We start by talking about the music of the Vietnam War and how soldiers and civilians alike connected with songs while continents apart. Our guests are the writer Doug Bradley and historian Craig Werner. Then, we talk about the book “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine” with author and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin.
Featured in this Episode
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Music of the Vietnam War
We go on a journey back in time, to a decade that shaped a generation: the Vietnam War era. We listen to music from that time — anthems of protest, but also ballads of longing for home. Our guests share the history behind each song.
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“I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine”
Music transports us across time, space and emotions. Your brain is able to remember music you heard as a child. And you might associate a certain song with a break up, or your first love. We talk about how effective music can be at soothing our mental and physical ailments. Our guest is Daniel Levitin, author of “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine.”
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Doug Bradley Guest
- Craig Werner Guest
- Daniel J Levitin Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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