Clinton, Cabello, Monae Provide Grammys' Political Moments
One-time Grammy winner Hillary Clinton makes it back to the awards show in a skit about a recording of Michael Wolff's best-selling book, "Fire and Fury."
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Serkin, Gould and the Pianist's Ideal
Recently available deluxe recordings from Rudolf Serkin and Glenn Gould reveal new secrets about these polar-opposite titans of classical piano.
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Faces of Pain, Faces of Hope
Intentional communities of young men and women, cast aside by the corporate state, are lighting the embers of resistance.
Scheer Intelligence
How the Internet Has Transformed Capitalism (Audio and Transcript)
In the podcast “Scheer Intelligence,” host and Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer talks tech with Jonathan Taplin (pictured). [Transcript added]
Scheer Intelligence
Danny Goldberg on Channeling the Idealism of the Summer of Love (Audio)
Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer and the music industry veteran discuss the political impact of psychedelic music in the ’60s.
Music
Nobel Winner Bob Dylan Releases Speech on How His Words and Songs Relate to Literature
The singer-songwriter connects his inspiration and his craft to the literary and cultural canon.
Scheer Intelligence
Director John Scheinfeld on the Spiritual Journey of Jazz Icon John Coltrane (Audio)
In this edition of “Scheer Intelligence,” Truthdig Editor Robert Scheer talks with the documentarian about his film.
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I Am Brian Wilson
The musician we meet in this book looks back on his mid-’70s Beach Boys caricature with sympathy and dread. As his gentle voice emerges from the pages, a more definitive picture takes shape.
Scheer Intelligence
Willie Nelson's 'Promiseland' Celebrates Immigration and Condemns Building Walls
In the second installment of a two-part interview, Willie Nelson talks about his Native American roots and defends the contributions of immigrants. Transcript added.
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Born to Run
More than anyone else in popular music, Bruce Springsteen understands the people who helped elect Trump. We need the Boss' music now.
