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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.
Elton John On Music, Addiction And Family: 'I'm Proud Of Who I Am Now'
by Terry Gross
In 2019, John told Fresh Air that his father's early misgivings about his chosen career became a source of motivation: "He gave me the determination to make something of myself."
'Late Night' Comic Amber Ruffin On Her New Show — And Telling Jokes Seth Meyers Can't
by Ann Marie Baldonado
The Late Night writer and performer hosts The Amber Ruffin Show on NBC's streaming service, Peacock. "I've earned (hopefully) enough grace to do whatever I want," she says of her new hosting gig.
Dust-To-Digital Producers On Curating And Showcasing 'Harry Smith B-Sides'
by Sam Briger
Music producers Lance and April Ledbetter talk about curating their new anthology, which collects the flip sides of the 78s Smith chose for his 1952 Anthology of American Folk Music.
Remembering John Le Carré, British Spy Turned Best-Selling Novelist
by Terry Gross
Le Carré, who died Dec. 12, worked for MI5 and MI6 early in his career and later drew on that experience in thrillers like The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Originally broadcast in 1989 and 2017.
'Bad Behavior By People In High Office': Rachel Maddow On The Lessons Of Spiro Agnew
by Terry Gross
Richard Nixon's first vice president resigned amid charges of bribery and tax evasion. Maddow and Mike Yarvitz revisit Agnew's story in the podcast (and now book) Bag Man. Originally broadcast in '19.