Podcast appearances and mentions of christopher ciccone

Jess is joined by THREE of the iconic dancers from Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour: Luis Xtravaganza, Carlton Wilborn + Kevin Stea! Topics: TRUTH OR DARE follow-up doc STRIKE A POSE, Luis attending high school with Jose Xtravaganza, Christopher Ciccone's impact on “The Girlie Show,” Kevin's work with LADY GAGA, the 1990 MTV “Rock the Vote” campaign, NIKI HARIS & DONNA DE LORY, Carlton as the "pillar of strength," Luis & Kevin appearing in “The Birdcage,” Kevin's “Showgirls” experience and a lot more! 

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome pop & dance music legends Niki Haris, Donna De Lory and DJ Tracy Young to the show! These three artists came to fame as part of Madonna's elite entourage of talent with Niki & Donna singing and dancing alongside Madonna from the 80's into the 2000's and Tracy spinning tunes for Madonna at parties and events including Madonna's own wedding to Guy Richie. Tracy even won a Grammy Award for her remix of Madonna's "I Rise."   Niki, Donna and Tracy have decided to bring their collective talents together and have released a new song called "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" and will be releasing more songs and hopefully even an album! The women share their stories of what it was like working & touring with Madonna, why they decided to team up and release new music, the importance of their LGBTQIA+ fans, what it was like performing at award shows like the Grammys and they even share very personal thoughts about the passing of Madonna's beloved brother Christopher Ciccone. This is the first time these three artists have been interviewed together and we are ecstatic to have them as our guests on The Kelly Alexander Show. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening.

Who's ready for a book club?This episode we're talking about Christopher Ciccone's memoir/tell-all, LIFE WITH MY SISTER MADONNA! (with help from Wendy Leigh)We're joined by long time Madonna fan and creative multi-hyphenate, BRYAN CARPENDER!Follow Bryan on IG: @mybrytographyNathan Rabin from The A.V. Club panned the book saying that Ciccone implied their mother would be, "horrified at Madonna's debauchery but would feel proud her gay son wrote a book that prominently features him snorting cocaine with various super-celebrities."Do we agree with Nathan Rabin? Give it a listen and find out!We've got some ideas for future episodes, but we'd really love to hear from you if there's anything you want us to talk about. Or anyone you wants us to talk with!Email us: TheCelebrationCelebration@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @TheCelebrationCelebrationPick up a copy of Eric's book: The Dancerhttps://a.co/d/0gAi3bePick up a copy of John's book: Baked! Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedy:https://amzn.to/3tUbvOMFor autographed copies:https://www.johnflynncomedian.com/bakedEdited by: John FlynnArtwork by Dyna Moe:https://www.nobodyssweetheart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Kenny and Mark for an ultra-thick FOUR HOUR conversation about the Mount L'Olympia of Madonna tours - 2012's MDNA Tour. Topics include the legacy of Christopher Ciccone, trading recipes, the first selection for the Alain Delon Film Club, new faces on tour, fighting (already) with Interscope, transgression, FREEDOM, Australia, Zoey Bartlett and The West Wing, cosplay, the return of the Pussy Posse, priests under beds, the perfect hotel room for $45, a polarizing “Hung Up” and “Like a Prayer”, Baby Jesus on Sixth Avenue, “Born This Way”, batons, unshackling one's self from old ideas, Ryan Murphy's inspiration, George Michael, Miley Cyrus, masturbation, gas masks, slavery, zip lines, trust falls, Yankee Stadium, a goth Monte Pittman, David Crosby's benefit, the evolution of gender-bending, Mark's obsession with drummers, Wilco, Madonna as PTA President, the Williamsburg in Virginia, Kevin Antunes, harmonizing with the Kalakan trio, the Golden Triangle bitches, Kenny's thwarted trip to Dallas, lip-syncing to “Justify My Love”, plastic surgery, musical checking of the box, the return of Gus: Floor Mopper, Joan Ciccone, the lackluster Nicki Richards, the blend-able Kiley Dean, the fickleness of the Generation Gap, the waste of a social media nude, keeping your finger on the zeitgeist, and whether it's better to show your ass or show your feelings. Plus, a comping through of all that bootleg pre-show rehearsal footage from around the world and Madonna makes a run for the car! As Season Six: BUSINESS, WOMAN (2010-2012) wraps, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to every single listener to the show - and to Madonna herself for keeping Mark and Kenny on their toes. “This is a song about LOVE!”

