Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Davis

Roberta Smith is the exemplar of popular art criticism. For almost four decades, Smith was a familiar voice on the arts pages of the New York Times, serving for many of those years as co-lead art critic. Both feared and revered, she is known above all for close looking, precise description, and a style that's accessible but serious. In 2019, she won the Rabkin Award for Lifetime Achievement. Smith moved to New York in the late 1960s, studying at the Whitney's Independent Study Program and meeting her first mentor, the sculptor Donald Judd. In the early 1970s, she worked at the Museum of Modern Art and Paula Cooper Gallery, then began writing for various art magazines. In the 1980s, she began writing for larger audiences at the Village Voice, and then for the Times starting in 1986. Smith retired two years ago. This week, she is back because a film, called House of Criticism, about her and her husband, New York magazine art critic Jerry Saltz, is making its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. Ben Davis took that as his cue to interview someone who has shaped the worlds of art-making and art-writing so deeply. Smith was nice enough to talk to him about her method, what she thinks people get wrong about the art world, and what she's looking at now.

At NADA Miami, Duncan MacKenzie, Ryan Peter Miller, Tom Sandford and returning guest William Powhida dig into the art world's annual power rituals, the shifting geography of cultural influence, Gulf-state biennials, wealth concentration, and the contradictions of contemporary art's relationship to capitalism. Starting from Powhida's commissioned work for the annual ArtReview Power 100 issue, the conversation encompasses discussions of oligarchy, philanthropy, redistribution, art fairs, nationalism, soft power, artist-run infrastructure, and Powhida's ambitious experimental project, the Zero Art Fair.   William Powhida — https://williampowhida.com/NADA Miami — https://www.newartdealers.org/ ArtReview Power 100 — https://artreview.com/power-100/ Ben Davis — https://www.benadavis.com/ Art Angle Podcast —Art Angle Podcast Nicole Eisenman —https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicole_Eisenman 52 Walker — https://52walker.com/Zero Art Fair — https://zeroartfair.com/Flag Art Foundation — https://www.flagartfoundation.org/

Roberta Smith is the exemplar of popular art criticism. For almost four decades, Smith was a familiar voice on the arts pages of the New York Times, serving for many of those years as co-lead art critic. Both feared and revered, she is known above all for close looking, precise description, and a style that's accessible but serious. In 2019, she won the Rabkin Award for Lifetime Achievement. Smith moved to New York in the late 1960s, studying at the Whitney's Independent Study Program and meeting her first mentor, the sculptor Donald Judd. In the early 1970s, she worked at the Museum of Modern Art and Paula Cooper Gallery, then began writing for various art magazines. In the 1980s, she began writing for larger audiences at the Village Voice, and then for the Times starting in 1986. Smith retired two years ago. This week, she is back because a film, called House of Criticism, about her and her husband, New York magazine art critic Jerry Saltz, is making its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. Ben Davis took that as his cue to interview someone who has shaped the worlds of art-making and art-writing so deeply. Smith was nice enough to talk to him about her method, what she thinks people get wrong about the art world, and what she's looking at now.

Full Show: Tuesday, June 9th The Phillies win again and stay hot as Cris Sanchez continues to dominate. Also, Jon gets heated about Nick Sirianni's role in the A.J. Brown situation and we analyze the introductory presser from new Sixers' president Mike Gansey. Ben Davis joins in-studio and Eliot Shorr-Parks calls in ahead of Eagles' mandatory minicamp practice.

The WIP Morning Team are joined by Ben Davis in-studio to talk about another stellar start from Cristopher Sanchez and how the dominance and consistency of Jhoan Durán has largely flown under the radar.

