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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.
A canine psychologist with a new puppy explores 'how dogs become themselves'
by Maureen Corrigan
Remembering Angela Lansbury, a legend of the stage and screen
by Terry Gross
The Tony Award-winning actor starred in the Broadway musicals Mame, Gypsy and Sweeney Todd, as well as the TV series Murder, She Wrote. Lansbury died Oct. 11. Originally broadcast in 1980 and 2000.
Journalist traces the peculiar story of Steve Bannon's enigmatic Chinese benefactor
by Dave Davies
New Yorker writer Evan Osnos talks about the path of Guo Wengui, a billionaire who fled China and insinuated himself into the MAGA inner circle. But who is he really working for?
Saxophonist Bobby Watson brings the sparks on 'Back Home in Kansas City'
by Kevin Whitehead
After decades in New York, Watson has returned to Kansas City. The core KC jazz values — a swinging beat, a personal style, and an earthy, bluesy sensibility — are firmly in place on this new album.
'New Yorker' culture critic says music and mixtapes helped make sense of himself
by Terry Gross
The son of Taiwanese immigrants, Hua Hsu defined himself as a teen by the music he loved. The murder of a close friend when he was in college changed the course of his life. His memoir is Stay True.
'SNL' alums continue to poke fun at nonfiction films with 'Documentary Now!'
by David Bianculli
Now in its fourth season, this anthology series claims the middle ground between a short SNL sketch and a full-length film. Its clever parodies include My Monkey Grifter, a riff on My Octopus Teacher.
Linda Ronstadt: The 'Fresh Air' interview
by Terry Gross
Ronstadt's new memoir, Feels Like Home, is an exploration of the food and culture of her Mexican roots. In 2013, she spoke about the health concerns that caused her to end her musical career early.