Podcast appearances and mentions of david greenwald

This week on Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald speaks with Corinna Lane, a former prosecutor and author of the compelling new book Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal Injection. Lane's career took a dramatic turn from prosecution to death penalty advocacy, driven in part by personal experience with the juvenile justice system and a deep awareness of the power prosecutors wield. Her book—and this conversation—dives into one of the darkest, most hidden aspects of the American criminal legal system: the disturbing realities of execution by lethal injection. Lane explains how the U.S. death penalty system, once perceived to be in decline, has seen a troubling resurgence—even as new death sentences remain low and public support continues to erode, especially among younger generations. As a legal historian, she draws on past political moments, such as the 1990s "tough on crime" era and the Clinton administration's death penalty posturing, to make sense of today's contradictions: states moving away from executions on paper while still pursuing death penalty prosecutions in practice. The United States, she reminds listeners, remains an international outlier among modern democracies when it comes to capital punishment. In the interview, Lane unpacks the pharmaceutical crisis that upended lethal injection—how European governments and drug companies essentially boycotted U.S. executions by refusing to sell drugs used in state killings. This triggered a cascade of sourcing problems that exposed the deeply flawed, often torturous mechanics behind lethal injection. And when confronted with the common argument—why should we care if people sentenced to death suffer during execution?—Lane responds with a powerful moral and constitutional rebuttal: the Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment not for the sake of the condemned, but to preserve the dignity of the society that punishes them. Finally, the conversation turns to the humanity of those on death row. Lane recounts the story of Brian Dorsey, a Missouri man sentenced to death whose execution was opposed by over 70 prison staff—including two wardens—because of who he had become after nearly two decades of incarceration. Once a man who committed a terrible crime, Dorsey had transformed into a trusted barber in the prison's honor dorm, respected and even liked by the very people charged with guarding him. Lane's insight is clear: the death penalty does not merely punish people for who they were—it ignores who they have become. And that, she argues, is a grave injustice.

This week on Everyday Injustice, we sat down with Philip Jacobs, the founder and CEO of Rebel Firm, a creative consultancy and production company tackling racial inequity through storytelling, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Born in Los Angeles but raised across multiple states, including Nebraska and Washington, Jacobs brings a lived understanding of the challenges that shape young Black men in America—and the systems that often limit their potential. His journey from hip-hop artist to author to innovator in racial equity work forms the foundation of Rebel Firm's mission to help people not just talk about race, but act on it. Jacobs' signature project is “Reveal the Elephant,” a board game he created to break down the barriers that often derail meaningful conversations about race. Drawing on childhood memories of family board game nights, Jacobs envisioned a format where people could engage deeply but collaboratively, using prompts to explore topics like white privilege, bias, and systemic injustice. The game challenges participants to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives while earning “peanut points” to gradually uncover a hidden elephant—symbolizing the truths we often ignore. It's part gamified dialogue, part facilitated self-inquiry, and all about shifting mindsets. What makes Jacobs' approach stand out is the balance he strikes between compassion and candor. While he's clear-eyed about white fragility and the backlash to equity efforts, he also believes in creating space for discomfort and growth—without shame. “I've learned that even this game is still barely scratching the surface,” Jacobs said. “But I created it to take one more excuse off the table. If someone won't even play a game to start these conversations, then they're probably not serious about change.” That insight, delivered without bitterness, underscores his goal: to give people the tools and the courage to confront racism head-on. Jacobs' work doesn't stop at gameplay. His broader message is about building new systems—not just tearing down old ones. Whether through literature, music, or hands-on facilitation, he's pushing for a culture where people from different backgrounds can learn from each other, challenge their assumptions, and contribute to lasting institutional transformation. As he told host David Greenwald, “We need both approaches—the direct confrontation and the collaborative effort. And most importantly, we need to find where we align, not just where we differ.”

