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2. Paul Simon on Musical Inspiration and His Hopes for a Cure for Hearing Loss

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Mon Oct 13, 2025, 10:46 AM

Oct 13

Oct 2, 2024 The Minor Consult Podcast
Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes legendary musician Paul Simon for a conversation about his latest album “Seven Psalms,” and what it was like to lose hearing in his left ear as he was writing and recording it. In addition to Simon’s musical influences and songwriting process, they discuss his advocacy and involvement with the Stanford Institute to Cure Hearing Loss; and they explore Simon’s views on leadership and hopes for future medical advancements.

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Happy 84th Birthday to Paul Simon [View all] Mad_Dem_X Oct 13 OP

He is an American treasure rurallib Oct 13 #1

Paul Simon on Musical Inspiration and His Hopes for a Cure for Hearing Loss Donkees Oct 13 #2

Saw this on SNL, and loved it! Still do. lark Oct 13 #3

Not a word of a lie, True Dough Oct 13 #4

His music has truly shaped my life. nolabear Oct 13 #5

great song, great video Skittles Oct 13 #6