Pamela Anderson's had an 'amazing, wild, messy life' — and she's still reinventing
Pamela Anderson's role as a lifeguard on Baywatch made her a global sex symbol in the '90s. But she longed to be taken seriously as a performer and person. Her new film is The Last Showgirl.
A Mother Reflects On Privilege, Adoption And Parenting 'Without Perfection'
Blogger Kristen Howerton talks about how raising two white biological daughters and two black adopted sons helped her understand white privilege. Her new memoir is Rage Against the Minivan.
'Perry Mason' Reboot Reimagines The Original Aggressively — And Effectively
HBO's new 8-part miniseries stars Matthew Rhys in the title role. The show is full of delightful surprises, including its portrayal of Mason as a gumshoe — not an iconic defense attorney.
In Defense Of Jazz Biopics: Melodramas And Morality Tales, Set To Music
Many jazz fans hate biopic films, but critic Kevin Whitehead likes noticing which true elements get in — or get left out — as messy lives are squeezed into stock-story formulas.
Reissue Of 'The End of Me' Helps Cement Alfred Hayes' Status As A Great Novelist
A poet, novelist and screenwriter, Hayes' name largely fell from view following his death in 1985. Now, with the re-issue of three of his novels, his reputation has been making a comeback.
Poet Eve Ewing Connects 1919 Chicago To Today's Racial Unrest
Ewing's 1919 looks back on a century-old riot in Chicago, set off after a black teen drowned while being stoned by white people. She says the systemic racism that plagued the U.S. then still exists.
'Fresh Air' Listens Back To James Baldwin And Documentary Filmmaker Raoul Peck
In 1986, Terry Gross interviewed Baldwin, one of the most influential black writers of the civil rights era. Then, in 2017, she spoke to Peck, director of I Am Not Your Negro, about Baldwin.
How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes
Howard Bryant, author of The Heritage, discusses the history of social protest among African American athletes, including Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2018.
