Debbie Harry is an icon, punk rock star, and self-proclaimed spokesperson for bees. As the frontwoman of Blondie, she came up through the avant-garde art scene in 1970s New York, trading artistic inspiration with Andy Warhol, Basquiat, and Patti Smith. After breaking into the mainstream with its 1979 album Parallel Lines, Harry and the rest of the band have ... Show More
Oct 9
The Midterm Spending Bonanza Is Threatening Democracy Like Never Before
Big money has long dominated American politics, with wealthy donors, corporations, and special interests dumping tons of cash into presidential and congressional elections. This year is no exception. But what’s different is that the quid pro quo of campaign money for preferential ... Show More
29m 36s
Oct 7
"The Single Most Toxic Issue in the Midterms": How America Turned on Data Centers
America is hopelessly divided along party lines. That's a stubborn fact, we're told, and the polling bears it out: Democrats dislike Republicans and Republicans dislike Democrats, in almost precisely the same proportions.But every election produces surprising coalitions that defy ... Show More
27m 18s
Oct 2
"Cheat Like Hell": Can Trump Actually Rig the 2026 Midterms?
He tried really, really hard in 2020. With his souring presidency on the line, he's intensifying his efforts again. You know what we’re talking about: Trump's election meddling."After 2020, I think one of the lessons that some of us learned—but unfortunately not everybody—is that ... Show More
31m 17s
Jun 2024
Julia Fox Interview! on Charli XCX, ‘It Girl’ Songs & Kanye Lessons
The actress, writer and downtown New York icon discusses her post-Kanye career, what it’s like to see her past go viral and the history of “It Girl” pop songs. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podca ... Show More
54m 21s
Feb 2022
Remembering Betty Davis, a Futuristic Funk Force
A conversation about her unique music, her short career and the path that led to her rediscovery. Guests: Jon Pareles, Maureen Mahon and Oliver Wang. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app her ... Show More
49m 1s
May 2020
Meet Lil Debbie, the First Female Rapper/Cannabis Influencer to Start Her Own Cannabis Brand
Bay Area rapper, model, fashion designer and cannabis influencer Lil Debbie shares what it was like to break into the male-dominated cannabis industry with her popular line of baked goods, Debbie Cakes 420. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comS ... Show More
39m 53s