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David Byrne keeps on the sunny side
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David Byrne keeps on the sunny side

The singer/songwriter wrote his Grammy-nominated album, "American Utopia," prior to our recent political discord, but he remains determined to find the silver lining in society; studio executives are talking the talk but not walking the walk when it comes to hiring women directors.

David Byrne has his first Grammy nomination for the album, "American Utopia."
David Byrne has his first Grammy nomination for the album, "American Utopia."
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Catalina Kulczar-Marin
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On today's show:

He's making perfect sense

(Starts at 1:15)

There's plenty to be cheerful about, says the socially-conscious singer, songwriter and performer. He talks with John Horn about the theme of his album, "American Utopia," the technological marvel of the accompanying tour, and receiving his first-ever Grammy nomination. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07G4xhSefuI

It's getting worse for women directors

(Starts at 20:25)

Despite studio executives and producers saying all the right things, women directed fewer films in 2018 than in the previous year. That's according to a new study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. Stacy Smith, founder and director of the initiative, talks with John Horn about their latest findings.