Louis C.K. On Life And Stand-Up: 'I Live In Service For My Kids'
The star of the FX series Louie talks about the pain of his first-ever open mic experience and the "massive gift" of taking care of others before himself.
Interviews
Fruit Loops And Crying Travelers: The Trials Of Flight Attendants
On this week's travel segment, Wingin' It!, NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Gailen David, a flight attendant for more than 20 years, about what life is really like up in the air.
Fresh Air Weekend: Toni Morrison, Ross Macdonald's Crime Fiction, Will Forte
Nobel laureate Morrison reflects on her life and her regrets; Maureen Corrigan reviews a reissue of four of Macdonald's 1950s novels; SNL alum Forte discusses comedy and Bruce Dern's acting advice.
Why Do We Create Stereotypes?
Psychologist Paul Bloom explains why prejudice is natural, rational and even moral — the key is to understand why we depend on it, and recognize when it leads us astray.
How Can First Impressions Mislead Us?
Artist Hetain Patel toys with race, identity, language and accent — and challenges us to think beyond surface appearances.
Can Comedy Break Stereotypes?
Iranian-American comedian and actor Maz Jobrani describes a comic's role in challenging stereotypes — especially when it comes to Middle Eastern Muslims in America.
What's The Line Between Stereotyping, Celebrating Culture?
Playwright and performer Sarah Jones has a chameleon-like ability to change personas. Through these personas, she explores the fine line between stereotyping and celebrating different ethnic groups.
Why Aren't We More Compassionate?
Psychologist Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, examines why we aren't more compassionate more of the time.
How Can We Make The World More Compassionate?
Religion scholar Karen Armstrong describes how compassion is the core principle in all world religions, in the form of the golden rule.
Are We Wired To Be Compassionate?
Author Robert Wright says humans are not simply wired to be compassionate — we have evolved to feel compassion out of self-interest.