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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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Fresh Air Weekend: Celebrating movie icons Steven Spielberg and Carrie Fisher
In 2022, Spielberg describes himself as a fearful kid who found solace in storytelling. In 2016, opened up about Star Wars, the famous gold bikini and her on-set affair co-star with Harrison Ford.
Saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi's recipe for music is 'Extra Extra' on this new album
by Kevin Whitehead
No matter how much (or little) pre-planning occurs, the success of improvised music hinges on the chemistry of the players. In Extra Extra, Bergonzi's crew creates in the moment, without distractions.
'Rustin' star Colman Domingo says the civil rights activist has been a 'North Star'
by Terry Gross
Domingo plays Bayard Rustin, who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington, but was forced into the background because he was gay. Domingo also stars as the abusive husband in The Color Purple.
Barry Manilow reflects on writing songs — and making the whole world sing
by Terry Gross
Manilow was one of the biggest pop hitmakers of the '70s and early '80s. He now has a Broadway musical, Harmony. "I like emotional productions," he said in '02. I like to take the listener on a trip."
'SNL' actor Kenan Thompson says, 'I am definitely an ensemble-minded individual'
by Tonya Mosley
In his new book, When I Was Your Age, Thompson shares stories from his life and career, including his early days at SNL and his estrangement from his longtime Nickelodeon co-star Kel Mitchell.