[Swprograms] Podding Along - Issue 426

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Podcasts are a great development in the history of radio because they permit a shift of listening time from a set appointment to virtually any convenient occasion.  I do it while “power walking” (most) every morning when weather and my own psyche permit.  Indeed, were it not for podcasts I doubt I would have found any other inspiration for putting in these miles as long as I have.

Hence…Podding Along!

Some of the best radio comes from the public networks of the UK, Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and the U.S.  While there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of great podcasts from other sources, the ones sponsored via public radio have been vetted though the worthy objectives of the medium. 

Furthermore, I personally curate this continuing series of small samplings that are listed in more or less 90 minute helpings. Admittedly that makes these recommendations somewhat subjective.  But, as you will see, my interests are many and my tolerance for incompatible topics and views are pretty wide-ranging.  I hope you will find these suggestions helpful in enhancing your enjoyment of radio.

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“Remembering NPR’s Neal Conan”
FRESH AIR - NPR via WHYY Philadelphia 
Plus reviews of the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” and new music from Olivia Rodrigo, Willow and Japanese Breakfast. (47”)
https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2021/08/13/1027074487/fresh-air-for-aug-13-2021-remembering-neal-conan?showDate=2021-08-13

"Alexander Vindman, Key Witness To Trump Impeachment, Shares His 'American Story’”
FRESH AIR - NPR via WHYY Philadelphia
The retired Army officer who testified about President Trump's call to the president of Ukraine, talks about the experience and the price he paid. Vindman's new memoir is 'Here, Right Matters’.  And a review as 5 Hit Men Board A 'Bullet Train' In This Fast And Fun Japanese Thriller.  (47”)
https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2021/08/10/1026402043/fresh-air-for-aug-10-2021-trump-impeachment-witness-alexander-vindman?showDate=2021-08-10


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A monthly (well, mostly monthly) compendium of these newsletters, plus on occasion additional pertinent material, is now published in The CIDX Messenger, the monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian International DX Club (CIDX).  For further information, go to www.cidx.ca

John Figliozzi
Editor, "The Worldwide Listening Guide”
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