Philip Glass

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Philip Glass

As of November 2026, Philip Glass has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on This American Life. Philip Glass is mentioned in multiple podcasts as a prominent artist who canceled his Kennedy Center premiere due to conflicts with the institution's values under the Trump administration. In the MeidasTouch episode, it was noted that he withdrew his Symphony No. 15, while Lovett or Leave It highlighted his decision as part of a broader protest against the administration's influence. His actions serve as a notable example of artistic response to political issues.

Philip Morris Glass is an American composer and pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century. Glass's work has been associated with minimalism, being built up from repetitive phrases and shifting layers. He described himself as a composer of "music with repetitive structures", which he has helped to evolve stylistically.

Philip Glass at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardOct 2025 on This American Life
RoleComposer
AffiliationIndependent composer (contemporary classical/minimalism)

What do podcasts say about Philip Glass?

2 quotes, recorded on MeidasTouch and Lovett or Leave It.

  • Philip Glass in the past week to 10 days cancelled the Kennedy Center premiere.
    MeidasTouch · · Hear it
  • Philip Glass said he pulled his symphony because the Trump administration is in direct conflict.
    Lovett or Leave It · · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Philip Glass?

3 shows discussed Philip Glass in these episodes.

Who talks about Philip Glass on podcasts?

Philip Glass came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Lovett or Leave It.

Which podcasts mention Philip Glass most?

MeidasTouch (1 episode), Lovett or Leave It (1 episode) and This American Life (1 episode) mention Philip Glass most.

  1. MeidasTouch — 1 episode · More people from MeidasTouch
  2. Lovett or Leave It — 1 episode · More people from Lovett or Leave It
  3. This American Life — 1 episode · More people from This American Life

What is Philip Glass mentioned alongside?

Philip Glass is most often mentioned alongside This American Life, Bert Kreischer and Evan Ratliff.

Mentioned together: This American Life, Bert Kreischer, Evan Ratliff, Eric Yuan, Evan, Sophie Bridges, Toledo, Ohio, Pablo Tore, Ira Glass, Chris Jovonazo