refunds, Affordable Care Act subsidies, Ryan Young’s Books of the Year for 2025, and how Santa landed on Trump’s naughty list. Our guest this week is Marlo Lewis, Jr., senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We talk about greenhouse gases, the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding,” cl…

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Anjana Khatwa - Stone Club Walks and Talks 48:58

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Anjana Khatwa is today's guest and joins us to discuss her book The Whispers of Rock. We start with Anjana's earliest love of rocks and gelogy through her academic career to the author she is today. We talk about Anjana's passion for encouraging and inspiring young people as well as authors and geologists that Anjana is inspired by and works alongs…

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Consumer Finance and Privacy with James Erwin 51:32

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This week we talk about the decline of electric vehicles, liberation for home appliances, the failure of tariffs to deliver new jobs, and the rise of climate realism. Our guest this week is James Erwin, Director of Innovation Policy at Americans for Tax Reform. We’ll talk about consumer finance, bank regulators, Elizabeth Warren’s view of the world…

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From São Paulo to LA and Beyond with LA Opera Young Artist Vinícius Costa and Paul Hopper 47:04

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In this special look inside the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, we're featuring Young Artist Vinícius Costa, a bass from São Paulo, Brazil, who is singing three roles on the LA Opera main stage this season. Listen in as he chats with LA Opera's Paul Hopper about his musical origin story, first impressions of the American vocal scene, an…

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Peter Ross - Stone Club Walks and Talks 1:02:57

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Peter Ross joins us to talk about his book Upon A White Horse. A book and conversation that take us on a journey around the British Isles, exploring the ancient sites and meeting many of the people that love them, protect them, research them and carry the stories of the stones with them. We talk about Peter's process of writing, about rural and urb…

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The Business of America with Neil Bradley 51:05

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This week we talk about the economic impact of net-zero policies in blue states and Europe, top targets for environmental policy reform in 2026, a new report on digital debanking from Congress, and why 38% of Stanford students are claiming to be disabled. Our guest this week is Neil Bradley, executive vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.…

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Serious Fun with Opera: La Bohème with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano 25:28

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On this episode of "Behind the Curtain," UCLA scholar and musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano returns with another installment of "Serious Fun with Opera." She turns the pages of "La Bohème" all the way back to Henri Murger's original source material, immersing us in 1800's Paris and paying special attention to muses Mimì and Musetta. Enjoy thi…

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Manni Coe - Stone Club Walks and Talks 52:14

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Manni Coe is the author of Little Ruins and co-author of brother.do.you.love.me with his brother Reuben. We talk about the idea of home and finding home. `We discuss landscape, stones and memory. We delve into painful memories as wll as talking about finding love and a place to live, walk and to write. We chat about pilgrimage and transformation.…

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Balancing the Budget with Kurt Couchman 58:44

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This week we talk about our 150th episode anniversary party, the documentary Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand, the new $140,000-a-year poverty level, billionaire envy, and socialist deregulation of small businesses in New York City. Our guest this week is Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in fiscal policy at Americans for Prosperity and aut…

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Opera in the Community: La Bohème with Dr. Tiffany Kuo 43:51

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In this second episode of "Opera in the Community," musicologist Dr. Tiffany Kuo uses the lens of "La Bohème" to speak with three arts leaders and artist advocates —Asuka Hisa, who walks us through the exhibits at ICA LA; Mackenzie Royce, who shares about the affordable housing and work space rental programs at ArtShare LA; and artist Fatima Burns,…

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Fiona Robertson - Stone Club Walks and Talks 43:35

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Author Fiona Robertson is our guest today, we discuss Fiona's book Stone Lands and some of the ancient sites that inspired the book and feature in it. We chat about memory, landscape, loss and enduring love. We talk about ancient sites around the UK and the magic of the old stones.

