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08.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: Jia Tolentino on plastic surgery & AI / ‘Beef’ creator Lee Sun Jin Seven years ago, New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino coined the term “Instagram Face.” Now we talk about how current beauty standards are changing our relationship to reality. “It seems more explicitly anti-human right now than ever before,” she tells Tonya Mosley. “There seems to be something that’s dove-tailing with the age of AI.” Also, we hear from Lee Sung Jin, creator of the Netflix series Beef. The second season is a story about class and blackmail at an exclusive country club. He talks
07.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen Remembering ‘The Man Who Listens to Horses’ The internationally acclaimed horseman Monty Roberts defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non-verbal language. He died on July 31st at 91. Roberts spoke with Terry Gross in 1997, at the time of his memoir. Also, jazz critic Martin Johnson reviews Jason Moran’s record of Duke Ellington tracks, and John Powers reviews Tony, the Anthony Bourdain biopic that focuses on his first time working in a kitchen. Subscribe to our free w
06.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen Novelist Claire Vaye Watkins on the beauty & brutality of the desert Claire Vaye Watkins' new novel, 'Yellow Pine,' is about a group of misfits and activists in the Mojave desert, fighting a corporate solar development. Living in the desert is "not for everybody," she tells Terry Gross. Her home, near Death Valley, is staggeringly beautiful and brutal. She talks about growing up around environmental activism, solitude, and her father's escape from the Manson Family.Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new thriller series ‘Furious,’ starring Emmy Rossum, by
05.08.

Sneakpod

gelesen #935 - Der Teufel trägt Prada 2 Unsere Modesachverständige Julia von Chronografen und Kotzbrocken, besucht uns diese Woche in Mailand, um Der Teufel trägt Prada 2 von allen relevanten Seiten laufsteggrell zu beleuchten. Ob Ladies First ein gelungenes feministisches Meisterwerk ist oder ob man sich lieber zu Spirit - Der wilde Mustang nötigen lassen sollte, kann uns vielleicht nur der Haus- und Hoflinguist berichten, sicher ist aber, dass Caroline Wahls 22 Bahnen zu kritisieren ein kontroverses Unterfangen darstellen könnte, so
05.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion last year New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump’s conflicts of interest and whether he’s exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment. Lipton spoke with Terry Gross. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship pref
04.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen Jean Smart bids farewell to ‘Hacks’ The fifth and final season of the HBO comedy series ‘Hacks’ is nominated for 24 Emmys, including one for Smart as best actress in a comedy series. The writers “raised the bar every single season," Smart tells guest interviewer Aarti Shahani. They talk about why the show is ending, Smart’s distant relative who narrowly escaped the Salem Witch Trials, and adopting a baby when she was in her 50s. Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the novel ‘Country People,’ by Daniel Mason. Subscribe to ou
03.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen Miss America ‘68, women’s lib, and the politics of beauty Historian Micki McElya’s book, ‘Liberation Summer,’ revisits September 1968, when three groups of women converged on the Atlantic City boardwalk: feminists protesting the Miss America Pageant, contestants in the first-ever Miss Black America Pageant, and women defending Miss America herself. McElya argues the collision that day created a politics of beauty that runs through the rise of the religious right, the #MeToo era, all the way to today. She spoke with Tonya Mosley. Also, TV critic David B
01.08.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: ‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson / Actor Jon Bernthal Christopher Nolan’s new film ‘The Odyssey’ is a box-office hit, but classics scholar Emily Wilson, who translated Homer’s poem from the original text, says the film’s script is abysmally written, lacking in emotional depth and character development. She talks about her translation and divisive criticism of the film. Also, we hear from actor Jon Bernthal who plays Menelaus, King of Sparta in ‘The Odyssey’ and the Punisher in the new Spider-Man movie. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our
31.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Remembering Irish singer–songwriter Glen Hansard Irish musician Glen Hansard, best-known for his band The Frames and his part in the 2007 film ‘Once,’ died July 29 in a motorcycle crash. He was 56. Hansard got his start busking in the streets of Dublin. Ironically, it was his headmaster who urged him to drop out of school to pursue music. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2008, with his ‘Once’ co-star Markéta Irglová. Their song from the film, “Falling Slowly,” won an Oscar for Best Original Song. Also, Kevin Whitehead pays tribute to Tony Bennett,
30.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Actor Jon Bernthal on grit, dedication & the teacher who saved him Bernthal often plays intense, violent, damaged characters, like Mikey from ‘The Bear’ and Shane from ‘The Walking Dead.’ When talking about himself and his characters, Bernthal says that it’s easy for someone who’s scared to turn into someone who’s scary. He currently stars in ‘The Odyssey’ and the new Spider-Man film, ‘A Brand New Day.’ He spoke with Tonya Mosley about how he went from being an angry young man to a disciplined, dedicated artist. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us
30.07.

