Studio 360
Produced by PRX, Slate and WNYC Studios. Archived Episodes On Demand on WNYC.org
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The Peabody Award-winning show and podcast about creativity, pop culture, the arts and ideas hosted by novelist and journalist (and “Spy” magazine co-founder) Kurt Andersen. Studio 360 has moved to PRI.org.
Nov 14, 2024
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American Icons: "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"
When Malcolm X was assassinated at 39, his book nearly died with him. Today it stands as a milestone in America’s struggle with race. Feb 22, 2021
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Ready to “Rumble”
The Native American roots of rock and roll, the complexities of the MPAA rating process, and Tank and the Bangas play live. Jul 27, 2017
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American Icons: Native Son
The story of a young man in the ghetto who turns to murder was an overnight sensation. But some think "Native Son" exploited the worst stereotypes of black youth. Jul 20, 2017
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Off Script
A guide to conspiracy thrillers with Slate’s Sam Adams, “Veep” co-star Matt Walsh on improvising for movies & TV, and how Jimmy Iovine went from producing LPs to working for Apple Music. Jul 13, 2017
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American Icons: The Great Gatsby
Studio 360 explores F. Scott Fitzgerald’s "The Great Gatsby" and finds out how this compact novel became the great American story of our age. Jul 6, 2017
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Bee is for Blondie
Critic Philip Kennicott on corporate funded art, Errol Morris discusses “The B-Side,” and Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein share some songs that influenced “Pollinator.” Jun 29, 2017
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Tupac and Art Rock
The music that influenced — and was influenced by — Radiohead’s “OK Computer,” the demystification of the life of Tupac Shakur, and a live performance by Algiers. Jun 22, 2017
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Across the Multiverse
This week’s show: Alternate universes aren’t just sci-fi speculation — they could be real. Jun 15, 2017
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Homecoming Attractions
Hasan Minhaj on Trump and on his new Netflix special, the story behind the legendary potboiler "Naked Came the Stranger," and Ben Blatt reveals the numbers behind novels. Jun 8, 2017
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American Icons: I Love Lucy
It set the model for the hit family sitcom. Lucy's weekly antics and humiliation entered the DNA of TV comedy: from “Desperate Housewives” to “30 Rock,” writers can’t live without Lucy. Jun 1, 2017
