Fresh Air
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'After Midnight' host Taylor Tomlinson is ready to joke about her bipolar II. Mostly
Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health."
Remembering Paul Krassner, Journalist And Co-Founder Of The Yippies
by Terry Gross
Krassner, who died July 21, published and edited the magazine The Realist from 1958 until 1974 and became known as "the father of the underground press." Originally broadcast in 1988.
'State Of The Heart' Cardiologist Assesses Breakthroughs In Heart Health
by Terry Gross
Dr. Haider Warraich talks about advancements in treating and preventing heart failure, and explains how the understanding of healthy blood pressure and good cholesterol continues to evolve.
'Fresh Air' Commemorates The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11's Moon Landing
by Terry Gross
We listen to archival interviews with Michael Collins, of Apollo 11; Alan Shepard, the first American in space; Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield; and Chuck Yeager, who first broke the sound barrier.
Journalist Digs Into Years Of Corruption, Dysfunction At Border Protection Agency
by Terry Gross
Trump said he would hire 5,000 new border patrol agents, but has fallen short of that promise. Garrett Graff discusses the leadership vacuum that's plagued the agency and worsened the border crisis.
Satirist Randy Rainbow Uses Show Tunes And Pop Songs To Lampoon Trump
by Terry Gross
"I always considered song parody kind of cheap," the Emmy-nominated lyricist and performer says. "But ... I've gotten [such a] response from others ... that I'm appreciating it as an art form."
Remembering Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
by Terry Gross
Stevens, who died Tuesday, was appointed by President Ford and served on the court for 35 years before retiring in 2010. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2011 about his memoir, Five Chiefs.
Colson Whitehead On The True Story Of Abuse And Injustice Behind 'Nickel Boys'
by Dave Davies
Whitehead's new novel is based on a notorious Florida reform school where boys were beaten and sexually abused. "If there's one place like this, there are many," he says.
'Jazz From Detroit' Offers A Mosaic Portrait Of A Larger Scene
by Kevin Whitehead
Mark Stryker covered jazz and its people for the Detroit Free Press for decades. He uses his reporter's eye and critic's ear to chronicle the musicians from the city who made their mark on the world.