Leonard Cohen: How I Got My Song

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Leonard Cohen tells the story of his guitar chords.

Thanks to YouTuber Allan Showalter

The Bells: Phil Ochs

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Phil used to open all his concerts with this rousing musical adaptation of the Edgar Allan Poe poem.

Thanks to YouTuber Thamali Peiris

Permanent Record: Edward Snowden

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“My name is Edward Joseph Snowden, I used to work for the government but now I work for the public. It took me nearly three decades to recognize that there was a distinction, and when I did it got me into a bit of trouble at the office.”

That’s the opening to Edward Snowden’s thrilling new memoir. You can listen here to my commentary on the book, as broadcast today on the Arts Express radio program on WBAI 99.5 FM NYC, by clicking on the triangle above.