Sneakpod

gelesen #934 - Is This Thing On? Der ehemalige Quaterback des Sneakpods erzählt uns diese Woche zwar keine Witze, aber Bob ist aus Dänemark zurück und fragt: Is This Thing On?, denn er wird sich bei nächster Gelegenheit auch ganz ohne Eheprobleme als Stand-up-Comedian verdingen, während die anderen vielleicht doch lieber Karaoke singen oder mit ihren hypermaskulinen Freunden vom GIGN Motorrad fahren, natürlich erst nachdem sie 22 Bahnen geschwommen sind.
29.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen ‘Odyssey’ translator Emily Wilson: Nolan should've hired a screenwriter Renowned classics scholar Emily Wilson caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey’ went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again. She spoke with Dave Davies about trolls, tattoos, and why she balks at her work being categorized as “feminist.” Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col
28.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen The forces that shape gun culture Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘New York Times’ reporter Mike McIntire says gun companies and the NRA are broadening the scope of the Second Amendment, socializing kids to appreciate guns and marketing a new brand of masculinity. McIntire spoke with Terry Gross about his book, ‘Ricochet: Guns, Greed, and the American Way of Violence.’ Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about o
27.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani on feminism & freedom Award-winning writer Leïla Slimani grew up in Morocco, where women were second-class citizens, but inside her home and with her family, she was free to speak her mind. Her mother, a doctor, pushed her to go to France to study. Slimani spoke with Terry Gross about her trilogy of novels inspired by her own French-Moroccan roots and her search for belonging. Her books include ‘I’ll Take the Fire’ and ‘The Perfect Nanny.’ Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to ou
25.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: Broadway legend André De Shields / Apache Chef Nephi Craig At the age of 80, André De Shields is now on Broadway in “CATS: The Jellicle Ball.” He won a Tony in 2019 for his performance in “Hadestown” and co-stars in the new movie of the revival. He talks with Terry Gross about his Broadway debut in the original production of ‘The Wiz,’ living with HIV for almost 50 years, and why he walks like a king. Also, White Mountain Apache Chef Nephi Craig explains how cooking and teaching about indigenous foods saved his life. His memoir is ‘Our Knives Will Save
24.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen A former nun on why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life Poverty, chastity, obedience, total devotion – and rebellion. Catherine Coldstream talks with Terry Gross about her years as a Carmelite nun and why she left the monastery. Her memoir is ‘Cloistered: My Years as a Nun.’ John Powers reviews the series ‘The Hawk,’ starring Will Ferrell.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
24.07.

Sneakpod

gelesen #933 - Glennkill Määääh! Diese Woche zählen wir im beschaulichen Glennkill Schäfchen mit Eric von den Kulturpessimist*innen, der aus seinem Silo zu uns heraufgestiegen ist, um im neuen Saal des dresdner Rundkinos Die Kunst des negativen Denkens mittels Hoppers-Avatar zu erkunden, während Das Flüstern der Feigenbäume die Halbzeitshow des WM-Finales leider nicht aufzuwerten vermag.
23.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Lee Sung Jin on the breakthrough that led him to ‘BEEF’ The second season of Lee Sung Jin’s Netflix series ‘BEEF’ earned 16 Emmy nominations. Set at an exclusive country club, it stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan in a story about class struggles and generational differences. The storylines of both seasons were inspired by real events in Lee's life. Before ‘BEEF,’ he spent two decades in comedy writers' rooms, often feeling alienated as the only Asian person on staff. “That's what people first thought of me when I first started – I was the diversit
22.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Jia Tolentino on ‘Our Plastic Surgery Nightmare’ Botox, fillers, facelifts: Plastic surgery is becoming so normalized and undetectable, it's changing our relationship to reality. ‘New Yorker’ staff writer Jia Tolentino considers how beauty standards have dovetailed with AI. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferenc
21.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Broadway legend André De Shields doesn't walk, he floats At the age of 80, Broadway legend André De Shields now starring in "CATS: The Jellicle Ball." He won a Tony in 2019 for his performance in "Hadestown," and co-stars in the new film of last year’s London revival. He made his Broadway debut in the title role of the 1975 original production of "The Wiz." De Shields describes himself as Afro Queer, a longtime HIV survivor, and unreformed hippie, who grew up in inner city Baltimore. He’s always gone his own way in how he thinks, speaks, dresses and
20.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Harriet Clark spent 37 years visiting her mom in prison In 1981, members of radical offshoots of the Weather Underground and the Black Panthers robbed a Brinks truck carrying over $1.5 million. It ended in a shootout, killing two police officers and a security guard. Judith Clark was driving a getaway car. She was sentenced to a minimum of 75 years. Her 11-month-old daughter was left to be raised by Judith’s collective and later by Judith’s parents. Terry Gross talks with her daughter, Harriet Clark, whose new acclaimed novel is drawn from childhood
18.07.

