Best Daryl Root Podcasts (2025)

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Fort Worth Election Results: Extremism Loss and How We Can Take This Fight to Redistricting! 42:41

36m ago42:41

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Ann and EJ review the election results. Turnout was at its lowest level in over a decade, yet extremism lost. What does this mean moving forward as we prepare for Tim O'Hare's obsession with gerrymandering Tarrant County? Sign up to make your voice heard! Join the online community. Come to the 817 Gather on May 18th! SHOW NOTES: SHORT STORY #1: Ele…

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Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on Butter Miracle, Lost Songs, and Live Favorites 53:33

37m ago53:33

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What took four years, required a personal crisis of confidence, and started as a riff about “coronavirus”? The Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets, apparently. Kyle Meredith sits down with Adam Duritz—who’s somehow still underrating “Einstein on the Beach”—to talk about finally releasing Butter Miracle, rewriting half the songs from scratch, and co…

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Tariffnoia, 7-year Car Loans, Amazon Prime Day, and more (Ep.190) 21:07

5h ago21:07

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7-year car loans, more tariffnoia, OK religious charter school, MyPillow uses error-filled AI in legal brief, Amazon sellers pull out of Prime Day. 0:00 7-year car loans 4:48 More tariffnoia 8:51 OK religious charter school 12:23 MyPillow uses error-filled AI in legal brief 16:38 Amazon sellers pull out of Prime Day. Support the show…

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Rewind: David Byrne & Jerry Harrison on Brian Eno, Jonathan Demme, and the Talking Heads Reunion 1:01:49

2d ago1:01:49

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This time on Kyle Meredith With…, it’s a double bill of the most cerebral funk you’ve ever danced to, featuring none other than Talking Heads’ David Byrne & Jerry Harrison. Listen to these archival interviews now. Byrne is the platonic ideal of the quirky frontmen, the king of the oversized suit, and the only guy who can make anxiety sound like a p…

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Don Felder on 50 Years of Music, Eagles Deep Cuts, and That "Hotel California" Intro 30:22

4d ago30:22

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Don Felder has spent the last five decades shaping the sound of classic rock — most famously as the guitar maestro behind The Eagles’ “Hotel California.” Now, he’s cracking open The Vault: 50 Years of Music, a new album that pulls from demos and song ideas dating back to 1974, when Felder first joined the Eagles. Listen now. In this interview with …

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Campaign Finances, O'Hare's Prayer Luncheon, Convo with Dr. Mia Hall, Council District 6 Candidate 1:27:45

4d ago1:27:45

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Ann and EJ are back from a big weekend of events to give you three short stories, one BIG story, and wins and losses for the city of Fort Worth. Our big story is an interview with Dr. Mia Hall, who is running for City Council District 6. Our three short stories are a collection of articles that analyze who gets the money in council races, why Tim O…

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Tariffnoia, Student Loans, Toothpastes, and more. (Ep.189) 21:44

9d ago21:44

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Virginia flag censorship, toxic metals in toothpastes, off-shore wind project cancelled, tariffs on baby products, student loan collections. 0:00 Virginia flag censorship 4:33 Toxic metals in toothpastes 9:02 Off-shore wind project cancelled 12:35 Tariffs on baby products 17:06 Student loan collections. Support the show…

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Rewind: Deep Purple’s Ian Paice & Dan Fogelberg’s Widow on Legacy, Lyrics, and Long Goodbyes 18:43

10d ago18:43

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This archive episode from Kyle Meredith With… features two guests with wildly different claims to rock legacy. One helped define it, and one is currently protecting it: Ian Paice of Deep Purple and Jean Fogelberg. Listen to their interviews now. First up is Ian Paice, the last original member still keeping Deep Purple in the game over 50 years late…

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Lizzy Greene on Texas Roots, Cowboy Camp, and the Emo Side of Ransom Canyon 26:25

11d ago26:25

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You know Lizzy Greene from her Nickelodeon days (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn), or more recently from A Million Little Things. Now, she’s stepping into a pair of dusty boots for Netflix’s Ransom Canyon, a Western drama where she plays Lauren Brigman, the small-town Texas sheriff’s daughter with big dreams of escape. The role is something of a full-ci…

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Rewind: Daryl Hall & John Oates on Solo Albums, Collaborations, and Their Legendary Run of Singles 35:49

16d ago35:49

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On this pair of archive interviews from Kyle Meredith With…, dive into the world of one of the most successful duos in music history: Daryl Hall and John Oates. One’s a blue-eyed soul pioneer with a voice built to cut through FM static. The other’s a mustachioed master of melodic restraint. Together, they blurred the lines between rock, R&B, and po…

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Bon Iver on SABLE, fABLE's "Visual Story," Collaborating with Taylor Swift and Danielle Haim 15:55

18d ago15:55

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Justin Vernon joins Kyle Meredith With… to dive into SABLE, fABLE, Bon Iver’s latest and most rootsy record in years. But don’t call it a pivot — Vernon says it’s more about clarity than change. “Less mystery, more humanity,” he explains, crediting the song “Everything Is Peaceful Love” as the emotional and sonic compass for an album that tracks a …

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TCU Cuts DEI, O'Hare Gets His Law Firm, Interview with Daryl Davis, II Council District 6 Candidate 1:22:19

18d ago1:22:19

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Ann and EJ sit down with Daryl Davis II, a candidate for City Council District 6, this week for the big story. We also discuss how anti-DEI is impacting TCU and TCC. We give you updates on redistricting talks at the county level as Tim O'Hare's voter fraud law firm gets approved for tens of thousands of our tax dollars. SHORT STORY #1: Anti-DEI imp…

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Government Grant & Medicaid Rant (Ep.188) 20:45

21d ago20:45

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Pay for Severely Disabled, Trump cancels manufacturing grant, Medicaid rant, In-car payment apps, home prices falling in some areas. 0:00 Pay for Severely Disabled 4:26 Trump cancels manufacturing grant 8:51 Medicaid rant 12:51 In-car payment apps 16:48 Home prices falling in some areas. Support the show…

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Rewind: Sarah McLachlan & Tracey Thorn on the Intersection of Songwriting, Politics, and Nostalgia 33:41

23d ago33:41

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On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear from Sarah McLachlan and Tracey Thorn: two voices that not only helped define the emotional landscape of the ’90s, but did so on their own terms. McLachlan, with her soaring melodies and introspective songwriting, built a legacy of haunting beauty, activism, and defiance. Thorn, as half of Every…

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Jeff Bridges on Lost Tapes, Iconic Roles, and the Long, Strange Jam of Life 28:20

26d ago28:20

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Jeff Bridges joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Slow Magic: 1977–1978, a long-lost batch of recordings from his late '70s jam sessions that’s finally getting its debut on Record Store Day via Light in the Attic. Listen now. Bridges also reflects on working with legends like Burgess Meredith — who contributes a spoken word piece to the album — and ho…

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Measles in Tarrant, Fort Worth Candidates Raise $1M+, and Convo with Cowtown Democrats 1:07:57

25d ago1:07:57

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Ann and EJ present three short stories and an interview with Cowtown Democrats President Geoffrey Hyder, who will host the new Texas Democrat Party Chair, Kendall Scudder, on April 15th! Enjoy the episode, and we apologize for the audio, as we had to move into an outdated studio. We will be better in the future! SHORT STORY #1: Measles Exposure in …

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N.Amer. Deforestation Lies, Micro-Nuclear Plants, and more. (Ep.187) 21:22

29d ago21:22

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Mexico's mass cartel graves, Medcaid cut paranoia, Social Security computer upgrades, the North American deforestation lies, and micro-nuclear plants. 0:00 Mexico's mass cartel graves 4:42 Medcaid cut paranoia 8:51 Social Security computer upgrades 12:50 North American deforestation lies 17:18 Micro-nuclear plants. Support the show…

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Finn Cole on Diving into Last Breath, Peaky Blinders, and a John Martyn Biopic 30:10

1M ago30:10

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Finn Cole catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Last Breath, the true-life deep-sea survival thriller that finds him playing a saturation diver stranded at the bottom of the North Sea. The Peaky Blinders alum gets into the intense training he and Simu Liu underwent to shoot underwater with real gear, how they learned to stay calm in a literal…

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Michael McDonald on Reuniting with the Doobie Brothers, Yacht Rock and Walk This Road 29:18

1M ago29:18

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Michael McDonald joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Walk This Road, the first Doobie Brothers album to feature him as a full member since 1980. What started as a 50th anniversary tour quietly evolved into something more permanent, with McDonald, Tom Johnston, and Pat Simmons writing and singing together again for the first time in decades. He …

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Where Do Fort Worth Democrats Go From Here? 58:27

1M ago58:27

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Democrats have been making gains across the country in special elections, but what does that mean for Tarrant County, where our GOP Judge is looking to rezone the county in his favor and the Tarrant Democratic Party can barely afford rent? Ann and EJ analyze the city, county, and state situation and believe hope exists. Be a part of the hope and at…

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High Hospital & Rent Costs, Israel in Violation, and more. (Ep.186) 21:55

1M ago21:55

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American "ghost gun" regulations, Trump on national defense metals, High hospital costs, High rental costs, and Israel violates ceasefire agreement. 0:00 American "ghost gun" regulations 4:03 Trump on national defense metals 8:34 High hospital costs 13:16 High rental costs 17:38 Israel violates ceasefire agreement. Support the show…

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Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen & Sebastian de Souza on The Life List, Sonic Youth T-Shirts, and Challenging Patrick Ewing 18:29

1M ago18:29

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Kyle Meredith sat down with Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, and Sebastian De Souza to talk about their new Netflix film The Life List. Listen now. The trio discusses filming in New York, how the city itself became a character in the movie, and how Brooks curated a soundtrack that brought the story to life. Carson even took piano lessons to master "Clair …

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Speaking Up with César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Committee of Tarrant County 57:27

1M ago57:27

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Today, we sit down with the president and a lead organizer of the César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Committee of Tarrant County, Maricela Jimenez and Maria Morales, to discuss the upcoming March for Justice. If you want to join us, we will gather at 9:30 am at the JFK Memorial on March 29th. If you cannot make the walk, they also have a link to donate.…

