Best Jim Paris Live Podcasts (2025)

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Can Ukraine and Europe Win Alone? with Gustav Gressel and Franz-Stefan Gady 1:03:12

12m ago1:03:12

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The Trump administration began negotiations with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia last week, and its exclusion of both Kyiv and its European backers from the table cast doubt on the viability of any potential settlement. At the same time, it is far from certain that the Ukrainians can continue their war efforts without the United States’ support, …

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Brussels Sprouts LIVE: Transatlantic Turbulence and the Future Role of the U.S. in European Security 59:09

7h ago59:09

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In Munich and Brussels last week, the Trump administration signaled a seismic shift in U.S. policy toward its European allies. Since World War II, the United States has been the primary security guarantor of Europe. Yet recent remarks from President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have questioned this …

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Tacita Dean, Ilana Harris-Babou 1:15:30

11h ago1:15:30

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Episode No. 694 features artists Tacita Dean and Ilana Harris-Babou. The Menil Collection, Houston is presenting "Tacita Dean: Blind Folly," the first major museum survey of Dean's work in the United States. The exhibition examines a range of Dean's production, with a special emphasis on her drawing practice. "Blind Folly" includes new works inform…

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It's a Jolly Holiday at Disneyland 1:07:12

6d ago1:07:12

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This month's Dis After Dark makes a plan for Disneyland, seeing the return of Craig and Ryan to the show and answering a few listener questions relating to Walt's Park Drop us an email [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patreon for $2 a month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & receive early access to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dis After Dark⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Holiday clips: John Edmonds 51:42

7d ago51:42

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Episode No. 693 is a Presidents' Day weekend clips episode featuring artist John Edmonds. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York recently announced the acquisition of Edmonds’s complete 2018 Untitled (Hood) series. The work was included in last year's Guggenheim exhibition "Going Dark: The Contemporary Figure at the Edge of Visibility." Edmon…

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Averting AI Armageddon with Colin Kahl and Jacob Stokes 1:02:07

8d ago1:02:07

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In recent years, the previous bipolar nuclear order led by the United States and Russia has given way to a more volatile, tripolar one, as China has quantitatively and qualitatively built up its nuclear arsenal. At the same time, there have been significant breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, including for military applications. As a result o…

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Trump World Takes on Europe 52:42

14d ago52:42

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The first few weeks of the second Trump administration have seen a flurry of executive orders, tariffs imposed (or threatened) on allies and adversaries alike, and bold statements about world affairs. Trump’s remarks about Greenland, including his refusal to rule out taking the Danish territory by force, have been some of his most provocative and E…

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Caspar David Friedrich, Romantic drawings 1:38:22

14d ago1:38:22

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Episode No. 692 features curators Alison Hokanson and Joanna Sheers Seidenstein, and Danielle Canter. Hokanson and Seidenstein are the co-curators of "Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature," which opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this weekend and is on view through May 11. It is the first retrospective of the German Romantic artist's wo…

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The Eurasian Century: Hot Wars, Cold Wars, and the Making of the Modern World with Hal Brands 46:43

23d ago46:43

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For more than 100 years, the continent of Eurasia has played a central role in global geopolitics. In the 20th century, numerous authoritarian powers from Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm II to the Soviet Union aimed for primacy through control of this vast landmass and its resources. Today, command of Eurasia is once again essential to understanding a…

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Kota Ezawa, Amy Pleasant 1:11:42

21d ago1:11:42

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Episode No. 691 features artists Kota Ezawa and Amy Pleasant. The Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is presenting "Kota Ezawa: Here and There - Now and Then," an investigation into the creation of memory in the Bay Area and nationally, through March 9. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, featur…

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Farewell Podfather (Hello Epcot festival) 1:02:03

26d ago1:02:03

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We bid farewell to Craig, as he rides off into the Real World sunset, while we stay in the Disney bubble and discuss the new food offerings at Disney's Festival of the Arts (or FARTs)

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Trump's Vision for America and the World 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

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On Monday, January 20th, Donald Trump took office as the 47th president of the United States. Now in his second term after a four-year hiatus, his inauguration heralds a new era for both the United States and the world. To look at Trump's vision both at home and abroad, Robert Kagan joins Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend on this week’s episod…