Whose been kissing Madonna's brother? It's a Careless Whisper and the only living person would never admit to being jilted. An 80s frontman takes a swing at Taylor Swift. We do not want to be his social media manager right now. Did we brainstorm a more interesting Flash Gordon remake and Dori has been flirting with other 80s podcasts. When she realises how few awards they've won, she'll be back. Remember the TV Show, Adderley? Raise your left-hand if you do. Paulo found a hidden Sly Stallone gem that has it all - Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, Sly dressed as a little old lady. Someone needs to take the internet away from him. Finally, how did the Toy Hall of Fame (yes, a real thing) bring up Paulo's child-hood trauma? Find out at the end of the show. And it's a lot more interesting than playing with sand. Mentions Derry Girls: "00:14:01" Podcast-a-thon: "00:27:18" 1980s Now Podcast: "00:28:39" YouTube: "00:37:41" Kaleidoscope.com: "00:49:14" National Toy Hall of Fame: "01:00:29" The Toys That Made Us: "01:00:29" Facebook: "00:57:27" George Michael: A Life: "00:14:30"" Adolescent Psychology": "00:38:18""60 80 Movies You Have to Watch Before You Die": "01:04:48" MTV European Music Awards: "00:06:04" Rihanna's song "SOS": "00:55:41" Lifeforce: "00:21:04" Flash Gordon: "00:19:20" Elderly: "00:32:15" Neon Rider: "00:38:18"" Nighthawks": "00:40:08" Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling: "00:49:57" Billie Jean: "00:09:27" Shake It Off: "00:09:50" Karma Chameleon: "00:10:10" Taika Waititi: "00:19:57" Dino Riders: "00:51:21" Ghostbusters: "00:52:28" Stickers and Sticker Books: "00:53:32" Phase 10: "01:00:45" #That 80 Show, #1980s, #pop culture, #nostalgia, #music, #contemporary pop music, #Neil Tennant, #Pet Shop Boys, #Taylor Swift, #personal anecdotes, #internet influence, #celebrity interviews, #grumpy 80s pop legend, #Spandau Ballet, #Culture Club, #Tears for Fears, #creativity, #experimentation, #iconic sounds, #synthesizers, #keytars, #George Michael, #Madonna, #Christopher Ciccone, #Flash Gordon, #Taika Waititi, #Queen soundtrack, #Betamax, #VHS, #1980s cartoons, #Pac-Man, #Dino-Riders, #Ghostbusters, #sticker books, #National Toy Hall of Fame, #Transformers, #My Little Pony, #Phase 10, #Cabbage Patch Kids, #Game Boy, #Nighthawks, #Sylvester Stallone, #Rutger Hauer, #forgotten classics, #Saturday morning cartoons, #80s movies, #Who Framed Roger Rabbit, #The Terminator, #humor, #engaging discussions, #personal connections, #social media, #award-winning podcast, #community, #nostalgia of the 80s.

MLVC welcomes back to the podcast Christopher Childers who danced with Madonna on her Girlie Show tour. Chris tells us about a special tribute he's putting together with his show "Circus Freaks" for the late Christopher Ciccone, and also reveals news about never-been seen, behind-the-scenes footage from the Girlie Show tour! Follow MLVC on Instagram, X, Facebook and Threads: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast on Venmo: mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amazon/Google Play or here: https://mlvc.podbean.com/

MLVC gets together for a heartfelt discussion about the passing of Madonna's younger brother Christopher Ciccone, who was actively involved in her career from the early beginnings as a backup dancer, to art direction for Blond Ambition and direction for Girlie Show. We discuss their relationship and the creative projects they worked on together, and the conversation gets emotional as we reflect on life and loved ones. Follow MLVC on Instagram, X, Facebook and Threads: @mlvcpodcast Subscribe to MLVC on our YouTube channel Donate to the podcast on Venmo: mlvcpodcast Listen to more episodes on Spotify/Apple/Amazon/Google Play or here: https://mlvc.podbean.com/

Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Otik (Czech: Otesánek), also known as Greedy Guts - a 2000 Czech film by Jan Švankmajer.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Additional topics include: -Shannon Sharpe and natural hair -⁠⁠⁠Queer Diaspora: SCREAM, QUEEN!: MY NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET doc screening⁠⁠⁠ -Shania Twain's new face -The deaths of Kris Kristoferson, Wanda Smith, Jorge Arriagada, Christopher Ciccone, and Cissy Houston Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo @fishjelly Visit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.com Find their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767 Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms) Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/ Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fish-jelly/support

It wasn't intentional but this could be our most fiery episode ever. Tell us what you think. We run the gamut today talking legalising all drugs, LGBT rights under Trump and Kamala and we talk to a former friend and lover of the brilliant Christopher Ciccone.  Keep us on the air by donating $1. www.patreon.com/timetotalkaustralia Speak to our guests: Sean https://www.instagram.com/smichaels_85/ Madam Roast Beef https://www.facebook.com/MadamRoastBeef/ Will: https://www.facebook.com/lil.woo?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Gary Lineker says BBC contract talks over Match of the Day have just started Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers Chris Mason Why it was always likely Sue Gray would go Food rating lies exposed by BBC secret recording Madonna pays tribute to brother Christopher Ciccone House prices close to record high, says Halifax Oasis on the Adriatic where Ukrainians and Russians have gone to escape war Cardiff Half Marathon Runner dies after 2024 race How perfect storm blew away planned social homes England needs

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Food rating lies exposed by BBC secret recording Oasis on the Adriatic where Ukrainians and Russians have gone to escape war How perfect storm blew away planned social homes England needs Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job Cardiff Half Marathon Runner dies after 2024 race House prices close to record high, says Halifax Chris Mason Why it was always likely Sue Gray would go Madonna pays tribute to brother Christopher Ciccone Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers Gary Lineker says BBC contract talks over Match of the Day have just started

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Gary Lineker says BBC contract talks over Match of the Day have just started Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job House prices close to record high, says Halifax Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers Madonna pays tribute to brother Christopher Ciccone Oasis on the Adriatic where Ukrainians and Russians have gone to escape war How perfect storm blew away planned social homes England needs Cardiff Half Marathon Runner dies after 2024 race Food rating lies exposed by BBC secret recording Chris Mason Why it was always likely Sue Gray would go

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Madonna pays tribute to brother Christopher Ciccone How perfect storm blew away planned social homes England needs Cardiff Half Marathon Runner dies after 2024 race Gary Lineker says BBC contract talks over Match of the Day have just started Food rating lies exposed by BBC secret recording Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job House prices close to record high, says Halifax Chris Mason Why it was always likely Sue Gray would go Oasis on the Adriatic where Ukrainians and Russians have gone to escape war Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers

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In a bombshell revelation, an attorney claims there may be three sex tapes featuring Diddy and three different A-list celebrities! Madonna is mourning the loss of her beloved brother, Christopher Ciccone, who passed away after a tough battle with cancer. Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru, passed away in July at 76, but he went out just as he lived – in his famous tank top and shorts! Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madonna's younger brother, Christopher Gerard Ciccone, has passed away at the age of 63.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Manuel Turizo se corona en la Puerta de Alcalá. David Otero, protagonista de LOS40 Global Show. Coldplay presenta 'Moon Music (Full Moon Edition)'. Madonna se despide de su hermano Christopher Ciccone. Comienza la cuenta atrás para la cena de nominados de LOS40 Music Awards Santander

Christopher Ciccone, el hermano de Madonna , falleció a los 63 años, según confirmaron fuentes cercanas a la familia. La noticia ha conmocionado a los seguidores de la artista y al mundo del entretenimiento, donde Ciccone fue reconocido no solo por su vínculo familiar, sino también por su propio trabajo como director de arte, diseñador y autor. Las causas de su muerte no han sido reveladas, sin embargo, se reveló que Ciccone falleció el viernes en Michigan y que tuvo una batalla contra el cáncer durante años. La reina del Pop dedicó unas palabras en redes sociales y destacó el talento y la creatividad de su hermano “nos tomamos de las manos y bailamos a través de la locura de nuestra infancia. De hecho, el baile fue una especie de pegamento que nos mantuvo unidos” comento.

