The Vlad Vexler Show is about giving people a guide to surviving the 21st century, politically, culturally, and aesthetically. On my show I make sense of classical music, politics (populism, the wobbling of our democracies, climate breakdown), ethics, and sometimes wine. Professionally, I am a philosopher working in ethics and musicology. I coach artists and arts organisations, working with them to overcome creative blocks.
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What antidepressants do to appetite and digestion, with Dr. Tony Ragusea (E84)
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On knives and Gaza (LIVE PODCAST E82)
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Adam talks about "1989," New York, and his Swifty status (E81)
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Adam and Kenji talk about pumpkin spice (E80)
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Why we use plain water to clean produce, weirdest restaurant meals, etc (E79)
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What Ukraine conversations are really about, w/ Vlad Vexler (E78)
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Yes I'm also weirdly into Ancient Rome and it's weird (E76)
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That time the U.S. almost banned franchise restaurants (E75)
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On Kenny Rogers Roasters, Mister Donut, and East-West exchange (E74)
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Why celebrities all have restaurants, even though restaurants are terrible (E73)
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Hydrogenated oil is ok but PARTIALLY hydrogenated oil is not? (E72)
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Ye Olde Steak House and associated history (E71)
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What 'fair use' is and how copyright is choking the internet (E70)
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Baking vs cooking — also, math class vs art class (E69)
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Why it never feels like everything is alright (E66)
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Ask dairy farmer Manjit: What about the calves? 'Clean' raw milk? Does milking hurt? (E65)
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Why I dislike 'Gordon Ramsay' and prefer 'today' (E64)
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Why the U.S. banned alcohol, then (partly) changed its mind (E63)
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In praise of tiny mics and Gen Z media (E61)
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On 'Jack & Diane' and representing food (and people) in song (E60)
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On 'obesity,' trauma triggers, and the sphere of legitimate controversy (E59)
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Adam ranks all Metallica albums up to "72 Seasons" (E58)
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Cubed frozen garlic and other tricks for realistic family meals (E57)
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The (bad) way people and dogs eat (E56)
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Rejoice! Incretin mimetics may spell the end of obesity (E55)
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Why food science doesn't answer all my questions (E54)
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The sound plants make when you hurt them (E53)
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Why anything is breakfast with an egg on top (E50)
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On Brazilian steakhouses, and gummies (E49)
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What are 'sugar alcohols'? 'Artificial sweeteners'? Are they good/bad? (E48)
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What is sugar? 'Added' sugar? 'Natural' sugar? (E47)
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On 'Good Eats' and Alton Brown, also Willy Wonka and Dire Straits (E46)
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On Mario Batali, J.K. Rowling and "cancel culture" (E45)
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Why do recipes say 'salt to taste'? Is enameled cast iron worth the money? Why don't you use avocados? (E44)
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What intermittent fasting is, how it works, and why it might make you happier (E43)
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What silicone is, and why I don't love cooking with it (E42)
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What makes food 'savory' or 'hearty'? (E41)
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Gas stove fumes and broken public health discourse (E40)
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Is it actually unhealthy to be overweight? (E39)
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The Godfather is the greatest food movie (E38)
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Does frozen food last forever? Why get so upset about non-traditional cooking? (E37)
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Why some people can eat dairy, and others REALLY can't (E36)
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Do fiber supplements work? Do green powders work? Thoughts on soul food? (E35)
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