Hard Truths

This spring, the nation held its breath as Derek Chauvin, the officer charged with murdering George Floyd, went on trial. Was the officer a single bad apple, or a symptom of a broken system? Nekima Levy-Armstrong is a former law professor who gave up her career to become a full-t ...  Show more

Conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion found their way into schools, classrooms, and school board meetings over the past few years. But fixing an entire education system isn’t simple. Systemic, hosted and reported by Jo Erickson, is back for Season 2. This season, te ...  Show more

The eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NP ...  Show more

The insightful pianist offers a Beethoven bonanza, ranging from the mesmerizing pulse of the popular "Moonlight" Sonata to flashes of wry humor and tender beauty.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your p ...  Show more

New Orleans' native son brought his musical Gumbo — and a 10-piece orchestra — to the Tiny Desk for some well-seasoned soul and a lesson in creative freedom.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcas ...  Show more

A fun, almost comical, moment before Beethoven stepped away from the symphony for a decade and wrote his ultimate triumph.