Jody Avirgan
@jodyavirgan.com
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Jody Avirgan
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· Feb 22
Kevin Morby on "The Lonesome Crowded West" and the Genius of Modest Mouse
YouTube video by Summer Album / Winter Album
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I launched a new show yesterday: a musical debate/conversation show called "Summer Album / Winter Album." Here's an excerpt of my conversation with Craig Finn (Hold Steady) and Kevin Morby about the genius of Modest Mouse. Full episode is out wherever you get podcasts! youtu.be/cGeIYPtwaMg
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
Gotta admit, the cult of Chotiner is a little baffling to me. He's a very good interviewer, but I think what he does is basically table stakes accountability-holding for, say, the British or German press. That it stands out so much here says more about US media than about him.
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Gotta admit, the cult of Chotiner is a little baffling to me. He's a very good interviewer, but I think what he does is basically table stakes accountability-holding for, say, the British or German press. That it stands out so much here says more about US media than about him.
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
I'm reminded of a story we did on @thisdaypod.com about a community in NC in the 70s that saw a chemical company dump a bunch of pcbs in their landfill. The community organized to fight back; they lost that battle. But to this day, that county has higher voting rates than any other in the area.
Moments ago: tenants of the South Shore apartment building that federal immigration agents raided at the end of September held a presser to announce they're forming a tenants union.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
They're demanding, among other things, sewage removal and heat and electricity restroration.
More updates TK.
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm reminded of a story we did on @thisdaypod.com about a community in NC in the 70s that saw a chemical company dump a bunch of pcbs in their landfill. The community organized to fight back; they lost that battle. But to this day, that county has higher voting rates than any other in the area.
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I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.
That MAGA Account Might Be a Troll From Pakistan
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.
RIP. One of the absolute greats. youtu.be/FHAbj1pIT4g?...
Jimmy Cliff Recording The Harder They Come In Studio Session
YouTube video by Perry Henzell
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
RIP. One of the absolute greats. youtu.be/FHAbj1pIT4g?...
Next year on @thisdaypod.com we have a special series planned called "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- we just recorded the first two episodes and I gotta say it's some of our best stuff yet. Not posting for any other reason than just to say I'm very excited! Can't wait to share them.
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Next year on @thisdaypod.com we have a special series planned called "50 Weeks That Shaped America" -- we just recorded the first two episodes and I gotta say it's some of our best stuff yet. Not posting for any other reason than just to say I'm very excited! Can't wait to share them.
What was the first piece of music you listened to this morning?
November 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
What was the first piece of music you listened to this morning?
Are The Doors cool? pod.link/1852359364
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Are The Doors cool? pod.link/1852359364
This is this weekend, tons of great events near you --> www.falloffreedom.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is this weekend, tons of great events near you --> www.falloffreedom.com
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this is the correct way to react to anything the president says-
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
this is the correct way to react to anything the president says-
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I'm counting this as being double-billed with George Packer. It's going on the resume.
The American experiment only works if we believe in it. In @theatlantic.com, writer George Packer articulates how hard it is to be a patriot in 2025, and explains why it’s still worth it.
Listen to the piece, ready by @jodyavirgan.com, on Hark Audio: share.harkaudio.com/Su72bae3-a2i...
Listen to the piece, ready by @jodyavirgan.com, on Hark Audio: share.harkaudio.com/Su72bae3-a2i...
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I'm counting this as being double-billed with George Packer. It's going on the resume.
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BRING BACK DEATH LEMONADE
Once the top U.S. fast-casual chain, Panera has dipped to number three, falling behind Chipotle and Panda Express.
Now, to try to win back consumers, the chain plans to reinvest in the business and undo many previously implemented cost-cutting measures, it said Tuesday.
Full story: cnb.cx/487BuFk
Now, to try to win back consumers, the chain plans to reinvest in the business and undo many previously implemented cost-cutting measures, it said Tuesday.
Full story: cnb.cx/487BuFk
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
BRING BACK DEATH LEMONADE
Okay, Costa Rica officially out of the next World Cup. Huge bummer, but I'm now a free agent fan. Who should I root for? Pitch me!
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Okay, Costa Rica officially out of the next World Cup. Huge bummer, but I'm now a free agent fan. Who should I root for? Pitch me!
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very irritating whenever anyone acts like a relative handful of incel nazi internet dwellers are representative of an entire generation. in reality when that generation see a more left-wing option on offer they flock to it
The Greens are winning the support of around half of 18 to 24 year olds.
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
Reform are on 5%. So much for young people's turn to the right!
And the Young Greens now have 40,000 members - the biggest youth and students wing in British politics
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
very irritating whenever anyone acts like a relative handful of incel nazi internet dwellers are representative of an entire generation. in reality when that generation see a more left-wing option on offer they flock to it
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I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls
Elon Musk Gave Away $474 Million in 2024, Mostly to Entities He Controls
Elon Musk’s foundation gave away a record $474 million in 2024, with the vast majority again going to entities he controls.
bloom.bg
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I think the word you’re looking for is “kept”
I know this was, like, the whole point, but it's just amazing how much less trash I'm putting out ever since they started the curbside composting program.
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I know this was, like, the whole point, but it's just amazing how much less trash I'm putting out ever since they started the curbside composting program.
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Burns and his team have held advance screenings of "The American Revolution" across the country, including in DC. Kerger described GOP lawmakers who voted against PBS $$$ waiting in line to shake his hand:
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Burns and his team have held advance screenings of "The American Revolution" across the country, including in DC. Kerger described GOP lawmakers who voted against PBS $$$ waiting in line to shake his hand:
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“Mark Sanford? The long-distance trail hiking enthusiast?”
an older man wearing headphones is sitting in front of a microphone .
Alt: Jim Downey on the Conan O’Brien podcast
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“Mark Sanford? The long-distance trail hiking enthusiast?”
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every epstein email is some creep complaining about MeToo and then being like “oh before i forget, any advice on how to use my position of authority to force women into sleeping with me?”
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
every epstein email is some creep complaining about MeToo and then being like “oh before i forget, any advice on how to use my position of authority to force women into sleeping with me?”
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I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
Stumbled across this yesterday. Can't think of anything that more perfectly sums up this dystopian moment -- and what we need to remember as we work our way forward. Just a perfect song.
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Stumbled across this yesterday. Can't think of anything that more perfectly sums up this dystopian moment -- and what we need to remember as we work our way forward. Just a perfect song.