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In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews Ben Stiller about his new documentary, "Stiller and Meara: Nothing is Lost," which explores the lives and careers of his parents, the comedy duo Stiller and Meara. Stiller shares personal anecdotes about growing up with celebrity parents, the complexities of their wo...
In this episode of Fresh Air, Tonya Mosley interviews Cynthia Erivo, star of "Wicked for Good," about her role as Elphaba and her new memoir, "Simply More." Erivo discusses the parallels between her personal life and Elphaba's journey, including feelings of being an outsider and complicated family relationships. She sh...
This episode of Fresh Air Weekend features two interviews: the first with Ethan Hawke, who discusses his roles in "Blue Moon" and "The Lowdown," delving into the complexities of portraying self-destructive artists and his evolving perspective on time and aging; and the second with Tim Robbins, who reflects on his caree...
This episode of Fresh Air features a conversation between Terry Gross and Rachel Lance, a biomedical engineer and blast injuries specialist, about her book "Chamber Divers: The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forces Forever." Lance discusses the dangerous underwater research conducte...
Terry Gross interviews Ethan Hawke about his recent projects, including "Blue Moon," where he plays Lorenz Hart, "Black Phone 2," "The Lowdown," and his documentary on Merle Haggard. Hawke discusses the challenges of portraying complex characters, his experiences with stage fright, and the impact of time and aging on h...
This Fresh Air episode features an interview with Antonia Hitchens, a staff writer for The New Yorker, discussing her profile of Laura Loomer, a controversial figure in the MAGA world. Hitchens details Loomer's background, including her conspiracy theories, extreme protest actions, and obsession with supporting Donald ...
Tonya Mosley interviews Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and food policy scholar, about the fragility of the U.S. food system, the politics of food, and the rise of ultra-processed foods. Nestle discusses the impact of SNAP benefit debates, the influence of lobbying on food policy, and the marketing tactics used by superm...
This episode of Fresh Air features Tonya Mosley interviewing Tim Robbins, the Academy Award-winning actor, director, and founder of The Actors Gang. They discuss Robbins' new play, Topsy Turvy, which explores themes of isolation and connection in a post-pandemic world, and his broader artistic focus on reconciling oppo...
This edition of Fresh Air Weekend features two interviews: one with Judd Apatow, discussing his new visual memoir "Comedy Nerd," which chronicles his lifelong obsession with comedy through personal archives; and another with Misty Copeland, the first black woman to become a principal dancer in the American Ballet Theat...
This episode of Fresh Air commemorates the 50th anniversary of Patti Smith's debut album, Horses, featuring rock critic Ken Tucker's review of the anniversary edition, which includes unreleased music. The episode includes portions of Terry Gross's interviews with Patti Smith from 1996 and 2010, discussing her early car...
This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with David Graham from The Atlantic, focusing on his reporting about the potential subversion of the 2026 midterm elections. Graham discusses how actions by political leaders, particularly Donald Trump, are reshaping election systems, including redistricting efforts, the ...
This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with Misty Copeland, the first Black woman promoted to principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre's history, as she reflects on her career, recent farewell performance, and future endeavors. Copeland discusses her journey into ballet, the challenges she faced, including ...
In this episode of Fresh Air, Dave Davies interviews investigative reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis about their new book, "Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department." They discuss the Justice Department's handling of investigations into Donald Trump's alleged interference in the 20...
This episode of Fresh Air features an interview with filmmaker Richard Linklater, who discusses his two new films: "Blue Moon," an imagined account of lyricist Lorenz Hart's feelings on the opening night of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma," and "Nouvelle Vague," about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless." L...
This edition of Fresh Air Weekend features two segments: an interview with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro about his new reimagining of Frankenstein, exploring themes of misunderstood creatures, father-son relationships, and the uneasy truce between science and religion; and an interview with Cameron Crowe, who discusses ...
This episode of Fresh Air, hosted by David Bianculli, is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the movie "Young Frankenstein." It features a compilation of archived interviews with key figures involved in the film, including Gene Wilder, who conceived the premise and co-wrote the screenplay, Teri Garr, who played Inga, ...
In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews Andy Kroll, an investigative reporter for ProPublica, about Russell Vought and his influence on the Trump administration. Kroll discusses Vought's role as the director of the Office of Management and Budget, his efforts to dismantle federal agencies, his radical cons...
Tonya Mosley interviews director Nia DaCosta about her new film "Hedda," a reimagining of Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler," set in the 1950s with a mixed-race protagonist. DaCosta discusses her approach to adapting classic works, incorporating themes of race, gender, and societal constraints. The conversation explores DaCosta's ...
This episode of Fresh Air features Tonya Mosley interviewing Judd Apatow about his new book, "Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures," which is a memoir-scrapbook hybrid showcasing his lifelong fascination with comedy. Apatow discusses his childhood collecting autographs, writing letters to comedians...
In this episode of Fresh Air, Terry Gross interviews Cameron Crowe about his memoir, "The Uncool," which chronicles his experiences as a teenage music writer for Rolling Stone. They discuss his mother's influence and initial disapproval of rock music, his early interviews with bands like Led Zeppelin and David Bowie, a...
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