Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. as an 'organizer of the people'
Scholars Tressie McMillan Cottom and Eddie Glaude reflect on the struggle for civil rights and what it means to celebrate King on the same day that President Donald Trump is sworn into office.
A Path From 'Blackout' Drunkenness To Sobriety And Self-Acceptance
Author Sarah Hepola once got so drunk before a presentation that she didn't remember it the next day. She wrestles with her reasons for drinking in her memoir. Originally broadcast July 30, 2015.
Herman's Hermits, A Band That Was In It For The Hits And The Kicks
Herman's Hermits hit the American pop charts 22 times in the 1960s and early '70s. Now, a new anthology compiles 66 of the Hermits' tracks. Rock historian Ed Ward considers how the music has held up.
Reporting On The War In Syria, Despite The Obstacles To Being There
Anne Barnard of The New York Times and Thanassis Cambanis from The Century Foundation fell in love when they were reporting on the war in Iraq. Now based in Beirut, they continue to cover the region.
Paul Simon Mixes Music And Mystery On 'Stranger To Stranger'
Simon blends his trademark wordplay with unique rhythms and exotic instruments on his new album. Critic Ken Tucker calls it a daring record that can be appreciated on a number of levels.
Naftule's Dream Returns, With A Fleshy, Folkie New Album
After a long absence, the klezmer-fusion band Naftule's Dream turns introspective on it's new release, Blood. Music critic Milo Miles says the band's warmth and cohesion is as rich as ever.
Kindred Spirits Cuong Vu And Pat Metheny Come Together In A New Jazz Album
Growing up, trumpeter Vu found inspiration in Metheny's music. Now the two collaborate on the album, Cuong Vu Trio Meets Pat Metheny. Kevin Whitehead says the record showcases their musical chemistry.
From The 'Fresh Air' Archives: G. Gordon Liddy On Conquering His Fears
In 1973, Liddy was convicted for his role in the conspiracy to burglarize and bug the Democratic Party's headquarters at the Watergate office complex. Originally broadcast in 1980.
Questlove On Prince, Doo-Wop And The Food Equivalent Of The 'Mona Lisa'
The Roots' drummer discusses the artistry involved in creating a great meal. "I'm more obsessed with the journey ... than the destination," Questlove says. Originally broadcast April 27, 2016.