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Pete Seeger / Bruce Springsteen with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-25
Duration: 00:47:02
Shownotes: The new biopic A Complete Unknown follows a young Bob Dylan as he arrives in New York and changes American folk music forever. Edward Norton
Duration: 00:47:02
Shownotes: The new biopic A Complete Unknown follows a young Bob Dylan as he arrives in New York and changes American folk music forever. Edward Norton
plays folk icon Pete Seeger, who had a big impact on Dylan. Seeger was famous for his songs about working people, unions, and social justice. We're revisiting Terry's 1984 interview with Seeger, as well as her 2016 interview with Bruce Springsteen, who was compared to Dylan when he broke onto the scene.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jon Batiste, Holiday Edition / Questlove Christmas with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-24
Duration: 00:48:44
Shownotes: Jon Batiste joins us from the piano and plays some of his favorite Christmas songs. It's part two of our recent session with him. Batiste
Duration: 00:48:44
Shownotes: Jon Batiste joins us from the piano and plays some of his favorite Christmas songs. It's part two of our recent session with him. Batiste
is the former band leader and music director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He's won multiple Grammys and an Oscar. Inviting musicians to perform or play recordings of their favorite Christmas songs is a new Fresh Air tradition. It started two years ago, with DJ and co-founder of the Roots, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, who put together a playlist of Christmas songs and talked us through his picks.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
David Byrne's Christmas Playlist with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-24
Duration: 00:49:27
Shownotes: The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul
Duration: 00:49:27
Shownotes: The singer-songwriter and Talking Heads frontman presents some of his favorite holiday music — including songs by The Pogues, James Brown, LCD Soundsystem and Paul
Simon. Find his playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Also, our film critic Justin Chang shares his list of the best movies of 2024.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Bonnie Raitt / Francis Ford Coppola with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-21
Duration: 00:48:38
Shownotes: This month, musician Bonnie Raitt and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola were both honorees of the Kennedy Center for their contributions to American culture. We're revisiting
Duration: 00:48:38
Shownotes: This month, musician Bonnie Raitt and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola were both honorees of the Kennedy Center for their contributions to American culture. We're revisiting
interviews with both of them. First, blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Bonnie Raitt spoke with Terry Gross in 1996 about her early years, finding her blues sound. And Francis Ford Coppola told us in 2016 the story of casting Marlon Brando in The Godfather. And film critic Justin Chang reviews two new movies: The Brutalist and Nickel Boys.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Billie Eilish & Finneas / The Colbert Cookbook with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-21
Duration: 00:48:59
Shownotes: Award-winning sister-brother duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell talk about their songwriting process, her changing voice, and their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Duration: 00:48:59
Shownotes: Award-winning sister-brother duo Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell talk about their songwriting process, her changing voice, and their new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.
Later, Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie McGee Colbert talk about their cookbook of home recipes inspired by their South Carolina roots. It's called Does This Taste Funny?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Miranda July Wants Women To Read Their Inner Lives In 'All Fours' with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-20
Duration: 00:47:24
Shownotes: Filmmaker and writer Miranda July, whose novel All Fours is on many best books of the year lists, and was described in the New York
Duration: 00:47:24
Shownotes: Filmmaker and writer Miranda July, whose novel All Fours is on many best books of the year lists, and was described in the New York
Times as "the year's literary conversation piece." July spoke with Terry Gross about issues in the novel, like separating from a spouse you're growing distant from, perimenopause, and having an affair. And jazz historian Kevin Whitehead reviews a newly released recording of a concert he attended in 1978, by pianist Sun Ra and his Arkestra.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Looming TikTok Ban with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-19
Duration: 00:46:49
Shownotes: A new law gives TikTok a January 19 deadline to sell to a non-Chinese company or face a nationwide ban. Law professor Alan Rozenshtein delves
Duration: 00:46:49
Shownotes: A new law gives TikTok a January 19 deadline to sell to a non-Chinese company or face a nationwide ban. Law professor Alan Rozenshtein delves
into what this means and whether President-Elect Trump could intervene.David Bianculli reflects on the year in TV.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Billie Eilish & Finneas with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-18
Duration: 00:47:00
Shownotes: The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk with Terry Gross about their
Duration: 00:47:00
Shownotes: The Grammy Award-winning singer says working with a vocal coach "honestly changed my life." Eilish and her brother/collaborator Finneas talk with Terry Gross about their
new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, voice lessons, and their favorite homework assignment. Also, critic-at-large John Powers shares his highlights of the year — from a documentary to an Olympic moment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Comedian Ronny Chieng Didn't Tell His Parents He Got A 'Daily Show' Job with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-17
Duration: 00:47:14
Shownotes: When Ronny Chieng got a job as a correspondent and then anchor at The Daily Show, he kept the news to himself. "I didn't want
Duration: 00:47:14
Shownotes: When Ronny Chieng got a job as a correspondent and then anchor at The Daily Show, he kept the news to himself. "I didn't want
to brag," the Malaysia-born comic says. "I just wanted to do the work." Chieng now costars in the series Interior Chinatown, and has a new Netflix comedy special, Love to Hate It.Also, Ken Tucker reflects on the best pop music of 2024.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Someone Once Told Elton John He Would Never Be A Pop Star with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-15
Duration: 00:21:51
Shownotes: Pop sensation Elton John wrapped up his farewell tour in 2023, only to pop up in a surprise concert at the October 2024 New York
Duration: 00:21:51
Shownotes: Pop sensation Elton John wrapped up his farewell tour in 2023, only to pop up in a surprise concert at the October 2024 New York
City premiere of the new documentary, "Elton John: Never Too Late." Still, as John reduces his public output — and as that documentary drops on the Disney+ streaming platform — we thought our listeners might like to hear again from the British music legend himself. Weekly bonus episodes like this, curated from our vast archive, are usually only available for our Fresh Air+ supporters. But today, in the spirit of giving, we're making this episode available to all. Not a Fresh Air+ supporter yet? Find out more, and join for yourself, at https://plus.npr.org/freshair. Listen to Elton John in 2013: https://n.pr/3BoEEYT| Listen to Elton John in 2019: https://n.pr/49ssSJG | Listen to 40+ years of Fresh Air's archives at https://FreshAirArchive.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Jon Batiste's 'Beethoven Blues' / Visual Artist Mickalene Thomas with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-14
Duration: 00:47:44
Shownotes: Jon Batiste joins us at the piano to play his reimaginings of Beethoven, and more. His new album is called Beethoven Blues.Also, we hear from
Duration: 00:47:44
Shownotes: Jon Batiste joins us at the piano to play his reimaginings of Beethoven, and more. His new album is called Beethoven Blues.Also, we hear from
visual artist Mickalene Thomas. She puts Black women in the front and center of her work. Her latest exhibition, Mickalene Thomas: All About Love, celebrates the women in her life. Book critic Maureen Corrigan shares her picks for the best books of the year.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Cynthia Erivo Sings With 'A Bit Of A Smile' with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-14
Duration: 00:45:56
Shownotes: The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now she's defying gravity as Elphaba in Wicked.
Duration: 00:45:56
Shownotes: The British actor and singer played abolitionist Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha. Now she's defying gravity as Elphaba in Wicked.
She spoke with Terry Gross in 2021 about some of her roles and her vocal training. Also, Ken Tucker shares his picks for great Christmas music, and David Bianculli reviews the Amazon Prime series The Sticky.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Stephen & Evie Colbert Share The Taste Of Home with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-12-13
Duration: 00:44:52
Shownotes: Late Night host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie McGee Colbert join Terry Gross to talk about family recipes. They have a new cookbook of
Duration: 00:44:52
Shownotes: Late Night host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie McGee Colbert join Terry Gross to talk about family recipes. They have a new cookbook of
South Carolina-inspired dishes called Does This Taste Funny? They also talk about Stephen's harrowing experience with a burst appendix in 2023, meeting the pope, and Evie's role on the show during COVID.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Housing Shortage, Explained with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-12
Duration: 00:44:55
Summary: The episode discusses the significant housing shortage in the U.S., estimated at around 4 million homes, primarily caused by the 2008 financial crisis and exacerbated
Duration: 00:44:55
Summary: The episode discusses the significant housing shortage in the U.S., estimated at around 4 million homes, primarily caused by the 2008 financial crisis and exacerbated
by rising costs due to climate change. High home prices, coupled with interest rates and restrictive zoning laws, are driving up housing unaffordability. The discussion covers innovative solutions, like Alabama's hurricane-preparation program and Minneapolis's zoning reforms, while also addressing community resistance to housing developments and the pressing need for more housing options amid increasing demand, particularly in urban areas.
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Shownotes: The U.S. is short approximately 4 million homes. Wharton professor Ben Keys traces the beginning of the housing crisis to the 2008 financial meltdown —
and says climate change is making things worse. Also, Justin Chang reviews the Iranian film The Seed of the Sacred Film.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Actor Danielle Deadwyler 'Overprepared' For 'The Piano Lesson' with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-11
Duration: 00:44:16
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, actress Danielle Deadwyler discusses her role as Bernice in the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson.' She
Duration: 00:44:16
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, actress Danielle Deadwyler discusses her role as Bernice in the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson.' She
reflects on the symbolism of the piano as an heirloom and its connection to family heritage amidst the struggles of Jim Crow America. Deadwyler highlights her meticulous preparation for the role and how her experiences in the Atlanta art scene influenced her journey. She also shares insights on portraying Mamie Till in the film 'Till,' emphasizing the significance of storytelling, especially around Black womanhood and legacy in her artistic endeavors.