On this week's episode of Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald speaks with Maria Foscarinis, a former Wall Street lawyer who left corporate law in the 1980s to become one of the nation's leading advocates for homeless rights. Foscarinis, who helped found the National Homelessness Law Center, joins the podcast to discuss her forthcoming book, Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America. The conversation tracks the roots of the modern homelessness crisis, beginning with the Reagan-era cuts to federal housing programs and continuing through today's growing reliance on criminalization rather than care. Foscarinis emphasizes that the United States has faced multiple waves of homelessness—from the explosion in the 1980s to the fallout from the 2008 foreclosure crisis and now the worsening crisis driven by the commodification of housing. Despite increasing visibility and public discourse around homelessness, she argues that the fundamental issue—access to safe, affordable housing—remains unresolved. “Housing is a human right,” Foscarinis insists, referencing both international law and decades of advocacy. The U.S., she notes, has never fully embraced that principle, instead relying on market-driven solutions that leave millions behind. The episode explores the harmful myths that continue to shape public perception and policy, particularly the idea—originating with Reagan—that homelessness is a choice. Foscarinis addresses the link between homelessness and substance use, cautioning against narratives that blame the individual while ignoring structural failure. She discusses how criminalizing homelessness—through encampment sweeps, arrests, and anti-loitering laws—has become a bipartisan failure, citing the Supreme Court's Grants Pass decision as a dangerous turning point that has sparked a surge in local anti-homeless ordinances. Finally, Foscarinis shares powerful stories from her book, including that of Danny, a Denver resident who lost limbs after being forced to live outside in the cold. She urges listeners to move beyond charity and become vocal advocates for systemic change: “Use your voice. Tell your representatives: housing is a human right.” As the episode makes clear, solving homelessness isn't about removing people from view—it's about creating a society where everyone has a safe place to live.

In this week's episode of Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald speaks with author and researcher Delani Bartlette about her new book, The Dumond Affair, which unpacks a little-known but profoundly disturbing case that exposed the dangerous collision of criminal justice, politics, and conspiracy theory. At the center of the story is Wayne Dumond, a man convicted of raping a 17-year-old Arkansas cheerleader who happened to be distantly related to then-Governor Bill Clinton. Despite a conviction and sentencing by a jury, Dumond became a cause célèbre among evangelical and right-wing circles who claimed he was a political prisoner — a narrative that ultimately led to his release under Governor Mike Huckabee. Bartlette traces how Dumond's wife and a network of evangelical figures, including a powerful Baptist radio preacher, weaponized conspiracy theories to frame Dumond's imprisonment as a Clinton vendetta. This pressure campaign found a receptive audience in Huckabee, who had benefited politically from that same religious network. When Huckabee took office, he pushed the parole board to release Dumond — despite protests from law enforcement, prosecutors, and the original victim. Tragically, Dumond went on to rape and murder two women in Missouri, a fact that still haunts the case and raises questions about the cost of political intervention in the justice system. What makes The Dumond Affair so relevant today, Bartlette argues, is its eerie foreshadowing of the disinformation-fueled movements that have come to dominate American politics in the Trump era — from Pizzagate to QAnon to January 6. She connects the dots between 1990s Arkansas, the right-wing media ecosystem that took root there, and the modern conspiracy infrastructure we see now. The same rhetorical strategies and manufactured outrage that once fueled attacks on the Clintons now animate the broader assault on democracy itself. At its core, the story is also a cautionary tale about the erosion of legal standards when ideology eclipses evidence. As Bartlette emphasizes, the justice system failed not because of a lack of process, but because of pressure to subvert it. From the sheriff who kept Dumond's testicles in a jar, to the media's complicity in elevating tabloid claims to national prominence, to the chilling aftermath of Dumond's release, The Dumond Affair offers a compelling narrative of how justice goes awry — and what that means for our politics today.

