Grand Ole Opry At 100: Earl Scruggs & Loretta Lynn

This Fresh Air podcast episode, hosted by David Bianculli, commemorates the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary by featuring excerpts from Terry Gross's interviews with bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs (from 2003) and country singer Loretta Lynn (from 2010). Scruggs discusses his early life, the development of his three-finger banjo style, and his experiences with Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys. Lynn reflects on her first hit song, her marriage, and her career, including her controversial song "The Pill" and her collaboration with Jack White. Additionally, film critic Justin Chang reviews the documentary "My Undesirable Friends Part 1, Last Air in Moscow," highlighting its tense and intimate portrayal of independent journalists in Russia.