Archive - The Honest Broker

Authenticity in Music

In a world of AI slop, where do we find something real?

Jun 21 • Ted Gioia

The Great Books Are for Everyone

How Zena Hitz brings the humanities to thousands of people via the Catherine Project

Jun 19 • Jared Henderson

1:25:24

A Reading List for the End of Civilization

I’m releasing this essay from behind the paywall.

Jun 16 • Ted Gioia

I Get Duped into Buying an AI Slop Book

And updates on cancel culture, counterclockwise dances, millionaires who pay to conduct orchestras, etc.

Jun 15 • Ted Gioia

Objective Standards Really Do Exist in Music

And the New York Times is caught in the middle of the argument

Jun 12 • Ted Gioia

The 50 Essential Western Films

I pick the definitive movies in the genre. Here's the first (of three) installments.

Jun 9 • Ted Gioia

Help Me Create the Ultimate Playlist of Songs about American Life

Today is Open Mic Day at The Honest Broker

Jun 6 • Ted Gioia

Can You Run the Music Industry without Musicians?

We will now find out

Jun 4 • Ted Gioia

Ten New Albums I'm Recommending Right Now

Warning: strange soul-stirring sounds ahead!

Jun 1 • Ted Gioia

May 2026

How to Destroy a Literary Reputation in One Move

Media companies invent a new kind of stupid

May 30 • Ted Gioia

Is Spotify Vulnerable?

Rival streamer Qobuz grew more than 200% in one year—while Spotify struggles to attract new users

May 28 • Ted Gioia

An Uncanny Moment for Jazz Lovers

Sonny Rollins dies the day before the Miles Davis centenary

May 26 • Ted Gioia

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