Alley Stoughton
@fullyabstract.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy
host/producer of Not Brahms and Liszt on WMBR Cambridge ● research professor at Boston University Computer Science ● #Radio #NewMusic #ModernClassical […]
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The playlist for today's (12/8/25) episode of Not Brahms and Liszt can be found at
https://alleystoughton.us/not-brahms-and-liszt/#show494
And a Samply link (good for 2 weeks only, downloads not allowed) to the high-quality audio file for the show can be found at […]
https://alleystoughton.us/not-brahms-and-liszt/#show494
And a Samply link (good for 2 weeks only, downloads not allowed) to the high-quality audio file for the show can be found at […]
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They used to "laugh and call him nanes." Now they're all dead
December 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
They used to "laugh and call him nanes." Now they're all dead
Orchestral music by Daníel Bjarnason, Anthony Cheung, Miguel Kertsman, Behzad Ranjbaran & Wang Lu - featuring Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / Nikki Chooi, Iceland Symphony Orchestra & Bruckner Orchester Linz / Wolfgang Schulz - […]
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December 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Orchestral music by Daníel Bjarnason, Anthony Cheung, Miguel Kertsman, Behzad Ranjbaran & Wang Lu - featuring Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra / Nikki Chooi, Iceland Symphony Orchestra & Bruckner Orchester Linz / Wolfgang Schulz - […]
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Such a pleasure to see the two people whose blogs I read every morning in conversation:
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/live-with-heather-cox-richardson
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/live-with-heather-cox-richardson
Live with Heather Cox Richardson
A recording from Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson's live video
paulkrugman.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Such a pleasure to see the two people whose blogs I read every morning in conversation:
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/live-with-heather-cox-richardson
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/live-with-heather-cox-richardson
So I started watching the TV series "Dublin Murders", thinking it was just about Tana French's novel "In the Woods", which to my mind is a decent book. But by episode 3 it turns out also to be about French's novel "The Likeness", which I started to read and then bailed on before the end because […]
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December 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
So I started watching the TV series "Dublin Murders", thinking it was just about Tana French's novel "In the Woods", which to my mind is a decent book. But by episode 3 it turns out also to be about French's novel "The Likeness", which I started to read and then bailed on before the end because […]
I love our six month old golden retriever, but he's sure a handful. Case in point: it's snowy and cold outside, so to take him out for his bathroom activity, I need to put on boots and a coat. When we come back in, consequently, he gets to the living room first […]
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December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I love our six month old golden retriever, but he's sure a handful. Case in point: it's snowy and cold outside, so to take him out for his bathroom activity, I need to put on boots and a coat. When we come back in, consequently, he gets to the living room first […]
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[Original post on fosstodon.org]
The playlist for today's (12/8/25) episode of Not Brahms and Liszt can be found at
https://alleystoughton.us/not-brahms-and-liszt/#show494
And a Samply link (good for 2 weeks only, downloads not allowed) to the high-quality audio file for the show can be found at […]
https://alleystoughton.us/not-brahms-and-liszt/#show494
And a Samply link (good for 2 weeks only, downloads not allowed) to the high-quality audio file for the show can be found at […]
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December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The playlist for today's (12/8/25) episode of Not Brahms and Liszt can be found at
https://alleystoughton.us/not-brahms-and-liszt/#show494
And a Samply link (good for 2 weeks only, downloads not allowed) to the high-quality audio file for the show can be found at […]
https://alleystoughton.us/not-brahms-and-liszt/#show494
And a Samply link (good for 2 weeks only, downloads not allowed) to the high-quality audio file for the show can be found at […]
Starting in 8 minutes - at 4pm ET - on WMBR Cambridge 88.1 FM streaming on https://wmbr.org
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
WMBR 88.1 FM at MIT
WMBR is the awesome little radio station broadcasting from deep within the basements of MIT in Cambridge, Mass.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Starting in 8 minutes - at 4pm ET - on WMBR Cambridge 88.1 FM streaming on https://wmbr.org
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
Ninety minutes of experimental, edgy, modern classical music this (12/8/25) afternoon beginning at 4pm ET on WMBR Cambridge 88.1 FM streaming on https://wmbr.org
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
WMBR 88.1 FM at MIT
WMBR is the awesome little radio station broadcasting from deep within the basements of MIT in Cambridge, Mass.
wmbr.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Ninety minutes of experimental, edgy, modern classical music this (12/8/25) afternoon beginning at 4pm ET on WMBR Cambridge 88.1 FM streaming on https://wmbr.org
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
#cambridge #boston #radio #modernclassical #contemporaryclassical
https://fosstodon.org/@fullyabstract/115674801878784765
I try not to read anything Douthat has touched, but I was curious what his position on trans rights was, exactly. It's grim.
"If I say to you that I believe this is a free country and I think that people who have deep and profound dysphoric experiences of their own body should be free to […]
"If I say to you that I believe this is a free country and I think that people who have deep and profound dysphoric experiences of their own body should be free to […]
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December 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I try not to read anything Douthat has touched, but I was curious what his position on trans rights was, exactly. It's grim.
