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A dedicated archive of Jack Clarke's segments from the acclaimed WBAI Radio - NYC show, Arts Express. Each 15-30 minute episode brings you in-depth coverage of film, arts news, and exclusive scoops, all delivered with a hard-core political edge. Dive into art alerts and Best Of The Net Hotspots, offering listeners the latest and greatest in the arts world.
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S2E12 UK Desk for Arts Express 11-05-25: David Lidz and the legacy of Baltimore
What is a co-operative?We throw the word around like it’s a trendy café or a startup with a conscience, but in Baltimore, David Lidz and his team at WaterBottle Co-op are proving it’s something far…
S2E11 UK Desk for Arts Express 6-18-25: The Water Crisis in America
I sit down with Josh Cliffords, the founder of @freewater.io the startup giving away bottled spring water for free and somehow managing to tackle the global water crisis while they’re at it. It’s…
S2E10 UK Desk for Arts Express 6-11-25: Birmingham Bin Strikes What's going on?
They said it was just about the bins. But if you’ve ever lived on an estate, you know better — it always starts with the bins.In this episode, I’m reporting from the streets of Birmingham, a city on…
S2E9 UK Desk for Arts Express 5-7-25: All Hail the New Flesh
On this edition of the UK Desk for Arts Express, I take a close look at New Flesh, the debut novel by Adam Jones—a brutal, stylish piece of speculative fiction that fuses body horror with…
S2E8 UK Desk for Arts Express 4-23-25: Gothic Marxism and the ghosts of horror
Sitting down with Greenaway, aka The Lit Crit Guy, for a chat about his new book felt like pulling back the curtain on something we all live in but rarely name: a system so inescapable, so total,…
S2E7 UK Desk for Arts Express 3-19-25: The fate of Repeater Books
The independent publisher that’s been shaking up the literary scene with its bold, anti-establishment ethos. From philosophy to politics, music to subcultures, Repeater has carved out a space for…
S2E6 UK Desk for Arts Express 3-12-25: Can the UK Arts Survive?
For this weeks UK Desk, I reflect on my experiences in the UK film and creative scene and the current plight facing the industry at the moment which has left more then 70% out of work across the…
S2E5 UK Desk for Arts Express 2-12-25: No Longer Human
And I wonder—if Dazai were alive today, would he even stand a chance? Would he be dismissed as “too bleak” for publishers? Would he be buried under a thousand AI-generated books designed to mimic his…
S2E4 UK Desk for Arts Express 2-5-25: Tarkovsky in 2025?
I chat with Professor Sergey Toymentsev, who offers a fresh and in-depth perspective on the work of Andrei Tarkovsky. We explore Tarkovsky’s cinematic language, his spiritual and philosophical…
S2E3 UK Desk for Arts Express 29-1-25: Paul Hind of the 75th Century
In what can only be described as the collision of performance art, digital fame, and a deep misunderstanding of reality, I sat down with Paul Hind – the self-proclaimed Commander of the 75th century…
S2E2 UK Desk for Arts Express 22-1-25: Remembering David Lynch
In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on the passing of the unparalleled David Lynch, a filmmaker, artist, and visionary whose work shaped my creativity, inspired generations, and defied all…
S2E1 UK Desk for Arts Express 15-1-25: Judge Holden vs Elon Musk
On this special episode of the UK Desk for Arts Express, Jack Clarke bring a new segment to the table from his days at school; Who would win in a fight?Get ready for the ultimate clash of worlds in…
S1E30 UK Desk for Arts Express 8-1-25: Dyson dropped the bomb?
In what can only be described as the pinnacle of domestic drama meets geopolitical analysis, for some reason I interviewed Dr. Matthew Alford while he hoovered his stairs. Yes, truly groundbreaking…
S1E29 UK Desk for Arts Express 1-1-25: Robin Hood or Psychotic Killer?
On this first new year episode of the UK Desk for Arts Express, host Jack Clarke dives into the seismic collision of technology, morality, and power in the case that gripped the headlines: the…
S1E28 UK Desk for Arts Express 12-25-24: 'Van Gogh Has A Broken Heart'
On this episode of Arts Express, Jack Clarke dives into a fascinating conversation with author and pastor Russ Ramsey about the intersection of art, faith, and the human experience. From Van Gogh's…
S1E27 UK Desk for Arts Express 12-19-24: Ventriloquism Without Strings Attached
On this episode of Arts Express, we welcome the multitalented April Brucker, ventriloquist, comedienne, and author, alongside her outspoken puppet May Wilson. Known for her unique humor and…
S1E26 UK Desk for Arts Express 12-11-24: What is the UFO phenomenon?
On this episode of Arts Express, UK Desk host Jack Clarke asked historian Greg Eghigian why UFOs have remained such a resilient and captivating phenomenon in global culture—and what that tells us…
S1E25 UK Desk for Arts Express 12-04-24: Mishima’s Legacy in the Modern Age
On this week’s segment of the UK Desk for Arts Express, join Jack Clarke for a deep dive into the provocative world of Yukio Mishima, one of Japan’s most enigmatic and controversial literary figures.…
S1E24 UK Desk for Arts Express 11-27-24: The Power of Young Activism: Lizzie Greenwood’s Hunger Strike for Gaza
On this special segment of the UK Desk, Host Jack Clarke has a compelling conversation with Lizzie Greenwood, a young activist on the front lines of a hunger strike protesting the UK government’s…
S1E23 UK Desk for Arts Express 11-20-24: Sam Cullis on the London Breeze Festival
In this episode of Arts Express, UK Desk host Jack Clarke welcomes Sam Cullis, the driving force behind the newly rebranded London Breeze Film Festival. With years of championing emerging talent, Sam…
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