Topic: 1999

4 chapters across the catalog

Shood Fortage
Episode 1502 1:17:40 - 1:20:00

1502: Shood Fortage

David Bowie, 1999 Internet Prediction

A 1999 clip of David Bowie is played, where he predicts the internet will become an "alien life form" and fundamentally change the relationship between providers and audiences. One host recalls Bowie being a fan of their previous show, "Silicon Spin." They discuss how Bowie's vision of a "simpatico" relationship between creator and audience has come to fruition.

Fack Base
Episode 914 1:53:31 - 1:57:57

914: Fack Base

Walter Cronkite 1999 Global Governance Award

A 1999 video features Walter Cronkite accepting the Norman Cousins Global Governance Award, where he advocated for a system of "world law" to ensure peace. The ceremony included an introduction by John Anderson and a message from Hillary Clinton. The hosts use this archival footage to demonstrate the long-standing push for one-world government among media and political elites.

Ash for Cash
Episode 894 2:13:01 - 2:19:40

894: Ash for Cash

David Bowie 1999 Interview, Internet and Artist-Audience Relationship

A 1999 interview features David Bowie predicting the profound impact of the internet on society and the "demystification" of the relationship between artists and audiences. Bowie described the internet as an "alien life form" that would fragment traditional media structures and transform content delivery.