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Ben Barnes on His New Album, Stephen King's The Institute, and His Villainous Image 27:25

1M ago27:25

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Ben Barnes chats with Kyle Meredith about his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, and the whirlwind experience of his first major tour on this episode of Kyle Meredith with... Inspired by classic soul and rock influences like Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Barnes wanted the record to reflect all stages of a relationship, from infatuation to heart…

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Living a Life Rooted in Love with Tiffany Kelp 23:57

1M ago23:57

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In this episode of Give It Your All, we welcome Tiffany Kelp, a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and licensed minister, whose passion for faith and love shines in everything she does. Tiffany shares her journey in ministry, the impact of her favorite scripture—1 Corinthians 13:4—on her daily walk, and how she finds inspiration in God’s creation. Re…

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Trump Tariffs, Amazon Echo Privacy, Inc. Taxes, and more (Ep.185) 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

VT officer kills cyclist while watching YouTube, Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, Amazon Echo records everything, Trump's latest income tax proposal, and is there such a thing as a labor shortage? 0:15 VT officer kills cyclist while watching YouTube 4:35 Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs 8:51 Amazon Echo records everything 12:48 Trump's latest …

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Rewind: Talib Kweli & Peaches on the Art of Protest Music, Disrupting, and Punk Attitudes 34:51

1M ago34:51

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On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., listen to throwback interviews with Talib Kweli and Peaches -- two artists who couldn’t be more different on paper, yet both built careers on defying expectations. Kweli, one of hip-hop’s sharpest lyricists, has spent decades balancing conscious rap with undeniable flow, both in Black Star and with h…

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A Life of Faith and Purpose with Mother Geraldine Smith Russell 19:18

2M ago19:18

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In this episode of Give It Your All, we are honored to welcome Mother Geraldine Smith Russell, a lifelong educator, missionary, author, and servant of God. From her roots in Alabama to her impactful years teaching and ministering in Florida and beyond, Geraldine shares her journey of faith, education, and outreach. She discusses her passion for tea…

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Hamilton Leithauser on This Side of the Island, The Walkmen Reunion, and Pop Music’s Influence 23:40

2M ago23:40

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Kyle Meredith sat down with Hamilton Leithauser to talk about his first solo album in five years, This Side of the Island, a record that took a full decade to finish. Listen now. The album leans into a more danceable, groove-heavy sound — something Leithauser credits to years of listening to his daughters’ pop playlists, including Chappell Roan and…

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DFW is no longer the fastest growing metro: What is Fort Worth's Outlook? 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Ann and EJ are guest-less this pod, which is the first in weeks! Ann attends a Mayoral panel where the last four mayors of Fort Worth talk about the past, present, and future of Fort Worth. This leads to the question: Is Fort Worth better today than pre-pandemic or post Betsy Price? SHORT STORY #1: Keller ISD Remains One District - Keller ISD aband…

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More Trump Job and Assistance Cuts - (Ep.184) 21:05

2M ago21:05

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DOGE lawsuits, Trump pulls Chevron from Venezuela, USAID cuts, Illegal NY Prison Strike, and No jobs due to gvt. cuts. 0:15 DOGE lawsuits 4:43 Trump pulls Chevron from Venezuela 8:50 USAID cuts 12:48 Illegal NY Prison Strike 16:40 No jobs due to gvt. cuts. Support the showBy Daryl Root

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The Rhythm of Creativity with James "Trip" Scruggs III 39:55

2M ago39:55

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In this episode of Give It Your All, we dive into the world of music, artistry, and innovation with James H. Scruggs III, better known as "Trip." A masterful instrumentalist, music producer, clinical instructor, and fashion designer, Trip shares his journey from early childhood drumming to composing for major brands like Tyler Perry Studios and McD…

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Finding Purpose in Every Season with Joyel Glaze Loiz 42:23

2M ago42:23

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In this episode of Give It Your All, we sit down with Joyel Glaze Loiz to explore the power of faith, perseverance, and purpose in every season of life. Joyel shares her journey of personal and professional growth, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how she stays rooted in her calling. Whether you're navigating transitions, seeking clarit…

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Rewind: Damon Albarn on Gorillaz, Blur, Solo Music, and Collaborations 59:38

2M ago59:38

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On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With.., hear from Damon Albarn: the restless architect of Britpop legends Blur and the animated band Gorillaz. From leading Blur through the highs and weirdness of the ‘90s to reinventing the game with Gorillaz, Albarn has never been content sitting still. Whether he’s crafting melancholic ballads, Afrobeat-in…

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Rewind: Adrian Belew & Daniel Ash on Odd Sounds, Innovative Writing, and Legendary Collaborations 37:31

2M ago37:31

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On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear from Adrian Belew and Daniel Ash: two sonic architects who helped redefine the boundaries of rock. Belew -- the guitar wizard behind King Crimson, Talking Heads, and David Bowie -- turned the six-string into a playground of sonic weirdness. He bended, looped, and warped notes into something en…

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