Listening, Watching, Reading

November 22, 2024

“Say Nothing,” “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” and the problem with parents and remote controls.

“Say Nothing,” “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” and the problem with parents and remote co... more

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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Hulu’s ‘Irish Troubles’ Mini-Series “Say Nothing”

Chris Ryan of “The Watch” kvells over Hulu‘s adaptation of Patrick Radden Keith‘s Irish troubles modern-classic “Say Nothing.”

Hulu’s ‘Irish Troubles’ Mini-Series “Say Nothing”

The Watch

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Fantastic New Documentary “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”

The US-led military overthrow of the Congo in the 1960’s is the subject of a brilliant new documentary, “Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat.”

Fantastic New Documentary “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”

Next Best Picture Podcast

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“Roman Year” by Andre Aciman

Andre Aciman, the author of “Call Me by Your Name” has published a memoir of his Jewish refugee childhood, exiled from Turkey and Egypt, eventually settling in Rome.

Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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The Problem with Parents & Remote Controls

Bill Simmons tells a timeless tale of his 83 year old father watching sports with his 20 year old daughter’s boyfriend.

The Problem with Parents & Remote Controls

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Wendell Berry’s “The Thought of Something Else”

American living legend Wendell Berry reads his poem “The Thought of Something Else” from 1969.

Wendell Berry’s “The Thought of Something Else”

The Daily Poem

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Jody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz