Across the Margin: The Podcast

["Across the Margin Podcast interviews pianist and composer Kimball Gallagher about 88 International, the nonprofit he built around youth-led music programs.", "Gallagher traces that mission to Kabul, where music was illegal under the Taliban before 2001 and an 11-year-old named Elham composed a piece from his own name.", "He also describes the 88 Concert Tour, a self-managed run of more than 88 concerts across seven continents that moved from private homes to schools and concert halls.", "The episode returns to Tunisia 88, which places student-led music clubs in all 592 public high schools in Tunisia and sent an alumni choir on a recent two-week East Coast tour."]

Michael Shields interviews Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Pat Kelly about his fifth album 'Hook', discussing its themes, inspirations, and the musicians who helped create it.

Michael Shields interviews Natalie Kariakou on Across the Margin of Podcasts about Nature's Last Dance, a book she frames as an ode to nature and a look at extinction, survival, and wonder.

An interview with filmmaker Naja Lockwood about her documentary exploring the story behind the iconic Saigon Execution photograph and themes of healing and reconciliation.

Michael Shields interviews Jonathan Bernstein about his authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle, exploring the singer's life, music, and struggles with addiction.

Michael Shields interviews artist and educator Michael Townsend on Across the Margin of the Podcast about Secret Mall Apartment, the documentary now sitting at number four on Netflix.

Michael Shields interviews Ben Kalina about Plan C for Civilization, a documentary centered on solar geoengineering and David Keith's stratospheric experiment.

Michael Shields talks with Andrew Daly Frank about You're No Island, a debut album he says took five years to assemble and was delayed by COVID.

Michael Shields interviews novelist and activist Liz Jensen about her memoir on grief, hope, and rebellion following her son's death.

An interview with Zach Schonfeld about his book tracing Nicholas Cage's early career and transformation from unknown actor to eccentric screen icon.

Michael Shields interviews Jane Savidge about her 33 1/3 book on Pulp's album 'This Is Hardcore', exploring the Britpop era and the album's themes of fame, aging, and pornography.

An interview with the co-directors of the documentary 'Ahead of the Curve' about the legacy of Curve magazine and lesbian visibility.

An interview with music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor about her book 'She's a Badass,' which explores women in rock and their role in shaping feminism.