Open Source with Christopher Lydon

Recent Episodes

In Hoffa’s Shadow

Posted November 7, 2019 • 00:50:26

Jimmy Hoffa will never be found, and won’t be forgotten either. What was it about the Teamster tough guy that’s more compelling 45 years after his...

Monopoly vs. Democracy

Posted October 24, 2019 • 00:50:24

It’s new for most Americans that we’re embarrassed by our democracy. We don’t know where it went wrong, or whether it’ll survive. Matt Stoller...

Harold Bloom’s Spark

Posted October 17, 2019 • 00:50:20

Harold Bloom sat for 60 inspired, combative years at the high table of the All-American book group. His passing this week can be said to mark the extinction...

The Neuro-Adventures of Oliver Sacks

Posted October 10, 2019 • 00:50:22

This week, we’re replaying the conversation with Lawrence Weschler about his friend Oliver Sacks (it first aired on October 10, 2019). Oliver Sacks...

Impeach This

Posted October 3, 2019 • 00:50:21

The impeachment treatment for Donald Trump looks already an ultimate fighting contest with a nasty guy who makes up his own rules. We’re thinking...