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Exploring Opera: Jeremy Frank's Pre-Show talk on La Bohème 55:50

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In this episode—an excerpt from our Exploring Opera series— LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank guides you through the musical moments of "La Bohème." Join Jeremy as he shares his wealth of knowledge about Puccini and the arias of Mimì and Musetta and all of your favorite bohemians. Don't miss this classic opera, and be sure to catch Jeremy Frank…

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Penny Rimbaud - Stone Club Walks and Talks 1:06:11

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Penny Rimbaud joins Matthew Shaw for a wide ranging conversation taking in Penny's artistic practice, gardening, baking bread, Crass, Stonehenge and returning to meditation as a practice. Contrary, boundry pushing, wise, uncomfortable at times while always promoting love, this is Penny in his unique uncensored flow.…

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Sesquicentennial Celebration 48:19

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This week we celebrate the show’s sesquicentennial anniversary – that is, our 150th episode. We look back at the dozens of smart, funny, passionate, and insightful guests we’ve had over the past three years and let you hear from several in their own words. From finance and tech to pop culture and political theory, our guest experts provided us with…

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From Musetta to Mimì with Janai Brugger and Jeremy Frank 47:32

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On today's episode of "Behind the Curtain," LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank sits down with "La Bohème" star Janai Brugger. Follow Janai's journey all the way back to the start as she shares spectacular stories about following her dreams, approaching opera as an actor, balancing work and family, and her unbelievable experience at the Operalia …

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Jeremy Deller - Stone Club Walks and Talks 54:11

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Jeremy Deller joins Matthew Shaw for a conversation about the triumph or art, rave music, stone circles, film making, brass bands, steel bands, activism, identity and so much more. Always a joy! I't's always a pleasure to hear from Jeremy.

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Charting Tariff Madness with Joey Politano 58:28

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This week we talk about changes in consumer credit, disappearing fast-food jobs in California, and six things the climate movement gets wrong about China. Our guest this week is popular economics Substacker and chart maker extraordinaire Joey Politano of Apricitas Economics and The Argument. We talk about tariffs, tech jobs, federalism, housing abu…

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Hooked on La Bohème with Brenna Corner and Gail Eichenthal 30:41

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On this episode of "Behind the Curtain," Classical KUSC's Gail Eichenthal is joined by international director of opera and theater Brenna Corner. They discuss the addiction that is opera, the grandness of the operatic scale, advice for aspiring singers and directors, and, of course, "La Bohème." Dig deep into Brenna's directorial process here on Be…

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Gwenno - Stone Club Walks and Talks 52:20

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Today Gwenno joins Matthew Shaw for a conversation about language, landscape, culture and of course Gwenno's music across the years including her fantastic latest album Utopia.

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Truth, Lies, and Economics with Jeremy Horpedahl 44:39

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This week we talk about Social Security’s cost of living, conserving rare earth minerals, and why California keeps losing tech jobs. Our guest this week is Prof. Jeremy Horpedahl, director of the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas, and contributor at Economists Writing E…

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La Bohème and Tragic Romance in Opera with James Conlon 19:30

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In this episode of "Behind the Curtain," Richard Seaver Music Director Maestro James Conlon compares and contrasts Giacomo Puccini's "La Bohème" and Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata," painting a lively picture of 19th-century France. From consumptive heroines to young lovers in strife, these operas tug at our heartstrings while maintaining a timeless …

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Our Nuclear Tomorrow with Craig Piercy 50:22

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This week we talk about administrative law judges, AI innovation saving lives, environmental regulation creating more wildfires, and more research on the fight against corporate welfare. Our interview this week is with Craig Piercy, CEO of the American Nuclear Society. We talk about innovation, abundance, start-up ventures, regulatory reform, and t…

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20 Years with Maestro Conlon: Italian Opera 40:30

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Welcome back to Behind the Curtain's mini series, 20 Years with Maestro Conlon, in which Classical KUSC's Gail Eichenthal sits down with Maestro James Conlon to discuss his legacy here at LA Opera. In this episode, we explore Italian opera—Rossini, Puccini, Verdi, and beyond—touching on bel canto and what makes a 'perfect opera.' Get your tickets n…

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Obamacare Problems with Jeremy Nighohossian 44:49

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This week we talk about the unintended consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, decarbonization of economic growth, and resources for reporting government corruption at the local level. Our interview this week is with Jeremy Nighohossian, senior fellow and economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We talk about the government shutdo…

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Hildegard: Opera in the 21st Century with Beth Morrison and Gail Eichenthal 36:22

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On today's exciting episode of "Behind the Curtain," Classical KUSC's Gail Eichenthal sits down with Beth Morrison, the visionary behind Beth Morrison Projects. BMP's "Hildegard" is coming up at LA Opera's Off Grand series, November 5-9 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. A world premiere, Hildegard is the first opera from Composer and Librettist Sarah…