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Shownotes: Danielle Deadwyler stars in the Netflix adaptation of the August Wilson play The Piano Lesson. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about her journey from the
Atlanta theater scene to the big screen, her three masters degrees, and playing Mamie Till, mother of Emmett, in the 2022 movie Till. Also, our book critic Maureen Corrigan shares her top 10 books of 2024. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jon Batiste Almost Got Kicked Out Of Juilliard with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-10
Duration: 00:44:08
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Jon Batiste reflects on his musical journey from Juilliard to his latest album, Beethoven Blues. He shares how his
Duration: 00:44:08
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Jon Batiste reflects on his musical journey from Juilliard to his latest album, Beethoven Blues. He shares how his
early improvisational style and passion for music nearly led to his expulsion due to his unconventional use of the melodica. Batiste discusses the influence of his father's musical ambitions and highlights his commitment to supporting non-traditional conservatory students through his board position at Juilliard. He also navigates the challenges of fame amidst his wife's health battles, revealing how creativity acts as a lifeline during tough times.
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Shownotes: The former band leader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert returns to talk with Terry Gross about his new album, Beethoven Blues. We also
talk about his early years, like how he had a reputation at Juilliard for playing his melodica everywhere and breaking into song in class. It nearly resulted in him getting kicked out. Now he serves on the board.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Werner Herzog Isn't The 'Wild Guy' You Think He Is with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-07
Duration: 00:44:47
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, filmmaker Werner Herzog discusses his memoir, "Every Man for Himself and God Against All," and the interplay of curiosity
Duration: 00:44:47
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, filmmaker Werner Herzog discusses his memoir, "Every Man for Himself and God Against All," and the interplay of curiosity
and discipline that has defined his career. He explores his fascination with extremes in filmmaking, asserting that a controlled approach underlies his adventurous themes. Herzog reflects on his formative experiences, particularly the dangers he faced as a filmmaker and his complicated relationship with actor Klaus Kinski. He also emphasizes his strong opposition to war, rooted in his childhood in post-war Germany. Herzog seeks to clarify misconceptions about his persona as a "wild guy," affirming that discipline is vital for creativity and successful storytelling.
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Shownotes: Herzog reflects on the curiosity that's fueled his career in the memoir, Every Man for Himself and God Against All, now out in paperback. The
filmmaker and writer is drawn to extremes: extreme characters, extreme settings, extreme scenarios. But don't mistake him for a mad man like some of his film subjects: "You have to control what is wild in you. You have to be disciplined. And people think I'm the wild guy out there but I'm a disciplined professional," he tells Terry Gross.Film critic Justin Chang reviews Queer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Folk Musician Jerron Paxton / Lyricist Ira Gershwin's Legacy with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-06
Duration: 00:48:55
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Jerron Paxton, a folk musician deeply inspired by the music of the 1920s and '30s, discusses his debut album
Duration: 00:48:55
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Jerron Paxton, a folk musician deeply inspired by the music of the 1920s and '30s, discusses his debut album
'Things Done Changed', featuring original songs that explore themes of love and loss. He emphasizes the importance of acoustic instruments and shares his heritage, including his great-grandfather's influence on his music. The episode also features a conversation about Ira Gershwin's legacy, highlighting his role in American musical theater alongside his brother George and the enduring impact of their work on the Great American Songbook, complemented by a review of the documentary 'Beatles '64'.
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Shownotes: Musician Jerron Paxton is known for performing music from the 1920s and '30s. He just came out with an album of his own songs, called
Things Done Changed. Paxton brought some of his instruments to his conversation with Sam Briger. Also, Terry Gross talks with author Michael Owen about Ira Gershwin, the lyricist behind many of the most enduring songs in The Great American Songbook. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the documentary Beatles '64.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A Cultural History Of Hypochondria with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-06
Duration: 00:44:17
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Caroline Crampton delves into her book 'A Body Made of Glass' to discuss the evolving understanding of hypochondria, now
Duration: 00:44:17
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Caroline Crampton delves into her book 'A Body Made of Glass' to discuss the evolving understanding of hypochondria, now
termed illness anxiety disorder. She emphasizes the psychological burdens of health anxieties and the differentiation between care-seeking and care-avoidant behaviors, highlighting the need for empathy. The discussion connects hypochondria to PTSD, explores therapeutic methods like CBT and EMDR, and reflects on personal experiences with health trauma. Additionally, critic John Powers reviews two spy series, 'Black Doves' and 'The Agency', focusing on contemporary themes in espionage and identity.
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Shownotes: Are you hyper-vigilant about your health, constantly monitoring yourself and panicking when you feel the slightest symptom? You're not alone. Writer Caroline Crampton has a
new book about illness anxiety disorder, a.k.a. hypochondria. We talk about our evolving understanding of the disorder, its connection to PTSD, and new treatments. Her book is A Body Made of Glass. John Powers reviews two new spy series, Black Doves and The Agency.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Trump's 2nd Term & The Economy with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-05
Duration: 00:45:30
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, economist David Wessel examines Donald Trump's economic strategies, primarily focusing on proposed tariffs and tax cuts. Wessel critiques the
Duration: 00:45:30
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, economist David Wessel examines Donald Trump's economic strategies, primarily focusing on proposed tariffs and tax cuts. Wessel critiques the
idea that tariffs could revive manufacturing jobs, emphasizing that automation is a more significant contributor to job loss. The discussion extends to potential impacts on negotiations with Canada and Mexico and the historical context of tariffs. Wessel also addresses the challenges of government fiscal management, the sustainability of national debt, and the influence of figures like Elon Musk on Trump's initiatives for government efficiency. The episode raises concerns about the coherence and long-term implications of Trump's economic policies.
