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Fresh Air
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Opening the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics.
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Why anti-fascist vigilantes are infiltrating far-right white nationalist groups
by Terry Gross
New Yorker writer David Kirkpatrick says anti-fascists are using extra judicial methods to do what the FBI can't, by infiltrating white nationalist groups to expose them and planned attacks.
'Fresh Air' Remembers: Jack Larson, Who Played Jimmy Olsen On TV's 'Superman'
Best known as the oft-kidnapped cub reporter on the original Superman TV show, Larson was also a poet, playwright and librettist. He died at his home Sunday. Originally broadcast in 1993.
Revisiting The Intense Twists And Turns Of Garner's 'Concert By The Sea'
by Kevin Whitehead
In 1955, pianist Erroll Garner's trio played in Carmel, Calif. A new complete edition of the Concert By The Sea album has just been released. Critic Kevin Whitehead has a review.
Assessing The $100 Million Upheaval Of Newark's Public Schools
In 2010, Mayor Cory Booker, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg devised a plan to improve Newark's failing schools. Dale Russakoff recounts their efforts in The Prize.
TV After The Emmy Awards: The Good, The Bad And 'The Muppets'
by David Bianculli
TV critic David Bianculli reflects on the Emmy ceremony held last night and looks ahead at the new fall TV season. If you only catch one new show this year, Bianculli recommends The Muppets on ABC.
Keith Richards: The 'Fresh Air' Interview
The guitarist for the Rolling Stones has a new solo album, Crosseyed Heart. Richards is also the subject of the new Netflix documentary, Under the Influence. Originally broadcast Oct. 25, 2010.
'Sicario' Offers A Stupendous, Morally Chaotic Dive Into The Drug Wars
by David Edelstein
A military task force takes on a notorious drug lord in Denis Villeneuve's new film. Critic David Edelstein says, Sicario works "like gangbusters ... except you're haunted by what thrilled you."
Grace Potter's Solo Album 'Midnight' Mixes Styles And Rhythms
by Ken Tucker
In her first solo album, Potter moves away from the hard-rock groove for which she's known and explores new genres. Critic Ken Tucker says Midnight "sounds like the breakaway from formula that it is."
Author Discusses Francis, A Pope Seeking To Change 'The Tone Of The Church'
On the eve of the Pope's first visit to the U.S., journalist Paul Vallely discuses the reforms Francis is making within the Church as well as the teachings that the pope is unlikely to change.