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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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'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."
How 'Peasant Food' Helped Chef Lidia Bastianich Achieve Her 'American Dream'
by Terry Gross
Bastianich grew up eating farm-to-table meals with her Italian family. After they fled Europe as refugees, she drew on those meals in opening her first restaurant. Originally broadcast May 7, 2018.
'Ash Is Purest White' Is A Deeply Moving Gangster Romance Spanning 17 Years
by Justin Chang
Chinese writer-director Jia Zhangke examines upheaval in modern China in his latest film, a gripping drama of crime and punishment about a woman and her gangster boyfriend.
Remembering Prolific Rock 'N' Roll Drummer Hal Blaine
by Terry Gross
Blaine, who died Monday, recorded with Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and many others . Originally broadcast in 2001.
Newly Restored 'Wanda' Revives A Classic Of Women's Cinema
by John Powers
Based on the true story of a crime gone wrong, Wanda is considered a cinematic landmark. The 1970 film, which is now out in a restored version, was written and directed by its star, Barbara Loden.
Why An ER Visit Can Cost So Much — Even For Those With Health Insurance
by Terry Gross
Vox reporter Sarah Kliff spent over a year reading thousands of ER bills and investigating the reasons behind the costs, including hidden fees, overpriced supplies and out-of-network doctors.
'Times' Deputy Counsel On Fighting For Press Freedom In The Trump Era
by Terry Gross
David McCraw of The New York Times talks about legal issues he's faced on the job — from the president's lawyer threatening to sue for libel to the decision to publish WikiLeaks documents.
Trumpeter Steph Richards Follows Her Horn's Lead On 'Take The Neon Lights'
by Kevin Whitehead
Richards is a musician who's attuned to her instrument's idiosyncrasies and pet sounds. On her new album, she's helped along by the collective sound environment created by her quartet.