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Shownotes: Economist David Wessel talks about Trump's plans on tariffs and tax cuts, and the potential economic impact of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's Department of
Government Efficiency.Maureen Corrigan reviews Niall Williams' novel, Time of the Child.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Artist Mickalene Thomas Gives Black Women Their Flowers with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-04
Duration: 00:45:29
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Mickalene Thomas highlights the representation of Black women in her art, asserting their importance beyond supportive roles and challenging
Duration: 00:45:29
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Mickalene Thomas highlights the representation of Black women in her art, asserting their importance beyond supportive roles and challenging
traditional beauty standards. Her exhibition 'All About Love' features various artworks that celebrate Black women's narratives, inspired by her family and identity. Thomas also discusses her reinterpretation of Manet's work to emphasize women's empowerment and community. Additionally, she reflects on her artistic journey, the influence of Carrie Mae Weems, and the significance of visibility in art. The episode also includes a review of the documentary 'Beatles '64', highlighting the band's cultural impact.
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Shownotes: In Mickalene Thomas' work, Black women are front and center. "We've been supportive characters for far too long," she says. "I would describe my art
as radically shifting notions of beauty by claiming space." Her new exhibition of collages, paintings, and photographs is called All About Love. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about how she "draws with scissors," using her mother as a muse, and her reinterpretation of Manet. Also, David Bianculli reviews the new documentary Beatles '64.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Folk Musician Jerron Paxton Transports Us To the '20s with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-12-03
Duration: 00:46:29
Summary: In this Fresh Air episode, musician Jerron Paxton discusses his new album, 'Things Done Changed,' highlighting its original songs that meld the folk traditions of
Duration: 00:46:29
Summary: In this Fresh Air episode, musician Jerron Paxton discusses his new album, 'Things Done Changed,' highlighting its original songs that meld the folk traditions of
the 1920s with contemporary themes. He reflects on his musical journey, emphasizing family influence and the emotional power of live acoustic music. Paxton describes his unique playing techniques, the significance of his visual impairment in shaping his career choices, and his love for traditional jazz and stride piano, all while exploring the cultural exchange inherent in folk music.
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Shownotes: We're going to hear from a musician whose music is vibrant, exciting and new — even if it sounds like it could have been found
on a scratchy record from the 1920s. His name is Jerron Paxton and he has a new album called Things Done Changed. He brought some of his instruments to the studio when he spoke with Fresh Air's Sam Briger.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Making 'The Piano Lesson' / Selena Gomez with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-30
Duration: 00:50:10
Summary: This episode features discussions with Malcolm and John David Washington about their adaptation of August Wilson's play 'The Piano Lesson', exploring the themes of heritage
Duration: 00:50:10
Summary: This episode features discussions with Malcolm and John David Washington about their adaptation of August Wilson's play 'The Piano Lesson', exploring the themes of heritage
and identity tied to a family heirloom piano. Additionally, Selena Gomez shares her journey in relearning Spanish for her role in 'Emilia Pérez,' a musical addressing gender affirmation and personal growth. Themes of cultural heritage, representation in acting, the pressure of fame, and the importance of family legacy are also explored throughout the conversation, showcasing how personal experiences shape artistic endeavors.
