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My New Thing with Dan and ZachGabe Pacheco - CubaOur prodigal son returns with an important update on the crisis in Cuba!
Today in the Hobby Hole, Zach and Dan invite Gabe Pacheco (Sirius XM) to return and tell us about his recent trip to Cuba with Code Pink to deliver medical supplies and stand in solidarity with the people of Cuba. It's eye-opening while still being silly, like Gabe's stand-up! We also talk about old movies, the end of Bard College President Leon Botstein's tenure, and a few good books. It's a live one!
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2026-05-221h 16
The Epstein FilesFile 176 - Leon Botstein, Bard College, and the Institutional FalloutThis episode traces "File 176 through the Epstein document archive, examining what the primary sources reveal about their connection to Jeffrey Epstein's network.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/epstein-files/episode/ep176About The Epstein FilesThe Epstein Files is an AI-generated podcast analyzing the 3.5 million pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA). All claims are grounded in primary source documents, published on the Neural Broadcast Network website for verification.Produced by Island InvestigationSubscribe to NBN's Newsletter...
2026-05-2014 min
The Catch UpRhinebeck, Rhinecliff, Red Hook: A Forum, a Hotel, and a Bard ResetWalter Mullin and Emily Sachar cover three stories. The Daily Catch hosts its first candidates forum Sunday, May 17, at Rhinebeck High School, with Debbie Hecht and Amanda Miller facing questions ahead of the June 23 Democratic primary for town supervisor. The historic Rhinecliff Hotel signs a 10-year lease with Michaela Carpenter and Barry Dobesh, who plan to open this summer and reopen the renovated rooms in spring 2027. At Bard College, the board lays out a two-year transition plan to replace retiring president Leon Botstein, longtime chairman James Cox Chambers steps down from the board of trustees, and CNN's Fareed Zakaria...
2026-05-1617 min
Classically Black PodcastMichael Part 2 | Episode 368This week Dalanie and Katie discuss the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s podcasting statistics.
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2026-05-111h 06The Catch UpBotstein Steps DownLeon Botstein is leaving Bard. After almost 51 years as president, he announced his retirement one day after the board got WilmerHale's review of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Walter Mullin and Daily Catch editor Emily Sachar talk through what the report says, what Botstein had told the public before, and why those two stories no longer match.
The report includes a line Botstein gave investigators that the board chose to highlight: "I would take money from Satan if it permitted me to do God's work." It also says he visited Epstein's townhouse 25 times, made a two-day trip to Little...
2026-05-0832 min
The True Crime TapesLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to EpsteinLeon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0612 min
The Diddy DiariesLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to Epstein (5/5/26)Leon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0512 min
Beyond The HorizonLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to Epstein (5/5/26)Leon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0512 min
The Moscow Murders and MoreLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to Epstein (5/5/26)Leon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0512 min
The Vault: The Epstein FilesLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to Epstein (5/5/26)Leon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0512 min
The Daily Catch AudioBoth Relief and Unease Mark Bard Campus Reaction to Botstein's June RetirementLess than 72 hours after Bard President Leon Botstein announced his retirement from the institution he has led for more than 50 years, students, faculty, and community members shared an array of emotions about the decision Monday – from happiness to concern for the future given Botstein’s outsized role in the school’s governance and fundraising efforts. Bard students, faculty, and community members are still coming to terms with what Bard President Leon Botstein’s departure means for the future of the institution. (Photo by Athan Yanos) Botstein’s announcement followed a report by the Washington, D.C. law firm WilmerHale, which Bard...
2026-05-0506 min
Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup ChroniclesLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to Epstein (5/4/26)Leon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0412 min
The Epstein ChroniclesLeon Botstein Resigns After Review Exposes Years of Contact and Fundraising Links to Epstein (5/4/26)Leon Botstein announced he would step down as president of Bard College after more than 50 years in the role, with his resignation taking effect June 30, 2026. His departure followed an internal legal review examining his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The review found that Botstein had significantly more contact with Epstein than he had previously disclosed, including meetings, correspondence, and fundraising-related interactions tied to Epstein’s financial contributions and connections.Although the review did not find criminal wrongdoing, it raised serious concerns about Botstein’s judgment and transparency, particularly his continued association with Epstein despite growing warnings and reputational risks. Epst...