Maison Empire shares his memories of the talented visionary, Christopher Ciccone. Keep us on the air www.patreon.com/timetotalkaustralia   Christopher Ciccone, an artist and interior decorator who worked closely with his older sister, Madonna, during her rise to global superstardom in the '80s and '90s, died Friday. He was 63. The cause of death was cancer. According to a statement from his family, Ciccone died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, including his husband, British actor Ray Thacker.

The Penrith Panthers beat the Melbourne Storm 14 to 6 in the NRL grand final to cement their place in the history books .Moving on and in NSW, police are on high alert today, with thousands expected to hit the streets on the one year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.  In lighter news - there was a bit of an awkward incident on a recent qantas flight from Australia to Japan.   Justin Timberlake paid tribute to his wife, Jessica Biel, during a concert in Montreal over the weekend.  Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone has died aged 63, after a battle with cancer.  In the Premier league, Ange Postecoglou was not a happy man after his Tottenham side blew a 2 nil lead to lose 3-2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chickens, it's the year of Barbra! Are you ready? Anne and Damian are back with a special “just us” episode to officially launch the You Might Know Her From Patreon–link in below! Please savor the final just us episode on the regular feed. What we're getting into: Jason Gould,, the progeny of Barbra and Elliot Gould, as well as Alexis Kalehoff, the daughter of Broadway star Andrea McArdle. Anne also  finally saw Maestro and May December and we're discussing them deeply including Bradley Cooper's fake liver spots. Plus, we are READY to discuss Barbra's memoir and ready to book club Madonna's brother Christoper Ciccone's book.  Our Patreon has arrived:   www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Alexis Kalehoff and Andrea McArdle singing “Take Me or Leave Me” the lesbian anthem from Jason Gould's album Dangerous Man Lorna Luft's album, Songs My Mother Taught Me Should we go on a Broadway cruise? Joe Machota was in Mamma Mia forever and now is a high-profile agent Uma's dialect work in Red White and Royal Blue Uma Thurman in The Producers “If You Got It, Flaunt it” Alexis McArdle's dad wrote the theme for The Price is Right and Monday Night Football and Double Dare  This month Anne watched Maestro, May December, Zone of Interest, Nyad Jodie Foster Nyad Oscar clip @ 1:39 mark is wild a la Melissa Leo in The Fighter We love Phyllida Lloyd (“Philtitta”) Julianne Moore in old age makeup in The Hours Bradley Cooper is crying with Bernstein's kids Here are his liver spots as Leonard Bernstein Tick Tick Boom movie surprisingly good at capturing the moment of invention Should we revisit De-Lovely and dear god Beyond the Sea? Wicked Stepmother co-starring former guest of YMKHF, Colleen Camp (Ep #108) Barbra's dinner with Ryan Murphy, Lady Gaga, John Travolta (presumably a Gypsy meeting) Download Libby!  Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone wrote a book, Life with My Sister Madonna Let's learn about Barbra's assistant, Renata Whoopi's book is forthcoming (May 2024)! / Anne read Frank Langella's v dishy book

Jess is joined by MLVC Madonna podcast co-host Tony Trius to deconstruct the 2008 tell-all “Life With My Sister Madonna,” written by her brother Christopher Ciccone. We go deep on Christopher's ever-evolving role in M's life and career, including backup dancer, live show dresser, Blond Ambition/Girlie Show stage designer, artistic director & home interior designer. Through his lens, we also explore her relationships with Sean Penn, Sandra Bernhard, Warren Beatty, Ingrid Casares, Guy Ritchie and more! IG: @jessxnyc | @mlvcpodcast