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Shownotes: A new film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson play The Piano Lesson is now on Netflix. It's about a brother and sister battling
over what to do with a family heirloom piano. Denzel Washington and his daughter Katia served as producers, and his sons John David and Malcolm starred in and directed it. The brothers talk about bringing the play to the screen. Also, we hear from Selena Gomez about the Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez. Gomez plays the wife of a brutal drug cartel leader who decides to undergo gender-affirmation surgery. Film critic Justin Chang reviews blockbusters Wicked and Gladiator II.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Pharrell Thinks He Sounds Like Mickey Mouse with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-29
Duration: 00:47:01
Shownotes: The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell Williams' early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a
Duration: 00:47:01
Shownotes: The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell Williams' early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a
Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about his synesthesia, the song Prince rejected, and disliking his own voice. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A Yo-Yo Ma Thanksgiving with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-28
Duration: 00:46:01
Shownotes: About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. Yo-Yo Ma brings his cello — aka
Duration: 00:46:01
Shownotes: About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. Yo-Yo Ma brings his cello — aka
"Petunia" — to his conversation with Terry Gross. He talks about being a child prodigy, his rebel years, and straddling three cultures: American, French, and Chinese.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Canonical Lyricist Ira Gershwin Gets His Due with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-28
Duration: 00:48:08
Shownotes: Ira Gershwin wrote the lyrics for some of the most enduring songs in the Great American Songbook, including "I Got Rhythm," "S'Wonderful," "Embraceable You," "Love
Duration: 00:48:08
Shownotes: Ira Gershwin wrote the lyrics for some of the most enduring songs in the Great American Songbook, including "I Got Rhythm," "S'Wonderful," "Embraceable You," "Love
is Here to Stay," and "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off." Biographer Michael Owen talks about Ira's collaboration with his brother George, his writing process, and the line he added to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Later, jazz historian Kevin Whitehead remembers drummer Roy Haynes.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Washington Family Brings 'The Piano Lesson' To Film with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-27
Duration: 00:45:39
Shownotes: August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Piano Lesson is about a conflict in a Black family over whether to keep an exquisite heirloom piano —
Duration: 00:45:39
Shownotes: August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Piano Lesson is about a conflict in a Black family over whether to keep an exquisite heirloom piano —
or to sell it to buy the land their family was enslaved on. Denzel Washington's son Malcolm directed the new film adaptation for Netflix, and his brother John David stars as Boy Willie. Tonya Mosley talks with the brothers about collaborating as a family on the project.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A Marine's Portrait Of Her Body At Extremes with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-26
Duration: 00:46:16
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Bailey Williams, a former Marine linguist, shares her experiences regarding the alarming prevalence of eating disorders in the Marine
Duration: 00:46:16
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Bailey Williams, a former Marine linguist, shares her experiences regarding the alarming prevalence of eating disorders in the Marine
Corps. She attributes this issue to the Marine culture of competition and self-denial, particularly affecting women who face unique pressures in a male-dominated environment. Highlighting her personal battle with an eating disorder, Williams emphasizes the detrimental effects on mental and physical health while advocating for better understanding and support for those affected. Through her memoir, she aims to shed light on the challenges women face in the military and contribute to a broader discussion on mental health and recovery.
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Shownotes: During her years as a military linguist, Bailey Williams pushed her body to extremes. She later learned that eating disorders are more prevalent in the
Marine Corps than in any other military branch. Her memoir is Hollow.John Powers reviews the Paramount+ series Landman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Exile Of Charlie Chaplin with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-23
Duration: 00:45:13
Summary: In this episode of NPR's 'Fresh Air,' author Scott Eyman explores the tumultuous life of Charlie Chaplin, focusing on his controversial film 'The Great Dictator'
Duration: 00:45:13
Summary: In this episode of NPR's 'Fresh Air,' author Scott Eyman explores the tumultuous life of Charlie Chaplin, focusing on his controversial film 'The Great Dictator'
and the backlash it triggered during America's isolationist period. The film's criticism of Hitler led to Chaplin facing intense media scrutiny and ultimately being banned from returning to the United States in 1952. Eyman's insights, derived from his book 'Charlie Chaplin vs. America,' delve into the political and personal challenges Chaplin encountered, including unfounded allegations of communist ties and a smear campaign against his character. Additionally, film critic Justin Chang reviews two major films: 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II.'
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Shownotes: Author Scott Eyman explains how silent film actor Charlie Chaplin was smeared in the press, scandalized for his affairs with young women, condemned for his
alleged communist ties and banned from returning to the U.S. "At one time or another he was the target of the entire security apparatus of the United States of America," Eyman says. His book is Charlie Chaplin vs. America. Also, Justin Chang reviews two highly-anticipated blockbusters, Wicked and Gladiator II.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Comedy Writer Michael Schur / Actor Jimmy O. Yang with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-23
Duration: 00:48:57
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, host Terry Gross interviews comedy writer Michael Schur and actor Jimmy O. Yang. Schur discusses his Netflix series 'A
Duration: 00:48:57
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, host Terry Gross interviews comedy writer Michael Schur and actor Jimmy O. Yang. Schur discusses his Netflix series 'A
Man on the Inside,' which features Ted Danson as a retiree going undercover in a nursing home to explore themes of community and purpose. Schur shares personal reflections on assisted living experiences and ethical dilemmas in storytelling. Meanwhile, Yang reflects on his cultural identity, family expectations, and the journey that led him to pursue comedy, particularly his role in 'Interior Chinatown.' Both guests offer insights into their creative processes and the importance of connection in their work.
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Shownotes: Michael Schur wrote for the The Office, and created The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His new show for Netflix,
A Man on the Inside, features Ted Danson as a widowed retiree who goes undercover in a retirement community. He spoke with Terry Gross about the series.Later, comic and Silicon Valley actor Jimmy O. Yang talks about his new Hulu series, Interior Chinatown. He plays a waiter who inadvertently becomes central to a crime story.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
'Parks And Rec'& 'Good Place' Creator Michael Schur On His New Show with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-22
Duration: 00:46:10
Summary: In this episode, Michael Schur discusses his new Netflix show 'A Man on the Inside,' inspired by the documentary 'The Mole Agent.' He explores themes
Duration: 00:46:10
Summary: In this episode, Michael Schur discusses his new Netflix show 'A Man on the Inside,' inspired by the documentary 'The Mole Agent.' He explores themes
of human connection and community through the story of Ted Danson's character, Charles, an undercover agent in a nursing home. Schur reflects on ethical dilemmas in storytelling, the importance of character-driven humor, and his experiences in the television industry, including the impact of political changes on series like 'Parks and Recreation.' Also, he addresses the transformation in television storytelling with the advent of streaming services, emphasizing the joy of collaborative creative processes.