2026-05-0412 min
The Gospel BriefingThe Gospel Briefing — May 3, 2026: Troops, Tribes, and a Tarnished LegacyCharles King walks through the weekend's biggest stories with a biblical lens — from shifting US military posture in Europe, to a long-tenured college president stepping down over Jeffrey Epstein ties, to a quietly beautiful act of restoration in the Pacific Northwest.Stories Covered• Pentagon pulls 5,000 US troops from Germany; Spain and Italy may be next• Bard College's Leon Botstein retires after deeper Epstein ties surface• Stillaguamish Tribe buys and floods farmland to restore Chinook salmon habitat• NPR investigation: scheduling algorithms destabilize hourly workers' pay• Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to train a Kent...
2026-05-0307 min
The Flyover PodcastGOP-led States Consider Map Redraws, Breaking News
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2026-05-0317 min
Good News for Lefties | Daily News for DemocracyMay Day Protests Ignite Worker Solidarity and a Community Triumph Against Data CentersIn this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, Wendy King highlights a series of inspiring stories that showcase the power of community activism and positive change across the nation.Thousands gathered for May Day demonstrations, uniting in a powerful call for worker rights and social justice. Protesters across the country voiced their demands for a fairer tax system, the elimination of ICE, and an end to corporate influence in politics, all while honoring the historical significance of International Labor Day.In Wisconsin, grassroots organizing led to a significant victory for the town of Menominie, which...
2026-05-0331 min
The Daily Catch AudioBard President Leon Botstein Announces June Retirement As Report Sharply Criticizes His Relationship with Jeffrey EpsteinAfter 51 years as President of Bard College, Leon Botstein today announced he will step down at the end of June. Bard Faculty members gathered Tuesday morning to discuss issuing a public statement in response to reports of President Leon Botstein’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) The news comes after a report by the Washington, D.C. law firm WilmerHale, analyzing Botstein’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was delivered to the Bard Board of Trustees this week. The report, a three-page summary of which was released to the Bard community Friday, sharply crit...
2026-05-0109 min
Daily Art DownloadMuseum Money Games and AI’s New FrontierShow notes for today's episode of The Daily Art Download — your ten minute crash course in today's art world news.
The Multibillion-Dollar Maneuvers Behind the Met’s Raphael Show
https://news.artnet.com/market/metropolitan-museum-raphael-exhibition-2767828
Venice Biennale’s Prize Ban on Israel and Russia Falls Short for Critics
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/venice-biennale-awards-ban-2767588
Sonic investigations non-profit to be artist-in-residence at London's Gasworks
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/04/24/sonic-investigations-non-profit-to-be-artist-in-residence-at-londons-gasworks
Refik Anadol’s AI Art Museum DATALAND Will Open in Los Angeles in June
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/refik-anadol-ai-art-museum-dataland-open-los-angeles-june-1234782560/
A Refreshing Turn to Craft at AIPAD's Photography Show
https://hyperallergic.com/a-ref...
2026-04-2509 minThe Moscow Murders and MoreCampus Unrest at Bard: Leon Botstein, Epstein, and the Fight for Accountability (4/2/26)Student protests at Bard College have intensified following revelations about longtime president Leon Botstein and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of the school’s history with sexual assault cases. Demonstrations in 2026 echo earlier protests dating back to 1991, with students arguing that Botstein’s ties to Epstein reflect deeper, longstanding issues in how the college has handled allegations of sexual misconduct. Documents and student accounts suggest Botstein maintained contact with Epstein even after being aware of accusations against him, fueling demands for accountability and, in some cases, his resignation.Beyond the Epstein connection, the controversy has reopened broa...