In the 7am hour, Joe and Jon welcome Ben Davis back to the studio to discuss the Phillies' success and Cristopher Sánchez's recent dominance. They dive into a heated debate regarding Nick Sirianni's accountability in the deterioration of his relationship with A.J. Brown. The conversation also explores Mike Gansey's recent comments on the 76ers' roster timeline and the importance of respect in a professional locker room. 01:41 - Ben Davis Studio Return 05:15 - Sirianni Vs A.J. Brown 12:20 - Sixers Roster Timeline 17:10 - Eagles Coaching Accountability 23:10 - Seth Joyner Analysis 33:20 - Story Of Lazarus

In the 8am hour, Joe, Jon and Ben Davis analyze the power structure within the 76ers front office between Mike Gansey and Bob Myers. They debate Nick Sirianni's role in the AJ Brown fallout and evaluate the Phillies' needs at the trade deadline. The conversation also covers the growing absurdity of NCAA gambling rulings and Gansey's concerning comments regarding Embiid's future. 01:50 - Sixers Leadership Dynamics 07:10 - Phillies All-Star Talk 12:15 - Sirianni And AJ Brown 19:30 - Sixers Front Office Power 26:00 - Coaching Culture Debate 33:50 - Jameer Nelson Role 41:40 - Shorr-Parks On Eagles 56:10 - NCAA Gambling Issues 01:00:50 - Gansey Questions Embiid

The WIP Morning Team shares their first impressions of new Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey after speaking to reporters about a multitude of topics yesterday in Camden. They also continue the debate with Ben Davis and callers about Nick Sirianni's culture in the Eagles locker room amid the trade of AJ Brown to the Patriots.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles, including their 6-4 win, the comeback in the 6th inning, Jeff Hoffman's blown save in their second game, Ernie Clement dodging Gunnar Henderson's tag, Kevin Gausman's outing against his former team and his slider usage. Then, former MLB umpire and crew chief Dale Scott (16:04) takes a deeper dive on the base-running and infield defensive plays between Toronto and O's, and the leash he would have for managers. Later, Phillies TV analyst Ben Davis joins the guys (28:14) to chat about the managerial change with Don Mattingly, if they can sustain their success through the post-season, Cristopher Sánchez's success with his changeup, how he can continue dominating the mound, how the team and Orion Kerkering overcame their devastating loss in the playoffs, Brandon Marsh marking his all-star campaign, and Bryce Harper not losing his step.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This week we're re-airing a favorite episode featuring Kate Brown interviewing Ben Davis about the “Raphael: Sublime Poetry” blockbuster at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show is the first comprehensive international loan exhibition ever dedicated to him in the United States. There are 237 works in total—33 paintings, 142 drawings—and his Sistine Chapel tapestries. There are loans from the Louvre, the Vatican Museums, the Prado, the Uffizi, and the British Museum. Many of these works, according to the Met, have never been shown together, and some have never previously left Europe. Curated by Carmen C. Bambach, it took 17 years to assemble. No one quite captured divine beauty like Raphael did. But what is the story within the story of this artist who left indelible mark on western art? This week, we find out.

In this episode of Bad at Sports, recorded at the tail end of a sun-soaked, sweat-drenched, and somehow still magical Miami Art Week, Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller sit down with curator and cultural programmer Esther Park—the force behind this year's public programming at New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA). Park traces her origin story from working the front desk at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami to throwing illegal block parties in Wynwood, to shaping NADA's ambitious "Ecologies" program. The conversation spirals (as it should) into art world mythologies, Miami as mirage, the collapse and reinvention of criticism, and why the real work happens far below the visible surface. This is a conversation about infrastructure, community, exhaustion, joy, and why—despite everything—the ecosystem still matters. Esther Park — cultural programmer and curator (NADA Public Programming) Duncan MacKenzie — https://kurasmackenzie.com/ Ryan Peter Miller — http://ryanpetermiller.com/ New Art Dealers Alliance — https://www.newartdealers.org/ Art Basel — https://www.artbasel.com/ Sam Keller — https://www.patrickparrish.com/artist/sam-keller Knight Foundation — https://knightfoundation.org/ Pérez Art Museum Miami — https://www.pamm.org/ Heather Hubbs — https://www.newartdealers.org/ Mel Chin — https://melchin.org/ Jerry Saltz — https://nymag.com/author/jerry-saltz/ Roberta Smith — https://www.nytimes.com/by/roberta-smith Peter Schjeldahl — https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/peter-schjeldahl Christopher Knight — https://www.latimes.com/people/christopher-knight Hyperallergic — https://hyperallergic.com/ Ben Davis — https://www.benadavis.com/ Artnet — https://www.artnet.com/ Brad Troemel — https://bradtroemel.com/ Jerry Gogosian — https://www.instagram.com/jerrygogosian/ Lori Waxman — https://60wrdmin.org/home.html KAWS — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaws Alec Monopoly — https://www.alecmonopoly.com/ Beeple — https://www.beeple-crap.com/  

This week we're re-airing a favorite episode featuring Kate Brown interviewing Ben Davis about the “Raphael: Sublime Poetry” blockbuster at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show is the first comprehensive international loan exhibition ever dedicated to him in the United States. There are 237 works in total—33 paintings, 142 drawings—and his Sistine Chapel tapestries. There are loans from the Louvre, the Vatican Museums, the Prado, the Uffizi, and the British Museum. Many of these works, according to the Met, have never been shown together, and some have never previously left Europe. Curated by Carmen C. Bambach, it took 17 years to assemble. No one quite captured divine beauty like Raphael did. But what is the story within the story of this artist who left indelible mark on western art? This week, we find out.

Arthur Jafa is probably the most revered artist of the last decade. Born in 1960, in Tupelo, Mississippi, he came up through the world of cinema. But Jafa also found his way into the art world with his difficult video work and strange objects. In art, his reputation went viral in 2016 with the video, Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death. It is a collage of found footage from social media that included police violence against Black people and also moments of viral celebration and joy. It was both experimental and accessible, and drew huge crowds when it was first shown at Gavin Brown's Enterprise in New York. A follow-up film, called The White Album, won the Golden Lion for Best Artist as part of the main show of the Venice Biennale back in 2019. And this month, Jafa is back in Venice, this time in a two-person show called “Helter Skelter,” curated by Nancy Spector, pairing him with the famous artist Richard Prince, also known for using found and appropriated imagery to disorienting effect. That show opened alongside the Venice Biennale at the Prada Foundation, and was one of the few things during the opening weekend that everyone could agree was a must-see event. Jafa has also curated a show currently on view at the Museum of Modern Art, called “Less Is Morbid,” a deliberately packed display of his favorite art. He is also one of the winners of this year's Art Basel Award, to be honored at that fair. In the middle of all this intense activity, Jafa agreed to talk to Artnet's Ben Davis about his art, his view of art history, and what comes next.

Arthur Jafa is probably the most revered artist of the last decade. Born in 1960, in Tupelo, Mississippi, he came up through the world of cinema. But Jafa also found his way into the art world with his difficult video work and strange objects. In art, his reputation went viral in 2016 with the video, Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death. It is a collage of found footage from social media that included police violence against Black people and also moments of viral celebration and joy. It was both experimental and accessible, and drew huge crowds when it was first shown at Gavin Brown's Enterprise in New York. A follow-up film, called The White Album, won the Golden Lion for Best Artist as part of the main show of the Venice Biennale back in 2019. And this month, Jafa is back in Venice, this time in a two-person show called “Helter Skelter,” curated by Nancy Spector, pairing him with the famous artist Richard Prince, also known for using found and appropriated imagery to disorienting effect. That show opened alongside the Venice Biennale at the Prada Foundation, and was one of the few things during the opening weekend that everyone could agree was a must-see event. Jafa has also curated a show currently on view at the Museum of Modern Art, called “Less Is Morbid,” a deliberately packed display of his favorite art. He is also one of the winners of this year's Art Basel Award, to be honored at that fair. In the middle of all this intense activity, Jafa agreed to talk to Artnet's Ben Davis about his art, his view of art history, and what comes next.

Ben Davis and Joe DeCamara of the 94 WIP Morning Show break down the Phillies' offensive drought and the possibility of MLB juicing the baseball to help hitters. They also react to rumors of Jameer Nelson joining the Sixers' front office and debate Victor Wembanyama's potential to reach Michael Jordan's level. 01:00 - Phillies Hitting Struggles 10:00 - Castellanos Interview Reaction 12:47 - Jameer Nelson Sixers Rumors 19:38 - Jalen Hurts Performance Debate 27:06 - Wembanyama Versus Jordan Debate

Joe DeCamara and Ben Davis break down the Phillies' offensive struggles despite dominant pitching from Cristopher Sánchez. They also debate Jameer Nelson's potential front-office role with the Sixers and evaluate Shohei Ohtani's place in baseball history. Rhea Hughes gets into a spirited argument with a caller over Jalen Hurts and his tendency to hold onto the ball too long. 01:20 - Phillies' Hitting Woes 05:20 - Davis on Hitting Approaches 10:15 - Nick Castellanos Analysis 13:20 - Jameer Nelson Executive Talk 17:05 - MLB Rule Change Debate 21:55 - Heated Jalen Hurts Debate 29:25 - Wembanyama vs Jordan Debate 35:55 - Shohei Ohtani GOAT Conversation

