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Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series. I'm Paul Vogelzang and we have an excellent show today, very timely and important, with our guest today, Walter Stahr. Walter Stahr will be presenting at Smithsonian Associates Salmon P. Chase: Lincoln's Vital Rival, via Zoom on December 13, and you'll find ticket details on our website, but we have Walter Stahr today Join me and New York Times bestselling biographer Walter Stahr for a timely reassessment of Salmon P. Chase, Abraham Lincoln's indispensable secretary of the treasury and a leading proponent for Black rights before and during his years in the cabinet and as chief justice of the United States. Salmon P Chase may not be a household name, but he should be and is best remembered as a rival of Lincoln's for the Republican nomination in 1860—but there would not have been a national Republican Party, and Lincoln could not have won the presidency, were it not for the vital groundwork Chase laid over the previous two decades. Starting in the early 1840s, long before Lincoln was speaking out against slavery, Chase was forming and leading antislavery parties. He represented fugitive slaves so often in his law practice that he was known as the "attorney general for runaway Negroes," and he furthered his reputation as an outspoken federal senator and progressive governor of Ohio. Listen as Zion Church's role, and 5000+ formerly enslaved persons felt on May 12, 1865, after the Union Army finally arrived in town. That, of course, is our guest today, author and NYT best-selling author Walther Stahr, author of the new book, Salmon P. Chase: Lincoln's Vital Rival. Salmon P Chase was tapped by Lincoln to become secretary of the treasury. Our guest today, NYT best-selling author Walther Stahr will tell us about how Salmon P Chase would prove essential to the Civil War effort, raising the billions of dollars that allowed the Union to win the war, while also pressing the president to emancipate the country's slaves and recognize Black rights. Walther Stahr tells us that when Lincoln had the chance to appoint a chief justice in 1864, he chose his faithful rival because he was sure Chase would make the right decisions on the difficult racial, political, and economic issues the Supreme Court would confront during Reconstruction. Drawing on previously overlooked sources, Stahr sheds new light on a complex and fascinating political figure as well as on the pivotal events of the Civil War and its aftermath. Please join me in welcoming Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

George Harrison and Eric Clapton: A Rock 'n' Roll Friendship's Powerful Reverb The Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on Not Old Better Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates edition, on KSCW. I'm Paul Vogelzang and it is so great to be with you following another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen. We have a really neat show today here on KSCW, very fun and exciting, with our guests today, Beatles historians Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa. We'll be talking about George Harrison, All Things Must Pass, Beatles music and Womack and Kruppa's new book about George Harrison and Eric Clapton, 'Harrison and Clapton and other Assorted Love Songs'. Womack and Kruppa will appear via Zoom at Smithsonian Associates Dec 9, and for more details, please check out our web site notold-better.com for more details. But, we have them today here on KSCW. The tumultuous friendship between George Harrison and Eric Clapton shaped not only their lives and careers but the shifting face of rock music in the early 1970s. Beatles expert Ken Womack and music historian Jason Kruppa explore the rock legends' musical and personal collaboration, friendship, and rivalry. They take a close look at the November 1970 releases of All Things Must Pass, Harrison's powerful emancipatory statement in the wake of the Beatles, and Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Clapton's impassioned reimagining of his art while playing with Derek and the Dominos. These albums helped to push rock 'n' roll out of the dreamy idealism of the 1960s into the wild and expansive new reality of the 1970s. Womack and Kruppa's multimedia presentation provides vivid details about the albums' creation, highlighting the production of one classic song after another. It also recalls a love triangle for the ages, involving Clapton, Harrison, and Harrison's wife Pattie Boyd. Please join me in welcoming to the Not Old Better Show on KSCW via internet phone, Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa. My thanks to Smithsonian Associates for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on KSCW, please talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and see you next week. Remember, you can find everything on our website: notold-better.com Check out Smithsonian Associates for more information: https://smithsonianassociates.org/t Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Psoriasis Disease and What You Should Know - Diane Talbert The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, on KSCW. I'm Paul Vogelzang and today's show is brought to you by Faherty Brand Clothes and , yum, Omaha Steaks. Our guest today is Diane Talbert, and we're going to discuss several things she wished she'd know, as a person of color, about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Those with immune-mediated diseases have, for too long now, felt alone in navigating through their conditions. This can be compounded for some groups by racial disparities when it comes to diagnosis for diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. These disparities can lead to troubling outcomes, and our guest today Diane Talbert understands the importance of bringing to light these aspects of psoriatic diseases. As a psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient advocate, Diane Talbert is working with pharmaceutical companies and organizations to better understand and address health disparities in psoriatic disease – specifically as it relates to diagnosis. This is an amazing individual and you'll enjoy our conversation with Diane Talbert, who'll share her 50-year patient journey and a unique perspectives as she has experienced first-hand the health inequities that people of color face. In particular, it took Diane 20 years for her symptoms to be taken seriously and receive a proper diagnosis – setting her up for her advocacy work around these diseases, including visits to Capitol Hill every year. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Diane Talbert. My thanks to Faherty Brand Clothes and Omaha Steaks for sponsoring today's episode. My thanks to Diane Talbert for graciously sharing her incredible story. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience…be well, stay safe out there and remember to talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks everybody. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Get Back - The Beatles: Interview with Ken Womack The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Series. Our guest today is author, historian, Smithsonian Associate Ken Womack. Ken Womack is a fan favorite on the show and has been on the show often. Kenneth Womack is one of the world's foremost writers and thinkers about the Beatles. In addition to such titles as Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of the Beatles (2007), the Cambridge Companion to the Beatles (2009), and The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four (2014), he is the author of the brand new book, All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison and Clapton and other Assorted Love Songs. Ken Womack serves as the Music Culture critic for Salon, as well as a regular contributor to a host of print and web outlets, including Slate, Billboard, Time, Variety, The Guardian, USA Today, The Independent, NBC News, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and is a Professor of English and Popular Music at Monmouth University. Of course, we're talking 'Beatles' today, and we'll do a deep dive into the upcoming 3 part Beatles documentary series 'Get Back,' which will be available over Thanksgiving weekend on Disney+. Please join me in welcoming you to The Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates series on KSCW, Ken Womack. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Climate Change Threatens National Security - Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn The Not Old Better Show Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. Today's show is brought to you by Chess.com. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Well, among the many things I'm thankful for, our wonderful country, our freedom, and all that the USA represents throughout the world. Today's interview is about those things in general and how we protect what we have specifically with our guest Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn. Admiral McGinn served on active duty in the United States Navy for 35 years attaining the rank of Vice-Admiral. He served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Programs, overseeing the development of future Navy capabilities, and previously commanded the United States Third Fleet. While in the Navy, he served as a naval aviator, test pilot, aircraft carrier commanding officer, and national security strategist. Vice-Admiral Dennis McGinn is a member of the Center for Climate and Security Advisory Board, and Senior Member of the Executive Committee at the International Military Council on Climate and Security. Yes, 'climate and security. According to Admiral McGinn, "Climate change is altering the strategic landscape and shaping the security environment, posing complex threats to the United States and nations around the world," and Pentagon reports state: "To deter war and protect our country, the [Defense] Department must understand the ways climate change affects missions, plans, and capabilities." What does all this mean…we'll discuss that and more with Admiral Dennis McGinn…does the United States need a climate security plan? Yes, that, too…please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, via internet phone, Admiral Dennis McGinn. My thanks to Chess.com for sponsoring today's show. Enjoy the holidays with your family by playing Chess.com matches. Please support our sponsors. My thanks to Admiral Dennis McGinn for his service, his preparation, expertise, and willingness to share such important, sensitive information with us today. My thanks to you you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on KSCW. Please be safe, be thankful, and remember, let's talk about better…the Not Old Better Show on KSCW. Happy Holidays and I'll see you next week. Thanks, everybody. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Prostate Health - Treatment, Survival & Recovery with Sal Ciresi, MD Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by SimpliSafe security and Coinbase. Please support our sponsors and check out today's show notes for special offers from SimpliSafe.com and Coinbase. Up to 90 percent of all men by the age of 85 suffer from an enlarged prostate, a condition that can severely impact daily responsibilities such as the ability to work due to the need for frequent urination. This was true for anesthetist Sal Ciresi who, at 70 years old, spends his days in and out of the operating room at Novant Health in Huntersville and is understandably unable to take breaks. * After living with an enlarged prostate – also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – for three to four years, Sal Ciresi sought treatment when the condition became unbearable and nearly prevented him from working. After learning from his doctor that medication wouldn't work due to the severity of his condition, he became determined to find an alternative and approached a colleague about a water vapor therapy he saw advertised on TV. A month later, he was treated and back to working in the operating room without his previous worry or discomfort. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW, via internet phone, Dr. Sal Ciresi. My thanks to SimpliSafe Coinbase for sponsoring today's show. Please remember to support our sponsors. My thanks to Dr. Sal Ciresi for his time, his candor, and his eagerness to share a difficult story with us here on The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. online at notold-better.com where you can find all our history, links and other details about today's show. Remember, let's talk about better…The Not Old Better Show, thanks, everybody, and I'll see you next week. gain that's SIMPLISAFE dot com slash notoldbetter. Coinbase: coinbase.com/NOB Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Aging with HIV: Discrimination, Treatment, Hope The Not Old Better Show, Art or Living Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is brought to you by Chess.com and Faherty Brand Clothes. Please support our sponsors and check out today's show notes for special offers from Chess.com and Faherty Brand. Our guest today, Dennis Fleming, age 62, is a social work consultant based in Sacramento, California. Diagnosed with HIV in the early 1990s, Dennis has struggled to find an effective treatment regimen for decades, until Dennis learned about Rukobia – an HIV Therapy for heavily treatment experienced (HTE) adults living with HIV. Following his initial diagnosis, treatments were not yet available, and he had a hard time coping with his status. Nearly five years later, he began treatment with an antiretroviral therapy, but with limited success. The experience led him to stop treatment for a year, resulting