2026-04-0213 minThe Diddy DiariesCampus Unrest at Bard: Leon Botstein, Epstein, and the Fight for Accountability (4/2/26)Student protests at Bard College have intensified following revelations about longtime president Leon Botstein and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of the school’s history with sexual assault cases. Demonstrations in 2026 echo earlier protests dating back to 1991, with students arguing that Botstein’s ties to Epstein reflect deeper, longstanding issues in how the college has handled allegations of sexual misconduct. Documents and student accounts suggest Botstein maintained contact with Epstein even after being aware of accusations against him, fueling demands for accountability and, in some cases, his resignation.Beyond the Epstein connection, the controversy has reopened broa...
2026-04-0213 minBeyond The HorizonCampus Unrest at Bard: Leon Botstein, Epstein, and the Fight for Accountability (4/2/26)Student protests at Bard College have intensified following revelations about longtime president Leon Botstein and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of the school’s history with sexual assault cases. Demonstrations in 2026 echo earlier protests dating back to 1991, with students arguing that Botstein’s ties to Epstein reflect deeper, longstanding issues in how the college has handled allegations of sexual misconduct. Documents and student accounts suggest Botstein maintained contact with Epstein even after being aware of accusations against him, fueling demands for accountability and, in some cases, his resignation.Beyond the Epstein connection, the controversy has reopened broa...
2026-04-0213 minThe Vault: The Epstein FilesCampus Unrest at Bard: Leon Botstein, Epstein, and the Fight for Accountability (4/1/26)Student protests at Bard College have intensified following revelations about longtime president Leon Botstein and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of the school’s history with sexual assault cases. Demonstrations in 2026 echo earlier protests dating back to 1991, with students arguing that Botstein’s ties to Epstein reflect deeper, longstanding issues in how the college has handled allegations of sexual misconduct. Documents and student accounts suggest Botstein maintained contact with Epstein even after being aware of accusations against him, fueling demands for accountability and, in some cases, his resignation.Beyond the Epstein connection, the controversy has reopened broa...
2026-04-0113 minJeffrey Epstein: The Coverup ChroniclesCampus Unrest at Bard: Leon Botstein, Epstein, and the Fight for Accountability (4/1/26)Student protests at Bard College have intensified following revelations about longtime president Leon Botstein and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of the school’s history with sexual assault cases. Demonstrations in 2026 echo earlier protests dating back to 1991, with students arguing that Botstein’s ties to Epstein reflect deeper, longstanding issues in how the college has handled allegations of sexual misconduct. Documents and student accounts suggest Botstein maintained contact with Epstein even after being aware of accusations against him, fueling demands for accountability and, in some cases, his resignation.Beyond the Epstein connection, the controversy has reopened broa...
2026-04-0113 minThe Epstein ChroniclesCampus Unrest at Bard: Leon Botstein, Epstein, and the Fight for Accountability (4/1/26)Student protests at Bard College have intensified following revelations about longtime president Leon Botstein and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting scrutiny of the school’s history with sexual assault cases. Demonstrations in 2026 echo earlier protests dating back to 1991, with students arguing that Botstein’s ties to Epstein reflect deeper, longstanding issues in how the college has handled allegations of sexual misconduct. Documents and student accounts suggest Botstein maintained contact with Epstein even after being aware of accusations against him, fueling demands for accountability and, in some cases, his resignation.Beyond the Epstein connection, the controversy has reopened broa...
2026-04-0113 minThe Catch UpAn Interview with the Bard Observer Reporters Who Sat Down with BotsteinEmily Sachar of The Daily Catch hosts The Catchup, sponsored by Hudson Solar and Battery Solutions, and sits down with Bard Observer co-editors Luc Redgate and Mica Rajakumar, who have been leading student coverage of Bard College President Leon Botstein since DOJ documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein named him. The editors walk through their exclusive interview with Botstein and a Feb. 12 open house at his campus home that drew 60 to 80 people and grew tense, with some students pushing for his resignation. Botstein stayed composed but kept returning to the same points: he won't step down, calling that a decision...
