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Beta

"BETA" features playful and provocative profiles of the people and works changing our world through arts, pop culture and technology. The program is hosted by Doug Gordon and airs Saturdays at 9 a.m. ... Read more

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Episode 518: Brian Posehn, S. A. Cosby, "Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power"

Episode 518: Brian Posehn, S. A. Cosby, "Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power"

Indie comedian Brian Posehn joins us to discuss his latest comedy special, “Posehna Non Grata.” Also, Shawn Cosby on his... Read more

12 Aug 2023

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Episode 609: Mike Mills, Ernie Kovacs, Steely Dan

Episode 609: Mike Mills, Ernie Kovacs, Steely Dan

Mike Mills of R.E.M. takes us out to the ball game with his concept supergroup, The Baseball Project. Also, Josh Mills s... Read more

5 Aug 2023

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Episode 521: Hanna Flint, 'Deadwood,' John Armstrong

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Episode 608: Rachel Cochran, Aisha Harris, 'Lynch/Oz'

Episode 608: Rachel Cochran, Aisha Harris, 'Lynch/Oz'

Rachel Cochran talks about her Southern noir novel, “The Gulf.” Also, Aisha Harris, cohost of NPR’s 'Pop Culture Happy H... Read more

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Episode 520: Netflix's 'Full Swing,' Gabrielle Zevin, Waco tragedy

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Episode 514: Jena Friedman, The History of Cheap Trick, "Blazing Saddles"

Episode 514: Jena Friedman, The History of Cheap Trick, "Blazing Saddles"

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Episode 607: Eddie Muller, Warren Zanes, S. A. Cosby

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Episode 606: Steven Wright, Guinevere Turner, Jonathan Carroll

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