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The Current ThingThe New Right Wing Messiah - Ed Dutton on Jonathan BowdenThis week Ed Dutton returns to The Current Thing to talk about his new biography of the controversial, enigmatic genius Jonathan Bowden, who has become a highly influential figure following his premature death.
We discuss:
-Why Ed has been attacked by the ‘online right’ for writing this book
-Bowden’s extraordinary speaking ability, and the traits that made him a genius
-Bowden’s relationships with Michael Gove and Damian Thompson of the Spectator
-Why an intellectual like Bowden was drawn to ostensibly tough right wing parties
-Bowden’s bizarre pathological lying
and lots m...2025-04-2110 minThe Current ThingThe New Right Wing Messiah - Ed Dutton on Jonathan BowdenThis week Ed Dutton returns to The Current Thing to talk about his new biography of the controversial, enigmatic genius Jonathan Bowden, who has become a highly influential figure following his premature death.
We discuss:
-Why Ed has been attacked by the ‘online right’ for writing this book
-Bowden’s extraordinary speaking ability, and the traits that made him a genius
-Bowden’s relationships with Michael Gove and Damian Thompson of the Spectator
-Why an intellectual like Bowden was drawn to ostensibly tough right wing parties
-Bowden’s bizarre pathological lying
and lots m...2025-04-2110 min
The Oscar Project Podcast2.20 Filmmaker Interview with Courtney DixonSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview director Courtney Dixon about her short documentary "Depression is a Beast," a frank look at how horror films can help people cope with anxiety and depression. The film was inspired by a New York Times article and will be shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York this June.Listen to hear about how Courtney starts exploring her documentary subjects, how actor Jenna Kanell uses her horror roles to help deal with her depression, and how Courtney uses visuals, sound, and animation to tell the...2024-05-2815 min