Ben Davis joins the 94 WIP Morning Show to break down the Phillies' offensive woes and also highlight their fantastic starting pitching. They discuss the recent performances of Christopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler while addressing rumors regarding Jameer Nelson and the Sixers' front office. 01:00 - Hershiser Record Discussion 02:10 - Phillies Hitting Struggles 04:41 - Sixers Front Office Rumors 04:52 - Fan Call Discussion

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Larry Andersen joins the Afternoon Show to discuss the Phillies' recent improvements, focusing on the pitching staff and the impact of Rob Thomson. Ben Davis and Scott Franzke also weigh in on Trea Turner's struggles and Kyle Schwarber's historic home run pace. They also preview the highly anticipated pitching duel between Zack Wheeler and Paul Skenes. 01:50 - Larry Andersen Interview 06:36 - Zack Wheeler's Return 09:51 - Jhoan Duran Analysis 18:58 - Phillies Big Picture 29:43 - Ben Davis Interview 40:25 - Scott Franzke Interview 45:54 - Kyle Schwarber's Pace 50:03 - Wheeler vs Skenes

Larry Andersen joins the Afternoon Show to discuss the Phillies' recent improvements, focusing on the pitching staff and the impact of Rob Thomson. Ben Davis and Scott Franzke also weigh in on Trea Turner's struggles and Kyle Schwarber's historic home run pace. They also preview the highly anticipated pitching duel between Zack Wheeler and Paul Skenes. 01:50 - Larry Andersen Interview 06:36 - Zack Wheeler's Return 09:51 - Jhoan Duran Analysis 18:58 - Phillies Big Picture 29:43 - Ben Davis Interview 40:25 - Scott Franzke Interview 45:54 - Kyle Schwarber's Pace 50:03 - Wheeler vs Skenes

Larry Andersen joins the Afternoon Show to discuss the Phillies' recent improvements, focusing on the pitching staff and the impact of Rob Thomson. Ben Davis and Scott Franzke also weigh in on Trea Turner's struggles and Kyle Schwarber's historic home run pace. They also preview the highly anticipated pitching duel between Zack Wheeler and Paul Skenes. 01:50 - Larry Andersen Interview 06:36 - Zack Wheeler's Return 09:51 - Jhoan Duran Analysis 18:58 - Phillies Big Picture 29:43 - Ben Davis Interview 40:25 - Scott Franzke Interview 45:54 - Kyle Schwarber's Pace 50:03 - Wheeler vs Skenes

Los Angeles has a new museum. Or a new vision for an old one. One of the most important museums in the country, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, has just debuted a long-awaited new building. It's designed by the revered Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. It cost three quarters of a billion dollars to realize. And long before it opened to the public last month, it has been controversial, for a whole host of reasons. It debuts with LACMA's charismatic director Michael Govan promising not just a new LACMA, but a new vision for how museums show art and relate to the public. Ben Davis went out to Los Angeles to see the new building last month, and spoke to culture critic Carolina Miranda. Miranda has the gift of being both a sharp observer or L.A. art and a gifted translator of sometimes esoteric museum and architecture debate. She has published an analysis of Zumthor and Govan's vision means for CityLab, called “For Better or Worse, the New LACMA Is an Instant LA Icon,” and she is here with me today to talk about what LACMA means for the city and for museums now.

Joe DeCamara, James Seltzer, and Rhea Hughes discuss the Phillies' hitting struggles with Ben Davis, focusing on Trea Turner's performance and the team's upcoming schedule. They evaluate the 76ers' front office situation and respond to Stephen A. Smith's critique of Daryl Morey's analytical approach. Additionally, they debate the NFL's Wednesday game expansion and celebrate Cavan Sullivan's historic goal. 01:50 - Phillies Season Outlook 06:35 - Analyzing Trea Turner 12:45 - Cavan Sullivan Milestone 21:20 - NFL Wednesday Expansion 27:40 - Rick Tocchet Presser 40:35 - Sixers GM Search 47:15 - Daryl Morey Analytics

As the Phillies seemingly stabilize, Ben Davis joins the 94 WIP Morning Show and expresses that he's still a little frustrated with the Phillies.

