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Listening to America, Season 4: Olivia’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”

Posted October 31, 2021 • 00:04:17

Olivia, Class of 2023, finds the characters in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document running from their past. This episode is brought to you by Listening...

Listening to America, Season 4: Jake’s “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?”

Posted October 31, 2021 • 00:02:31

Jake, Class of 2023, finds the characters in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document chasing a bright future that is never certain. This episode is brought...

Listening to America, Season 4: Introduction

Posted October 14, 2021 • 00:02:00

Mr. Miley’s juniors return with a Bright Podcast perennial favorite: Listening to America. Season 4 focuses on students’ analyses of the songs featured...

Listening to America, Season 3: State of American Music

Posted May 13, 2021 • 00:08:59

What does John Coltrane’s (1926-1967) album Blue Train have to do with trap music and mumble rap? Ben, Class of 2022, connects the dots while exploring...

Listening to America, Season 3: Bennett Talks B.B. King

Posted April 29, 2021 • 00:08:00

Bennett, Class of 2022, explores the life, music, and legacy of blues singer and guitarist B.B. King (1925-2015) while tracing his influence to rapper...