A Song Called Life

In Episode #263, Osi is joined by author and journalist Katherine Stewart to discuss her research into the increasingly visible and influential Christian nationalist movement in the United States. What dangers does this movement pose? Who is funding it? Who are the key players? They answer these questions and more. Katherine Stewart is an American journalist and author who writes extensively about...

In Episode #262, Osi is joined by author Alexander Douglas for a philosophical conversation on identity. Why are we obsessed with “finding ourselves”? What happens when the identity we’ve built for ourselves starts to fall apart? Is identity actually getting in the way of love, peace, and connection? They tackle these questions and more. Link to Against Identity: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/45...

In Episode #261, musician Mato Wayuhi returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Osi about music, creativity, and culture. They dissect Mato’s new album BYGONER , exploring the creative process behind it, discuss the importance of authentic Native representation in media, and more. Mato Wayuhi is an Oglala Lakota artist originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alongside creating...

In Episode #260, Osi sits down with producer and beatmaker DJ L for a wide-ranging conversation about music’s past, present, and future. They discuss and acknowledge the architects of the Chicago drill sound, the producers who’ve shaped hip-hop the most, and whether AI represents the next natural evolution in music, or an existential threat to the art form. DJ L is a Chicago-based producer and bea...

In Episode #259, Osi is joined by international security specialist Steven Holland to discuss what it truly takes to operate and survive the most dangerous places on the planet. Steven shares how his military background shaped his path into private security, firsthand insight from his work in conflict zones such as Gaza and Ukraine, and more. Steven Holland is a security professional with extensiv...

In Episode #258, rapper Drizzy Tae returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Osi about the artistic process. How do you find inspiration when you feel tapped out? How does a young artist navigate the industry without losing themselves? They dig into these questions and more.

In Episode #257, Osi is joined by humanitarian and firefighter Amanda Ainsworth to discuss her evolution from an everyday citizen into a frontline responder supporting major humanitarian crises across Europe. They discuss the experiences that compelled her to take action independently, her time in refugee camps and how it has profoundly changed her perspective, how the growing nationalist sentimen...

In Episode #256, Osi sits down with visual artist and illustrator FRKO RICO for a wide-ranging conversation. What does getting your big break as an artist look like in real time? How do you balance creative freedom with family life? What does “selling out” actually mean? And is AI something artists should be worried about? Osi and FRKO tackle these questions and more. FRKO, also known as Freako Ri...

In Episode #255, Osi sits down with renowned epidemiologist Michael Osterholm to talk about why it’s so important to start preparing now for the next pandemic. How did politicians and the scientific community fall short during COVID 19, and what lessons do we need to take with us moving forward? When might the next pandemic happen? Osi and Michael dig into these questions and more. Link to The Big...

In Episode #254, Osi talks with philosopher Charlotte Blease about how artificial intelligence is disrupting and redefining the future of healthcare. They ask the questions everyone’s wondering about: Could AI eventually replace doctors? Are physicians already turning to tools like ChatGPT to help diagnose patients? And what ethical concerns come with relying on machines to make decisions about hu...

In Episode #253, Osi sits down with journalist David J. Lynch to unpack how globalization reshaped the lives of American workers. They revisit the 1990s, a pivotal decade when policy decisions and global market shifts set the stage for today’s economic and cultural divides. Lynch explains how political missteps and a lack of support for displaced workers left entire communities struggling to adapt...

In Episode #252, Osi sits down with Gary Tyler, who shares his remarkable story of survival and hope after spending 41 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. They revisit the day everything changed, the shooting that led to Gary’s wrongful conviction, and the unbearable weight he carried as a 17-year-old sentenced to death. Gary also reflects on how he found purpose, forgiveness, and freed...

In Episode #251, Osi sits down with author and consultant Bree Groff for a wide ranging conversation about work culture in America. The discussion touches on generational differences in attitudes toward work between Boomers and Millennials, how corporate culture has shaped small businesses, how artificial intelligence is poised to transform the future of work, and more. Bree Groff is a workplace c...