2026-03-0623 minThe True Crime TapesJeffrey Epstein And Professor Leon BotsteinJeffrey Epstein’s connection to Leon Botstein centers on Epstein’s financial ties to Bard College, where Botstein has served as longtime president. Epstein donated money to Bard and was involved in academic-adjacent circles that Botstein occupied, part of Epstein’s broader strategy of embedding himself in elite educational and cultural institutions to launder his reputation. Like Harvard, MIT, and other universities that later faced scrutiny over their acceptance of Epstein-linked funds, Bard benefited from Epstein’s patronage during a period when his criminal conduct was either minimized or quietly ignored by many in elite circles. Epstein’s presence in these envi...
2026-03-0215 min
In Bed With The RightEpisode 123 [PATREON PREVIEW] -- The Botstein FilesOne of the men whose presence in the Epstein Files has been making a lot of news is Bard College's forever president Leon Botstein. While there is no suggestion that Botstein participated in any of Epstein's crimes, his relationship with Epstein was longstanding and close. Revelations about their interactions have brought to the forefront several symptomatic issues about how colleges handle sexual assault, campus anti-rape activists, and their young charges more generally. In this episode, Moira, herself a graduate of Bard (Class of 2012, baby!) walks Adrian through what the Epstein/Botstein friendship can tell us about the last 50 years...
2026-02-2832 minClassically Black PodcastThe Bald Mountain King | Episode 358This week Dalanie and Katie play Flirt, Marry, Forget with composers.
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Washington Post Announces Major Layoffs, Including Many in Arts and Culture
https://theviolinchannel.com/washington-post-lays-off-arts-and-music-critics/
Leon Botstein, Bard President and Conductor, Mentioned in Newly Released Epstein Files
https://theviolinchannel.com/leon-botstein-bard-college-president-and-conductor-of-the-orchestra-now-mentioned-in-newly-released-epstein-files/?utm_source=vc-newsletter&utm_medium=email
Black Excellence: Naomi Wharry
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2026-02-2346 minThe Catch UpA Moment of Reckoning for Bard College as the Epstein Files Reveal How Fundraising Blurred the Lines for BotsteinWalter and Emily examine the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files and what they reveal about Bard College president Leon Botstein's connections to the disgraced financier. They look at Botstein's decades-long leadership of Bard, the achievements, the institution-building, the outsized reputation, and then at the uncomfortable details now coming to light, from fundraising ties to campus visits. What does this mean for Bard? How should colleges vet their donors?
Produced by Emily Sachar, Walter Mullin, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud at the Radio Free Rhinecilff studio
2026-02-1327 min
Higher Ed Leaders by Viv Higher EducationSEASON 3: Ep. 3 Leading a College for Half a Century with Leon Botstein from Bard CollegeIn this episode, Bard College President Leon Botstein reflects on a remarkable five decades in higher education leadership. He shares how he unexpectedly became a college president in his twenties, the lessons learned from leading through financial and cultural change, and how higher education has evolved over time. The conversation explores the tension between excellence and access, the growing challenges facing college leaders, and the enduring value of a rigorous liberal arts education. Leon offers a candid, long-view perspective on the role colleges and universities play in shaping thoughtful citizens and strengthening society. This podcast is...
2026-02-1040 min
Curious MachinesHow a 26-Year-Old Became the Youngest College President in U.S. HistoryWhat if everything you know about getting ahead in education is completely wrong? At 26, Leon Botstein became the youngest college president in U.S. history at Bard College. In this episode, Alex Romano breaks down how this happened and why it reveals the backwards way we measure success in higher education.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
• How a 26-year-old convinced a board to hand him a college (and the psychology behind taking huge risks)
• Why Bard's $400 million endowment actually matters more than Harvard's $50 billion war chest
• The hidden crisis: state funding dropped 20% per student since 2008, and what that means for your future
• Why America...
2026-01-0620 min
The DailySunday Special: A Sea of Streaming DocsThere was once a time when documentaries could be found only on public television or in art-house cinemas. But today, documentaries are more popular and accessible than ever, with streaming services serving up true crime, celebrity documentaries, music documentaries and so much more.On today’s Sunday Special, Gilbert is joined by The New York Times’s chief television critic, James Poniewozik, and Alissa Wilkinson, a Times film critic, to talk about the documentaries that are worth your viewing time. On Today’s Episode:James Poniewozik is the chief TV critic for The Times.Alissa Wilkinson is a movie critic at The...