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Artist, Designer, Interior Designer, Director, Author, Dancer and brother to pop icon Madonna chats with me about his work and his famous sister. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patrick-tremont9/message

I'm joined by Troy McEady (Dunzo Podcast / Beyond the Blinds Podcast) to discuss the 2008 Madonna tell-all by her very own brother, Christopher Ciccone. Coffee & Tequila When Madonna's Brother Wrote a Tell-All (w/ Troy McEady) Season 2 Episode 13   SOURCE: Life With My Sister Madonna by Christopher Ciccone and Wendy Leigh   FIND US: Troy McEady Podcast Platforms @Dunzo & @Beyondtheblinds Instagram @dunzopodcast Zach Youtube youtube.com/azbbonusfeatures Instagram @coffeeandtequilashow Zach @adventuresofzachandb

How well do you get along with your siblings?—assuming you have any, of course…brothers and sisters can be a pain, especially when you're always in close quarters…and when you have to work with them, too—gawd, that can be ugly… We've talked about musical feuds before… Madonna did not get along with her brother, Christopher Ciccone, especially after he published a memoir about growing up with her…things seem to be okay right now… The Everly brothers, Don and Phil, did not get along…after a speed-fueled breakup in 1973, the talked to each other just once in the following ten years…that was at their father's funeral… Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks…that's a bad one…John vs. Tom Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival…Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees…Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes…and then there was John and William reed of the Jesus and Mary Chain…they'd even fight onstage in the middle of a show… And I know they weren't really brothers, but joey and Johnny Ramone didn't talk to each other for years after Johnny stole and then married joey's girlfriend… But the most famous sibling rivalry in all of music has to be—has to be—Noel and Liam Gallagher…this is part 2 of “Oasis at war” … See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Alaina and Jocelyn discuss doing their own dental work, the dulcet tones of 90s AOL, catfishing before it was a thing, and Jocelyn's teenage poetry. Then Alaina does a Deep Dive on the one, the only, Madonna. We go back to 1980s NYC and follow this Lucky Star's journey to stardom! This episode is BURNIN' UP FOR YOUR LOVE! *Research comes from Wikipedia, Madonna - Unauthorized Biography, "Omnibus," interviews with Christopher Ciccone. Grab our Madonna • Pink Pepper & Fig Candle!

Kenny and Mark return to August 5, 1990 – when HBO broadcast Madonna’s final performance of the legendary and career-defining BA Tour. Topics include: Madonna’s hair, Madonna’s costumes, Madonna’s dancing, Madonna’s troop of back-up singers & dancers (and the comforts of the road), Madonna’s tour band, Madonna’s setlist negotiations, Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone, and the emerging allure of younger men. Settle in with a bottle of Perrier and enjoy! Madonna: Blonde Ambition Live from Nice, France on HBO (August 5, 1990 – original broadcast)Behind the Scenes Pre-Show on HBO (hosted by Matt Lauer)

Jess is joined by Madonna podcast “MLVC” producer/co-host Tony Trius to deconstruct the 2008 tell-all “Life With My Sister Madonna,” written by her brother Christopher Ciccone. We go deep on Christopher’s ever-evolving role in M's life and career, including backup dancer, live show dresser, Blond Ambition/Girlie Show stage designer, artistic director & home interior designer. Through his lens, we also explore her relationships with Sean Penn, Sandra Bernhard, Warren Beatty, Ingrid Casares, Guy Ritchie and a lot more!  Follow @mlvcpodcast, @tonytrius & @jessxnyc

How well do you get along with your siblings?—assuming you have any, of course…brothers and sisters can be a pain, especially when you’re always in close quarters…and when you have to work with them, too—gawd, that can be ugly… We’ve talked about musical feuds before… Madonna did not get along with her brother, Christopher Ciccone, especially after he published a memoir about growing up with her…things seem to be okay right now… The Everly brothers, Don and Phil, did not get along…after a speed-fueled breakup in 1973, the talked to each other just once in the following ten years…that was at their father’s funeral… Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks…that’s a bad one…John vs. Tom Fogerty of Credence Clearwater Revival…Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees…Chris and Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes…and then there was John and William reed of the Jesus and Mary Chain…they’d even fight onstage in the middle of a show… And I know they weren’t really brothers, but joey and Johnny Ramone didn’t talk to each other for years after Johnny stole and then married joey’s girlfriend… But the most famous sibling rivalry in all of music has to be—has to be—Noel and Liam Gallagher…this is part 2 of “Oasis at war” …