Sneakpod

gelesen #932 - Der Astronaut - Project Hail Mary Lesebrillen und Weltraumspinnen bringt uns diese Woche Project Hail Mary, dessen allgemeiner Bewertung wir uns nur teilweise anschließen. Einigkeit herrscht hingegen bezüglich der Grandiosität des zurückliegenden Niedernberger Tripaul-Churfranken-Triathlons, der wieder überraschende persönliche Ergebnisse und vor allem eine Riesengaudi gebracht hat.
18.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: ‘The Invite’ screenwriters / Guitarist Lenny Kaye Rashida Jones and Will McCormack are the screenwriting duo behind ‘The Invite.’ It takes on the realities of marriage in middle age, told over the course of one dinner party that spirals out of control. They’ve been mining stories like this together for decades, finding the funny inside the painful. “We are never above a laugh. There's nothing that's grave enough for us not to laugh about, because that's how we release. That's how we process our pain,” Jones tells Tonya Mosley. Also, Lenny Kaye,
17.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Ebon Moss-Bachrach on ‘The Bear’ As ‘The Bear’ wraps its final season, TV critic David Bianculli reflects on the show’s run. Also, we listen back to our interview with Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays Cousin Richie, the abrasive and ornery cook/maître d'. The show is known for kitchen chaos, but he says the set is calm. He spoke with 'Fresh Air' producer Ann Marie Baldonado. Film critic Justin Chang reviews Christopher Nolan’s epic ‘The Odyssey.’ Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTu
16.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Apache Chef Nephi Craig says cooking saved his life White Mountain Apache chef Nephi Craig had an unconventional culinary path: from a reservation to a fine dining restaurant to cooking for 7,800 inmates while in county jail. Now he's the executive chef at Café Gozhóó. He spoke with Terry Gross about Native cuisine, getting sober, and bringing nutrition education and addiction treatment to his community on the reservation. His memoir is ‘Our Knives Will Save Us.’ Also, John Powers reviews the big tech heist novel ‘Cloudthief’ by Nathaniel Rich. S
15.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Gold, secrets, never-ending meetings: Inside the Trump White House Journalist Jonathan Swan’s book, ‘Regime Change,’ co-written with fellow ‘New York Times’ reporter Maggie Haberman, is a portrait of President Trump’s second term – which Swan calls "unrecognizable" from term one. The reporting duo interviewed over 1,000 sources for the book, including the president himself. Their work adds rich detail to developments that were generally known, and explores stories that had somehow slipped under the radar. Swan spoke with Fresh Air contributor and former politic
14.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Uncovering abuse inside America's largest ICE detention center ‘New Yorker’ staff writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso, Texas, desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation. There have been 52 deaths in detention centers since President Trump took office, and a significant number of them are suicides. Blitzer spoke with co-host Tonya Mosley. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air
13.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen 'The Invite' screenwriters Rashida Jones & Will McCormack The new film, ‘The Invite,’ directed by Olivia Wilde, offers a portrait of a marriage in middle age, told over the course of one dinner party that spirals out of control. Screenwriters Rashida Jones and Will McCormack have been mining this territory together for decades, while finding the funny inside the painful. “We are never above a laugh,” Jones says. “There's nothing that's grave enough for us not to laugh about, because that's how we release. That's how we process our pain.” They spoke wit
11.07.

