Brian Cannon

Humans of XS Manchester

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

6 anni fa 31:45

In the sixth episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to graphic designer, art director, photographer and creator of some of the most iconic album covers ever, Brian Cannon.

Brian chats to Clint about growing up in Wigan, how the Punk revolution made him want to work in the music industry, designing album artwork whilst still at college and working with bands including The Verve, Suede and Super Furry Animals. He also describes how a chance encounter with a young Noel Gallagher in a lift, and a conversation about rare Adidas trainers, lead him to getting caught up in the Oasis buzz.

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Brian Cannon

Humans of XS Manchester

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published 6 anni fa

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In the sixth episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to graphic designer, art director, photographer and creator of some of the most iconic album covers ever, Brian Cannon.

Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content.

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43 episodi

#Fascinating People #Music #Society #Arts #Humans Of XS Manchester #XS Manchester

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Dave Scott 48:48

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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the sixth and final episode of Humans of XS Manchester: At Home, Clint chats to Mancunian poet, musician and broadcaster, Dave Scott. Dave talks about growing up in Levenshulme, being raised on Britpop and Hip Hop, discovering poetry, pursuing a career in the arts, his passion for football and why he loves Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Stay safe and look after each other Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Vernon Kay 46:58

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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the fifth episode of Humans of XS Manchester At Home, Clint Boon chats to broadcaster Vernon Kay. Vernon talks about growing up in Bolton, discovering a passion for music, his career as a broadcaster in television and radio, DJing, presenting the worldwide coverage of Formula E and why he loves Manchester! Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Stay safe and look after each other Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Maxine Peake 39:55

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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the fourth episode of Humans of XS Manchester At Home, Clint Boon chats to Mancunian actor, Maxine Peake. Maxine talks about growing up in Bolton, discovering music in her youth, her interest in politics, moving to London, her favourite roles she has played and why she loves Manchester! Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Stay safe and look after each other Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ben Taylor 25:01

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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the third episode of Humans of XS Manchester At Home, Clint Boon chats to music promoter, manager, venue owner and festival founder, Ben Taylor. Ben talks about growing up in Manchester, discovering music alongside a family of music lovers, running some of the city’s most iconic venues, putting on the first gigs of some of Manchester’s most well known bands, creating the You Are Not Alone festival and why he loves Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Stay safe and look after each other Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Emma Jane Unsworth 41:40

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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the second episode of Humans of XS Manchester: At Home, Clint Boon chats to Mancunian writer Emma Jane Unsworth. Emma talks to Clint about growing up in Prestwich, being inspired to start writing by her teacher at school, her father’s printing business, releasing her three successful novels, the challenges of writing for screen, working with the Courteeners and why she loves Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Stay safe and look after each other Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Jonny Brown 31:37

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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the first episode of Humans of XS Manchester: At Home, Clint Boon chats to Twisted Wheel frontman, Jonny Brown. Jonny talks to Clint about growing up in Oldham, forming a band at school, touring with Oasis, performing with Paul Weller, how the rockstar lifestyle affected his mental health and why he loves Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and follow Humans of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Stay safe and look after each other Manchester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Paulette Constable 47:54

6 years fa47:54

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In the twelfth and final episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to DJ and Broadcaster, Paulette Constable. Paulette talks to Clint about growing up in Prestwich, her mother's jazz band, moving to London to work in the music industry, being one of the first women t DJ at the Hacienda, playing all over the world, moving back to Manchester and why she still loves the city. This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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George Simms 25:14

6 years fa25:14

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In the eleventh episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to 95 year old former Royal Marine Commando and D Day veteran, George Simms. George talks to Clint about growing up in Ardwick in the 1920s, training as a Butcher before enlisting in the army at age 18, fighting in the Second World War on D-Day, serving in the Stockport Fire Service for 30 years, telling his story to school children and why he is still proud to be a Mancunian. This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Bruce Mitchell 34:32

6 years fa34:32

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In the tenth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to iconic Mancunian character and drummer of Factory band Durutti Column, Bruce Mitchell. Bruce chats to Clint about growing up in Manchester in the 1940s, discovering his love of music through his dad, playing with legendary artists including Keith Moon and Donovan, his close friendship with Anthony Wilson, his excitement for the future of the Manchester music scene and why he loves the city so much. This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Graham Massey 45:18

6 years fa45:18

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In the ninth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon speaks to musician, record producer and founding member of groundbreaking electronic group 808 State, Graham Massey. Graham talks about growing up in Levenshulme, the importance of community, his first musical influences, witnessing the events of the 60s as a child, forming 808 State, new projects with the group, how Manchester's musical timeline goes way beyond 'Madchester' and why he loves the city! This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Megan Ellaby 26:36

6 years fa26:36

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In the eighth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to Fashion and Lifestyle blogger, Youtuber and Iinfluencer, Megan Ellaby. Megan chats to Clint about growing up on the outskirts of Manchester, how her mum inspired her to go into a career in fashion, living and working in London, her favourite music and why she loves the city. This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Liam Gallagher 42:58

6 years fa42:58

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In the seventh episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to Rock 'n' Roll Star Liam Gallagher. Liam talks to Clint about growing up in Burnage, his first proper jobs, working with the Inspiral Carpets, the rise and fall of Oasis, releasing music as a solo artist, his relationship with his children, the film 'As It Was' and why he thinks Manchester is "the centre of the Universe". This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Alan McGee 42:11

6 years fa42:11

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In the sixth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to legendary music boss and founder of Creation Records, Alan McGee. Alan talks to Clint about growing up in Glasgow, meeting Primal Scream, forming Creation Records, meeting Noel Gallagher in the Hacienda, signing Oasis at King Tuts, living in Manchester and why he loves the city. This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Qaisra Shahraz 33:45

6 years fa33:45

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In the fifth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to novelist, scriptwriter, journalist and charity campaigner, Qaisra Shahraz. Qaisra talks about growing up in Pakistan and moving to Manchester as a young girl, writing her prize-winning novel The Holy Woman, being a peace and gender activist and setting up MACFEST, the Muslim Arts And Culture Festival for Manchester. This series is sponsored by our friends at Safer Roads GM, helping us to keep ourselves and each other SAFE on the roads of Manchester. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, and follow Humans Of XS Manchester on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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George Craig 25:19

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