In this episode of Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald welcomes Raj Jayadev, founder of Silicon Valley De-Bug, to discuss the grassroots origins of one of the most transformative movements in criminal justice today: participatory defense. Originally launched as a worker collective to give voice to the overlooked communities of Silicon Valley's booming tech economy, Silicon Valley De-Bug evolved over the years into a hub of grassroots organizing for families facing the carceral system. Jayadev recounts how their early efforts to create community-driven platforms laid the groundwork for deeper engagement with issues of racial profiling, police violence, and court advocacy. A pivotal moment in De-Bug's evolution came with the police killing of Rudy Cardenas in 2004, an act of mistaken identity that galvanized the organization to support families seeking justice. As more families affected by police brutality and prosecution turned to De-Bug, the group realized that courtrooms, not just city streets, needed to be sites of community organizing. What began as informal meetings with families soon formalized into a national movement known as participatory defense—where community members actively support and reshape court outcomes by working alongside public defenders and their loved ones facing charges. Jayadev shares how participatory defense has grown far beyond Silicon Valley, inspiring over 55 hubs nationwide and producing tangible results: shortened sentences, case dismissals, and strengthened communities. He explains how this approach, rooted in collective problem-solving and storytelling, has even bridged long-standing divides between public defenders and the communities they serve. Social biography packets, court support, and direct advocacy have transformed what once seemed like solitary battles against overwhelming odds into collective campaigns for justice. Throughout the episode, Jayadev underscores a powerful lesson: real systemic change doesn't require waiting for permission or institutional reform. It starts with families and communities refusing to be bystanders and instead inserting themselves into the process—with courage, audacity, and relentless hope. He encourages listeners to find or build participatory defense hubs in their communities, and to believe that even in the face of daunting systems, ordinary people have the power to bend the arc of justice back toward humanity.

On a recent episode of Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald sat down with Francisco Ugarte, immigration attorney with the San Francisco Public Defender's Office, to discuss the chilling escalation of immigration enforcement under the renewed Trump administration—and why Ugarte sees hope and resistance rising in response. Ugarte described how mass deportation rhetoric, arrest quotas, and threats to send migrants to places like Guantánamo are being used as deliberate distractions from deeper political agendas. “It's about getting the country to fight each other so [those in power] can get away with what they're trying to get away with,” Ugarte said. While not much has changed legally yet, fear and panic have surged. Ugarte emphasized that immigrants still have rights—especially due process rights—and that power lies in organizing, challenging unlawful actions in court, and telling the real human stories behind these policies. “We're being gaslit by the national media,” he said, urging people to look beyond Trump's provocations and see the strength of local resistance, such as San Francisco's robust sanctuary protections. The conversation also examined the intersection of immigration and criminal justice. Ugarte explained that immigrants—including green card holders—can face deportation for minor offenses. He discussed how public defenders like himself are fighting back, drawing on California law that allows representation for those unjustly persecuted even in civil matters like immigration. Perhaps most powerful was Ugarte's insistence on optimism. Reflecting on his own family's history of migration from Ireland and Spain, he reminded listeners that the U.S. has always been a nation of immigrants—and that resistance has worked before. “Trump tried to end DACA. We fought back, and we won,” he said. The podcast ended with a call to action: to resist fear, fight misinformation, and build bridges between immigrants and working-class citizens. “We have to transform how we think about this,” Ugarte said. “We can step up—we've done it before, and we can do it again.”

