This episode of Fresh Air Weekend features interviews and reviews. First, Tonya Mosley interviews Dan Taberski about his podcast "Hysterical," which explores mass psychogenic illness through the lens of a mysterious outbreak among high school girls in Leroy, New York, and draws parallels to cases like Havana Syndrome. They discuss the social and environmental factors that may have contributed to the illness. Then, Maureen Corrigan reviews several mystery and suspense novels for summer reading. Finally, Terry Gross interviews Larry Charles, the writer, director, and executive producer of shows like Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, about his new memoir, "Comedy Samurai," discussing his career, comedic influences, and reflections on life and death.
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