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Fresh Air
Weekdays at 7:00pm
Opening the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics.
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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.
'The Liar's Dictionary' Is A Clever Delight For Language Lovers
by John Powers
Eley Williams tells the story of two word-mad characters who work for the same dictionary publisher 120 years apart. This novel is perfect for anyone who loves puns, crosswords and witty writing.
Remembering Nature Writer Barry Lopez
by Terry Gross
Lopez, who died Dec. 25, won the 1986 National Book Award for Arctic Dreams, an account of his travels in the far north over a period of four years. Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2013.
The Insurrection At The Capitol Is A TV Event That Will Live In History
by David Bianculli
At times, TV brings us live coverage of something so shocking that we'll never forget it. The image of Trump supporters attacking the Capitol ranks as one of the most momentous events ever broadcast.
Joshua Abrams' Chameleonic Quartet Gets Exuberantly Ornery On 'Cloud Script'
by Kevin Whitehead
Abrams' quartet can groove and play pretty, but they can also do free jazz. Their new album is about being part of something bigger, where each player is stronger for all the ways they interlock.
How Mistakes, Missed Opportunities Allowed COVID-19 To Ravage The U.S.
by Terry Gross
The U.S. has only four percent of the world's population — and yet it accounts for 20 percent of all COVID deaths. New Yorker writer Lawrence Wright discusses America's pandemic year.
Philippine Journalist Says Rodrigo Duterte's Presidency Is Based On 'Fear, Violence'
by Terry Gross
Maria Ressa has faced criminal charges, death threats and internet trolls because of her coverage of the Philippine president. She's the subject of a new PBS FRONTLINE documentary, A Thousand Cuts.
'Outlawed' Frontiers Of Gender And Sexuality Beckon In This Sly Western
by Maureen Corrigan