Daily Archives: October 27, 2025

What Radio Genres Make the Most Sense to Launch (or Re-tool) in Today’s U.S. Music Market: A practical white paper for operators, programmers, and investors

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Despite constant “radio is dead” headlines, broadcast radio still commands the majority of ad-supported audio time in the U.S.—about two-thirds of the ad-supported universe as of Q1 2025—with podcasts and free streaming making up most of the balance. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Thailand’s Royal Succession in 2025: Legal Framework, Recent Signals, and Scenario Risks

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Thailand’s monarchy remains central to political legitimacy and social order. In 2025, no heir apparent has been proclaimed. The most significant new information is medical: Princess Bajrakitiyabha (long discussed by analysts as a potential successor) remains unconscious but … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Presuppositions of Science and the Pseudoscientific Drift in a Post-Theistic World

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the foundational presuppositions that make science possible and contrasts them with the epistemological drift that occurs when a culture abandons belief in a fixed and intelligible creation grounded in divine order. It argues that … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Fatalism, Agency, and Relational Identity in CHVRCHES’ “Leave a Trace”

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper examines the theme of fatalism and the construction of relational identity in CHVRCHES’ 2015 single “Leave a Trace.” Drawing upon the song’s lyrical content, public commentary by lead vocalist Lauren Mayberry, and broader philosophical conceptions of fatalism, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Musical Partnership of the Female Singer and Male Producer

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Throughout the history of popular music, a remarkably consistent pattern has emerged: the collaboration between a female singer and a male producer or instrumentalist. From The Carpenters to Everything But the Girl, from Frou Frou to Billie Eilish … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords: A Pathway to Resolving the Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, signed on October 26, 2025, represent a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.[^1] Facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Cultural and Social Status of Entertainers Throughout History

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper traces the evolution of entertainers’ status across civilizations—from ancient ritual performers and medieval minstrels to modern celebrities and influencers. The study examines the fluctuating social, economic, and moral valuations attached to entertainers, showing how each … Continue reading →

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