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Shownotes: Michael Schur wrote for the The Office, and created The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. His new show for Netflix,
A Man on the Inside, features Ted Danson as a widowed retiree who goes undercover in a retirement community. He spoke with Terry Gross about the series, making fun of NPR (lovingly) on Parks, and being a life-long rule-follower. Also, our TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new series and says it's the sweetest show since Ted Lasso. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter for staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and a peek at what's coming next week.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Trump, Journalism & The Rough Road Ahead with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-21
Duration: 00:46:24
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross discusses the challenging media landscape with David Remnick and Marty Baron, focusing on Donald Trump's hostile rhetoric
Duration: 00:46:24
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross discusses the challenging media landscape with David Remnick and Marty Baron, focusing on Donald Trump's hostile rhetoric
against the press. They explore Trump's labeling of media as the 'enemy of the people,' resulting in threats and a climate of fear for journalists. The panel highlights declining media trust, the importance of journalistic independence, and the damaging effects of misinformation and local news disappearance. They advocate for transparency and accountability in journalism, emphasizing the need for robust reporting during potential future Trump administrations.
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Shownotes: Trump has called the press the "enemy of the people" and threatened retribution, including jailing reporters, investigating NBC for treason, and suggesting CBS's broadcast license
be taken away. Terry Gross talks with David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, and Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, about the media landscape as we head into a second Trump administration.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Selena Gomez Has Found Her Balance with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-20
Duration: 00:45:47
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Selena Gomez delves into her role in the Spanish-language musical 'Emilia Pérez', where she plays the wife of a
Duration: 00:45:47
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Selena Gomez delves into her role in the Spanish-language musical 'Emilia Pérez', where she plays the wife of a
cartel leader undergoing gender-affirming surgery. She reflects on her journey of re-learning Spanish and the importance of her Mexican heritage. Gomez also shares insights from her experience on 'Only Murders in the Building' with comedy legends Martin Short and Steve Martin, expressing gratitude for the supportive environment. Additionally, she discusses her complex relationship with Disney, childhood fame, and her struggles with lupus and mental health, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and finding balance.
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Shownotes: The actor-singer-entrepreneur stars in Emilia Pérez, the new Spanish-language musical about a cartel boss who undergoes gender-affirming surgery. Gomez talks with Tonya Mosley about re-learning
Spanish, her Disney years, and working alongside comedy legends Martin Short and Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building. Also, Ken Tucker shares three great country songs: Maren Morris' "People Still Show Up," Dwight Yoakam's "A Dream That Never Ends," and Shawna Thompson's "Lean On Neon."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Actor/Comic Jimmy O. Yang Breaks Out Of The Background with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-19
Duration: 00:45:42
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang discusses his role in Hulu's Interior Chinatown and how it resonates with his
Duration: 00:45:42
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang discusses his role in Hulu's Interior Chinatown and how it resonates with his
experiences as an Asian American. He reflects on feelings of invisibility in the entertainment industry, shares personal anecdotes about his immigrant background, and explores how societal expectations led him to comedy. Yang emphasizes the importance of authenticity in representation while discussing his familial relationship with his father, who has also ventured into acting, and their shared experiences in the industry.
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Shownotes: In his new Hulu comedy series, Interior Chinatown, Jimmy O. Yang plays a waiter who inadvertently becomes central to a crime story. As an Asian
American actor, he says he relates to the character's feeling of invisibility. Yang talks with Ann Marie Baldonado about auditioning for Silicon Valley, working alongside his dad, and feeling like an outsider among other Asians in California. Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews the Indian movie All We Can Imagine as Light.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Why Do We Itch? / Writer Richard Price with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-16
Duration: 00:47:55
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Annie Lowry shares her experiences with chronic itch caused by primary biliary cholangitis, a rare liver condition. She discusses
Duration: 00:47:55
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Annie Lowry shares her experiences with chronic itch caused by primary biliary cholangitis, a rare liver condition. She discusses
the stigma associated with itching and the vicious itch-scratch cycle, emphasizing the psychological impact and the personal challenges she faces. Lowry highlights the lack of research and treatment options for chronic itch compared to pain, while Richard Price introduces his novel 'Lazarus Man,' which explores themes of second chances and personal turmoil following a tragic event. The discussions highlight resilience, empathy, and the profound insights gained from suffering.