Sporting Kansas City twice had the lead and twice gave up the equalizer late in each half. David Greenwald, Robert Rusert and Thad Bell talk about the draw with the Houston Dynamo. The lack of offense from anyone not named Gadi or Alan is a topic and the defensive lapses in stoppage time that robbed KC of 3 points. While not affecting the score, the fact that Ferreira escapes with a yellow after a big shove on Gadi Kinda is a topic. Sporting KC's odds to make the playoffs are on the rise. will thet make it? is 61% to make the playoffs per 538. 52% to make round 1. The standings still look tough for SKC. Pulido is hot with another two goals, should SKC sign him, or can they sign him? MEDIA GAME!!!! David is still jealous he was not invited to the media game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S1E1 - The debut episode of For the Glory KC, a new Kansas City soccer podcast. Chad Smith and David Greenwald discuss all things Sporting KC, KC Current and SKC II. In the debut episode we discuss the expansion draft and what the protected list means for Sporting Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Greenwald and Thad Bell from The Blue Testament are joined by Daniel Sperry on this episode of The Shades of Blue. The group gives their reactions to Sporting KC signing defensive midfielder Nemanja Radoja. We break down his history, especially his time with Celta, and chat about how he will fit in with SKC. Is he too old? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Cody this week so David Greenwald took over hosting duty and did a pretty good job. Along with regulars Robert Rusert and Thad Bell, Mike Kuhn and Chad Smith joined to discuss SKC's win over the Galaxy and included a little KC Current chat at the end. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our continuing series "What Are We Missing?" host Dr. Jane Caldwell speaks with Dr. David Greenwald, director of clinical gastroenterology and endoscopy at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City about about missing diagnoses in colorectal cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.(00:13) Introduction(00:49) Komodo Health study and decreased screening and diagnoses(02:39) Types of screening, preps, and procedures(05:08) At-home testing(07:31) Patient history and screening types(09:00) Colorectal cancer screening backlog(11:58) Disparity in colorectal cancer diagnoses(14:35) Health system screening programs(17:39) Colorectal cancer in young adults

We heard from former player Jimmy Nielsen, current player Jaylin Lindsey, and from Aly Trost in the media, and now we wrap up our Sporting KC season preview series with the fan's perspective. Loyal listener & Blue Testament community member David Greenwald joined the show to give us his thoughts on the team this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Greenwald’s documentary The Blech Effect follows former "King of Biotech" David Blech on his downward spiral. Once a successful multi-millionaire investor, Blech risked big and lost it all. Greenwald discusses this unbelievable true story.

David Greenwald's powerful and intimate new film from Virgil Films, feature documentary THE BLECH EFFECT, follows David Blech, showcases the disgraced former "King of Biotech" (dubbed by the New York Times in their profile). Blech was a pioneer investor in the industry, once worth more than 300 million dollars, securing his place on the Forbes 400 list. At the start of the film he is $11 million dollars in debt and awaiting a possible jail sentence from his family home in Chelsea. At the same time, perhaps the gambler instinct coming to the fore, David is seen racing to develop a potential cure for Alzheimer’s Disease that could reverse his fortunes and rebuild his legacy. Greenwald is an award-winning film editor who has worked with directors Jonathan Demme, Spike Lee, Ernest Dickerson, Tim Robbins and Ed Burns. His editing credits include award-winning videos and concert films for Miles Davis, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Carly Simon, Tupac Shakur, Eddie Van Halen, Mariah Carey, B.B. King, Luciano Pavaroti, and The Beastie Boys. His work in television earned him an Emmy Award for editing Girlfriend produced by Oprah Winfrey. Other TV credits include Beyond The Moon with Walter Cronkite, and The Curt Flood Story, directed by Spike Lee for HBO. David’s film credits include editing COUSIN BOBBY by Jonathan Demme, THEREMIN - AN ELECTRONIC ODYSSEY which won The Sundance Filmmakers Trophy Award for Best Documentary, SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK directed by Ed Burns, and ASH WEDNESDAY directed by Ed Burns. David was the Associate Producer on THE LAST RACE, Sundance Film Festival 2018. David’s directing credits include MY FATHER’S HOUSE, a short documentary, Cannes Film Festival 2016, and THE BLECH EFFECT, a feature documentary 2020. His current project is directing THE AFGHAN DREAMERS, a feature documentary about the Afghan girls robotics team. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

