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Legal scholar sees immigrant arrests as a 'struggle for the soul of the country'
As ICE agents arrest international students at campuses across the U.S., professor Daniel Kanstroom discusses the law — and the human cost. He says the round-ups are designed to "send a message."
'The Last of Us' creates a dystopian landscape that feels human — and hopeful
by John Powers
HBO's new show, which draws from a video game of the same name, is replete with apocalyptic landscapes and zombies. But what makes the series truly groundbreaking is the emotion that runs throughout.
Celebrating the centennial of Sun Records founder Sam Phillips
by Terry Gross
Phillips, who died in 2003, discovered Elvis and produced his first records, and was one of the leading catalysts in post-WWII American music. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Social media's role in Jan. 6 was left out of the final report
by Dave Davies
Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell says the unpublished report shows that tech companies didn't respond to employees' warnings about violent rhetoric on their platforms.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'
by David Bianculli
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
by Ken Tucker
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
by Sam Briger
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.