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In this haunted house horror you see what the ghost sees — and it's terrifying
In Steven Soderbergh's supernatural thriller Presence, a family finds they aren't alone in their new house. It's a ghost story told masterfully from the ghost's point of view.
Remembering 'Monty Python' Star Terry Jones
by Terry Gross
Jones, who died Jan. 21, co-founded the British comedy troupe in 1969, and went on to direct and co-star in the 1979 Python film Life of Brian. Originally broadcast in 1987.
'Stable Genius' Authors Describe Trump Presidency As A 'Den Of Destruction'
by Dave Davies
Wash. Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker discuss presidential rages, erratic decision-making and other troubling tendencies of the Trump presidency. Their new book is A Very Stable Genius.
Tim Roth On Working With Tarantino And Getting His Start In London Pub Theater
by Dave Davies
The British actor has over 100 acting credits, including the new film The Song of Names and the streaming TV series Tin Star. Roth also appeared in Reservoir Dogs, The Hateful Eight and Pulp Fiction.
Marcus King Turns Toward Blue-Eyed Soul On The Solo Album 'El Dorado'
by Ken Tucker
The 23-year-old Southern blues rocker strikes out on his own with a soulful new album produced Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. The record is a real beauty — and a turning-point for King.
Remembering Spiritual Leader Ram Dass
by Terry Gross
Dass, who died Dec. 22, was a practitioner of Eastern-inspired philosophy who became interested in the religious potential of LSD in the '60s and '70s. Originally broadcast in 1990.
'Why Religion?' Asks 'How Hearts Can Heal' After Tragedy
by Terry Gross
Religion scholar Elaine Pagels lost her young son to terminal illness and her husband a year later in an accident. She spoke to Fresh Air in November 2018 about loss and faith.
Leaked Intelligence Reports Reveal The Vast Power Iran Wields In Iraq
by Terry Gross
Intercept journalist James Risen says new documents show how Iran has embedded itself in the politics of its neighbor — and that the late Gen. Soleimani oversaw Iran's proxy wars in Iraq and Syria.