Joe DeCamara and Jody Mac break down an incredible weekend for Philadelphia sports, highlighted by the 76ers' historic Game 7 comeback against the Boston Celtics. They debate whether this win alters Joel Embiid's legacy while also analyzing the Flyers' tough start against the Hurricanes and the Phillies' recent surge under Don Mattingly. Ben Davis joins the discussion to grade the Eagles' offseason moves and evaluate the Sixers' upcoming series against the New York Knicks. 02:05 - Weekend Sports Recap 07:10 - Sixers Game 7 Victory 12:10 - Comeback From 3-1 17:10 - Flyers Game 1 Recap 22:40 - Celtics Coaching Critique 29:15 - Phillies Performance Update 34:40 - New York Rivalry Talk 40:20 - Joel Embiid's Resilience 47:00 - Ben Davis Analysis 55:40 - Playmaker Debate Results 01:02:15 - Rob Thompson Firing 01:10:25 - Sixers Victory Montage 01:16:15 - Noah Eagle Broadcasting 01:24:30 - Rick Tocchet Audio 01:30:40 - Series Prediction Analysis 01:40:50 - Jaylen Brown Audio 01:54:00 - Embiid Ticket Message 02:07:15 - Phillies Rotation Struggles 02:21:45 - Howie Roseman Trade 02:43:45 - Tyrese Maxey Interview

Joe DeCamara and Ben Davis celebrate the 76ers' monumental Game 7 victory over the Celtics, highlighting the leadership of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They examine the Phillies' recent success following the dismissal of Rob Thomson and discuss the future of A.J. Brown with the Eagles. They also break down the keys to the upcoming playoff series against the New York Knicks. 02:05 - Sports Update 05:39 - A.J. Brown Eagles Rumors 11:34 - Sixers vs. Knicks Series 17:39 - Rob Thomson Phillies Exit 22:45 - Game 7 Win Analysis 28:46 - DeCamara Penn Charter Reunion 33:04 - Flyers and Sixers Discussion 39:35 - Tocchet and Nurse Audio 44:41 - Five Questions With Jody Mac 49:06 - Fan Reaction to Boston

Ben Davis joins the show as they analyze the Sixers' improbable series win against the Celtics and Joel Embiid's resilient performance. They also explore the latest on the possibility of an Eagles trade involving A.J. Brown. 01:00 - Philly Sports Weekend Recap 02:00 - Sixers Shock The Celtics 06:09 - A.J. Brown Trade Speculation

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We talk a lot about biennials. Art is in some ways a very local, in-person thing. Yet artists and creators and writers are also part of a global conversation, looking at and thinking about each other across borders, and these big, recurring art festivals can serve as an opportunity or a prompt to think about what that bigger conversation. One of the biggest, the Venice Biennale, is coming up next month. It's centered around a show called “In Minor Keys,” curated by the late curator Koyo Kouoh. My colleague Jo Lawson-Tancred recently had an article looking at the artists in that show, comparing where they were from and how old they were to the last several editions, to see how the art conversation was evolving. Meanwhile, Ben Davis just published a big project this week, looking at the last four years of art biennials around the world, from the big ones in places like Istanbul, Gwangju, São Paulo, Sharjah, and Venice, to smaller or more experimental ones. He gathered all the names of artists to find out who has shown the most around the world since the 2022 Venice Biennale four years ago. Some are familiar names, some were total surprises. With Venice soon to open, Ben speaks with Jo to talk about what we've learned from our different projects about where the global art conversation has been and where it might be headed.

This interview with the painter Taina H. Cruz first came out for the opening of the Whitney Biennial, and on the occasion of the opening of Greater New York at MoMA PS1, where Cruz is also featured, we're resurfacing it. This is a lot of attention for an artist who is relatively young (born in 1998), and who just earned her MFA from the famed Yale School of Painting last year. She's worked in a variety of media, but is known now for paintings often featuring images of Black female figures with a moody, woozy, sometimes unsettled or unsettling atmosphere. Sometimes Cruz works in suggestions of African American and Caribbean folklore, or intimations of horror and fantasy. Sometimes, she's played on the images of celebrities like Halle Berry or Tyra Banks. Sometimes she reworks her own personal photos of neighbors from New York. Since Cruz is an artist that the curators of these big shows are looking to, critic Ben Davis, wanted to get a sense of the influences—from art and otherwise—that are shaping her approach to art, and what she makes of all the attention.