Spätfilm

gelesen SF366 – Moulin Rouge (mit Christoph) Mit Christoph vom Sneakpod schaue ich mich weiter durch die Filmographie von Baz Luhrmann. Angelangt sind wir in der ästhetische Überwältigung seines postmodernen Jukebox Musicals. Wird es Orpheus diesmal gelingen, Eurydike aus dem Hades zu befreien? Und muss eine Sexworkering überhaupt "befreit" werden? Wie problematisch sind "Love conquers all" und kulturelle Aneignung in diesem Fantasy-Paris des Fin de Siecle? Wir sollen am Ende mehr fühlen als über Plotmechaniken nachdenken. That's the beaut
11.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: Record producer Peter Asher / Romance writer Kennedy Ryan Record producer and manager Peter Asher discovered James Taylor and launched Carole King’s career. Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in his family’s basement. He spoke with Terry Gross about having a front-row seat to some of the biggest moments in recording history.Also, romance novelist Kennedy Ryan talks about how she fell for the genre in middle school, even though her mother, a preacher, didn't approve. Ryan’s best-selling books center on people who are usually
10.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Remembering musical theater historian Robert Kimball Kimball, who died July 2, was artistic advisor to Ira Gershwin. He wrote books about the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, and helped unearth unknown songs and manuscripts by them and other early 20th-century songwriters. Kimball also rescued and rediscovered the music of the Black Broadway team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1994. David Bianculli reviews the remake of ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ and John Powers reviews the second season of ‘Sugar,’ star
09.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Guitarist Lenny Kaye on Patti Smith, Nuggets, and his solo debut Kaye's collaboration with Patti Smith began in 1971 and continues to this day. He says she taught him to trust his musical sensibilities — and to always keep evolving. Now 79, he has his first solo album, called ‘Goin’ Local.’ He spoke with Terry Gross. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your p
08.07.

Sneakpod

gelesen #931 - Inspector Zende Grüße gehen raus, nicht nur an den Ermittler unseres Vertrauens, Inspector Zende, sondern an alle Menschen in der Sonne (Mennesker i Solen), die unseren Podcast hören und natürlich fleißig für den anstehenden Triathlon trainieren, der hoffentlich ein Krimi wird, wie wir ihn diese Folge prognostizieren, mit der einzig relevanten Frage: Der Ironman, Der Titelverteidiger oder Der Notar?
08.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen A look at new barriers at the ballot box The rules of the midterms are being rewritten, from redistricting to campaign money. Mother Jones journalist Ari Berman explains why President Trump seems "obsessed with the mechanics of voting." He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the SCOTUS decision that he calls the "final blow" to the Voting Rights Act, how the SAVE Act could disenfranchise thousands, and what keeps him up at night.Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fres
07.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Legendary record producer & manager Peter Asher Asher remembers when Paul McCartney and John Lennon played “I Want to Hold Your Hand” for him for the first time. “I thought, am I losing my mind, or is this one of the best songs I've ever heard in my life?” McCartney, who was dating Asher’s sister at the time, was living with his family. A new documentary, ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man,’ chronicles Asher’s life in the record industry. He spoke with Terry Gross about his own band in the British Invasion (Peter and Gordon), discovering James Tayl
06.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Writer Rachel Aviv explores the complexity of the mother-daughter bond ‘New Yorker’ staff writer Rachel Aviv spent years reporting stories about mothers and daughters searching for each other. When she became a mom, she saw everything she wrote differently. Her book is ‘You Won’t Get Free of It.’ She spoke with Tonya Mosley. Also, John Powers reviews ‘Alice and Steve,’ starring Jemaine Clement. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our
04.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: Tennis stars Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova / American Culture Wars The two most famous women’s tennis champions of their generation, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, talk about being friends and rivals. After they had retired, they were both diagnosed with cancer. A new Netflix documentary follows their careers and friendship as they navigate their lives on and off the court. Also, we talk about religious and political attacks on the arts with cultural historian Isaac Butler. His book is ‘The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art and the Birth of America’s Culture
03.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Steven Spielberg After making ‘ET’ and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Steven Spielberg returns to the theme of extraterrestrials in his new film, ‘Disclosure Day.’ He spoke with Terry Gross in 2022 about how he fell in love with movies, became a filmmaker, and about growing up Jewish in the aftermath of World War II and the Holocaust.Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews ‘Two Ships,’ a new book about two conflicting versions of American identity.Subscribe to our free weekly newsl
02.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen Writer Kennedy Ryan uses romance novels as a vehicle for discourse The romance books Kennedy Ryan read growing up rarely included characters who looked like her. Now she deliberately centers people the genre has left out – like women of color and women with chronic illness and disabilities. The award-winning novelist spoke with Tonya Mosley about her “Trojan horse” storylines, the value of the sex scene, and giving people happily-ever-afters. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews Craig Ferguson’s new CNN series ‘American On Purpose.’ Subscribe to our free wee
01.07.

