How This Works

Inside the Dirty Business of Hit Songwriting

19 April 2021
apple, music business, piper payne, royalties, spotify

Ahead of our episode tomorrow with Piper Payne, where we talk all sorts of topics including artists' royalties, we wanted to highlight something with Apple Music announcing that they pay double what Spotify and other services do — for the songs we love and whose artist's work we want to support. It's eye opening, for sure.

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/dirty-business-hit-songwriting-1234946090/

See, also: https://www.nme.com/news/music/apple-music-tells-artists-now-pays-double-spotify-per-stream-2922446

Butterfly

9 April 2021
butterfly, kait scalisi

This week, we're highlighting Butterfly, an organization that came to our attention through Kait Scalisi (of Passion by Kait). They provide support to, and advocates for, the rights of Asian and migrant sex workers. Support their work, if you can.

Justice and Mercy

2 April 2021
orphan care, sally mcrae

In the world of causes, Sally is passionate about caring for orphans and the forgotten. One of the non-profits she is currently supporting is: https://justiceandmercy.org/

"Western Time" with Sally McRae

29 March 2021
running, sally mcrae, ultrarunning

Ahead of tomorrow’s episode with pro ultra trail runner Sally McRae, we’re featuring “Western Time”, a short film by Billy Yang Films chronicling Sally’s first time running the Western States 100 in 2014 – the world’s oldest 100 mile race.

Listen to Sally's episode of How This Works here: https://www.howthisworks.show/018-sally-mcrae

Asian Americans Advancing Justice initiative

26 March 2021
asian americans advancing justice initiative, asian violence, stop asian hate

Today, we're signal boosting something from Kat Hantas and Nicole Emanuel from 21Seeds.

"Many of you have expressed outrage, sadness and frustration over the increasing violence that’s happening toward Asian Americans. If you’re looking for ways to help, consider supporting the Asian Americans Advancing Justice initiative. The organization works to ensure Asian American and Pacific Islander voices are being represented and that their civil rights are being protected. One of the areas they work within is to raise awareness of the growing racism and discrimination toward Asian Americans. If you’d like to help, visit: https://www.advancingjustice-aajc.org/"

Stop Asian hate

20 March 2021
asian violence, stop asian hate

How This Works doesn't necessarily focus on current events, our aim is to learn from people about their expert subject matters, but with reports of harassment and violence aimed at Asians, we stand in solidarity and mourn with our brothers & sisters to #StopAsianHate.

There are a ton of resources online but a good place to start is Stop AAPI Hate's latest national report, tracking anti-AAPI hate incidents so far during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full report on their website: https://a1w.90d.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/210312-Stop-AAPI-Hate-National-Report-.pdf

We love our Asian community. And together, we must all stand against hate — whether that's against Asians, BIPOC, women, or any humans. #StopAAPIHate #EnoughIsEnough #EndRacismNow #NotYourModelMinority #RacialJustice #generationz #Organize #Representation #aapi #asianamerican #socialjustice #changeisgood

WorkLife with Adam Grant — "Authenticity is a Double-edged Sword"

19 March 2021
adam grant, authenticity, other podcast, tedtalks, worklife

On WorkLife from TEDTalks, Adam Grant examines what it means to be authentic in our work with economist Mohamed El-Erian, journalist Leah Finnegan, professor Herminia Ibarra, marketing director Stephanie Williams McConnell, and former CIA deputy director Carmen Medina.

Dr. Laura Sicola's 2016 TEDx talk

15 March 2021
albert mehrabian, influence, laura sicola, speaking, tedx

Ahead of Dr. Laura Sicola's episode tomorrow, you can listen to her 2016 TEDx talk titled, “Want to sound like a leader? Start by saying your name right.” In it, Laura answers the question, How do we sound credible? And she shows how your vocal delivery influences how your message is received and how best to use it to your advantage. Over 6.3 million views.

Especially interesting is her discussion of the single most misquoted statistic in communications research, something that she dives deeper into during the show tomorrow.

Kiss the Ground

12 March 2021
cassandra carlopio, climate change, regenerative agriculture

During the first season of How This Works, we're signal boosting topics from our guests. And this week, Cassandra Carlopio wanted to highlight Kiss The Ground, an organization that works in regenerative agriculture as a practical solution to climate change. They have a movie out on Netflix, narrated and featuring Woody Harrelson.

• https://kissthegroundmovie.com/
• https://kisstheground.com/impact/

This clip includes Rosario Dawson, Amy Smart, Paul Blackthorne, Kendrick Sampson, and Adrian Grenier.

Related content: Ben Falk's episode of How This Works, Carl Welty's episode of How This Works

2016 episode of Invisibilia called "Frame of Reference"

8 March 2021
cassandra carlopio, frame of reference, invisibilia, other podcast

Ahead of tomorrow's episode with Cassandra Carlopio, we're highlighting an excellent episode of Invisibilia from 2016 called "Frame of Reference". It dives into the role that our frame of reference plays in our lives and how it filters our everyday experience to good and not so good effect.