2025-11-1652 min
The DailySunday Special: A Sea of Streaming DocsThere was once a time when documentaries could be found only on public television or in art-house cinemas. But today, documentaries are more popular and accessible than ever, with streaming services serving up true crime, celebrity documentaries, music documentaries and so much more.On today’s Sunday Special, Gilbert is joined by The New York Times’s chief television critic, James Poniewozik, and Alissa Wilkinson, a Times film critic, to talk about the documentaries that are worth your viewing time. On Today’s Episode:James Poniewozik is the chief TV critic for The...
2025-11-1654 min
Bloomberg SurveillanceWall Street Week Special: Bard College President on Trump’s College CrackdownPresident Trump's efforts to redefine federal relations with higher education have major implications for how the US funds research. From his 50-year tenure as President of Bard, Leon Botstein brings a broader perspective to what he believes is at stake for the country. He speaks with David Westin on this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Wall Street Week podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2127 min
Bloomberg Daybreak: US EditionWall Street Week Special: Bard College President on Trump’s College CrackdownPresident Trump's efforts to redefine federal relations with higher education have major implications for how the US funds research. From his 50-year tenure as President of Bard, Leon Botstein brings a broader perspective to what he believes is at stake for the country. He speaks with David Westin on this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Wall Street Week podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2127 min
Wall Street WeekSpecial Edition: Bard College President on Trump’s College CrackdownPresident Trump's efforts to redefine federal relations with higher education have major implications for how the US funds research. From his 50-year tenure as President of Bard, Leon Botstein brings a broader perspective to what he believes is at stake for the country. He speaks with David Westin on this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Wall Street Week podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-09-2127 min
Culture & FlavorThe Black Dragon | Big Kitty & Chef Kurt EvansOn this episode of Culture & Flavor, Zella talks with Big Kitty Xue, a 27-year-old Chinese chef, born and raised in Shanghai and now based between New Orleans and Los Angeles. Known for curating intimate Chinese private dinner parties that spotlight delicate, seldom-seen regional dishes in mainstream America. After moving to the U.S. and witnessing the American love affair with Chinese takeout, Big Kitty felt a deep urge to share the full depth and beauty of Chinese cuisine—its rich history, regional diversity, and culinary complexity—through thoughtfully crafted meals. A graduate of Bard College, where she studied filmmaking and lang...
2025-06-221h 21
Partitura de TardaPrograma No 12 Dotzena TemporadaMolt bona tarda, benvolguts amics oients.,
En aquest episodi podreu sentir:
- Pepe Romero i l'Academy of St Martin in the Fields, sota la direcció de Sir Neville Marriner ens ofereixen "El Concierto de Aranjuez". Una excel·lent versió on destaca el seu adagio on cada nota parla directament a l'ànima.
- la Simfonia Fantàstica, Op. 14, del compositor francès Hector Berlioz interpretada per la London Symphony Orchestra dirigida per Stanisław Skrowaczewski. Una simfonia plena de contrastos, de colors, de ritmes i de melodies que ens ha transportat a un món imaginari i fascinant.
- Simfonia en Si be...
2024-11-222h 07
Contemporánea69. Segunda Guerra MundialLa Segunda Guerra Mundial es, sin ningún género de duda y con Darmstadt como prueba, el factor temporal determinante de la revolución vivida en la música de la segunda mitad de siglo. La música salvó a muchos, si no de la contienda, al menos de parte de sus traumáticas consecuencias._____Has escuchadoAutobiografía intelectual. Luis de Pablo. Entrevista realizada al compositor el 25 de marzo de 2010 en la Fundación Juan March: [Web]Cuarteto de cuerda nº. 8 en do menor. Largo (1960) / Dmitri Shostakovich. Fitzwilliam String Quartet. Decca (199...
2024-10-1620 min
Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger BerkowitzA Conversation with Leon Botstein on Campus Protest | Bonus EpisodeThis week we bring you a bonus episode! The first in a new series of engaging interviews and thought-provoking conversations between your host, Roger Berkowitz, and renowned scholars and public intellectuals - to supplement our close readings of Arendt's books!