Franky Carrillo was one of the cases featured on Netflix’s series, “The Innocence Files,” the story begins in 1991 when Donald Sarpy was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting as he was standing in the driveway of his home in Lynwood, California. There were six witnesses to the murder, but none of them got a good look at the shooter due to the dark conditions. Nevertheless, pressured by a sheriff’s deputy, then 16 year old Franky Carrillo was identified and convicted of murder. All six witnesses testified at Carrillo’s first trial, which ended in a mistrial when the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. By the second trial, a key witness, Scott Turner recanted his testimony, but despite no physical evidence linking Carrillo to the crime, the jury convicted him and sentenced him to life in prison. Ellen Eggers, a deputy state public defender, met Carrillo in prison and took on his case. Eggers ultimately connected Carrillo to the Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) and the law firm of Morrison & Foerster, which handled his case pro bono. On March 14, 2011, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Paul Bacigalupo vacated Carrillo’s conviction based on the eyewitness recantations and two other men having confessed to the shooting. Lisa Rea from Restorative Justice International and David Greenwald from the Davis Vanguard speak to Franky Carrillo about his case, what he has been able to accomplish since his release, and the impact of wrongful convictions and the need for restorative justice. Restorative Justice International (RJI) and the Davis Vanguard have been partnering to launch the Wrongful Conviction Project (WCP). The project shines a light on wrongful convictions while urging the application of restorative justice to seek systemic reform of our justice system(s). The project produces joint podcasts on wrongful convictions, work on prosecutorial reform and support public policy changes needed to right the wrong of wrongful convictions.

In this episode, we talk to ACG presidents Mark Pochapin, MD, of NYU Langone, and David Greenwald, MD, of Mount Sinai, about the latest updates in COVID-19 for the gastroenterologist.    Intro :10 Why is this important for clinical gastroenterologists? 1:40 Do we know whether the virus in stool can lead to transmission? 5:36 How long can the virus live on surfaces? 7:12 How are we handling social distancing differently than China? 10:29 What personal protection should health care workers performing endoscopy be using? 16:06 Are you using head gear? 18:12 Are there any guidelines for elective procedures? 21:12 Are you switching to telehealth visits? 29:45 How long is this going to last? 33:29 How is this situation affecting fellows? 37:00 What about patients taking PPIs? 41:29 What are the screening tests? Which test are we doing in the U.S.? 44:12 Have either of you heard about broadening testing criteria? 49:00 We’re all in this together; make sure you’re kind and you thank those around you 52:20 Thank you, Drs. Pochapin and Greenwald 54:35 Mark Pochapin, MD, is chief of gastroenterology at NYU Langone Health and president of the American College of Gastroenterology. David Greenwald, MD, is director of clinical GI and endoscopy at Mount Sinai and president-elect of ACG. We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to guttalkpodcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @HealioGastro @sameerkberry @umfoodoc Disclosures: The hosts and guests report no relevant financial disclosures.

Maurice Caldwell was convicted in 1991 in San Francisco Superior Court in the June 1990 death of Judy Acosta, who was shot dead during an apparent drug deal that went sour in the Alemany public housing project in San Francisco. A woman would identify Mr. Caldwell as one of the gunmen and based solely on her testimony that she saw him standing under a light pole, Mr. Caldwell was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Years later, Caldwell wrote to the Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara University School of Law, which began investigating his case. On December 16, 2010, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charles Haines granted a motion for new trial brought by the Innocence Project. Hanes ruled that Caldwell’s attorney was constitutionally ineffective for failing to investigate Caldwell’s innocence and that had he done his job properly, there was a reasonable probability that the jury would have acquitted Caldwell. Since his release in 2011, Maurice Caldwell has attempted and failed to get compensation for his time in prison. Listen as Lisa Rea from Restorative Justice International and David Greenwald from the Davis Vanguard speak to Maurice Caldwell and Paige Kaneb from the Northern California Innocence Project, who helped get him free. Restorative Justice International (RJI) and the Davis Vanguard will be partnering to launch The Wrongful Conviction Project (WCP). The project will shine a light on wrongful convictions while urging the application of restorative justice to seek systemic reform of our justice system(s). The project will produce joint podcasts on wrongful convictions, work on prosecutorial reform and support public policy changes needed to right the wrong of wrongful convictions.

Will Westercauw and music critic David Greenwald discuss four songs that peaked on the Modern Rock charts in January 1991. Songs under discussion include "Kinky Afro" by The Happy Mondays, "All This Time" by Sting, "Piccadilly Palare" by Morrissey, and "Sunny Side of the Street" by The Pogues.

