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Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'
This Oscar-nominated documentary, which tells the story of the Israeli military's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, was created by a team of two Palestinian and two Israeli filmmakers.
Pelosi Knows How To Win — But Will She Win The House Speakership Again?
by Dave Davies
New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper talks about why Republicans love to attack Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the challenges she faces within her own party and her bid to be speaker of the House.
New Biography Reveals The Life And Legacy Of Saxophonist Dexter Gordon
Gordon started out as a bebop prodigy in the '40s, and went on to star in the '86 film 'Round Midnight. Maxine Gordon captures her late husband's voice and music in the book Sophisticated Giant.
Lefty Frizzell Box Set Showcases The Original Recordings Of A Country Classic
by Ken Tucker
Though he's widely considered one of the best country-music artists of all time, Frizzell's music is not well known or widely heard today. Ken Tucker says An Article From Life aims to correct that.
'The Beautiful Cure' Reveals The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System
by Terry Gross
Immunologist Daniel Davis says scientists are harnessing the power of the immune system to create new medications to fight cancer, auto-immune conditions and other diseases.
'The Window' Showcases The Wide-Ranging Talent Of Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant
by Kevin Whitehead
McLorin Salvant's powerful voice takes center state on her new album, a duo with pianist Sullivan Fortner. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says the music on The Window is riveting.
Jazz Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant Doesn't Want To Sound 'Clean And Pretty'
by Terry Gross
McLorin Salvant first studied classical voice, but turned to jazz because it offered her more range. "In jazz, I felt I could sing these deep, husky lows," she told Terry Gross in this 2015 interview.
Robbie Fulks And Linda Gail Lewis On Singing Harmony And Living A 'Wild!' Life
by Terry Gross
Fulks and Lewis come from different generations, but both play the old style of country music. They shared songs and stories from their new album during this September 2018 interview.