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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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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson shares the poem she's kept in every one of her offices
The first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court says Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "The Ladder of Saint Augustine," has been a guiding principle. Jackson's new memoir is Lovely One.
Souped-Up Vehicles And Road Warriors Reign In 'Mad Max: Fury Road'
by David Edelstein
It has been 36 years since the first Mad Max film crash landed into theaters. David Edelsein says the forth installment of the series is "basically one long chase with ever more insane variables."
Fresh Air Weekend: Contemplating Life, Sex And Elevators In Space
Astronomer Chris Impey discusses the future of space travel, sex in space and the connection between science and Buddhism. Originally broadcast May 11, 2015.
Fresh Air Weekend: Tom Brokaw Reflects On His 'Lucky Life'
The former NBC anchorman says his multiple myeloma diagnosis two years ago made him "more conscious of the fact that the days are more numbered." Originally broadcast May 13, 2015.
'Pope And Mussolini' Tells The 'Secret History' Of Fascism And The Church
Historian David Kertzer says the Catholic Church lent strength and legitimacy to Mussolini's fascist regime. Kertzer recently won a Pulitzer Prize for his book. Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2014.
Country Hit Writer Chris Stapleton Breaks Out On His Own In 'Traveller'
by Ken Tucker
The Nashville songwriter has written countless hits for other artists. Critic Ken Tucker says that Stapleton's debut solo album showcases a wide range of musical styles with a distinctive sound.
'The In Crowd': An Audience-Fueled Jazz-Pop Crossover Hit
by Kevin Whitehead
Fifty years ago in a Washington, DC nightclub, the Ramsey Lewis Trio recorded "The In Crowd," a rare jazz single that landed on the pop charts. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the fans were half the show.