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Trump's 2nd-term foreign policy includes power plays in Greenland, Panama and beyond
by Dave Davies
N.Y. Times journalist David Sanger says Trump's idea of America first is now less isolationism, more expansionism. He expects changes in the approach to Russia, China and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Fall TV Preview: 'Gotham,' 'Scorpion' And 'Black-ish'
by David Bianculli
For major broadcast networks, Monday is the official start of the 2014-15 TV season. Fresh Air's critic has a not-very-long list of new shows you should make an effort to sample.
'Madame Secretary' Pales In Comparison To 'The Good Wife'
by David Bianculli
The CBS dramas about women juggling family lives and high-intensity jobs showcase excellent acting. But while The Good Wife is one of the best shows on TV, Madam Secretary's writing is disappointing.
Pere Ubu's 'Carnival Of Souls' Is A Dreamscape That's Never Dreamy
by Ken Tucker
Led since the late '70s by co-founder David Thomas, Pere Ubu has created something far more rich, experimental, and emotional than the spooky, horror-movie that Carnival of Souls is named for.
Futuristic 'Bone Clocks' Encompasses A Strange, Rich World Of Soul-Stealers
by Maureen Corrigan
David Mitchell's latest fantasy is an odyssey into the dark side, spanning from 1984 to 2043. It's about a teenager who runs away from her London home and becomes prey to a ghastly gang of mystics.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Pulitzer-Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist Tony Auth
Auth worked at the Philadelphia Inquirer for 41 years. He died Sunday at the age of 72. In 1988, Auth talked with Terry Gross about how the Reagan era marked a turning point for political cartoonists.
Australian Comic Finds Humor In Humiliation For His Sitcom 'Please Like Me'
Josh Thomas, 27, stars in the show geared toward 20-somethings on the new cable channel Pivot. He talks about coming out to his dad via text message and dealing with his mom's suicide attempts.
For Duo Tennis, Pop Is A Natural Language
by Milo Miles
Can you re-invent lively pop from the distant past? Fresh Air music critic Milo Miles says the songwriting team Tennis does just that with their new third album, Ritual in Repeat.