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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.
Yiddish 'Fiddler On The Roof' is a dream come true for its lead actor
by Terry Gross
The Yiddish language production of the musical is back. Steven Skybell, who plays Tevye, and Joel Grey, who directed the original, explain the musical's resonance. Originally broadcast July 10, 2019.
Journalist says Taiwan is a sophisticated democracy that's under threat
by Dave Davies
New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins says China has made it increasingly clear that it doesn't recognize Taiwanese sovereignty — leading to increased tensions between China and the U.S.
'Sopranos' actor Michael Imperioli grapples with guilt and addiction in 'White Lotus'
by Sam Briger
Imperioli plays a sex-addicted Hollywood producer on vacation in Sicily in the HBO show. In 2021, he published Woke Up This Morning, an oral history of The Sopranos based on his podcast.
Life is chaotic. White noise streams can help you tune out (and fall asleep)
by Nick Quah
White noise streams are a kind of sonic wallpaper. For many, they help keep some parts of the brain distracted so that other parts may better focus on things, like writing, studying or sleeping.
'Fresh Air' honors veterans with interviews with 2 men who served in WWII
by Terry Gross
Infantryman Robert Kotlowitz was one of only three in his platoon to survive an ill-advised attack on the Germans. Robert Williams served with the Tuskegee Airmen. Originally broadcast in '99 and '95.
Movie stars head to TV in the winning dramas 'Yellowstone' and 'Tulsa King'
by David Bianculli
There was a time when stars like Kevin Costner and Sylvester Stallone wouldn't stoop to appear on TV. But the landscape has changed, and now it's where they're finding some of their career-best roles.
A new climate reality is taking shape as renewables become widespread
by Dave Davies
New York Times science writer David Wallace-Wells says the cost of solar and wind energy has fallen dramatically. Nevertheless, we're still facing painful, long-lasting changes to the planet.