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Shownotes: Atlantic staff writer Annie Lowery suffers from a rare liver condition that causes severe chronic itch. It led her to look into the stigma of
itchiness, the itch-scratch cycle, and finding acceptance in her body. Also, we hear from screenwriter and author of one of the most anticipated novels of the season, Richard Price. His new novel, Lazarus Man, is about second chances. Price also wrote for the HBO shows The Wire, The Deuce and The Night Of. And Maureen Corrigan has two books to recommend if you're looking for inspiration, beauty, and humor.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Kerri Russell On 'The Diplomat'/ Remembering Dorothy Allison with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-16
Duration: 00:47:02
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Kerri Russell discusses her role as Kate Weiler in Netflix's political drama 'The Diplomat,' where she navigates international crises
Duration: 00:47:02
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Kerri Russell discusses her role as Kate Weiler in Netflix's political drama 'The Diplomat,' where she navigates international crises
as a Foreign Service officer. Russell reflects on her experiences in the limelight and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in her roles, particularly in 'The Americans.' The episode also honors author Dorothy Allison, whose poignant writing on childhood trauma in 'Bastard Out of Carolina' depicts her personal struggles, emphasizing themes of victimhood and resilience.
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Shownotes: Kerri Russell stars in the Netflix political drama The Diplomat as a foreign service officer tapped to become the American ambassador to the UK. Russell
also starred in the series Felicity and The Americans. She spoke with us last year about these characters and getting her start on The All New Mickey Mouse Club as a kid. Also, we remember author Dorothy Allison, who died this week at age 75. Her critically acclaimed 1992 novel Bastard out of Carolina was based on her own childhood experience of being physically and sexually abused. We listen back to Terry's interview with Allison about the book and her life.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
How Screenwriting Saved Novelist Richard Price with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-15
Duration: 00:45:13
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Richard Price discusses his new novel, "Lazarus Man," set in Harlem and centered around the collapse of a building,
Duration: 00:45:13
Summary: In this episode of Fresh Air, Richard Price discusses his new novel, "Lazarus Man," set in Harlem and centered around the collapse of a building,
echoing themes of resilience and second chances. He reflects on writing during COVID, the challenges of gathering stories, and the importance of gratitude in experiences of trauma. Price also explores complex racial portrayals in his characters and emphasizes the significance of community and personal connection in conflict resolution. Furthermore, he shares how screenwriting revitalized his creativity, influenced his writing style, and contributed to his personal transformation and sobriety.
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Shownotes: In Richard Price's new novel, Lazarus Man, a five-story building collapses, upending the lives of the building's residents. It's about second chances and finding the
faith to carry on. Price has written for HBO's The Wire and The Deuce, and co-created HBO's The Night Of and The Outsider. Several of his novels, including Clockers, were adapted into films. He spoke with Terry Gross. Also, Maureen Corrigan shares two books that offer humor and beauty: Billy Collins' collection of poetry Water, Water, and The Dog Who Followed The Moon by James Norbury.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
What Trump's Foreign Policy Could Look Like with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-14
Duration: 00:46:43
Shownotes: With wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine, and with high tariffs on the horizon, The Economist Editor-In-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes says president-elect Trump's agenda may
Duration: 00:46:43
Shownotes: With wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine, and with high tariffs on the horizon, The Economist Editor-In-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes says president-elect Trump's agenda may
be chaotic. But she stays resolutely optimistic about possible good elements in his foreign policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Why Do We Itch? with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-13
Duration: 00:45:31
Shownotes: We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and
Duration: 00:45:31
Shownotes: We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and
there was no relief? Atlantic journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a degenerative liver disease in which the body mistakenly attacks cells lining the bile ducts, causing them to inflame. The result is a severe itch that doesn't respond to antihistamines or steroids. She talks with Terry Gross about finding a diagnosis, treatment, and what scientists know about itch.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Veteran Phil Klay On A 2nd Trump Administration & The Military with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-12
Duration: 00:45:37
Shownotes: Author Phil Klay says Trump has been willing to politicize the military to push his partisan agenda before, and is likely to further erode norms
Duration: 00:45:37
Shownotes: Author Phil Klay says Trump has been willing to politicize the military to push his partisan agenda before, and is likely to further erode norms
around the military as he looks for those willing to "go with his whims." Klay is a Marine Corps veteran and National Book Award-winning writer.Also, John Powers on the Spanish language movie musical Emilia Pérez. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Jenny Slate Finds Strength In Sensitivity with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-09
Duration: 00:46:24
Shownotes: Comic Jenny Slate spoke with Terry Gross earlier this year about finding comedy in her feelings, motherhood, and growing up in a haunted house. Her
Duration: 00:46:24
Shownotes: Comic Jenny Slate spoke with Terry Gross earlier this year about finding comedy in her feelings, motherhood, and growing up in a haunted house. Her
latest stand-up special on Amazon Prime Video is Seasoned Professional and she has a new book of essays out now called Lifeform. Justin Chang reviews Clint Eastwood's new film, Juror #2.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Al Pacino / Saoirse Ronan with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-09
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Shownotes: Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother and The Godfather, and why he
Duration: 00:48:50
Shownotes: Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother and The Godfather, and why he
