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'Last Breath' tells the terrifying story of a deep-sea diver trapped underwater
In 2012, three deep-sea divers were on a routine operation in the North Sea when one of them became trapped underwater. Liu had to dive in deep, dark water in order to recreate the harrowing rescue.
'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.
The human sensory experience is limited. Journey into the world that animals know
by Terry Gross
In An Immense World, science writer Ed Yong explores the diversity of perception in the animal world — including echolocation, magnetic fields and ultraviolet vision. Originally broadcast June 2022.
Singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde gives voice to an imaginary town on 'Lindeville'
by Ken Tucker
McBryde mixes passionate music with novelistic details on a concept album about the inhabitants of a small rural town, named after the songwriter Dennis Linde.
'NYT Cooking' writer Melissa Clark wants to make it easier to cook dinner
by Dave Davies
Clark says she's always looking for shortcuts in the kitchen — including ways to use fewer pans. Her latest cookbook is Dinner in One: Exceptional & Easy One-Pan Meals.