The Bright Podcast

The Bright Podcast


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Listening to American, Season 4: Sam’s “Tumbling Dice”
November 02, 2021

Sam, Class of 2023, explores the tension between morality and materialism in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s

Listening to America, Season 4: Jack’s “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?”
November 01, 2021

Jack explores the tension between nostalgia and longing for an idealized future in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Mi

Listening to America, Season 4: Jhanvi’s “Alone Again, Or”
November 01, 2021

How can you feel alone, even when you are with someone you love? Jhanvi digs into the theme of loneliness in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a

Listening to America, Season 4: Marcie’s “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?”
October 31, 2021

Marcie, Class of 2023, explores young love, innocence, and freedom in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s America

Listening to America, Season 4: Olivia’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”
October 31, 2021

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 to America, a series developed by Mr. Miley’s Americ

Listening to America, Season 4: Jake’s “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?”
October 31, 2021

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 to you by Listening to America, a series developed b

Listening to America, Season 4: Introduction
October 14, 2021

Mr. Miley’s juniors return with a Bright Podcast perennial favorite: Listening to America. Season 4 focuses on students’ analyses of the songs featured in Dana Spiotta’s Eat the Document. Join us as s

Listening to America, Season 3: State of American Music
May 13, 2021

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 the life, music, and legacy of the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer.

Listening to America, Season 3: Bennett Talks B.B. King
April 29, 2021

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 Lil Uzi Vert. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America, a series developed by Mr.

Listening to America, Season 3: Jazzy Podcast
April 28, 2021

How does Miles Davis (1926-1991) embody the American dream? Milana, Class of 2022, explores the life, music, and legacy of the influential jazz trumpeter and band leader. This episode is brought to you by Listening to America,