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This Fresh Air episode features a 2005 interview with Tim Curry, primarily focusing on his iconic role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, its initial rocky reception, and its later cult following. The interview delves into Curry's early career, his perspective on the film's enduring appeal (parti...
This Fresh Air interview with Andrew Marantz, author of "The Battle for the Bros," explores why young men shifted towards MAGA and how Democrats might regain their support. The conversation analyzes the role of podcasts and streamers like Joe Rogan and Hassan Piker in shaping political opinions, highlighting the impor...
This Fresh Air interview with Gary Rivlin discusses his book, "AI Valley," focusing on the rapid advancements and potential risks of artificial intelligence. The conversation covers the definition and development of AI, including the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and explores concerns about AI's po...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on Seth Rogen's new Apple TV+ series, "The Studio," a satirical comedy about Hollywood executives. The conversation begins with Rogen discussing the inspiration for the show, stemming from a cynical confession by a studio executive he met in 2000. Rogen details the show's plot, charac...
This Fresh Air interview with Clay Risen discusses his book, "Red Scare, Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America," exploring the post-WWII anti-communist fervor in the US. The conversation analyzes the cultural and political factors fueling this period, including the backlash against the New Deal and...
This Fresh Air Weekend episode features interviews with comedian Bill Burr and actor Simu Liu. The Bill Burr segment focuses on his new comedy special, "Drop Dead Years," and his journey toward managing his anger, revealing how his childhood experiences shaped his personality and comedic style. Simu Liu discusses his...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on comedian Mo Amer and the second season of his Netflix series, "Mo," which depicts his experiences as a Palestinian refugee navigating life in the US and Mexico. The conversation covers his multi-faceted identity, his early career selling knock-off merchandise, his family's escape fr...
This Fresh Air interview features a retrospective on Athol Fugard, a South African playwright, actor, and director who died at 92. The interview, originally recorded in 1986, explores Fugard's defiance of apartheid, his collaborations with Black South African actors despite significant obstacles, and the personal and ...
This Fresh Air interview features comedian Bill Burr, discussing his new comedy special, "Drop Dead Years," and his role in the Broadway revival of "Glengarry Glen Ross." The conversation explores Burr's journey from using comedy as a coping mechanism for past trauma to a more self-aware and vulnerable stage persona. ...
This Fresh Air interview with Laura Meckler, a Washington Post national education writer, focuses on the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. The conversation covers the administration's actions, including staff layoffs, funding cuts to universities (like Columbia University's $400 ...
This Fresh Air interview with David Enrich discusses his book, "Murder the Truth," which explores the increasing legal threats against journalists. The interview details how powerful figures, including President Trump and Peter Thiel, utilize lawsuits to silence criticism, undermining the landmark New York Times v. Su...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on comedian Bill Burr's new comedy special, "Drop Dead Years," and his reflections on anger, his career, and personal life. The conversation begins with excerpts from his special and then delves into his journey of confronting his anger issues, influenced by feedback from his wife and ...
This Fresh Air Weekend episode features interviews with clarinetist Doreen Ketchens and actress Natasha Rothwell. Ketchens discusses her decades-long career playing jazz in New Orleans, her unique musical style influenced by Louis Armstrong, and her continued performances following her husband's death. Rothwell talks ...
This Fresh Air interview remembers David Johansen, the late New York Dolls co-founder, focusing on his career and musical evolution. The show features clips of Johansen's music, including a 2004 interview where he discusses the band's reunion, his songwriting process, and the creation of his alter ego, Buster Poindext...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on actor Simu Liu, discussing his career trajectory and personal experiences. The conversation begins with his new film, Last Breath, detailing the physically demanding role and the real-life diver who inspired it. It then moves to his experiences in Barbie and the challenges of the O...
This Fresh Air interview discusses the recent dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across various sectors. The hosts interview two experts who define DEI, explore its historical context (pre-1961), and analyze the current backlash against it, citing economic anxieties and the influence of ...
This Fresh Air interview features Doreen Ketchens, a New Orleans jazz clarinetist and vocalist known for her decades-long street performances and unique musical style. The conversation covers her career, including her collaboration with her late husband Lawrence (who played tuba and drums simultaneously!), her influen...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on Hanif Kureishi's memoir, Shattered, detailing his experience after a spinal cord injury left him paralyzed. The conversation begins with Kureishi describing his physical limitations and recovery process, including daily physiotherapy and the challenges of dependence. He then discus...
This Fresh Air Weekend podcast episode features an interview with McKay Coppins about his Atlantic article detailing the real-life succession drama within the Murdoch family. The interview covers the rivalry between Rupert Murdoch's sons, Lachlan and James, over control of the media empire, including the legal battle ...
This Fresh Air episode features interviews with three Oscar nominees: Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice), Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice), and Adrien Brody (The Brutalist). The interviews cover their roles, preparation methods (including Strong's focus on historical accuracy and Stan's improvisation), and reflections on p...
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