DeCamara and Richie analyze the Flyers' dominant playoff performance and Porter Martone's sudden rise to stardom. They contrast this success with the Phillies' current slump, debating whether Rob Thomson or Dave Dombrowski is more responsible for the team's poor form. 01:50 - Owen Tippett's Spectacular Goal 06:09 - Tocchet on Martone's Impact 11:32 - DeCamara's Ankle Rehab Debate 15:22 - Martone's Rapid NHL Success 21:16 - Phillies Manager Blame Game 28:31 - Stanley Cup Replica Dispute 33:09 - Eagles Wide Receiver Draft 44:01 - Dan Muse Comparisons

Ben Davis joins the WIP morning show in-studio to talk Phillies and all things Philadelphia sports.

Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP where the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows debrief a rocky start for the Phils and their hitting crisis.

Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP where the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows debrief a rocky start for the Phils and their hitting crisis.

Hugh Douglas receives a surprise on-air visit from Kay McGee to announce his induction into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Ben Davis and Larry Anderson join to analyze the Phillies' early-season offensive struggles, while Scott Franzke previews the team's upcoming home stand and pitching rotation. 01:50 - Morning Show Introduction 05:54 - Phillies Defensive Upgrades 09:11 - Ben Davis Analysis 21:32 - Larry Anderson Interview 37:46 - Hugh Douglas Induction Surprise 45:11 - Sixers and Eagles Chat 52:53 - Scott Franzke Series Preview

Listen to the Best of Phillies on 94WIP where the Morning, Midday and Afternoon Shows debrief a rocky start for the Phils and their hitting crisis.

Hugh Douglas receives a surprise visit from the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame to announce his induction into the Class of 2026. They also discuss the Phillies' offensive slump with Ben Davis and Larry Andersen, while Scott Franzke previews the team's upcoming nine-game homestand. 02:32 - Phillies Offensive Slump 09:14 - Ben Davis on Hitting 21:25 - Larry Andersen Analysis 37:43 - Douglas Induction Surprise 45:10 - Sixers and Eagles Talk 52:44 - Franzke Friday Homestand

The 94 WIP Morning Show is frustrated with the state of the Phillies' offense. Ben Davis speaks to the fact that homeruns are becoming king in the MLB, and the Morning team talks about the way the Phillies have been hitting.

Ben Davis joins the 94 WIP Morning Show as the Phillies offense struggles. Ben knows the pitching has been legit, but recognizes that the bats are all falling into a similar trap all at the same time.

In the 8am hour, we take a lot of calls and continue discussing the struggling Phillies' offense with former MLB catcher Ben Davis. Alec Bohm is hitting just .186 with one home run this season. The Flyers and Sixers both have huge games tonight, as they fight for the playoffs.

Jon Ritchie, James Seltzer, and guest Ben Davis analyze the Phillies' recent offensive struggles, questioning the team's reliance on slugging over contact hitting. They debate potential lineup adjustments by manager Rob Thomson and examine Bryson Stott's stagnation. The discussion also covers the local playoff races for the Flyers and Sixers, including a breakdown of the NHL postseason magic number. 01:50 - Handwriting and Phone Numbers 05:39 - Phillies Slugging Strategy Critique 10:40 - Potential Phillies Lineup Changes 19:00 - Ben Davis Lateness Punishment 21:50 - Ben Davis Analyzing Phillies 31:01 - Bryson Stott Performance Concerns 37:58 - Aaron Nola Late-Inning Struggles 45:17 - Flyers Playoff Magic Number 48:21 - Sixers Playoff Push Strategy

Anthropologist Judith Bense on America's oldest colony; brewery owner Ben Davis on the end of an era

