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This Fresh Air interview focuses on Natasha Rothwell, an actress and writer, discussing her role in HBO's The White Lotus and her canceled Hulu series, How to Die Alone. The conversation covers her character's arc in The White Lotus, the challenges of creating and promoting a show centering a marginalized voice, and ...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on the impact of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on the federal workforce. The discussion begins with a hypothetical question about Musk's authority and then explores the size and structure of the federal workforce, the history of civil service protections, and t...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on McKay Coppins' article detailing the Murdoch family's power struggle over the media empire, particularly Fox News. The discussion begins with a dramatic scene from James Murdoch's deposition, where Rupert Murdoch texted questions to his lawyer. Coppins then traces the brothers' con...
This Fresh Air interview with investigative reporter Philip Shenon discusses his book, "Jesus Wept," which examines the impact of the last seven popes on the Catholic Church. The conversation begins with Pope Pius XII's actions during WWII, then focuses on Pope John XXIII's attempts at reform during Vatican II, includ...
This Fresh Air Weekend segment interviews Ricky Riccardi, author of "Stomp Off, Let's Go! The Early Years of Louis Armstrong," discussing Armstrong's impact on music. The interview covers Armstrong's challenging childhood in New Orleans, his innovative scat singing (originating from a forgotten lyric sheet, according ...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on actor Andrew Scott, discussing his roles in the Netflix series Ripley, Fleabag, and Sherlock. The conversation covers Scott's approach to portraying complex characters like Tom Ripley, emphasizing his focus on understanding the character's motivations rather than labeling them. Th...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on Rich Benjamin's memoir, "Talk to Me," exploring his family history and its impact on his life. The conversation begins with the traumatic events surrounding his grandfather's overthrow as Haitian president, revealing the US's involvement and its lasting consequences on Benjamin's fa...
This Fresh Air interview with Anne Applebaum focuses on her analysis of the current political climate in the US and its impact on European relations. The conversation begins with Applebaum's assertion that the Trump regime represents a "regime change," then shifts to discuss the alarming reactions of European leaders...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on Dr. Adam Ratner's book, "Booster Shots," which uses the resurgence of measles to highlight the erosion of public trust in vaccines and the fragility of public health systems. The conversation covers the alarming contagiousness of measles, the impact of misinformation spread by figur...
This Fresh Air interview with Charlie Savage discusses the constitutional crisis stemming from President Trump's actions. The conversation explores Trump's numerous executive orders, firings of government officials, and challenges to established legal processes, focusing on whether these actions constitute a constitut...
This Fresh Air Weekend episode features two interviews. First, Ahmir Questlove Thompson discusses his documentary SLY LIVES, exploring the life and musical impact of Sly Stone and Sly & the Family Stone, highlighting the innovative and inclusive nature of their music and its lasting influence on various genres. Secon...
This Fresh Air episode commemorates Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary by revisiting interviews with key figures from the show's early years. The episode features interviews with Dan Aykroyd (discussing his musical influences and the creation of the Blues Brothers), Alan Zweibel (co-creator of Gilda Radner's chara...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on filmmaker RaMell Ross, whose adaptation of Colson Whitehead's The Nickel Boys is nominated for two Academy Awards. The conversation explores Ross's unique filmmaking techniques, including his "sentient perspective" approach that immerses the viewer in the protagonists' experiences. ...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton's findings on Elon Musk's conflicts of interest stemming from his cost-cutting measures within various federal agencies, coupled with his receipt of billions in government contracts. The interview details numerous ongoing investigati...
This Fresh Air interview focuses on actor Sebastian Stan, discussing his Oscar-nominated role as Donald Trump in "The Apprentice" and his Golden Globe-winning performance in "A Different Man." The conversation covers Stan's approach to portraying Trump (avoiding caricature), his improvisation in the film, and Trump's ...
This Fresh Air interview with Questlove focuses on his new documentary, Sly Lives, a.k.a. The Burden of Black Genius, exploring the life and musical legacy of Sly Stone and Sly & the Family Stone. The discussion analyzes key songs like "Dance to the Music" and "Everyday People," highlighting Stone's innovative musical...
This Fresh Air Weekend episode features an interview with Ariana Grande about her role in the movie musical Wicked, which explores themes of belonging and challenging perceptions of good versus evil. The conversation covers Grande's extensive vocal training for the role, her audition process, and her perspective on th...
This Fresh Air interview remembers Marianne Faithfull, who died at 78. The episode features excerpts from two Terry Gross interviews: one from 1994, focusing on Faithfull's autobiography and early career with the Rolling Stones, including her relationship with Mick Jagger and heroin addiction; and a 2005 interview dis...
This Fresh Air interview features author Brittany Newell, who also works as a professional dominatrix, discussing her new novel Soft Core. The conversation explores the blurred lines between fiction and reality in her writing, focusing on her protagonist Ruth, a stripper and dominatrix who encounters clients grappling...
This Fresh Air interview with Dexter Filkins primarily discusses Donald Trump's unexpected proposal to have Palestinians leave Gaza, with the U.S. taking over and rebuilding it. The conversation then shifts to the U.S. military's recruitment crisis, exploring the reasons behind the shortage and the military's response...
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