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Energy Diversity and Abundance with Stephen Perkins 48:02

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This week we talk about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, why we don’t need a government agency for jobs data, how market trade builds social capital, and a new article on the managerial tyranny of Boomer environmentalism. Our interview this week is with Stephen Perkins, Chief Operating Officer…

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The Phantom of the Opera with Alejandra Espasande 37:47

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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera with film archivist Alejandra Espasande as she interviews three of the leading experts on this horror classic, including Emmy Award-winning make-up artist and the definitive biographer on Lon Chaney himself, Michael F. Blake. Set your Halloween plans now and get your tickets to The Phantom…

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Celebrating Human Achievement with Ed Hudgins 48:59

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This week we talk about the need to build more infrastructure in the UK, an award for public finance leadership in Oklahoma, teaching students to actually read in Mississippi, and shifting the Overton Window on corporate welfare. Our interview is with Ed Hudgins, founder of the Human Achievement Alliance. We’ll talk about innovation, optimism, tech…

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20 Years with Maestro Conlon: Beethoven, Mozart, and Classical Opera 30:17

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BONUS: West Side Story Opera Prep Panel LIVE with George Chakiris 37:45

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This week's episode is a panel discussion that was recorded live at our Opera Prep series, which brings secondary school groups to the Dorothy Chandler to experience a dress rehearsal. Hosted by Ashley Faatoalia, this West Side Story panel features Maestro James Conlon, Assistant Director Andrea Beasom, Assistant Choreographer Courtney Ortiz, and a…

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Reforming Social Security with Romina Boccia 41:02

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This week we cover a new study on pharmaceutical tariffs, whether to expect a new Great Depression (via Phil Magness and Marc Wheat in National Review), and how the U.S. auto industry is souring on the electric vehicle revolution. Our interview this week is with Romina Boccia, director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute, editor …

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Opera In the Community: West Side Story and LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes with Dr. Tiffany Kuo and Karen Crews Hendon 16:44

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In this episode, Connects affiliated scholar, Dr. Tiffany Kuo brings you "Opera in the Community," a Behind the Curtain mini-series that pairs each opera in our historic 40th Anniversary Season with an arts organization in Los Angeles. This episode pairs "West Side Story" with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Their current immersive music exhibit, A Gr…

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Emergent Abundance with Alex Trembath 56:42

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This week we cover the future of financial regulation, the end of the left vs. right distinction in politics, and how we all just dodged a bullet on alcohol and public health. Our interview this week is with Alex Trembath, deputy director of the Breakthrough Institute. We’ll talk about energy, housing, bureaucracy, special-interest politics, and th…

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James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on West Side Story 21:07

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In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot, and of course, the music of LA Opera's historic 40th season opener—Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story." Don't miss this American classic, playing now through October 12. Tickets are on sale at LAOpera.org.…

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Empowering Patients with Vance Ginn 44:57

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This week we cover potential changes to quarterly reporting for public companies, state-level AI regulations, spiking gas prices in California, and cosmetology licenses for sale in D.C. Our interview this week is with Vance Ginn, host of the Let People Prosper podcast, economist at Americans for Tax Reform, and co-author of the new book on health c…

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West Side Story with Jeremy Frank and Andrea Beasom 39:50

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In this week's episode of "Behind the Curtain," we tune in to a live-discussion hosted by our friends at the Opera League of Los Angeles between LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank and "West Side Story" Assistant Director Andrea Beasom, who brings her background as a professional dancer to the rehearsing and staging of Jerome Robbins original cho…

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Tariffs and Economic Freedom with Matt Mitchell 44:12

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This week we cover the latest jobs numbers, the emergent community of abundance fans, the limits to taxing billionaires, and eliminating an illegal federal agency. Our interview this week is with Matt Mitchell, senior fellow in the Centre for Human Freedom at the Fraser Institute. We’ll talk about tariffs, prosperity, international comparisons, and…

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A Tale of Two Romeos: "West Side Story" with Duke Kim and Jeremy Frank 34:04

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Not every tenor gets to play both Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet" and Tony in "West Side Story," but Duke Kim is doing just that. In this episode, we go behind the curtain on Duke's burgeoning career, from his first aria to his success in prestigious vocal competitions. LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank sits down with Duke for a conversation that s…

