Peace Of Mind with Bhi Bhiman
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 209 ratingsIn a nod to the protest albums of the 1960s and 70s, Bhi Bhiman’s Peace of Mind finds inspiration in the chaos that is modern American life. So much so that he had to release the album as a podcast and dig deeper on everything from immigration to religion, racism to Russia with experts, activists and artists like author Dave Eggers, religious scholar Reza Aslan, attorney & advocate Rabia Chaudry, LaDoris Cordell, and more. Part politics, part Behind the Music, all fascinating, Peace of Mind is an album and a podcast for our time.
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Episodes
Ep. 9 Stand By Me
April 12, 2019 15:14 - 46 minutesIn the final episode of Peace of Mind, Bhi shares a very personal story about how suicide has touched his life in recent years. How Meditation Can Reshape Our Brains (TEDx): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8rRzTtP7Tc Listen to Peace of Mind (the album): https://lnk.to/peaceofmindthealbum Tour dates, etc: https://bhiman.com
POM Presents: Switched on Pop
April 05, 2019 16:55 - 45 minutesPeace of Mind presents a special episode of the hit podcast Switched on Pop featuring Bhi as the guest. Switched on Pop is about the making and meaning of popular music; hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding, produced by Vox. They break down pop songs to figure out what makes a hit and what is its place in culture. In this episode, Bhi joins to explain the “nerd punk rock” behind releasing Peace of Mind as a podcast. Subscribe to Switched on Pop here.
Ep. 8 GIANT
March 29, 2019 18:09 - 55 minutesGender inequality and gender politics. The song for this episode is “GIANT” and it was inspired by the millions of women who are often unsung and overlooked. Our guests include Dr. Nimmi Gowrinathan, author and journalist Amy Westervelt, and we’ll also hear a very personal story from one of our past guests about a female GIANT in his life. Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Twitter: @amywestervelt amywestervelt.com Twitter: @nimmideviarchy beyondidentity.org deviarc
Ep. 7 Lawyers, Guns and Money
March 22, 2019 08:39 - 37 minutesThis episode is a showcase for some of the lawyers who are pushing back on the Trump Administration in courts everyday -- like Jonathan E. Taylor who helped bring the emoluments cases against Trump. And retired superior court judge LaDoris Cordell is back to share her story and the chance encounter that lead her to the law. Today's song is a cover of Warren Zevon’s, Lawyers Guns & Money. Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Tour dates, vinyl & more: https://www.peaceofmi...
Ep 6. With Love from Russia
March 15, 2019 09:05 - 40 minutesIn this episode we examine the rise of Vladimir Putin and Russia’s foray into Western politics and the election of Donald Trump. Our Active Measures director Jack Bryan, comedian and co-host of Mueller She Wrote Jaleesa Johnson, and PBS Frontline producer Neil Docherty who will discuss his film Putin's Way. The song for this episode is “With Love from Russia.” Listen to Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Tour dates, vinyl & more: https://peaceofmindpod.com
Ep. 5 Have a Little Faith!
March 08, 2019 13:37 - 47 minutesWhat roles do religion and faith play in how Americans live their lives? Our guests are religious scholar Reza Aslan, attorney, advocate Rabia Chaudry (Serial, Undisclosed and The 45th), and author Dave Eggers. Listen to Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Tour dates, vinyl & more: https://peaceofmindpod.com https://rabiachaudry.com https://826national.org/ https://internationalcongressofyouthvoices.com
Ep. 4 Beyond the Border
February 22, 2019 09:29 - 47 minutesImmigration policy and its human consequences. Our guests are Ahilan Arulanantham (attorney w/ the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project), Paola Mendoza (activist, artist & author), and Todd Schulte (President of FWD.US). Listen to Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Vinyl, tour dates & more: https://peaceofmindpod.com
Ep. 3 Eenie Meenie
February 08, 2019 20:47 - 43 minutesThe multi-pronged attack on voting in America. While there are threats from outside countries, like Russia and China, the greatest danger comes from within. Our guests are Dale Ho (Director, ACLU Voting Rights Project) and Taz Ahmed (18 Million Rising, and host of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast). The song for this episode is “Eenie Meenie”. Stream it wherever you listen to music. Catch Bhi Bhiman on tour - tix available at peaceofmindpod.com.
Ep. 2 Can't Nobody Stop Us
February 01, 2019 15:43 - 26 minutesDemocracy – the places where it thrives, the places where it dies. And what’s at stake when any one of the 4 pillars of democracy are threatened. Our guests are investigative journalist and Frontline producer Neil Docherty, retired superior court judge LaDoris Cordell and Voice of America reporter Salem Solomon. The song for this episode is “Can’t Nobody Stop Us”. Listen to Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Vinyl, tour dates & more: https://peaceofmindpod.com
Ep. 1 Brother, Can You Spare Some Peace of Mind?
January 25, 2019 08:10 - 29 minutesIn the first episode of Peace of Mind, we’re talking about the fear and madness that characterizes so much of this crazy time in America. Our guests are author Dave Eggers, Glynn Washington (host of Snap Judgement on NPR) and renowned social psychologist, Lee Ross. The song for this episode is “Brother Can You Spare Some Peace of Mind?” Listen to Peace of Mind the album: https://lnk.to/peaceofmindalbum Tour dates, vinyl & more: https://peaceofmindpod.com
Welcome to Peace of Mind with Bhi Bhiman
November 15, 2018 17:50 - 3 minutesA sneak peek of the new album and podcast from popular indie musician Bhi Bhiman, featuring Dave Eggers, Reza Aslan, Rabia Chaudry, LaDoris Cordell and more.