Ben Folds
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ben Folds has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jan 2026 on MeidasTouch. Discussed as resigning as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra and providing commentary framing the takeover as authoritarian and harmful to arts governance.
Singer-songwriter; musician; composer at Independent artist; formerly Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra (as stated in transcript) specializing in songwriting, piano performance, popular music
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on MeidasTouch |
| Role | Singer-songwriter; composer; former Artistic Advisor (Kennedy Center National Symphony Orchestra) |
| Affiliation | Ben Folds (solo); formerly associated with the Kennedy Center (arts administration role) |
What do podcasts say about Ben Folds?
2 quotes from Unknown Host, recorded on MeidasTouch.
Ben Folds was the artistic adviser to the National Symphony Orchestra.
MeidasTouch · · EpisodePraised implicitly for resigning on principle: he was I am gone; his comments frame the takeover as authoritarian and harmful to arts freedom.
Unknown Host · MeidasTouch · · Episode
Which podcasts has Ben Folds appeared on?
Unknown Host brought up Ben Folds; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on MeidasTouch.
- Trump SHUTS DOWN Kennedy Center after MASS RESIGNATIONS!!! on MeidasTouch (Feb 2026)
- Trump BLINDSIDED by MASS RESIGNATIONS on MeidasTouch (Jan 2026) — Unknown Host
What is Ben Folds mentioned alongside?
Ben Folds is most often mentioned alongside Hamilton, Donald Trump and Washington National Opera.
Mentioned together: Hamilton, Donald Trump, Washington National Opera, National Symphony Orchestra, Rostropovich, Dmitri Shostakovich, Insecure, Issa Rae