http://freshair.npr.org Copyright 2007 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 en-us Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Fresh,WHYY,WHYY FM,Terri Gross,Dave Davies,David Bianculli,Fresh Air with Terry Gross,Fresh Air Weekend,NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air NPR no http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_freshair_image_75.jpg http://freshair.npr.org Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:32 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/186375444/npr_186375444.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:40 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ What Maisie Knew, Moore plays a troubled rock star who might initially seem like a rotten person, but Moore's performance humanizes the character, highlighting her human frailties — something Moore has done in many parts.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 21:33:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/186375381/npr_186375381.mp3 What Maisie Knew, Moore plays a troubled rock star who might initially seem like a rotten person, but Moore's performance humanizes the character, highlighting her human frailties — something Moore has done in many parts.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Random Access Memories finds the French duo changing its music-making process in an effort to make its songs sound more human. To that end, Daft Punk enlists guest stars such as Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:04 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/186137897/npr_186137897.mp3 Random Access Memories finds the French duo changing its music-making process in an effort to make its songs sound more human. To that end, Daft Punk enlists guest stars such as Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:57 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 22 May 2013 21:30:52 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/186137806/npr_186137806.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 21 May 2013 21:35:07 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/185894188/npr_185894188.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Divine: The Jazz Albums, 1954-1958 packs four CDs with Vaughan's music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small. Two live albums from Chicago nightclubs are standouts, partly when a performance threatens to slide off the rails.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/185649388/npr_185649388.mp3 Divine: The Jazz Albums, 1954-1958 packs four CDs with Vaughan's music, recorded live or in the studio with bands big and small. Two live albums from Chicago nightclubs are standouts, partly when a performance threatens to slide off the rails.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/185649295/npr_185649295.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Frances Ha, a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script. Dawes has a new album, Stories Don't End. In a documentary, Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/185164587/npr_185164587.mp3 Frances Ha, a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script. Dawes has a new album, Stories Don't End. In a documentary, Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 17 May 2013 21:33:36 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184913754/npr_184913754.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:30 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Saturday Night Live. He joined the cast in 2005 and has been nominated for an Emmy for his character Stefon, an obsessive clubgoer. Hader talks about not understanding how people do standup and about watching old films, which sparked his interest in Hollywood.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 21:33:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184913710/npr_184913710.mp3 Saturday Night Live. He joined the cast in 2005 and has been nominated for an Emmy for his character Stefon, an obsessive clubgoer. Hader talks about not understanding how people do standup and about watching old films, which sparked his interest in Hollywood.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch plays the memorable villain.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 21:33:46 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184622437/npr_184622437.mp3 Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch plays the memorable villain.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:33:40 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184622434/npr_184622434.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:33:31 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184622431/npr_184622431.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:41 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184331909/npr_184331909.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Away from Her and The Sweet Hereafter, was teased growing up about not looking like her actor father. At 27, she discovered that it wasn't a joke.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184331782/npr_184331782.mp3 Away from Her and The Sweet Hereafter, was teased growing up about not looking like her actor father. At 27, she discovered that it wasn't a joke.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Stories Don't End. The band has cited Neil Young and Crosby, Stills & Nash among its influences, but channels them with good humor and confidence that its own distinctiveness will shine through.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184049675/npr_184049675.mp3 Stories Don't End. The band has cited Neil Young and Crosby, Stills & Nash among its influences, but channels them with good humor and confidence that its own distinctiveness will shine through.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Frances Ha, a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script; they join Fresh Air's Terry Gross to talk about the project.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/184049638/npr_184049638.mp3 Frances Ha, a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script; they join Fresh Air's Terry Gross to talk about the project.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 13 May 2013 21:33:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/183768866/npr_183768866.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Passage of Power; it explores the period between 1958 and 1964 during which Johnson went from powerful Senate majority leader to powerless vice president to — suddenly — president of the United States.]