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Orphism, Beyond the Bouquet 1:00:19

28d ago1:00:19

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Episode No. 690 features curators Vivien Greene and Michael Hartman. With Tracey Bashkoff, Greene is the co-curator of "Harmony & Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910-1930" at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. The exhibition surveys a transnational art movement that joined abstraction to dance, music, and poetry and that engaged with ideas …

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Canada, Trump, and the Post-Trudeau Era 47:48

1M ago47:48

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In just a few days, Donald Trump returns to office with Canada in his sights. At the same time, it has been less than two weeks since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned. With an election expected in Canada the first half of the year - one that heralds a change of government - 2025 promises to be disruptive on both sides of the border. …

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Holiday clips: B. Ingrid Olson 44:12

1M ago44:12

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Episode No. 689 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist B. Ingrid Olson. Olson's work is included in "Descending the Staircase" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The exhibition considers novel artistic approaches to representing the human body. The exhibition is curated by Jadine Collingwood, Associate Curator, and Jack Schneider, Assi…

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86: The Rise of Red Wine and Blue with Katie Paris 54:11

1M ago54:11

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Jen and Katie Paris discuss the importance of community and empowerment among women, particularly through the organization Red Wine and Blue. Katie shares her journey in founding the organization, which aims to connect and support women in their local communities, especially in the face of political challenges and social issues. They emphasize the …

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What's to Come in 2025 57:47

1M ago57:47

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As we welcome the new year, Brussels Sprouts is zooming out for a big picture view of what to expect in 2025. Top of mind is the impact of a second Trump presidency on U.S. foreign policy, as many worldwide grapple with tough questions about the future of Washington’s global leadership. Ukraine also faces a pivotal year in its war with Russia, as s…

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Sayre Gomez, The Living End, Ordinary People 1:22:41

1M ago1:22:41

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Episode No. 688 features artist Sayre Gomez and curator Anna Katz. Gomez is included in two of the season's major contemporary group shows: "The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2000," at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and "Ordinary People: Photorealism and the Work of Art since 1968" at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los…

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85: Questions For A New Year 42:43

1M ago42:43

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Jen Rubin answers listener questions and addresses various pressing political questions as the new year begins. She discusses the implications of international leaders flattering Trump, the status of his cabinet nominations, and the potential dangers posed by certain nominees. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk's controversial involvement i…

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Holiday clips: Laurie Simmons 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Episode No. 687 features artist Laurie Simmons. Simmons is included in "Diaries of Home" at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The exhibition features works by women and nonbinary photographers who explore the multilayered concepts of family, community, and home. The exhibition, which is on view through February 2, is co-curated by Andrea Karnes …

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The After Dark Park pt3 39:04

2M ago39:04

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Holiday clips: Sylvia Plimack Mangold 54:56

2M ago54:56

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Episode No. 686 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist Sylvia Plimack Mangold. An untitled 1966 Plimack Mangold painting is on view in the current permanent collection installation at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The NGA has one of the finest institutional collections of Plimack Mangold's work: eight paintings and at least a dozen …

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84: A Message Of Hope with Eric Liu 39:01

2M ago39:01

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Jen is joined this week by Eric Liu, they discuss the pain and disillusionment many feel towards politics and how Citizen University aims to empower individuals to take active roles in their communities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding local power dynamics, fostering civic character, and creating spaces for connection through programs…

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Vincent Valdez, Dugan Aguilar 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

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Episode No. 685 features artist Vincent Valdez and curators Theresa Harlan and Drew Johnson. The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is presenting "Vincent Valdez: Just a Dream..." the first major survey of Valdez's career. The exhibition, which features Valdez's work across media, reveals Valdez's construction of US national memory. It was co-curated…

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83: Live at the 92NY with George Conway 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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Jen and George discuss the recent libel case involving Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll, examining the implications of the verdict and public perceptions of Trump. They explore the complexities of legal definitions of rape, the challenges of defamation cases, and the broader impact of Trump's policies on American society. The conversation reflects …

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The After Dark Park Part 1 41:04

2M ago41:04

41:04

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What Can Europe do in Syria? 50:44

