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'Fresh Air' speaks with 3 people depicted in the Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown'
by Terry Gross
In 2008, Suze Rotolo reflected on being Dylan's girlfriend and muse. Folk singer Joan Baez spoke to Terry Gross in 1987. In 1998, Al Kooper looked back on his time as a session musician with Dylan.
How support for Trump is causing a rift in the evangelical church
by Terry Gross
Atlantic writer Tim Alberta grew up in the evangelical church, the son of a pastor. His book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, examines why so many evangelicals are ardent Trump supporters.
Remembering First Lady Rosalynn Carter
by Terry Gross
Carter, who died Nov. 19, grew up in Plains, Ga., and met her husband, Jimmy, when she was 17. In 1984, she spoke to Fresh Air about life before and after the White House.
How comic Leslie Jones went from funniest person on campus to 'SNL' star
by Tonya Mosley
Jones says performing stand-up for the first time as a freshman in college felt like putting on a shirt that fit perfectly. Her memoir is Leslie F*cking Jones. Originally broadcast Sept. 21, 2023.
Pianist Jason Moran reaches for 'the drama, the comedy and the tragedy' of music
by Terry Gross
Moran plays from his latest recording, which borrows from the music of James Reese Europe, the composer who led the Harlem Hellfighters regiment band during WWI. Originally broadcast Aug. 7, 2023.
Jazz band the EarRegulars stop in for live music and conversation
by Sam Briger
Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso and guitarist Matt Munisteri, founding members of the NY band The EarRegulars, play tunes from their new album, Live at the Ear Inn.