I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland. And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.

We are now here

Even more bad news for Atlanta local journalism: @atlpresscollective.com, which has extensively covered "Cop City", ICE, and Flock cameras, and a finalist for the @inn.org Insight Award for Visual Journalism, announced today that they have run out of cash to stay open beyond the end of March.

Our founders, though deeply flawed, understood that democracy requires an informed citizenry and a government accountable to it people. That’s why the press is the only profession protected by the Constitution. It’s also why autocrats and oligarchs seek to control and destroy it.

I reviewed dozens of Radiotopia pitches today. In spite of what's going on in podcasting, people are still dreaming and making cool shit and it makes me really happy.

1. Constitution Making 2. Management 100 3. Physics for Poets 4. Cultural Anthropology 5. War in Literature

so excited for this!

In my spare time I run an opera company, and I have made it my #1 priority to pay artists asap. As soon as an invoice hits my inbox, I drop whatever I'm doing and pay it. This is me drunk on power, LOL.

but how are you supposed to know if the car parked in the spot you dug out is the car that moved your space saver in the first place?

Hypocrisy exposed is my favorite topic in any genre, medium etc, and kids exposing adult hypocrisy is my absolute jam. This takedown by a 7th grader is 🧑‍🍳😙🤌 micahblachman.beehiiv.com/p/is-educati...

Good advice for everyone - choose yourself

I am an avowed inbox-zero emailer but I can’t quite bring myself to delete this edition of the excellent Continuous Wave, many many gems in this one…audio nerds don’t miss this one

NEW: a non-exhaustive list of hockey podcasts hosted by women and/or queer folks after the straight dudes were (unsurprisingly) revealed to be homophobes. Enjoy!

Happening right now! Break a leg, Nate! e.wordfly.com/click?sid=Mj...

I knocked on doors for Jared Golden, this is super disappointing

ooh...i already know this is going to be good...

Radio Diaries has been so excellent for so long I think it's taken for granted a little bit. More flowers for Radio Diaries! Here are two of eps I really enjoyed I really enjoyed this year:

Alex is not just a cool dude, but a good dude committed to doing things the right way. And a freakishly great podcaster, one of the GOATS. He and his show deserve your support! (Also, #MedicareForAll)

Does anyone know what's up w @pixelfedapp.bsky.social? Hasn't loaded for me in days.

If it were up to me: - yes to neighborhood schools - all school fundraising (yes including Latin) goes into one big pot and gets distributed to all schools

Doesn't happen very often, but there are a bunch of Radiotopia shows doing live shows/appearances in the next few months. I did a round-up in today's Citizen, our monthly newsletter. radiotopia.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zstljd... Subscribe here if you don't already www.radiotopia.fm/citizen

I meet w Never Post once a month about the state of their pod, and I'm STILL excited to listen, bc they are just that good at making good audio. Check them out!

Netflix said I'd love The New Yorker at 100 doc and they were right. Argh why am I so bougie

Julia's advice about how to be a good interview guest - SO GOOD

I'm sad to remove NPR's Diverse Sources from my database, but I'm proud that DiverseDatabases.com has been here for you since 2018 and I have no plans to stop running it.

Is it a trip to go to work everyday knowing you’re working with the GOATs of your field? Yes it is. time.com/collections/...

I will never say which is my favorite Radiotopia podcast but I can say Radiotopia feels more like Radiotopia when Articles is dropping new episodes 😎

Would sure be a coup for public media to nab Colbert...

Great idea! I'm not quite following directions here, but pls join me in supporting Native Public Media, a network of 58 radio & 3 TV stations serving Tribal communities www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

@asteriskmag.bsky.social is where the adults are talking about adult stuff asteriskmag.com/issues/09/ab...

Still in shock - a car crashed into the building of my kids’ former nursery school. It’s a parent-run coop so I spent many hrs here and have so many fond memories. If you can spare a few $$ it would go a long way gofund.me/1d4c7ab7

As a grad of @workingfamilies.org campaign mgr bootcamp: 1. Check out this episode of Vibe Check, you'll feel better 2. HMU if you are an audio person interested in running for office

Rumble Strip is an aural antidote for these poisonous times

A fundraiser for our public media colleagues who lost their homes in the LA fires www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...

Carter also had an instrumental role in the violent suppression of pro-democracy protesters in the Gwangju Uprising. www.thenation.com/article/worl...

Proud to say I've been a Backed Up stan since it was a baby podcast. Go listen -

Several faculty and students were given this designation with no explanation of why other than “violation of university policy.” In my case, the violation could only have been filming interactions between campus cops, administrators and students during a peaceful sit in. This is where we are.

I feel complicated about year end lists, but proud that our complicated show— made by a small but mighty team @michellemacklem.bsky.social @y00ree.bsky.social @audroma.bsky.social & #SaraNics— made this list & are in such stellar company TY @reggieugwu.bsky.social! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/a...

"Shane’s sharp and ultimately self-lacerating wit — is never less than captivating." Having been in mtgs w @iamjessshane.bsky.social every other week for over a year, can attest this is also true IRL. Congrats my friend t.co/5F3UI2BcUe

If podcasting is a team sport, Radiotopia is the guy on the bike yelling encouragement to the runners. My point is, no one makes it on their own, not even solo competitors. Radiotopia is a small army of guys on bikes. Help us keep going radiotopia.fm/donate #GivingTuesday

Carpe diem. Today is the day. No day but today. Just do it. Shoot your shot.

Thank you Martijn! You have excellent taste!!