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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.
'Sing Me Back Home' Showcases The Partnership Between Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard
by Ken Tucker
Dickens and Gerrard were successful solo folk musicians who also shared an eclectic approach to music. A new album of previously unreleased recordings feature the pair "unvarnished" and "unplugged."
How Notions Of Sex, Power And Consent Are Changing On College Campuses
by Terry Gross
Blurred Lines author Vanessa Grigoriadis says female college students were once told to protect themselves from sexual assault by learning self defense. Now, the focus is on changing men's behavior.
Yo-Yo Ma Presents Bach As A Wise And Spellbinding Storyteller In 'Six Evolutions'
by Lloyd Schwartz
Ma began learning Bach's famous cello suites when he was 4. Now in his 60s, Ma has released his third recording of the pieces. Critic Lloyd Schwartz says this latest iteration may be his favorite.
The 'Weaponization' Of Social Media — And Its Real-World Consequences
by Dave Davies
P.W. Singer and Emerson Brooking say social media has been manipulated to fuel popular uprisings and affect the course of military and political campaigns. Their new book is LikeWar.
New Collection Showcases Leonard Cohen Was 'Preoccupied With Brokenness'
by Terry Gross
Musician and writer Leonard Cohen died in 2016, leaving behind many unpublished poems and lyrics. His son Adam Cohen discusses The Flame, a collection of some of Leonard's final works.
Bradley Cooper And Lady Gaga Shine In A Winning Remake Of 'A Star is Born'
by David Edelstein
Critic David Edelstein says that despite the film's "mushy" story arc, it's hard to resist Cooper's remake of the classic film about an up-and-coming superstar.
From Injury To Recovery, A Ballet Dancer Fought To Retire On Her Own Terms
by Terry Gross
Restless Creature, now available on Netflix, chronicles Wendy Whelan's recovery from hip surgery and her final performance with the New York City Ballet. Originally broadcast July 10, 2017.
A Look Back At How Virtuoso Jimmy Blanton Changed The Bass Forever
by Kevin Whitehead
On what would have been Blanton's 100 birthday, jazz critic Kevin Whitehead recounts the ways in which the bassist revolutionized his instrument during his brief time on the music scene.