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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.
Author Carl Hiaasen Skewers Palm Beach And Florida Life In 'Squeeze Me'
by Dave Davies
The Miami Herald columnist's new novel is a mystery featuring wealthy widows, the president and first lady, a scrappy wildlife removal specialist, and some gigantic Burmese pythons.
'Immigration Nation' Filmmakers: 'The System Chews Up People'
by Dave Davies
Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau paint a nuanced portrait of the U.S. immigration system — including ICE agents, immigrants, activists and smugglers — in their 6-part Netflix documentary series.
Pianist James Carney's 'Pure Heart' Is A Party Where Everyone's Eager To Mingle
by Kevin Whitehead
Carney rounds up diverse musicians in a sextet that cuts across generations, stylistic preferences and social circles. Their interpersonal chemistry flows on a new album.
HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' Puts A Bold New Spin On The Works Of A Horror Legend
by David Bianculli
A new 10-part drama upends the stories of H.P. Lovecraft, presenting a narrative in which the heroes are Black, the setting is the racially divided 1950s, and each episode seems to have its own tone.
Sister Helen Prejean On Witnessing Executions: 'I Couldn't Let Them Die Alone'
by Terry Gross
The Catholic nun became an opponent of the death penalty following the events in her book Dead Man Walking. She details her spiritual journey in River of Fire. Originally broadcast Aug. 12, 2019.
Emmy-Nominated 'Watchmen' Writer Explores Generational Trauma And Racism
by Terry Gross
The HBO show uses sci-fi and superheroes to examine American racism. Cord Jefferson wrote the episode in which the main character goes back in time and to relive the trauma of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.