Jody Avirgan
@jodyavirgan.com
Podcast person. Summer Album / Winter Album | What Now w/ Trevor Noah | This Day | Good Sport | The Puzzler | 30for30 | 538 | WNYC, more. Everybody has their own thing that they yell into a well. jodyavirgan.com
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Jody Avirgan
@jodyavirgan.com
· 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
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.
Remarkable work here.
NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence interviewed Dave Carlson over 10 years, as the Iraq war vet went from war to incarceration to redemption on his long journey home.
How do you find peace after war? A combat vet and NPR reporter's bond points a way
NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence interviewed Dave Carlson over 10 years, as the Iraq war vet went from war to incarceration to redemption on his long journey home.
n.pr
November 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Remarkable work here.
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1/ Egalitarianism should begin at home. I link to this article by @bencasselman.bsky.social in light of the communications between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein that have just been released. The released emails and the fact of friendship are vile.
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
For Women in Economics, the Hostility Is Out in the Open (Published 2021)
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
1/ Egalitarianism should begin at home. I link to this article by @bencasselman.bsky.social in light of the communications between Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein that have just been released. The released emails and the fact of friendship are vile.
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/b...
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I feel like even a small infant would listen, nod, and then go, “So, just to be clear though: The machines — they didn’t work?”
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I feel like even a small infant would listen, nod, and then go, “So, just to be clear though: The machines — they didn’t work?”
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me for nine weeks after innocently looking up any song, film, or consumer product on my phone
November 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
me for nine weeks after innocently looking up any song, film, or consumer product on my phone
Vintage BL Show call-in right here.
Hear listeners share their hyperlocal infrastructure concerns they hope will be addressed by mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. www.wnyc.org/story/sewer-...
Sewer Socialism? Start Here, City Hall | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Zohran Mamdani cites sewer socialism as inspiration for his vision of improving public infrastructure. Listeners share which small public works would make life better on their block.
www.wnyc.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Vintage BL Show call-in right here.
People have been staging concerts in unconventional spaces since the beginning of the internet. But, yeah, this is a little too close of a ripoff. Appreciate the comments!
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
People have been staging concerts in unconventional spaces since the beginning of the internet. But, yeah, this is a little too close of a ripoff. Appreciate the comments!
If I was in town, I'd be going to this. Don't make the same mistake I made -- be in town, and go to it.
Tomorrow! Come see to Roberta’s, have a drink and see me talk about the McKibbin Lofts
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If I was in town, I'd be going to this. Don't make the same mistake I made -- be in town, and go to it.
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I have some fresh questions about how Wolff got almost 18 months of unrestricted access to both the Trump campaign and, later, the West Wing to write his book (that curiously doesn't mention this at all to my knowledge)
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I have some fresh questions about how Wolff got almost 18 months of unrestricted access to both the Trump campaign and, later, the West Wing to write his book (that curiously doesn't mention this at all to my knowledge)
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A group of moms from Chicago's western suburbs were arrested for staging a peaceful sit-in protest outside the Broadview ICE detention facility in Illinois.
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A group of moms from Chicago's western suburbs were arrested for staging a peaceful sit-in protest outside the Broadview ICE detention facility in Illinois.