in a severe case of toxoplasmosis. After recovering from this life-threatening experience, Dennis Fleming became determined to prioritize his health. Older HIV-infected gay men may experience multiple forms of stigma related to sexual orientation (homonegativity), HIV (HIV stigma), and age (ageism), all of which can negatively impact quality of life (QOL). We're going to be talking about what Dennis Fleming has witnessed in 30 years with aging and HIV, his unique perspective on how HIV has changed during the last four decades and Dennis Fleming will share what this milestone means for long-term survivors, including how treatments have evolved? Fewer pills, prevention? Hope. Be part of society. What are friendships and family life like? Stigma… Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Dennis Fleming. Please support our sponsors: Chess.com https://fahertybrand.com and enter NotOldBetter at checkout Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Uncommon Ground with Van Jones Welcome to a special episode of The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is part of our series on introducing you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show audience to great new, notable podcasters and podcasts. Pursuit of the common good is something we talk about a lot on The Not Old Better Show. And, giving back is part of who we are and important to all of us, but particularly so to members of The Not Old Better Show. Are you concerned about the future? Tired of divisiveness? Join political commentator and changemaker Van Jones on a journey to find unifying solutions to our country's biggest problems. Each week, Van and his guests explore topics that affect us all—from climate change to prison reform, from voting rights to political polarization. In Uncommon Ground with Van Jones, you'll hear inspiring, hopeful, and unique perspectives on what it takes to create meaningful change in a divided nation. New episodes of Uncommon Ground with Van Jones release weekly, every Wednesday. Listen here: wondery.fm/UG_NotOldBetter Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Film & Music: The Heartbeat of Film - Rachel Franklin Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Oh my gosh, we all remember that scene from the Hitchcock film, 'Psycho." Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang and we're celebrating music and film with Smithsonian Associate Rachel Franklin, Doctor of Musical Arts. The great film director Norman Jewison said: "The marriage of the moving image and music is perhaps the most powerful visual communication we have."— Film music can inspire and romance us. It can make emotional statements that a script simply can't, subvert a plot with a completely different subtext, and inject irony, fear, or humor when there is apparently none on screen. Music can salvage a bad movie and make a good one great. Great film scores by composers such as Bernard Herrmann, Max Steiner, Ennio Morricone, and John Williams have engraved iconic scenes into our collective memory with their extraordinary music, even if the rest of the movie might have faded. We are listening to Bernard Herrmann's Alfred Hitchcock 'Psycho" film soundtrack with "The Knife" scene music and music from the finale of the film. Join us today with popular speaker and concert pianist Rachel Franklin in our conversation that explores the stories behind some of the greatest film music ever composed. We'll be discussing the purpose of a fine score and how it both supports and transforms the film. Rachel Franklin will play selections from each of the films we discuss, so fasten your seatbelts…it's going to be a fabulous ride! Please join me in welcoming you to the Not Old Better Show on KSCW, jazz, and classical music pianist, composer, Rachel Franklin. My thanks to Smithsonian Associates for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on KSCW, please talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and see you next week. Remember, you can find everything on our website: notold-better.com For more details, please check out Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/subscriptions/series/?id=175510 Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Soldiers and Dioramas - Brigitte Blachere Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on KSCW. I'm Paul Vogelzang and it is so great to be with you following another excellent Community Chat with Gary Cohen. We have an excellent show today here on KSCW, very timely and important, with our guest today, Smithsonian Associate, Brigitte Blachere. In the early morning of December 27, 1941, Royal Air Force aircraft and British army and naval forces surprised and quickly overtook German troops positioned on the Norwegian islands of Maaloy and Vaagso. This first true combined tri-service operation carried out by British forces was intended to damage German morale and to engage German forces defending Norway that might otherwise be deployed on the Eastern Front. The raid, codenamed Operation Archery, successfully destroyed German coastal defenses and resources on the islands, including oil and fish factories, a power station, stores, and ships. Seven Samurai, director Akira Kurosawa's influential 1954 film set in war-torn 16th century Japan, traces an unexpected partnership between a team of masterless samurai and a poor mountain village in need of protection from raiders. The action-packed epic is filled with scenes of training, attacks, and counterattacks—all accompanied by plenty of mud, horses, swords, arrows, and firearms. The story realistically reflects complex relationships among farmers, samurai warriors, and bandits, with some characters based on historical figures. Creating a village diorama and engaging in strategy games pitting samurais against raiders bring this film to life on a miniature scale. Explore pivotal battles recounted in history, film, and classical mythology in miniature through these specially designed Fall and Winter Adventures. Each session includes four hours of live online instruction with Al Gaspar and Taliesin Knol. Themed sessions focus on discovering the history of a significant encounter; facilitated diorama construction in which participants make their own terrain boards; and virtually simulated conflicts using troops of 1/72-scale soldiers in war games that offer vivid insights into military strategies. Find out more on our web site, but listen to our guest today as we'll talk about soldiers and dioramas and more with returning guest, Brigitte Blachere. My thanks to Smithsonian Associates for their ongoing support of the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on KSCW, please talk about better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody and see you next week. Remember, you can find everything on our website: notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.