In this premiere bonus conversation, Roger Berkowitz and Leon Botstein, President of Bard College, have an honest discussion about their personal experience with Hannah Arendt and why her work remains vitally important today. Their conversation spans Arendt’s use of speech as an instrument of thinking, to the recent culture around the war in Gaza on college ca...
2024-07-1231 min
I Notturni di Ameria Radio - The Ameria Radio NocturnesI Notturni di Ameria Radio del 7 maggio 2024 - Max Reger / Vier Tondichtungen nach A. Böcklin, op. 128 / London Philharmonic Orchestra / L. BotsteinMax Reger (1873-1916) - Vier Tondichtungen nach A. Böcklin, op. 128 (1913)Quattro poemi sinfonici da Arnold BöcklinDer geigende Eremit Spiel der Wellen 09:00Die Todteninsel 13:15Bacchanale 21:15London Philharmonic OrchestraLeon Botstein, conductor Approfondimento
2024-05-0726 min
Speaking SoundlyLeon BotsteinSwiss-American conductor, educator, scholar, and President of Bard College, Leon Botstein has dedicated his musical career to the performance of lesser known repertoire. Maestro Botstein candidly discusses the practical and emotional challenges a conductor faces while leading an orchestra and the importance of forgoing theatrical gestures. Leon reflects on how his choice to pursue music was a form of rebellion within his family of physicians and when he understood he wouldn't be a virtuoso. David and Leon talk about what makes a good leader of school, Leon's belief in a broad education (as opposed to that of a conservatory...
2023-11-2122 min
Jaffari Community CentreFreedom of Speech and Palestine; Reflecting on the Purpose of Life - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi- Impact of Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Europe and North America
- Attempts to stifle pro-Palestinian protests.
- Premier of Ontario Doug Ford considers Palestinian flags at protests as symbols of terrorism.
- Local politics blinds leaders to the plight of Palestinians.
- Discussing the widespread criticism of academic discussion about Israel
- Efforts to criticize academic discussions existed before the Gaza conflict.
- Bard College faced pressure to cancel a course titled "Apartheid in Israel-Palestine."
- The course, taught by Nathan Thrall, aimed to explore evidence of Israel's breach of international laws against apartheid.
- The College President Leon Botstein defended...
2023-11-1025 min
Give Them An ArgumentThursday Night Debate Breakdown: William F. Buckley/Ed Koch/Stephen Bright/Etc. on the Death PenaltyMatthew Whalan and Ben Burgis continue the weekly series of Thursday Night Debate Breakdowns by watching a debate on "Resolved: That the Death Penalty Is a Good Thing" from a 1994 episode of William F. Buckley's Firing Line. These names didn't all fit in the title but the guests are Ed Koch, Walter Berns, Susan Boleyn, Ira Glasser, Leon Botstein, Stephen B. Bright, Bryan Stevenson.Matthew has written some relevant essays on His Substack:https://matthewvernonwhalan.substack.com/p/the-jimmy-davis-jr-story-death-rowhttps://matthewvernonwhalan.substack.com/p/ending-peoples-lives-putting-peoplehttps://matthewvernonwhalan.substack.com/p/institutional-racism-and-classism
2023-11-072h 07
LocalMotion on 91.3 WVKRLeon Botstein in conversation with Rita Ryan of LocalMotion 10.25.23Leon Botstein in conversation with Rita Ryan of LocalMotion
10.25.23
2023-10-261h 51
Attualità - BastaBugie.itSoros passa il testimone al figlio di male in peggioTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=7480SOROS PASSA IL TESTIMONE AL FIGLIO: DI MALE IN PEGGIO di Lorenza FormicolaSecondo il Financial Times, George Soros avrebbe investito negli anni 32 miliardi di dollari nel tentativo di diffondere la sua agenda politica attraverso la Open Society Foundation, di cui almeno 20, ufficialmente, nelle università sparse in tutto il mondo. Ora, il 92enne imprenditore e banchiere con uno dei patrimoni più ingenti al mondo, l'uomo che più di ogni altro ha messo la filantropia al servizio delle pulsioni culturali progressiste, cederà il controllo dei suoi fondi azionari da 25...