Sneakpod

gelesen #930 - Send Help Nicht sehr lange würden wir es auf einer einsamen Insel ohne Sneakpodaufnahme aushalten, wenngleich wir natürlich ebenso elegant Digitalwildschweine jagen würden wie Rachel McAdams und wahrscheinlicher als sie zum Konklave zugelassen würden, selbstverständlich nur, um die Sixtinische Kapelle in einen Bone Temple umzuwandeln, wie wir es in 28 Years Later zu den Klängen von Iron Maiden gelernt haben. Wie und ob unsere Haustiere der Hitze trotzen oder lieber Ukulelenkonzerten lauschen würden, erzäh
01.07.

Fresh Air

gelesen The “bullies of the tick world” are on the hunt The lone star tick seeks out its blood meal and transmits a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat. ‘New Yorker’ staff writer Burkhard Bilger talks with Terry Gross about his reporting on the tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome, and how doctors, scientists and pest control experts are responding. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal
30.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Banned books, shocking art & the birth of the culture wars “The culture wars have completely eaten America,” says author Isaac Butler. His new book, ‘The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America’s Culture Wars,’ looks at how the religious right made a template for expressing grievance over art, and how that is used to this day to defund the National Endowment of the Arts. Butler spoke with Terry Gross. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.ad
29.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Tennis rivals Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova team up against cancer Once the most successful women’s tennis champions of their generation, Evert and Navratilova open up about friendship, cancer and retirement in the Netflix documentary ‘Chris & Martina: The Final Set.’ They spoke with Terry Gross. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship pref
27.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: Laverne Cox /Comic Ali Siddiq For over a decade, Laverne Cox has been one of the most visible trans women in America. In her new memoir, ‘Transcendent,’ she writes about growing up in Mobile, Ala., and the bullying and harassment she faced. She says she survived it by going somewhere else in her mind, often through music and dance.Also, we hear from comic Ali Siddiq. He served six years in a Texas prison and turned his life into some of the most-watched storytelling in comedy.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col
26.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Remembering master of the TV sitcom, James Burrows We remember one of the most sought-after directors in television, James Burrows. He died June 19 at age 85. Burrows worked on many classic sitcoms including ‘Taxi,’ ‘Frasier,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘Will and Grace’ and ‘Cheers.' He was known for his comedic instincts, his visual style, and for insisting the comedy be believable. Burrows spoke with Terry Gross in 2006. Also, we hear an appreciation from TV critic and historian David Bianculli. Film critic Justin Chang reviews ‘The Invite,’ starring Seth Rog
25.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Playwright Anna Deavere Smith turns to her family’s history for inspiration For more than 50 years, Anna Deavere Smith has pioneered a type of theater built from real people's words, interviewing hundreds of Americans and then performing their words verbatim. Now she's telling a story from her own family with ‘Basil Biggs.’ It’s about her great-great-grandfather, a free Black man, who reburied the Union dead at Gettysburg and prepared the ground for Lincoln's most famous speech. Smith spoke with Tonya Mosley about how ‘Finding Your Roots’ led her to this story and why s
24.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen "Masculinsim" goes mainstream: a movement to fight feminism Masculinism is a belief that feminism emasculates men, and men should be in control while women stay at home raising children. Atlantic staff writer Helen Lewis says the movement is becoming mainstream. She spoke with Terry Gross about her reporting. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
23.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Wendell Pierce is a proud journeyman actor Wendell Pierce is working as hard as ever. He says he's motivated by the "ticking clock of mortality" — and the desire to challenge himself as an actor. He's currently starring in the Shakespeare Theatre Company production of “Othello.” He spoke with Tonya Mosley about aiming for a trifecta of TV, film and theater roles, why he almost left ‘The Wire,’ and caring for his late father. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage yo
22.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Laverne Cox For more than a decade, actor Laverne Cox has been one of the most visible trans women in America. But the ‘Orange Is the New Black’ star says she spent most of childhood keeping herself hidden. Cox spoke with Tonya Mosley about the bullying she endured, pursuing a dance career before acting, and the anti-trans culture shift of the last few years. Her memoir is ‘Transcendent.’ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your pod
20.06.

Fresh Air

gelesen Best Of: A family split by race / Eddie Glaude Jr. on America at 250 Pope Leo XIV’s Creole family roots inspired New Orleanian journalist Susan Saulny to research her Creole great-uncle who moved to Chicago, identified himself as white and never returned. She describes her journey to reunite her family. Her piece in the New York Times is called "A Family Secret No More."As the United States turns 250, scholar Eddie Glaude Jr. has blunt advice: “America has to grow up.” In ‘America, U.S.A.,’ the Princeton African American Studies professor looks at the country thr

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