2M ago50:44

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After 54 years of brutal rule in Syria, the al-Assad family’s reign came to an end last week. Following 13 years of devastating civil war, which saw over a million refugees flee to Europe, and millions more internally displaced within Syria, the rebel victory brought both a sense of relief and celebration while also bringing a sense of trepidation …

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Flight into Egypt, The Dance of Life 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

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Episode No. 684 features curators Akili Tommasino and Mark Mitchell. Tommasino is the curator of "Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-now" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition examines how Black artists and other cultural figures have engaged with ancient Egypt from the American centennial, through the Ha…

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82: The Key to Voter Engagement with Jim Kessler 57:56

2M ago57:56

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This week Jen is joined by Jim Kessler from Third Way They discuss the current state of the Democratic Party, focusing on Biden's ideological journey, the importance of effective messaging, and the role of local leaders in engaging voters. He emphasizes the need for Democrats to listen to constituents, balance positive and negative messaging, and a…

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Turmoil in Paris and Berlin Going into a Second Trump Term 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Earlier this week, France’s government collapsed following a successful no-confidence vote from left-wing and far-right lawmakers. This political crisis comes on the heels of the collapse of Germany’s ruling coalition several weeks ago, leaving both of the European Union’s largest member states rudderless at a time when the bloc faces major challen…

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Tala Madani, The Living End 1:19:37

3M ago1:19:37

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Episode No. 683 features artist Tala Madani and curator Jamillah James. James is the curator of "The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Madani is among the 60-plus artists included in the exhibition. "The Living End" surveys the arc of painting over the last half-century with a particu…

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81: The Future of Law Enforcement Under Trump with Renato Mariotti 54:44

3M ago54:44

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Jen and Renato Mariotti discuss the implications of political interference in law enforcement, particularly focusing on the FBI and the Justice Department under a second Trump administration. They explore the erosion of trust in federal law enforcement, the challenges to judicial independence, and the potential consequences of targeting political o…

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RIP Muppetvision 3D 1:24:28

3M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

We cover the hot topics from Walt Disney World, including the major changes coming to Hollywood Studios Drop us an email [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patreon for $2 a month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & receive early access to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dis After Dark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Universal After Dark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Holiday clips: Leslie Martinez 50:18

3M ago50:18

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Episode No. 682 is a holiday clips episode featuring artist Leslie Martinez. Martinez is included within "Shifting Landscapes," which is at the the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York until January 2026. The exhibition considers how evolving political, ecological, and social issues motivate artists as they address the world around them (whic…

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80: A Prosecutor's Perspective with Mimi Rocah 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

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Jen is joined this week by Mimi Rocah who analyzes the recent legal landscape, focusing on Jack Smith's federal case dismissals and their broader implications. The conversation examines the complex interplay between politics and justice, highlighting the challenges facing the Department of Justice and the critical importance of maintaining democrat…

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Trump and the War in Ukraine with Michael Kofman and Robert Lee 55:23

3M ago55:23

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More than 1000 days into the War in Ukraine, questions about continued support for the Ukrainian effort and the prospect of a negotiated settlement in the months to come have become all the more important. Trump has refused to say that he wants Ukraine to win the war and has pledged to end the war immediately. To help us make sense of this, Mike Ko…

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Tidawhitney Lek 54:39

3M ago54:39

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Episode No. 681 of The Modern Art Notes Podcast features artist Tidawhitney Lek. Lek is featured in "Spirit House" at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University. The exhibition considers how 33 contemporary artists of Asian descent challenge the boundary between life and death through art, including how the spiritual relates to diaspora, connect…

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79: Israel, Antisemitism and Jews in the News 1:09:01

3M ago1:09:01

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In a poignant discussion, Jen is joined by Dara Horn and explore her book 'People Love Dead Jews', examining how society fetishizes Jewish memorial narratives while marginalizing living Jewish experiences. She critiques the prevalent anti-Semitism in Western culture, highlighting how Holocaust education often serves as a superficial morality tale t…

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Beauty Queen Involved In $3 Million Dollar Scam 29:03

3M ago29:03

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On this episode, a beauty queen is being investigated over a $3 million dollar scam, Biden gives Ukraine the go-ahead to use long-range missiles against the interior of Russia, Gateway Church continues layoffs as offerings drop by 35 percent, and Jim's views skyrocket into the millions on Facebook.By James Paris

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