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Open Source with Christopher Lydon

Christopher Lydon

Booking Overview

An interview-led public-affairs and cultural-ideas podcast focused on arts, politics, history, and major questions about society, typically featuring conversations with established writers, historians, artists, and public intellectuals. Credible pitches include nationally recognized authors, scholars, filmmakers, cultural critics, and policy thinkers with original perspectives and substantial bodies of work; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@radioopensource.org

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Host

Christopher Lydon - American journalist, radio host, and interviewer known for in-depth conversations about politics, culture, literature, and public ideas. He is the creator and host of Open Source.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established authors, historians, scholars, artists, filmmakers, journalists, and public intellectuals with recognized expertise in arts, politics, history, or major social questions.
Required Achievements:  
Nationally recognized books, Substantial public commentary or scholarship, Distinguished careers in arts, journalism, politics, or academia

Recent Guest Discussions

Kurt Andersen - Artificial Intelligence, Human Extinction, Political Fragmentation, And The Future Of America.

Recent Topics

Art, Politics, History, Film, Racial Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Open Source with Christopher Lydon
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AI Apocalypse?

October 01, 2026

We’re staring down the life-and-death hazard of artificial intelligence. That phrase “AI apocalypse” sounds a little panicky, but when the masters of the craft started arguing this summer about how soon, in the next 10 ... The post AI Apocalypse? appeared first on Open Source with Christopher Lydon.

The Breakup

September 17, 2026

We’re between breakdown and breakup, or maybe between the AI monster and human extinction. Those are the rough choices that the all-purpose American writer Kurt Andersen is offering us in his vast portrait of a ... The post The Breakup appeared first on Open Source with Christopher Lydon.

Voice of a Century

September 10, 2026

We’re savoring a glorious story we thought we knew in the long ordeal of racial justice in America. It was the singer Marian Anderson’s moment in 1939, after the Daughters of the American Revolution barred ... The post Voice of a Century appeared first on Open Source with Christopher Lydon.

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Frequently asked questions

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Open Source with Christopher Lydon
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How do I get in touch with Open Source with Christopher Lydon?

Open Source with Christopher Lydon is hosted by Christopher Lydon. Its publicly listed email is info@radioopensource.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Open Source with Christopher Lydon?

The publicly listed email for Open Source with Christopher Lydon: info@radioopensource.org.

How many listeners does Open Source with Christopher Lydon have?

Podseeker estimates Open Source with Christopher Lydon reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Open Source with Christopher Lydon?

Open Source with Christopher Lydon typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established authors, historians, scholars, artists, filmmakers, journalists, and public intellectuals with recognized expertise in arts, politics, history, or major social questions. Common among recent guests: Nationally recognized books; Substantial public commentary or scholarship; Distinguished careers in arts, journalism, politics, or academia. Recent guests include Kurt Andersen.

How hard is it to get booked on Open Source with Christopher Lydon?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Open Source with Christopher Lydon cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Politics, History, Film, and Racial Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@radioopensource.org

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