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The Honest Broker

Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

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  • Ted Gioia

    Ted Gioia is author of The Honest Broker on Substack (https://www.honest-broker.com)—a frank and opinionated guide to music, books, media, and culture. He is author of 12 books, and previously served on the faculty at Stanford.

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