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Rachel Kushner's new espionage thriller may be her coolest book yet
In Creation Lake, a hard-drinking American spy infiltrates a radical farming collective in a remote region of France. Kushner challenges readers to keep up with her and not to flinch.
'Fresh Air' Marks The Return Of 'Better Call Saul' By Dipping Into The Archives
With the Breaking Bad spinoff about to begin its fourth season, Fresh Air presents archival interviews with star Bob Odenkirk, co-creator Peter Gould and actors Giancarlo Esposito and Jonathan Banks.
In The Wake Of Charlottesville, Journalist Begins 'Documenting Hate' In America
by Dave Davies
A.C. Thompson warns that white power groups in the U.S. increasingly view themselves as paramilitary organizations. His reporting is featured in a new FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigation.
Documentary Reveals The 'Secret History' Of Hollywood Pimp Scotty Bowers
by David Edelstein
A veteran of World War II, Bowers bought a gas station on Hollywood Boulevard in 1946 and began arranging trysts for stars. A new documentary that's "as sympathetic as it is lurid" tells his story.
'The Incendiaries' Is An Angsty Back-To-School Novel About Believing In God
by Maureen Corrigan
Tony Shalhoub On 'Mrs. Maisel' And Questioning His Worth As An Actor
by Dave Davies
The former Monk star recently won a Tony for his role in The Band's Visit and is up for an Emmy for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Despite his success, he still feels like each role could be his last.
New Bethany Beardslee Release Heralds The Golden Age Of German And Viennese Singers
by Lloyd Schwartz
Though known for her avant-garde concert performances, the 92-year-old soprano recorded songs by 19th-century classical composers, including Schubert, Schumann and Brahms, when she was turning 60.
A College Discussion Leads To An Improvised Jam Session — And 'Seraphic Light'
by Kevin Whitehead
Last year, Tufts University hosted a symposium on Art, Race and Politics, which included a panel discussion (and later a concert) with musicians Daniel Carter, Matthew Shipp and William Parker.
Fresh Air Weekend: 'Miseducation Of Cameron Post' Creators; Writer Michael Arceneaux
Desiree Akhavan's film, based on Emily Danforth's novel, centers on a teen sent to gay conversion therapy. Critic Ken Tucker reviews Lori McKenna's new album. Arceneaux's memoir is I Can't Date Jesus.
Stephen King: 'My Imagination Was Very Active — Even At A Young Age'
by Terry Gross
Bad things happen in Castle Rock, a new Hulu series based on King's fictional town. King spoke to Fresh Air in 1992, 2000 and 2013 about his career writing horror and his fear of losing his mind.
Tom Cruise Keeps Gaining Momentum In 'Mission: Impossible — Fallout'
by Justin Chang
Cruise shows no sign of slowing down as he takes on the role of secret agent Ethan Hunt once again. Critic Justin Chang says the new Mission: Impossible is full of "exhilarating, large-scale action."