Survivor AU: Redemption Week 6 Exit Interviews  Australian Survivor: Redemption is back with host Mike Bloom, diving deep into another drama-filled week of strategy, blindsides, and shifting alliances. This episode features exit interviews with contestants Blanche Cruz, Ben Davis, and Simon Mee, each bringing fresh perspective and behind-the-scenes details. The chaos at Tribal Council, fake idols, fractured alliances, and the ever-changing power landscape are all on full display. Blanche Cruz opens up about feeling blindsided at Tribal, her loyalty to her alliance, and the crucial mistake of trusting the wrong person with her idol. Ben Davis unpacks his charge against the returnees, his changing relationship with Jackson, and the emotional fallout of being betrayed by his closest ally. Simon Mee reflects on nearly making Survivor history in a potential rock draw, the difficulty of navigating shifting allegiances, and what it means to finally “hang up his torch.” Every move this week is a lesson in when to trust, when to pivot, and when to go all-in. Blanche Cruz describes the pandemonium at Tribal Council, including her shock at being the vote and the real story behind the notorious idol blunder. Ben Davis details his campaign to unseat the powerful returnees, touts alliance management, and reveals the hidden impacts of physical hardship in the game. Simon Mee explains his take on the near-rock-draw, his evolving relationships with both returnees and newbies, and how close he comes to changing the game's history. Mike Bloom probes into contestants' approaches to loyalty, blindsides, and adapting under pressure, surfacing key differences in how players handle trust and betrayal. As lines are redrawn and trust is tested, who will seize control next, and who could be the next big blindside? Which advantage (or mistake) is truly a game-changer for this turbulent season? Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Global Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor Global podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Raphael is one of those names that everyone knows. He is the prince of painters, a master of the High Renaissance. And the Metropolitan Museum of Art has given him the full blockbuster treatment in a highly anticipated exhibition called "Raphael: Sublime Poetry." The show is the first comprehensive international loan exhibition ever dedicated to him in the United States. There are 237 works in total—33 paintings, 142 drawings—and his Sistine Chapel tapestries. There are loans from the Louvre, the Vatican Museums, the Prado, the Uffizi, and the British Museum. Many of these works, according to the Met, have never been shown together, and some have never previously left Europe. Curated by Carmen C. Bambach, it took 17 years to assemble. No one quite captured divine beauty like Raphael did. But what is the story within the story of this artist who left indelible mark on western art? Kate Brown is joined by art critic and podcast co-host Ben Davis, who has just published a review of the exhibition, to dive into that question. Register for the live discussion: ⁠The Intelligence Report, Year Ahead 2026 Edition

Spring is upon us. March has seen a burst of big art events—the true start of a busy year. This week, Kate Brown and Ben Davis are joined by senior writer Eileen Kinsella to discuss some of the biggest art stories of the month. In this episode, will be discussing: — The 2026 Whitney Biennial, which opened at the beginning of the month. It always gives a snapshot of who's in and who's out, and what's on curators minds. (I've written two pieces on it, here and here) — The rise of a new art historical art star: the Flemish baroque painter Michaelina Wautier (1604–1689). — And a new investigation that claims to definitively, absolutely, positively once and for settle the question of who Banksy really is. Do we think they did it? Does it matter?

Former Phillie Ben Davis has made it back from Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida. Ben cannot wait for Opening Day and tells the Morning Show what there is to look forward to from the Phillies roster after watching them for the past few weeks. The Team discusses Zack Wheeler's return, Justin Crawford's potential, and more!

Full Show: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. We get ready for Phillies' Opening Day, which is just 2 days away. Joe DeCamara reveals his 3 most important Phillies. Ben Davis joins us in-studio from 7am-10am and gives an update on his knee. Eliot Shorr-Parks calls in at 8:30am to talk Eagles and the upcoming NFL Draft.

The Morning Team debates how good Bryce Harper will be and Ben Davis explains why he has full confidence in the Phillies star

The Bears set the stage for a potential Maxx Crosby signing by releasing Tremaine Edmunds. Then, Boomer and Gio battle over social media influencers' team commentary. Jerry's got NFL moves before pivoting to the Nuggets' victory over the Lakers, Michelle Beadle's critique of Luke Kornet, Draymond Green's take on Magic City as "art," and local NHL highlights. The hour closed with the story of Phillies broadcaster Ben Davis bypassing the ER after a gruesome chainsaw injury.