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 21:33:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/183768762/npr_183768762.mp3 The Passage of Power; it explores the period between 1958 and 1964 during which Johnson went from powerful Senate majority leader to powerless vice president to — suddenly — president of the United States.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 11 May 2013 21:33:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/183233347/npr_183233347.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Great Gatsby is more like a cartoony Broadway musical version of Gatsby in which no one, alas, sings.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:49 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182996305/npr_182996305.mp3 The Great Gatsby is more like a cartoony Broadway musical version of Gatsby in which no one, alas, sings.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182996302/npr_182996302.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 11:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Office Pam began the show in 2005 with the last name Beesly. Nine years later, having married her coworker Jim Halpert (played by John Krasinsk) Pam Beesly is Pam Halpert. The love affair between Pam and Jim has been one of the show's defining plot-lines.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:38 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182996268/npr_182996268.mp3 The Office Pam began the show in 2005 with the last name Beesly. Nine years later, having married her coworker Jim Halpert (played by John Krasinsk) Pam Beesly is Pam Halpert. The love affair between Pam and Jim has been one of the show's defining plot-lines.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Office, on which the hit NBC series was based. The BBC series premiered in 2001 and ran for two seasons. The NBC Office premiered in 2005 and its series finale will air on May 16.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:33 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182996265/npr_182996265.mp3 The Office, on which the hit NBC series was based. The BBC series premiered in 2001 and ran for two seasons. The NBC Office premiered in 2005 and its series finale will air on May 16.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Office, including "Take Your Daughter to Work Day." Kaling, who played Kelly on the show, now stars in her own comedy series, The Mindy Project. Daniels has worked on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182996262/npr_182996262.mp3 The Office, including "Take Your Daughter to Work Day." Kaling, who played Kelly on the show, now stars in her own comedy series, The Mindy Project. Daniels has worked on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Daily Show and in films such as The 40-Year-Old-Virgin and Little Miss Sunshine, played paper company Dunder Mifflin boss Michael Scott on the hit NBC comedy series The Office for five years. He left the show in 2011.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:33:23 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182996241/npr_182996241.mp3 The Daily Show and in films such as The 40-Year-Old-Virgin and Little Miss Sunshine, played paper company Dunder Mifflin boss Michael Scott on the hit NBC comedy series The Office for five years. He left the show in 2011.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ This Is Spinal Tap, co-created the show with Jim Piddock and star Chris O'Dowd.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 21:33:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182717634/npr_182717634.mp3 This Is Spinal Tap, co-created the show with Jim Piddock and star Chris O'Dowd.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mighty Joe Young and Jason and the Argonauts, Harryhausen spoke with Fresh Air in 2003 about studying animals in nature to create the monsters of our imaginations.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 21:33:37 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182717631/npr_182717631.mp3 Mighty Joe Young and Jason and the Argonauts, Harryhausen spoke with Fresh Air in 2003 about studying animals in nature to create the monsters of our imaginations.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Emperor's Children author Claire Messud explores the complicated relationship between two women: Nora, who longed to be an artist and have a family but failed, and the woman Nora befriends, who puts her art first and built a family as well.]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 21:33:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182717614/npr_182717614.mp3 Emperor's Children author Claire Messud explores the complicated relationship between two women: Nora, who longed to be an artist and have a family but failed, and the woman Nora befriends, who puts her art first and built a family as well.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:47 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mother, Maines' first solo record, the singer moves beyond the music that propelled her to fame as a member of the Dixie Chicks. It features an assortment of pop and rock covers, including a reworking of the Pink Floyd song that lends the album its title.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 21:39:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182422244/npr_182422244.mp3 Mother, Maines' first solo record, the singer moves beyond the music that propelled her to fame as a member of the Dixie Chicks. It features an assortment of pop and rock covers, including a reworking of the Pink Floyd song that lends the album its title.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 08 May 2013 21:39:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182422241/npr_182422241.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 41:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 07 May 2013 21:33:56 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182076847/npr_182076847.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 18:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 07 May 2013 21:33:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/182076653/npr_182076653.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Stand-In. Drawing inspiration from Roy Orbison, Carlene Carter and countless others, Rose knows it takes an assured performer to sell the notion of vulnerability over the long haul.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 21:34:16 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/181741507/npr_181741507.mp3 The Stand-In. Drawing inspiration from Roy Orbison, Carlene Carter and countless others, Rose knows it takes an assured performer to sell the notion of vulnerability over the long haul.