Fresh Air Weekend: Jesse Eisenberg; Pamela Anderson
Eisenberg's film A Real Pain follows two cousins on a Jewish heritage tour of Poland. Anderson's role on Baywatch made her a global sex symbol in the '90s. Now she's starring in The Last Showgirl.
A Salute To 30 Years Of 'The Simpsons'
We listen back to interviews with some of the show's cast members and writer-producers, plus its music composer. Among those featured: creator Matt Groening and Nancy Cartwright, who voices Bart.
'Alien: Covenant' Mixes Blood And Guts With Existential Questions
Ridley Scott's new installment of the Aliens franchise is a face-grabbing prequel featuring two androids. Critic David Edelstein says that though plodding at times, Alien: Covenant does deliver.
Angaleena Presley Takes Aim At Nashville On 'Wrangled'
Presley makes a passionate, pointed plea about the current state of country music on her new album. Critic Ken Tucker says that despite its melodramatic nature, Wrangled is subtle, nuanced and clever.
Trump's Election Integrity Commission Could Have A 'Chilling Effect' On Voting Rights
Ari Berman, author of Give Us the Ballot, says the new commission will keep alive the idea that voter fraud is rampant — despite the fact that "all the studies show the opposite."
'Synthesize The Soul' Offers A Perfectly Paced Dance Party
A new collection presents synthesizer dance music from the Cape Verde islands in the '70s and '80s. Critic Milo Miles says the music on Synthesize The Soul will sweeps you up with energy and rhythm.
The Art Ensemble of Chicago's Free-Wheeling Style Shines In 'Message to Our Folks'
Paul Steinbeck's new book chronicles the antics, both on and off stage, of the storied jazz ensemble. Critic Kevin Whitehead says Message to Our Folks celebrates the band's success on their own terms.
'Fargo' Is A Series About The 'Things People Do For Money'
Noah Hawley says his FX series, now in its third season, explores the central premise of the Coen Brothers' iconic 1996 film. Hawley is also the creator of the FX series Legion.