Nolan Gasser is the author of the new book, Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste.  He is a composer and “musicologist” who was part of building the platform for Pandora that determines all those playlists we love.  George Sells asks him to explain why he likes his favorite U2 song.

Nolan Gasser is the author of the new book, Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste.&nbsp; He is a composer and &ldquo;musicologist&rdquo; who was part of building the platform for Pandora that determines all those playlists we love.&nbsp; George Sells asks him to explain why he likes his favorite U2 song.

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Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste

For this week's Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX host Scott Jagow dropped in at the High Low literary arts cafe in the Grand Center Arts District.

He sat down with Gina Grafos of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation to discuss the cafe's amenities and mission, the arts organizations that share the building and more.

For this week's Roaming St. Louis segment, KMOX host Scott Jagow dropped in at the High Low literary arts cafe in the Grand Center Arts District.
He sat down with Gina Grafos of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation to discuss the cafe's amenities and mission, the arts organizations that share the building and more.

Roaming St. Louis: Get your literary kicks at the High Low

 Join John Hancock, Michael, and Scott as they dissect recent campus protests, questioning their organization and addressing concerns about the expression of anti-Semitism. John raises the issue of potential manipulation of young people, while Michael and Scott express confusion over the lack of focus on the original attack by Hamas. Later, John and Michael Kelly delve into the current political climate and election strategies, highlighting frustrations with media attention on Trump's comments and Biden's efforts to recalibrate his message. 

Join John Hancock, Michael, and Scott as they dissect recent campus protests, questioning their organization and addressing concerns about the expression of anti-Semitism. John raises the issue of potential manipulation of young people, while Michael and Scott express confusion over the lack of focus on the original attack by Hamas. Later, John and Michael Kelly delve into the current political climate and election strategies, highlighting frustrations with media attention on Trump's comments and Biden's efforts to recalibrate his message.

Campus Protests, Political Climate, and Election Strategies: John Hancock and Michael Kelley's Analysis

 Join Scott Jagow as he takes us on a captivating journey through the symbolism of compass directions and the rich experiences they offer. From the rugged wilderness of the north to the warmth of southern hospitality, Scott invites us to discover the allure of each direction. Delve into the nostalgia of northern vacations in Michigan, the camaraderie of northern sports like curling, and the thrill of winter sports in the Olympics. Explore the mystique of the Great Lakes and the haunting melodies of Gordon Lightfoot that capture the essence of the North. Whether your compass points north, south, east, or west, Scott reminds us to embrace the journey and find beauty in every direction life takes us. Join him as we celebrate the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

Join Scott Jagow as he takes us on a captivating journey through the symbolism of compass directions and the rich experiences they offer. From the rugged wilderness of the north to the warmth of southern hospitality, Scott invites us to discover the allure of each direction. Delve into the nostalgia of northern vacations in Michigan, the camaraderie of northern sports like curling, and the thrill of winter sports in the Olympics. Explore the mystique of the Great Lakes and the haunting melodies of Gordon Lightfoot that capture the essence of the North. Whether your compass points north, south, east, or west, Scott reminds us to embrace the journey and find beauty in every direction life takes us. Join him as we celebrate the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

Why You Like It: The Science and Culture of Musical Taste

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