2023-07-1810 min
Kontrafunk: MusikstundeMusikstunde mit Jenifer Lary: AfrikaInspiriert von einer derzeit noch laufenden Konzerttournee durch Mosambik und Südafrika hat sich Jenifer Lary spontan zu einer „Afrika“-Sendung entschlossen. Es werden traditionelle Klänge des Landes erklingen und ein klassischer Komponist aus Südafrika vorgestellt. Westliche Komponisten wie Verdi, Meyerbeer und William Still waren von der afrikanischen Kultur fasziniert und ließen diese Kultur in ihre Musik mit einfließen. Außerdem erzählt die Moderatorin ein wenig von ihren eigenen Eindrücken des Landes, die sie bis jetzt erleben durfte.Südafrikanisches Volkslied: „A Vasaty Va Lomu“ - Mingas of MozambiqueKevin Volas: Streichquartett „White man sleeps“, zweite...
2023-03-2855 min
The Hamilton ReviewTroy Quinn: Conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony OrchestraThis week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, Dr. Bob welcomes American conductor Troy Quinn to the show! In this conversation, Troy shares the details of his impressive musical and academic background as well as his deep love for music. Troy is the new conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra and the city is excited to have him lead the beloved orchestra. Don't miss this great conversation! American conductor Troy Quinn is quickly establishing himself as one of his generation's most versatile young artists. Lauded for his energetic and riveting, yet sensitive conducting, Quinn is...
2022-11-2926 min
The Caring Economy with Toby UsnikLeon Botstein, Bard College President & Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and HumanitiesLeon Botstein is a Swiss-American conductor, educator, and scholar serving as the President of Bard College since 1975. He is also the Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and Humanities at Bard.
2022-07-0133 min
parterre box presents Chris's CacheMeyerbeer: Les Huguenots (excerpts)Marguerite de Valois: Erin Morley Raoul de Nangis: Michael Spyres American Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Leon Botstein Bard Summerscape 2 August 2009 Broadcast
2022-05-1917 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsGeorge Soros: A Life In Full by Peter L.W. OsnosPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/576570 to listen full audiobooks. Title: George Soros: A Life In Full Author: Peter L.W. Osnos Narrator: Petrea Burchard, Earl Mclean, Shaun Grindell, George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 58 minutes Release date: April 5, 2022 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: The name George Soros is recognized around the world. Universally known for his decades of philanthropy, progressive politics, and investment success, he is equally well known as the nemesis of the far right—the target of sustained attacks from nationalists, populists, authoritarian regimes, and anti-Semites—because of his commitment to open society, freedom of the...
2022-04-0530 min
RevDem PodcastPeter Osnos: George Soros’ philanthropy is completely based on valuesIn this conversation with RevDem editor Ferenc Laczó, Peter Osnos discusses his new edited volume George Soros: A Life in Full. Osnos introduces the concept of the volume, reflects on Soros’ remarkably complex character, addresses his path-breaking philanthropy and special commitment to education, and dissects his profound and fraught connection to Hungary and the post-Soviet world.
Peter Osnos has had a long and distinguished career as a reporter, editor, and publisher. He worked for The Washington Post and then at Random House until he founded Public Affairs in 1997. He has published a host of major authors and public fig...
2022-04-0124 min
Nooit van gehoord?!Julia Perry - Nooit van gehoord?!Julia Perry (1924-1979), een geniale Afro-Amerikaanse musicus, dirigente én componiste, maakte carrière in de blanke klassieke muziekwereld. Subtiel vermengt ze westerse compositietechnieken met elementen van jazz en spirituals.
fragment: A Short Piece for Orchestra
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra olv Susanna Mälkki
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l0yR4vO_XY
tijdsduur: 7’16
fragment: Prelude for Piano (1962) solo piano
Helen Walker-Hill (piano)
Leonarda LE 339
fragment: Stabat Mater
The Orchestra Now (TŌN), mezzo-soprano Briana Hunter (mezzo- soprano), Leon Botstein (conductor)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu5JijV5fv8
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2022-03-2515 min
Shaggin' FliesSF 26 - The Bard College Holiday Throwdown with Howard MegdalShaggin' Flies with Ben and Zach
Zach is joined for a special solo session with Howard Megdal (@howardmegdal) of Baseball Prospectus, The IX, and the Next for a lovely ninety-minute conversation about women's sports, Bard College, the Mets, New Jersey, and plenty more baseball.