In Episode #250, Osi sits down with music mogul Jimmy Kang, one of the most influential executives in the hip hop and music industry. Jimmy shares his journey from his Korean roots to becoming a powerhouse in the entertainment business, offering unique insights into what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive music scene. He breaks down the realities that independent and up-and-coming artists...

In Episode #249, Akinola Pedro returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on music. They discuss the importance of having support at a young age to pursue a career in music, the recent decline in hip hop popularity, the challenges of being a multi-genre artist, and more. Akinola Pedro began his career in 2016. Born in Washington, D.C. to Nigerian parents, he carries a rich heritage of...

In Episode #248, cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins joins Osi to discuss the rise and fall of private life. As social media, surveillance, and the pressures of constant openness reshape our daily lives, Tiffany and Osi grapple with a timely question: Can private life survive the demands of the twenty-first century? They also discuss why it is crucial to recognize that privacy is a man made concept...

In Episode #247, historian Sophia Rosenfeld sits down with Osi to dig into one big question: Does having more choices really make us freer? They discuss how modern society’s obsession with choice can backfire, leading to decision fatigue, anxiety, and second-guessing. From politics to everyday life, this conversation unpacks the hidden costs of “more options” and what true freedom might really mea...

In Episode #246, whistleblower Reality Winner joins Osi to talk about her decision to leak a classified NSA document on Russian election interference. She reflects on the consequences of her actions, the prison sentence that followed, why she chose to write her memoir I Am Not Your Enemy , and new details that provide deeper context on her case and its lasting impact. Reality Leigh Winner is a for...

In Episode #245, author and journalist Paul Vigna joins Osi to explore the world’s most widely practiced religion: Money. If money is not truly “real” but only functions because we believe in it, why have we allowed it to govern nearly every aspect of our lives? What happens when that belief falters and trust in the system breaks down? And why did ancient societies embrace debt forgiveness through...

In Episode #244, author and journalist Tom Zeller Jr. joins Osi to shine a light on one of the most overlooked medical conditions: headaches. For many people, headaches are an occasional nuisance, but for others, migraines and cluster headaches can be utterly debilitating. Perhaps most frustrating of all, the medical community still struggles to provide real answers for those who suffer. Tom share...

In Episode #243, law professor Joan C. Williams joins Osi to discuss how the widening gap between college graduates and non-college grads is reshaping American politics, and threatening democracy itself. How did the Democratic Party go from championing the working class to being seen as out-of-touch elites? And why has the right been so successful at tapping into the frustrations of working-class...

In Episode #242, Damizza joins Osi to unpack the ongoing fallout from the Epstein files scandal. There’s a growing hunger among Americans to uncover how the rich and powerful operate behind closed doors, and to hold them accountable when wrongdoing surfaces. In an age where major news stories are often buried under the weight of a relentless 24-hour cycle, the Epstein saga has proven unusually per...

In Episode #241, writer, podcast host, and author Chad Sanders joins Osi to discuss what it takes to break into the entertainment industry in 2025, especially for young artists. They also discuss AI and how it's reshaping the creative landscape, what the future of opportunity might look like in the next 5 to 10 years, and how emerging technologies are transforming the artistic process. Chad Sa...

In Episode #240, Mark Lynas joins Osi to confront one of the most urgent and underdiscussed threats facing humanity today: nuclear war. They discuss why nuclear war poses a far more immediate danger than climate change, the troubling lack of public awareness and political will, and consider what actions can still be taken to pull us back from the brink. Six Minutes To Winter - Bloomsbury.com/us/si...

In Episode #239, historian and human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the Russia and Ukraine conflict, viewed through the lens of the rising "America First" movement. What role should the United States play on the global stage when it comes to foreign aid and intervention? Is America truly stronger when it focuses inward? Are American...