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Turn of the Screw. Both stories take place in isolated old houses, and both revolve around mental contests between a governess character and her young charge.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 21:34:12 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/181741504/npr_181741504.mp3 The Turn of the Screw. Both stories take place in isolated old houses, and both revolve around mental contests between a governess character and her young charge.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 06 May 2013 21:34:03 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/181741466/npr_181741466.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Anatomy of Violence, Adrian Raine argues that violent behavior has a biological basis just like depression. In her classic '60s documentary, Shirley Clarke profiles a 33-year-old gay hustler.]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 21:33:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/181216012/npr_181216012.mp3 The Anatomy of Violence, Adrian Raine argues that violent behavior has a biological basis just like depression. In her classic '60s documentary, Shirley Clarke profiles a 33-year-old gay hustler.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ ]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180971961/npr_180971961.mp3 ]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Place Beyond The Pines with Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes.]]> Fri, 03 May 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180971892/npr_180971892.mp3 The Place Beyond The Pines with Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ , Shirley Clarke profiles a loquacious 33-year-old gay hustler who dreams of having a nightclub act. Her subject could hardly be more complex — and in examining him, she raises important questions about the relationship between fact and fiction.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 21:33:52 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180690075/npr_180690075.mp3 , Shirley Clarke profiles a loquacious 33-year-old gay hustler who dreams of having a nightclub act. Her subject could hardly be more complex — and in examining him, she raises important questions about the relationship between fact and fiction.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Overdressed: The Shockingly High Price of Cheap Fashion, explains the economy that created this tragedy and what we can do to fix it.]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 21:33:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180689948/npr_180689948.mp3 Overdressed: The Shockingly High Price of Cheap Fashion, explains the economy that created this tragedy and what we can do to fix it.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Take Shelter and Bahrani with Man Push Cart. Both have now directed big-budget films with big stars: Nichols' Mud features Matthew McConaughey, and Bahrani's At Any Price stars Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 21:33:36 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180424651/npr_180424651.mp3 Take Shelter and Bahrani with Man Push Cart. Both have now directed big-budget films with big stars: Nichols' Mud features Matthew McConaughey, and Bahrani's At Any Price stars Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Anatomy of Violence, Adrian Raine argues that violent behavior has a biological basis just like depression or schizophrenia. This raises questions about treatment, accountability and punishment, including the death penalty.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 21:33:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180424514/npr_180424514.mp3 The Anatomy of Violence, Adrian Raine argues that violent behavior has a biological basis just like depression or schizophrenia. This raises questions about treatment, accountability and punishment, including the death penalty.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times reporter talks about spending much of the past year with rebels in Syria. Chivers is also the author of The Gun, about how the AK-47 has defined modern warfare.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:33:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/180170462/npr_180170462.mp3 New York Times reporter talks about spending much of the past year with rebels in Syria. Chivers is also the author of The Gun, about how the AK-47 has defined modern warfare.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Maron, based on his life, as well as a new memoir.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/179930696/npr_179930696.mp3 Maron, based on his life, as well as a new memoir.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 45:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls. The creator of the acclaimed AMC series talks about Don Draper as an aging existentialist looking for meaning in a chaotic world.]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:33:35 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/179530426/npr_179530426.mp3 Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls. The creator of the acclaimed AMC series talks about Don Draper as an aging existentialist looking for meaning in a chaotic world.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:33:37 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/179345299/npr_179345299.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air remembers Jones with excerpts from a 1996 conversation with Terry Gross about his autobiography, his addictions and his perspective on his celebrated but troubled marriage to Tammy Wynette.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/179345294/npr_179345294.mp3 Fresh Air remembers Jones with excerpts from a 1996 conversation with Terry Gross about his autobiography, his addictions and his perspective on his celebrated but troubled marriage to Tammy Wynette.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:33:23 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/179345234/npr_179345234.mp3 The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/179123660/npr_179123660.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:34:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178905448/npr_178905448.