Book Recommendations From Designer Aurora James And NFL Player Brendon Ayanbadejo
Former NFL player Brendon Ayanbadejo and designer Aurora James share their book recommendations for understanding this current moment.
Books
'The Art Of Her Deal' Aims To Show Melania Trump As An Influential Collaborator
The flattening effect of political discourse, insipidity of the first lady role and her own remoteness have led us to either forget she has an inner life — or to imagine her as an elegant prisoner.
Stacey Abrams Calls Georgia's Primary Election 'An Unmitigated Disaster'
The former candidate for governor, rumored as a possible vice presidential pick for Joe Biden, told NPR: "I speak for anyone who looks like me, wants to become more, and will find themselves blocked."
Jean Kyoung Frazier On Pizza And Friendship In Her Debut Novel
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Jean Kyoung Frazier about her new novel Pizza Girl.
Tune In To 'Up All Night' For The Story Of Daniel Schorr And The Birth Of CNN
Former Murrow Boy Dan Schorr and "Mouth of the South" Ted Turner seem like an unlikely pairing — but when Turner was launching CNN 40 years ago, the veteran newsman was his first editorial employee.
'I Want Teens To Recognize Their Own Power': Questions For Liara Tamani
Tamani's new young adult novel follows two high school basketball stars who fall in love at first sight — but then have to deal with their own issues and secrets to build a lasting relationship.
Former Defense Secretary Gates: Pushing Away Peaceful Protesters Was 'A Bad Mistake'
Gates also told NPR on Thursday that it's time to change the names of Confederate bases. "There comes a moment when things become possible and people ought to seize a moment when it presents itself."
'Fresh Air' Listens Back To James Baldwin And Documentary Filmmaker Raoul Peck
In 1986, Terry Gross interviewed Baldwin, one of the most influential black writers of the civil rights era. Then, in 2017, she spoke to Peck, director of I Am Not Your Negro, about Baldwin.
How Taking A Stand For Justice Can Threaten The Careers Of Black Athletes
Howard Bryant, author of The Heritage, discusses the history of social protest among African American athletes, including Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2018.
'You Exist Too Much' Exists In A Constant State Of Discontent
Zaina Arafat's powerful new novel follows a queer Palestinian American woman from adolescence to adulthood, a journey dogged by constant longings for home, for identity, for belonging.