almost passed on Part II. His new memoir is Sonny Boy.Also, we hear from Saoirse Ronan. She stars in two new films: The Outrun, about a young woman struggling to get sober, and the World War II drama, Blitz. She spoke with contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about the roles, as well as the most intense on set experience she's ever had — birthing lambs.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Freedman's Bank & Economic Disparities Today with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-08
Duration: 00:45:57
Shownotes: In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank. Created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, its
Duration: 00:45:57
Shownotes: In Savings and Trust, historian Justene Hill Edwards tells the story of the Freedman's Bank. Created for formerly enslaved people following the Civil War, its
collapse cost depositors millions. She spoke with Tonya Molsey about how this part of history reverberates today. Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Vanishing Treasures.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Saoirse Ronan Says Being A Child Actor Shaped Her — For The Better with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-07
Duration: 00:46:17
Shownotes: Irish actor Saoirse Ronan returns to Fresh Air to talk with contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about her two new films (The Outrun and Blitz) as
Duration: 00:46:17
Shownotes: Irish actor Saoirse Ronan returns to Fresh Air to talk with contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about her two new films (The Outrun and Blitz) as
well as her experience as a child actor and her collaboration with Lady Bird and Little Women director Greta Gerwig. Also, Carolina Miranda reviews the Netflix film Pedro Páramo.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Remembering Quincy Jones with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-06
Duration: 00:47:29
Shownotes: We remember renowned composer, arranger and producer Quincy Jones and listen back to Terry Gross's 2001 interview with him. He died Sunday at the age
Duration: 00:47:29
Shownotes: We remember renowned composer, arranger and producer Quincy Jones and listen back to Terry Gross's 2001 interview with him. He died Sunday at the age
of 91. He got his start playing with Ray Charles when they were both in their teens. Jones became famous as an arranger and producer for musicians including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson on his albums Bad, Off the Wall and Thriller.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Al Pacino Looks Back On A Legendary Career with full AI transcript and summary
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Update: 2024-11-05
Duration: 00:45:50
Shownotes: Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother, getting his start in Greenwich Village
Duration: 00:45:50
Shownotes: Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother, getting his start in Greenwich Village
performing in avant-garde theater, nearly dying of COVID, and his life today. We'll also talk about The Godfather, and why he almost passed on Part II. His new memoir is Sonny Boy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Best Of: Alex Van Halen / Painter Titus Kaphar with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-02
Duration: 00:48:37
Shownotes: Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie. It takes readers from their childhood
Duration: 00:48:37
Shownotes: Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie. It takes readers from their childhood
to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Eddie Van Halen died in 2020. Alex talks with Tonya Mosley about his grief and reflects on their relationship. Also, artist Titus Kaphar talks about his new movie, Exhibiting Forgiveness, based on his life. It's about a celebrated painter whose world unravels when his estranged father suddenly resurfaces. Carolina Miranda reviews the new Netflix film Pedro Paramo Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Remembering 'Tootsie' Actor Teri Garr with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-02
Duration: 00:47:40
Shownotes: We remember actor Teri Garr, who died last week at age 79. She charmed audiences in her film roles and appearances on late night TV.
Duration: 00:47:40
Shownotes: We remember actor Teri Garr, who died last week at age 79. She charmed audiences in her film roles and appearances on late night TV.
She's best known for her role as the dim witted seductive lab assistant to Gene Wilder's mad scientist in Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein. She was later nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Tootsie. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Garr became a spokeswoman for MS research and support. She spoke with Terry Gross in 2005. Also, Justin Chang reviews the new World War II drama Blitz, directed by Steve McQueen and starring Saoirse Ronan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
What About Foreign Interference In The 2024 Election? with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-11-01
Duration: 00:46:06
Shownotes: New Yorker journalist David Kirkpatrick says a government command hub is tasked with tracking and protecting U.S. elections from foreign adversaries who try to disrupt
Duration: 00:46:06
Shownotes: New Yorker journalist David Kirkpatrick says a government command hub is tasked with tracking and protecting U.S. elections from foreign adversaries who try to disrupt
them by sowing discord and foment violence.Guest jazz critic Martin Johnson remembers composer Benny Golson, who died last month at the age of 95.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Organization Ready To Help Trump Override The Federal Gov't with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-10-31
Duration: 00:47:01
Shownotes: New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger says the America First Policy Institute, which has nearly 300 executive orders ready to be signed, would influence a
Duration: 00:47:01
Shownotes: New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger says the America First Policy Institute, which has nearly 300 executive orders ready to be signed, would influence a
Trump second term more than Project 2025.Also, John Powers reviews the movie A Real Pain.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It' with full AI transcript and summary
Update: 2024-10-30
Duration: 00:46:24
Shownotes: Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020.
Duration: 00:46:24
Shownotes: Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020.
The book, titled Brothers, takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about grief, lighting his drums on fire, and what he really thinks of This is Spinal Tap. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the fall TV broadcast season.Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly newsletter and get highlights from the show, gems from the archive, and staff recommendations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy