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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...
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 ...
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