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3 – Working in politics, but then not
5 – Mouse!
7 – The Next and The IX
10 – A nearly half-hour tangent about the wonderfulness of women’s sports and the criminality of their underfunding
31 – Name and Image Likeness
33 – Loving sports at Bard College
35 – Sen...
2021-11-271h 30
New Books in Higher EducationA Conversation with Leon Botstein, President of Bard CollegePresident Botstein shares insights from his remarkable career which started as the youngest college president in the U.S. at just 23, when he joined the experimental Franconia College in New Hampshire and has continued through 46 years as the visionary leader of Bard College. He describes in detail 4 major innovations he has launched at Bard: 1) the Early College network in 7 cities across the U.S., 2) the Bard Prison Initiative, 3) the Open Society University Network of dual degree liberal arts programs around the world that culminated in a $500 million matching gift from George Soros, and 4) the development of Bard as a...
2021-11-081h 36
The Afternoon CruiseMarcus Roberts and Leon Botstein Collaborate on New Music and FilmThe short film "United We Play" features music by pianist/composer Marcus Roberts with the American Symphony Orchestra, led by Leon Botstein. Roberts and Botstein talk about the film and the music.
2020-12-2214 min
The Morning ShowMarcus Roberts and Leon Botstein Collaborate on New Music and FilmThe short film "United We Play" features music by pianist/composer Marcus Roberts with the American Symphony Orchestra, led by Leon Botstein. Roberts and Botstein talk about the film and the music.
2020-12-2214 min
Future HindsightReimagining Higher Education: Leon BotsteinDemocracy and Education Democracy and education are inextricably linked. A democracy can only work when voters have an open mind, the ability to think critically, and are tolerant of others and their beliefs. A good education should be designed to cultivate these instincts, and the result should be we well-rounded citizens who respect each other, engage in healthy public discourse, and are able to think critically to uncover lies and bad ideas. Education should prepare all citizens to properly participate in civic life. The 4 Pillars of Good Education First, students should gain a firm grasp on language...
2020-12-1734 min
Future HindsightReimagining Higher Education: Leon BotsteinDemocracy and Education Democracy and education are inextricably linked. A democracy can only work when voters have an open mind, the ability to think critically, and are tolerant of others and their beliefs. A good education should be designed to cultivate these instincts, and the result should be we well-rounded citizens who respect each other, engage in healthy public discourse, and are able to think critically to uncover lies and bad ideas. Education should prepare all citizens to properly participate in civic life. The 4 Pillars of Good Education First, students should gain a...
2020-12-1734 minFuture HindsightReimagining Higher Education: Leon BotsteinDemocracy and Education Democracy and education are inextricably linked. A democracy can only work when voters have an open mind, the ability to think critically, and are tolerant of others and their beliefs. A good education should be designed to cultivate these instincts, and the result should be we well-rounded citizens who respect each other, engage in healthy public discourse, and are able to think critically to uncover lies and bad ideas. Education should prepare all citizens to properly participate in civic life. The 4 Pillars of Good Education First, students should gain a...
2020-12-1734 minFuture HindsightReimagining Higher Education: Leon BotsteinDemocracy and Education Democracy and education are inextricably linked. A democracy can only work when voters have an open mind, the ability to think critically, and are tolerant of others and their beliefs. A good education should be designed to cultivate these instincts, and the result should be we well-rounded citizens who respect each other, engage in healthy public discourse, and are able to think critically to uncover lies and bad ideas. Education should prepare all citizens to properly participate in civic life. The 4 Pillars of Good Education First, students should gain a...
2020-12-1734 min