"If I say to you that I believe this is a free country and I think that people who have deep and profound dysphoric experiences of their own body should be free to […]
"If I say to you that I believe this is a free country and I think that people who have deep and profound dysphoric experiences of their own body should be free to […]
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Immigrants ‘Plucked Out’ of Oath Ceremony Lines After #trump Order Making Them Eligible For Deportation
“Project Citizenship, a nonprofit that works with immigrants in Massachusetts and New England, said that this month alone, 21 clients have received notices about the cancellation of their […]
“Project Citizenship, a nonprofit that works with immigrants in Massachusetts and New England, said that this month alone, 21 clients have received notices about the cancellation of their […]
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December 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Immigrants ‘Plucked Out’ of Oath Ceremony Lines After #trump Order Making Them Eligible For Deportation
“Project Citizenship, a nonprofit that works with immigrants in Massachusetts and New England, said that this month alone, 21 clients have received notices about the cancellation of their […]
“Project Citizenship, a nonprofit that works with immigrants in Massachusetts and New England, said that this month alone, 21 clients have received notices about the cancellation of their […]
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#uk Girlguiding volunteer troop leaders refusing to enforce 'horrific' #trans ban
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/05/girlguiding-leaders-trans-ban/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/05/girlguiding-leaders-trans-ban/
December 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
#uk Girlguiding volunteer troop leaders refusing to enforce 'horrific' #trans ban
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/05/girlguiding-leaders-trans-ban/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/05/girlguiding-leaders-trans-ban/
December 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Lost my footing on icy sidewalk while trying to wrangle the puppy - who looked at me like "why are you down on the ground". So much more challenging than just looking after myself.
December 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Lost my footing on icy sidewalk while trying to wrangle the puppy - who looked at me like "why are you down on the ground". So much more challenging than just looking after myself.
Music by Carola Bauckholt, Ruby Colley, Gen Morigami, Anna Pidgorna, Nour Symon & Zihua Tan - featuring NO HAY BANDA, Ludovico Ensemble, EXAUDI, Ensemble Dal Niente & Ensemble SuperMusique / Collectif Ad Lib - on Not Brahms and Liszt Monday (12/8/25) 4-5:30pm […]
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December 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Music by Carola Bauckholt, Ruby Colley, Gen Morigami, Anna Pidgorna, Nour Symon & Zihua Tan - featuring NO HAY BANDA, Ludovico Ensemble, EXAUDI, Ensemble Dal Niente & Ensemble SuperMusique / Collectif Ad Lib - on Not Brahms and Liszt Monday (12/8/25) 4-5:30pm […]
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[Original post on fosstodon.org]
Lazy cold snowy day at my house
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Lazy cold snowy day at my house
We're trying to build a group of vegans or vegan-curious people in North Adams, MA. If you are interested, you can join our Google group. We have in mind hosting a series of vegan potlucks, and also trading restaurant tips, recipes and more.
#northadams #berkshires #vegan […]
#northadams #berkshires #vegan […]
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December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We're trying to build a group of vegans or vegan-curious people in North Adams, MA. If you are interested, you can join our Google group. We have in mind hosting a series of vegan potlucks, and also trading restaurant tips, recipes and more.
#northadams #berkshires #vegan […]
#northadams #berkshires #vegan […]
Cold early morning, out with the dogs. 3F -16C
December 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Cold early morning, out with the dogs. 3F -16C
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That's the spirit!
"Each year, due mostly to minor misspellings and very poor penmanship, hundreds of children’s letters are sent to Satan, Dark Lord of the Underworld. Always in the market for the souls of innocents, Satan will often take the time to respond." […]
"Each year, due mostly to minor misspellings and very poor penmanship, hundreds of children’s letters are sent to Satan, Dark Lord of the Underworld. Always in the market for the souls of innocents, Satan will often take the time to respond." […]
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December 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
That's the spirit!
"Each year, due mostly to minor misspellings and very poor penmanship, hundreds of children’s letters are sent to Satan, Dark Lord of the Underworld. Always in the market for the souls of innocents, Satan will often take the time to respond." […]
"Each year, due mostly to minor misspellings and very poor penmanship, hundreds of children’s letters are sent to Satan, Dark Lord of the Underworld. Always in the market for the souls of innocents, Satan will often take the time to respond." […]
Puppy in motion!
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Puppy in motion!
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An inependent review of medical evidence on trans youth healthcare found substantial evidence of benefit, and no evidence of harm.
This was one of our top stories this year. Legacy news, who extensively covered a review finding the opposite, ignored this.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
This was one of our top stories this year. Legacy news, who extensively covered a review finding the opposite, ignored this.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Plentiful Data, No Regret: What the Utah Review on Youth Trans Care Found — Assigned
A 1,000-page report by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah, which found care safe and effective, stands out from others: It’s both independent and an actual review of the evidence.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An inependent review of medical evidence on trans youth healthcare found substantial evidence of benefit, and no evidence of harm.
This was one of our top stories this year. Legacy news, who extensively covered a review finding the opposite, ignored this.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
This was one of our top stories this year. Legacy news, who extensively covered a review finding the opposite, ignored this.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
I have a strong desire for an app that makes all articles by certain people disappear, so I never learn about them: Helen Lewis, Pamela Paul, Brett Stephens, Ross Douthat are at the top of my list.
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
I have a strong desire for an app that makes all articles by certain people disappear, so I never learn about them: Helen Lewis, Pamela Paul, Brett Stephens, Ross Douthat are at the top of my list.