A culture critic reflects on the limits of language -- and the magic of silence
Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yorker writer Hilton Als says we "don't actually have much silence left" in our world. His latest exhibition challenges the way we see art, identity and storytelling.
Remembering David Crosby, the outspoken co-founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash
Crosby, who was also a member of The Byrds, was known for his great harmonies, his songwriting. He died Jan. 18. In 1990 Terry Gross spoke with Crosby and his former bandmate Graham Nash.
Social media's role in Jan. 6 was left out of the final report
Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell says the unpublished report shows that tech companies didn't respond to employees' warnings about violent rhetoric on their platforms.
Natasha Lyonne shows off her 'Poker Face' in a clever series inspired by 'Columbo'
Lyonne plays a cocktail waitress with an odd psychic power: She can sense when people aren't telling the truth, which makes her a great (accidental) detective in this delightful new Peacock series.
Dazy's exhilarating 'OUTOFBODY' sustains its quality all the way through
Virginia-based musician James Goodson — aka Dazy — sings most often in a voice that's high and urgent. His version of power pop is noisy, ragged, full of feedback and clatter — and irresistible.
Fresh Air Weekend: Abortion law in the U.S.; Novelist Jonathan Escoffery
Roe author Mary Ziegler explains the current state of abortion law in the U.S. Kevin Whitehead reviews a new album by NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron. Escoffery talks about his novel, If I Survive You.
Rachael & Vilray share a mic — and a love of old swing standards
The duo have a new album, I Love a Love Song. In 2020, Rachael & Vilray spoke to Fresh Air and played songs from their self-titled debut album, which drew on the music of the '30s and '40s.
