john banther

I believe that we are many,
And I believe that they are few.

Every day I'm reminded that fascism can't create art.

It destroys or appropriates it.

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 Podcast Episode · Classical Breakdown · 09/30/2025 · 1h 4m

The newest episode of Classical Breakdown is on Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony, Eroica!

It remains one of my favorites from him, the second movement is just out of this world. Let me know if you have a favorite moment 🎶💜 #wetaclassical

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huh? like the food? how does that make sense at all? one of the fascinating and depressing things is reading how militaries over the millennia dealt with food, a pretty critical thing…

UPDATE: Mikeno has stopped contact and is assumed intercepted by Israel. Not a single delivery of baby formula will reach the shores of Gaza to try and save a single child's life.

I had a great time speaking with Gianandrea Noseda about Mahler and Beethoven this week at Apple Classical! His new recording of Mahler 7 with the NSO is out now and definitely worth several listens. #todayatapple

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

what a picture! almost surprising to think he carried it this way, but i never really thought about it.

yes, i believe his father made it when he was little. i think he played almost everything using it.

Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders

This is pseudoscience. They are mandating the teaching of pseudoscience.

Might as well force faculty to teach that like 443 megahertz is a healihg frequency or the earth is flat or whatever.

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A reminder! I’ll be with conductor Gianandrea Noseda this Monday evening at Apple Carnegie Library to talk about a new recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 7, and features in the Apple Classical app.

if you lived in boston during this time period 😂

I’m getting better at least posting something that happened day of 🎶🎶

Thank you to everyone who listened and donated today during our fall pledge drive, your support means everything 💜 to us at WETA Classical

It was fun spending a few hours on air listening to music 🙂

The Great World of Percussion with Chris DeChiara: From bones and war drums to symphonies! Podcast Episode · Classical Breakdown · 09/16/2025 · 1h 45m

This is possibly the biggest episode we’ve done! Chris DeChiara played so many percussion instruments I can’t remember them all.

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but what world will there be for the younger generation while those in power stand idly by enriching themselves as it burns?

violence is the language these men know and they will use it against any innocent person, woman, or child they feel like it.

Bombing and starving hundreds of thousands of children to death is political violence btw that most major parties seem fine with supporting

please do! i included a Melos Quartet performance of his string quartet at the end too.

Maurice Ravel at 150: celebrating his life, music, and influence! Podcast Episode · Classical Breakdown · 09/02/2025 · 1h 24m

Season 7 of Classical Breakdown is well underway. The first episode was all about Ravel at 150 (a performance included!) with @lindaclassical.bsky.social. If you listened, let us know your Ravel thoughts!

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Spotlight: The National Symphony Orchestra - Apple Discover the NSO’s story from Gianandrea Noseda and enjoy a live performance by members of the orchestra.

Come early or stay after for a preview of the NSO’s new album in Spatial Audio on Apple Music Classical. The event is free but spots are limited. Sign up at apple.co/nso-carnegie. #TodayatApple

Join me at Apple Carnegie Library on September 29 as I sit down with Gianandrea Noseda to discuss the legacy and sound of the National Symphony Orchestra! Enjoy a special live performance by members of the orchestra. Seats are limited, sign up and find more info below 👇

hmm, what’s the last one? i’m trying to think of the right kind of whistle, or i’m way off lol.

Call it what it is PURE AI SLOP

they did not need to delay it this long, that was pretty frustrating.

he used to tell me at the mall in the 90s, (no, florida isn’t real) “stay in school brother!”

interesting times

Where are the Epstein files?

Jordan Peterson comes on Jubilee:
Here's 20 mostly friendly college students who will debate the merits of faith.

Mehdi Hasan comes on Jubilee:
Here's 20 neo nazis that don't think you should exist.

(oh and we're not telling you beforehand that they're nazis)

The party of talk needs to get down to action and results, not capitulating for ICE, or nice political speech and slogans.

lol what