In 2012, my book club actually read books. And one of my favorite books that we read was Cheryl Strayed's Wild (it was also one of my favorite book club meetings because we had a trail mix bar). At the time, I was dealing with the aftermath of my father's death, and I found her book to be incredibly therapeutic. Equally comforting was watching Reese Witherspoon portray her on the big screen in the movie version, seeing her discuss spirituality/life lessons with Oprah, and listening to her give advice on Dear Sugar. Cheryl Strayed has been a huge part of helping me get through some crazy hard times, so I can't think of a better person to interview for episode 100. We discuss everything from eating squirrel to her mother "the hippie Martha Stewart," food she ate on the Pacific Crest Trail, and the search for the perfect pickle. You can listen to the episode on iTunes. Theme music is by Podcast Guest #85, Goh Nakamura. This will be my last podcast recording for a while. I'm taking a break to focus on acting and plan on directing my first feature later this year. That said, if I find a random opportunity to record another amazing interview like this one, I will grab it. So stay subscribed. Thank you so much for listening over the years. And if you just started, I have 99 other episodes for you to catch up on - some of my favorites include chefs Roy Choi + Ming Tsai, journalist Lisa Ling, blogger Molly Yeh, actress Sandra Oh, and my father-in-law David Greenwald. Keep in touch via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @mslynnchen. xo Lynn

This week I have a special intro guest appearance! My friend Abbey Moore (remember her from episode #88?) is here to remind us how to support the pod: -DONATE TO THE SHOW! Or shop on Amazon with this link to help us out. -Leave a review on iTunes & subscribe to the show!Other Cool Things: -Sign-up for my newsletter with updates and links to cool things I'm exploring! -Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it!Notes from the show: -Lynn's Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Podcast -Squirl is the amazing restaurant we met at in L.A. -If you haven't checked out my L.A. vlog you can do that here. -Lynn's Blogs we talk about:: The Actor's Diet & Thick Dumpling Skin -My episode on the Actor's Diet podcast  -Other blogs/people Lynn mentions:: Kath Eats Real Food & Cristy Meyers with 'How to Chow' -Lynn's favorite pod episode she has done is this one with Abe's dad (David Greenwald) + this is another dad episode I love with Chris Hardwick's dad -NPR episode with Lisa Lee -Lynn's favorite books of the moment: Parma Lakshmi’s Memoire & Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret. -Lynn's favorite foods of the moment: Jeni's Ice Creams & Zongzi

Dr. David Greenwald is currently the Director of Clinical Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.  Previously, he was Fellowship Program Director in Gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine for nearly […] The post Latest Advances in Preparation, Screening and Recurrence Monitoring, With Dr. David Greenwald appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

This is a special show because I get interview my father-in-law, Dr. David Greenwald. In this episode: Road Food by Jane and Michael Stern. Dr. Dean Ornish's Diet. Rendezvous in Memphis, Abe's BBQ in Mississipi. Wendy's Salad Skillz, and Abe becoming a vegetarian. Places to eat in Philadelphia: Vedge,Hip City Veg, Jose Garces' Restaurants, Marc Vetri's Restaurants, Zama, Talula's Table. Skyline's Cincinnati Chili (and the David Greenwald version). Keep in touch via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @mslynnchen. xo Lynn

In the debut episode of the Pretty Little Grown Men podcast, co-hosts David Greenwald and Dom Sinacola — yes, two adult males — tackle Pretty Little Liars Season 5 Episode 3, “Surfing the Aftershocks,” with a recap, some detective work and praise for Hanna Marin’s hair decisions. Beware — this episode is full of spoilers! […]

Tahlia is out this week, but William and Alexa welcome (back) Dane Davenport as well as journalist David Greenwald to talk about the fouth episode of Season 6, "To Have and to Hold."

Bloggers and music fanatics David Greenwald of Rawkblog and Nicole Cifani of Moheak Radio talk about the past, present and future of music blogs. We discuss the role of technology in curation and ask if social media makes music blogs obsolete. Plus news on Twitter, Songza, Universal, and recommendations for apps, drinks, and secluded islands off the Pacific coast!