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Clear-But-False Ideas with Kevin Williamson 1:00:53

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This week we cover the Trump tariffs being struck down, Biden’s competition order being vacated, and new research on housing affordability. Our interview this week is with Kevin Williamson, national correspondent at The Dispatch and host of the How the World Works podcast. We’ll have a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from restaurant foo…

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20 Years with Maestro Conlon: LA Opera's 40th Anniversary Season Overview 42:00

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In this episode, veteran broadcast journalist Gail Eichenthal of Classical California KUSC sits down with Maestro James Conlon for the inaugural episode of our new mini-series "20 Years with Maestro Conlon." Here in this introductory episode, we'll explore LA Opera's upcoming 40th Anniversary Season with an in-depth look at each production through …

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Ideological Diversity on the Right with Peter Lipsett 47:24

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This week we cover Ray Dalio’s Big Debt Cycle, scandal in climate finance, jobs destroyed by tariffs, why AI can’t replace free markets, and the debut of the new publication "The Argument." Our interview this week is with Peter Lipsett, Vice President of DonorsTrust and host of the Giving Ventures podcast. We’ll talk about the right side of the mod…

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Serious Fun with Opera: West Side Story, with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano 29:39

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In this episode of Behind the Curtain, scholar Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano is back with another installment of Serious Fun with Opera. Starting with a look at the relationship between musical theater and opera, she compares and contrasts the two art forms and how they interplay musically. She then tackles West Side Story, which opens LA Opera's 40th…

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Subsidies for Billionaires with David McGarry 38:49

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This week we cover White House intervention in corporate ownership, the nation’s falling economic freedom ranking, and welcome new reforms to the Endangered Species Act. Our interview this week is with David McGarry, Research Director at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. We’ll talk about stadium subsidies, special interests, labor union favoritism…

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West Side Story with Gail Eichenthal and Francesca Zambello 37:59

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On this week's episode of Behind the Curtain, KUSC's Gail Eichenthal interviews the director of West Side Story at LA Opera, Francesca Zambello. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation touching on Zambello's extensive work in the community, her vision for West Side Story, and this production's faithfulness to Jerome Robbins' original choreograph…

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Welfare and Work with Kevin Corinth 49:54

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This week we cover new inflation data, public attitudes about Social Security, and California’s self-inflicted energy crisis. Our interview this week is with Kevin Corinth, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about social welfare spending, early childhoo…

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Spanish-language Art Song and West Side Story with Dr. Patricia Caicedo 29:27

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On today's episode of Behind the Curtain, Dr. Patricia Caicedo is a musicologist, a physician, and a world-class soprano whose work redefines the role of music in society. Today, she shares her excitement for LA Opera's upcoming production of West Side Story, and makes a passionate case for performers and listeners alike to engage with Spanish-lang…

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Girlbossing the Discourse with Emma Camp 47:38

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This week we cover controversy at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, myths of the auto industry, and a new SPAC from the Trump kids. Our interview this week is with Emma Camp, associate editor at Reason magazine and author of the forthcoming book "Good Boundaries: Essays on the Age of Risk-Aversion." We’ll talk about Zoomers, online culture, college c…

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From the Vault: Opera vs Musical Theater with Jeremy Frank and Ashley Faatoalia 28:39

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LA Opera kicks off its 40th Anniversary Season this fall with West Side Story, and in this episode from the vault, LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank joins Connects Teaching Artist and renowned tenor Ashley Faatoalia to try and answer the age-old question: what's the difference between opera and musical theater? Whether you call West Side Story …

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Crushing Capitalism with Norbert Michel 46:26

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This week we cover the Trump administration’s AI action plan, Detroit’s unlikely rebirth, pushing back on EU tech regulation, and why the golden age of air travel is now. Our interview this week is with Norbert Michel, vice president at the Cato Institute, director of the Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, and the author of…

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From the Vault: La Bohème with Dr. Andréa Fuentes and Dr. Shana Redmond 36:11

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In this episode from the vault, LA Opera Connects' Dr. Andréa Fuentes sits down with Colombia University's Dr. Shana Redmond to talk about why La Bohème so deeply resonates with us. They discuss the friendships, the economic struggle, the resilience, and the gender paradigms that populate this timeless opera, and what gives it its enduring charm. T…