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The Billy Dees Podcast blends compelling interviews with thoughtful commentary. Guests include authors, media professionals, political figures, and advocates representing a wide range of meaningful causes.Our commentary examines current events, news, and politics with an…
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The Power of Imagination - Christopher Kaufman on Music, Fantasy, Creativity and the Future of the Arts (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast, Billy sits down with composer, storyteller, educator, and creator Christopher Kaufman for a fascinating conversation about the power of imagination and the role of the arts in our lives. Kaufman shares the unusual creative journey that began with fantasy stories and illustrations as a child before leading him into classical music, advanced composition studies, and eventually his ambitious Tales of the Ocean City project—a multimedia blend of fantasy sto
When Truth Becomes Controversial - Free Speech, Journalism, AI & Iran with George Fontes (opens the original)
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Billy Dees sits down with George Fontes , host of the World Ablaze podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation about free speech, citizen journalism, politics, geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and the rapidly changing media landscape. Billy and George begin by discussing one of the frustrations facing independent podcasters and commentators: people reacting to headlines, titles, and short clips without actually listening to the conversation. They examine how shrinking attention spans, social m
Politics, Trust, and the Search for Common Sense- Billy Dees Talks with Chase Russell (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Billy Dees Podcast, Billy sits down with Chase Russell, a political strategist, president of Gray Eagle Strategies, and author of Winning Without Millions for a wide-ranging conversation about the changing landscape of American politics. Russell shares his perspective on Florida politics and Byron Donalds, Ohio politics and Vivek Ramaswamy, and what it takes for candidates to compete without establishment backing or massive campaign budgets. The conversation also explores
What Italy’s Soccer Struggles Can Teach America About Education, Work and Critical Thinking (opens the original)
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Filmmaker and writer Sara Alessandrini returns to The Billy Dees Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation that begins with Italian soccer and expands into a broader discussion about education, work, critical thinking, immigration, and the future of American society. Drawing from her essay, “Italy’s Failure to Qualify for the World Cup Is a Warning to the United States, and It’s Not About Soccer, ” Sara explains how changes in youth sports—from creativity and individual initiative to rigid sy
Fauci, Biden, and the DSA - Trust, Decline, and Empty Slogans - Simulcast Podcast (opens the original)
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This episode is a simulcast among the Shades of Jade and Billy Dees Podcast. In this episode, host Sam reunites with filmmaker Sara Alessandrini and longtime podcaster Billy Dees for a wide-ranging conversation about the lasting fallout from COVID-era decisions and the growing crisis of public trust. They examine Anthony Fauci’s recent testimony, the controversy surrounding the handling of scientific dissent, and how differing lockdown experiences—from Italy and Los Angeles to Ohio and Iowa—shap
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