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Beetlejuice is back, in a supernatural screwball sequel
Director Tim Burton seems more interested in updating than duplicating his 1988 hit. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice demonstrates affection for the characters and genuine curiosity in how they’re doing now.
'Voice' Author Explores Accents, Language And What Makes A Tone Sexy
by Dave Davies
New Yorker writer John Colapinto says the development of vocal structures may have been the key to humans' becoming the dominant species on the planet. His new book is This is the Voice.
Biography Traces Political Mistakes And Personal Scars That Shaped Joe Biden
by Terry Gross
Evan Osnos talks about Joe Biden's enduring quest to become president. He says Biden has a different mindset today than he once had: "He's a man who is at peace." Originally broadcast Oct. 27, 2020.
Remembering Jazz Tuba Player Howard Johnson
by Terry Gross
In the 1960s and '70s, Johnson, who died Jan. 11, played on recordings by Charles Mingus, McCoy Tyner and Carla Bley. He also led his own ensembles, including Gravity. Originally broadcast in 1984.
With 'Some Kind Of Tomorrow' 2 Jazz Musicians Improvise Together Over Zoom
by Kevin Whitehead
Soprano saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom and bassist Mark Helias play together in a new remotely recorded digital album. These seasoned improvisers line up just right, despite the recording challenges.
Biden's Plan To Undo Trump's Last-Minute Deregulatory Spree & Enact A Climate Agenda
by Terry Gross
Trump called climate change a hoax. Biden calls it an existential threat. Washington Post journalist Juliet Eilperin talks about how Biden might reverse some of his predecessor's policies.
Folk Musician Peter Stampfel Pays Homage To 100 Favorite Songs On '20th Century'
by Ken Tucker
A new five-CD set features Stampfel's recording of a favorite song for each year of the last century. The resulting collection is a wonderful survey of popular music — as well as lots of great fun.