Culture Gabfest: I Love Brucy

Published: Dec. 22, 2021, 8 a.m.

b'This week, the panel discusses Aaron Sorkin\\u2019s Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz biopic, Being the Ricardos. Next, the panel is joined by contributing writer for the New York Times, Jody Rosen, to make sense of Bruce Springsteen\\u2019s latest deal and the confusing world of music rights today. Finally, the panel is joined by Slate\\u2019s book critic Laura Miller to discuss her list of the best books (and audiobooks!) of 2021.\\nIn Slate Plus, the panel continues the discussion of music rights and how Taylor Swift changed the game with her re-recordings.\\xa0\\nEmail us at culturefest@slate.com.\\nEndorsements\\nDana: A video of a series of pianist Bill Evans\\u2019s live performances over 11 years titled, Bill Evans Live \\u201864 \\u201875.\\nJulia: The 2004 film Cellular which stars Chris Evans, Kim Bassinger, Jason Statham, William H. Macy, Jessica Biel, and more.\\nSteve: A follow-up to the 8 hours of Get Back, one of the greatest works of cultural criticism: Revolution in the Head: The Beatles\\u2019 Records and the Sixties by Ian MacDonald. Also: Sufjan Stevens\\u2019s Christmas catalog, Songs for Christmas.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe.\\nOutro music is "What Do You Want From Me" by OTE\\nSlate Plus members get ad-free podcasts, a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest, full access to Slate\'s journalism on Slate.com, and more. Sign up now\\xa0at slate.com/cultureplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'