“When the Negroes were freed and the whole South was convinced of the impossibility of free Negro labor, the first and almost universal device was to use the courts as a means of reenslaving the blacks. It was not then a question of crime, but rather one of color, that settled a man’s conviction on almost any charge. Thus Negroes came to look upon courts as instruments of injustice and oppression, and upon those convicted in them as martyrs and victims.”--W.E.B. DuBois, The Souls of Black Folk (1903) That's how philosophy professor Dr. Brady Heiner opens his article, The Procedural Entrapment of Mass Incarceration:Prosecution, Race, and the Unfinished Project of American Abolition. The passage from 1903 seems eerily informed by today's mass incarceration, the school-to-prison pipeline, and the over-policing of black neighborhoods. Dr. Brady HeinerUniversity of California Fullerton Dr. Brady Heiner We've talked before about how African Americans and Latinos and over-represented in the prison population, and the reasons why are complex. But Heiner focuses his work on a particular one we admit had never occurred to us: plea bargaining. Plea bargaining is when a defendant is facing multiple serious charges, and rather than go to trial (and possibly be convicted of all of them), they choose to plead guilty to a lesser charge, forgoing a trial. Heiner says this forfeiture of due process does more harm than good - especially to people of color accused of crimes. We knew plea bargaining was widespread (as does anyone who's ever had speeding reduced to "faulty equipment," or watched any lawyer show), but we had no idea the extent of the practice: 95% of criminal convictions never go to trial. Heiner will speak at UofL this Monday afternoon. He joins us on the show this week to offer some radical suggestions for upending the system, and to answer a big question: What would happen if every defendant demanded a trial? In our Juicy Fruit segment this week, we take on the comparisons between Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks (yes, people have really made those comparisons). And we scratch our heads at an unlikely Davis apologist: Madonna's openly-gay brother, Christopher Ciccone. We also learn some secrets of top chefs (that bread on your table at dinner is probably left over from someone else's table at lunch), find out what graysexual means, and have a rousing debate on the health and safety of the 5-second rule.

(Snippet taken from an article written by Lynn Hirschberg for Vanity Fair magazine in 1991) In 1990, Forbes estimated Madonna's pre-tax income to be $39 million (and her earnings since 1991 at $125 million); her Blond Ambition tour sold out in twenty – seven cities; her concert on HBO was the highest-rated non-sports event ever on that network; and her albums went double-platinum. “But at what cost?” asks Christopher Ciccone, who was the art director of Madonna's Blond Ambition tour that same year. “People who don’t think the controversies and the press affect her are wrong. She doesn’t work up a strategy for all this attention. It’s just who she is and what she does. And there is definitely a cost.” Which isn’t to say that Madonna has any real regrets. Or, to he exact, “I have so many,” she says, “and I have none. I wish I hadn’t done a lot of things, but, on the other hand, if I hadn’t I wouldn’t be here.” She pauses. “But, then again, nobody works the way I work.” It’s that discipline, matched with talent, drive and ambition, that propels her: “I have an iron will,” she says, eating her Caesar. “And all of my will has always been to conquer some horrible feeling of inadequacy. I’m always struggling with that fear. I push past one spell of it and discover myself as a special human being and then I get to another stage and think I’m mediocre and uninteresting. And I find a way to get myself out of that. Again and again. My drive in life is from this horrible fear of being mediocre. And that’s always pushing me, pushing me. Because even though I’ve become Somebody. I still have to prove that Somebody. My struggle has never ended and it probably never will.” Does this sound like ANYONE YOU KNOW? I've included a link to the full article in the supplementary materials section for those who'd like to read further.