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Pete Seeger's 'Fresh Air' interview
by Terry Gross
The folk singer, who died in 2014, was famous for his songs about working people, unions and social justice. In this 1984 interview, Seeger cited Woody Guthrie as one his most important influences.
A former inspector general shares stories of government waste, fraud and abuse
by Dave Davies
As IG, Glenn Fine oversaw investigations of the mishandling of documents in the Oklahoma bombing case, the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo and corruption in the Navy. His book is Watchdogs.
Where do things stand with reproductive rights as we head into the election?
by Tonya Mosley
Historian Mary Ziegler talks about the legal battles shaping reproductive rights across the U.S. — including the scope of abortion access and the fate of invitro-fertilization.
'Saturday Night' feeds on the energy, and insanity, of the first ever 'SNL' broadcast
by David Bianculli
This expertly cast film captures the rehearsals and the logistics that lead up to opening night. Saturday Night is a nonstop joy ride — and a testament to the adage that the show must go on.
Remembering baseball legend Pete Rose
by Dave Davies
Rose, who died Sept. 30, was one of MLB's most accomplished players — and one of the most controversial. Rose was banned from the league in 1989 for betting on baseball. Originally broadcast in 2004.
Remembering gospel singer and backup vocalist Cissy Houston
by Terry Gross
Houston, who died Oct. 7, started out on the gospel circuit as a child, sang backup for Aretha Franklin and later guided her daughter, Whitney, to superstardom. Originally broadcast in 1998.
Internationally acclaimed Israeli writer Etgar Keret looks back on a year of war
by Terry Gross
Keret, who lives in Tel Aviv, reflects on the protests in Israel and the U.S. over the hostages and Gaza. The son of Holocaust survivors, he has left- and right-wing political views in his own family.