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Me Talk Pretty One Day and now Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:34:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178905436/npr_178905436.mp3 Me Talk Pretty One Day and now Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Battlefield Earth. It had critic David Edelstein crying, "What? What?" over the din of the explosions.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:21:17 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178856738/npr_178856738.mp3 Battlefield Earth. It had critic David Edelstein crying, "What? What?" over the din of the explosions.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:21:12 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178856735/npr_178856735.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Zoobiquity, Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz explores how studying animal illness — from cancer to sexual dysfunction — can help us better understand human health.]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:21:01 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178856714/npr_178856714.mp3 Zoobiquity, Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz explores how studying animal illness — from cancer to sexual dysfunction — can help us better understand human health.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Bernie, Magic Mike and most recently Jeff Nichols' Mud.]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:30:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178699353/npr_178699353.mp3 Bernie, Magic Mike and most recently Jeff Nichols' Mud.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wheelhouse. In 2003, a nurse named Charlie Cullen was arrested under suspicion of injecting patients with lethal doses of medications.]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:33:31 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178177298/npr_178177298.mp3 Wheelhouse. In 2003, a nurse named Charlie Cullen was arrested under suspicion of injecting patients with lethal doses of medications.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Terry Gross about his New York Times op-ed, "Messing with the Wrong City," which expressed his love for his hometown.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:34:01 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178034578/npr_178034578.mp3 Fresh Air's Terry Gross about his New York Times op-ed, "Messing with the Wrong City," which expressed his love for his hometown.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ GlobalPost, talks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the ongoing manhunt in Boston. Seth Mnookin, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, describes live-tweeting the events at MIT.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:33:52 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/178034567/npr_178034567.mp3 GlobalPost, talks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the ongoing manhunt in Boston. Seth Mnookin, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, describes live-tweeting the events at MIT.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:07 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Restrepo, and Junger was profoundly changed after Hetherington was killed by shrapnel in Libya in 2011.]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:33:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177852613/npr_177852613.mp3 Restrepo, and Junger was profoundly changed after Hetherington was killed by shrapnel in Libya in 2011.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Runner's World contributor Amby Burfoot talks about the vulnerability of running 26.2 miles of public space, the Boston Marathon as a holy grail and the importance of being cheered on. Burfoot won the Boston Marathon in 1968 and has run every five years since. He was there Monday.]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:38:45 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177680538/npr_177680538.mp3 Runner's World contributor Amby Burfoot talks about the vulnerability of running 26.2 miles of public space, the Boston Marathon as a holy grail and the importance of being cheered on. Burfoot won the Boston Marathon in 1968 and has run every five years since. He was there Monday.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wheelhouse. Even in that polarizing song, Paisley's biggest sin is that he's well-meaning in a way that topples too easily into sentimentality.]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:38:37 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177680535/npr_177680535.mp3 Wheelhouse. Even in that polarizing song, Paisley's biggest sin is that he's well-meaning in a way that topples too easily into sentimentality.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New Republic, journalist Jonathan Cohn examines the conundrum of day care in the United States. "On the one hand," he says, "improving the quality of child care ... is going to take more money. On the other hand, it already costs more than many families can pay."]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:38:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177680527/npr_177680527.mp3 The New Republic, journalist Jonathan Cohn examines the conundrum of day care in the United States. "On the one hand," he says, "improving the quality of child care ... is going to take more money. On the other hand, it already costs more than many families can pay."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 30:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:34:54 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177536270/npr_177536270.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Child Catchers, Kathryn Joyce explores the outsized influence of evangelical Christian groups on the overseas adoption industry. The adoption movement has orchestrated a boom-and-bust market that can exploit poor families in countries where regulations are weak and "orphans" may not actually be orphans.]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:34:35 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177536267/npr_177536267.mp3 The Child Catchers, Kathryn Joyce explores the outsized influence of evangelical Christian groups on the overseas adoption industry. The adoption movement has orchestrated a boom-and-bust market that can exploit poor families in countries where regulations are weak and "orphans" may not actually be orphans.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:34:21 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177536225/npr_177536225.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 4:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:27:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177503578/npr_177503578.