Resistance Radio: Darkly Reimagining The '60s Sound
A conversation with musician/producer Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton) about creating an album inspired by an alternative universe in which Germany and Japan win World War II.
Interviews
Fresh Air Weekend: Neal Brennan; 'My Favorite Thing Is Monsters'; 'High Noon'
Chappelle's Show co-creator Brennan discusses his special, 3 Mics. Critic John Powers reviews Emil Ferris' graphic novel debut. Glenn Frankel links the film High Noon to the Hollywood blacklist era.
A Difficult Childhood Inspires A Dad To Do Better
Michael Ryan, a juvenile judge in Ohio, says his mom was a drug addict, and the way he parents his own son is to do the opposite. His son gets it. "I don't want to see you in court," his son says.
Fresh Air Weekend: Actor Mahershala Ali; James Baldwin; Director Raoul Peck
Ali discusses his Oscar-nominated performance as a drug dealer in Moonlight. Director Raoul Peck discusses I am Not Your Negro, his documentary about civil rights era writer James Baldwin.
Couple Moves On From Silence About Time In Japanese Internment Camps
This weekend marks the 75th anniversary of Franklin Roosevelt's executive order that led to the internment of Japanese-Americans. We hear from two people who were interned when they were children.
Gay Journalist Leaves The Left Behind And Embraces A 'Brand New Conservative'
Journalist Chadwick Moore says he's coming out. He's not coming out as gay — he did that a long time ago. Instead, Moore says he's abandoned the political left and has found a home on the right.
Ryan Adams, Our Valentine's Day Guest DJ, Addresses Love And Lonesome Roads
Ahead of the release of his newest record, Ryan Adams sits down with NPR Music's Bob Boilen to consider his favorite love songs, including Springsteen, Dylan and Sonic Youth.
Fresh Air Weekend: 'Tower'; 'Lincoln In The Bardo'; Author Bharati Mukherjee
Keith Maitland's new documentary recreates the 1966 University of Texas campus shooting. Maureen Corrigan reviews George Saunders' first novel. Fresh Air remembers writer Bharati Mukherjee.
Former Detainee Describes Atrocities Inside Syrian Prison
A report by Amnesty International says the Syrian government committed mass murder in a prison outside Damascus. Omar al-Shogre, a former prisoner who appears in the report, describes what he endured.
Jens Lekman Wants To Sing You A Strange Story
We premiere a very cheery-sounding piece of music from Swedish songwriter and singer Jens Lekman, though the story behind it is decidedly dark at the same time.