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 14:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:27:16 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177503545/npr_177503545.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:04 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:34:17 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177393418/npr_177393418.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 14:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Elders, tells the story of two young Mormons carrying out their missions. For his latest album, Bischoff departs from an indie rock sound and focuses on orchestral arrangements. Cash recorded more than 50 singles and 60 albums for Columbia Records over 28 years.]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:33:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177176017/npr_177176017.mp3 Elders, tells the story of two young Mormons carrying out their missions. For his latest album, Bischoff departs from an indie rock sound and focuses on orchestral arrangements. Cash recorded more than 50 singles and 60 albums for Columbia Records over 28 years.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:33:49 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177093334/npr_177093334.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:04 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Who Could That Be at This Hour?, a prequel to A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler satirizes pulp mysteries and uncovers the parallels between detective fiction and childhood. In both, he says, an outsider is trying to make his way in a mysteriously corrupt world.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:33:33 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/177093331/npr_177093331.mp3 Who Could That Be at This Hour?, a prequel to A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler satirizes pulp mysteries and uncovers the parallels between detective fiction and childhood. In both, he says, an outsider is trying to make his way in a mysteriously corrupt world.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 42:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Shocked, Volk examines the two women who had a lasting impact on her as she began to parse who she was as a woman: her beautiful, critical mother, Audrey Morgen Volk; and the famous — and unconventional — haute couture designer Elsa Schiaparelli.]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:33:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176979328/npr_176979328.mp3 Shocked, Volk examines the two women who had a lasting impact on her as she began to parse who she was as a woman: her beautiful, critical mother, Audrey Morgen Volk; and the famous — and unconventional — haute couture designer Elsa Schiaparelli.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Classic Earl Hines Sessions 1928-1945, a seven-disc showcase for the jazz pianist and bandleader. Hines' right hand played lines in bright, clear octaves — and his left hand had a mind of its own.]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:33:37 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176979324/npr_176979324.mp3 Classic Earl Hines Sessions 1928-1945, a seven-disc showcase for the jazz pianist and bandleader. Hines' right hand played lines in bright, clear octaves — and his left hand had a mind of its own.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:33:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176979211/npr_176979211.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:34:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176857269/npr_176857269.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times journalist Mark Mazzetti chronicles this transformation in a new book, The Way of the Knife.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:33:23 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176857196/npr_176857196.mp3 New York Times journalist Mark Mazzetti chronicles this transformation in a new book, The Way of the Knife.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:33:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176736042/npr_176736042.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air in 1994 about Mickey Mouse ears and why she went public with her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She died Monday at age 70 from complications of the disease.]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:33:46 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176736039/npr_176736039.mp3 Fresh Air in 1994 about Mickey Mouse ears and why she went public with her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She died Monday at age 70 from complications of the disease.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 11:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:33:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176735946/npr_176735946.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air in 2006.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:33:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176620098/npr_176620098.mp3 Fresh Air in 2006.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Washington Post economics writer Neil Irwin looks at an elite group of policymakers from around the world who manage the money supply, and explains how money can come from — and disappear into — thin air based on the decisions of these influential men and women.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:33:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176620078/npr_176620078.mp3 Washington Post economics writer Neil Irwin looks at an elite group of policymakers from around the world who manage the money supply, and explains how money can come from — and disappear into — thin air based on the decisions of these influential men and women.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Boston Globe film critic, looks at the relationship between stars and their fans.]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:33:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176459486/npr_176459486.mp3 Boston Globe film critic, looks at the relationship between stars and their fans.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:16 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air remembers film critic Roger Ebert, who died Thursday, with a roundup of interviews from our archive — one with Ebert alone, one with him and his late partner Gene Siskel, and two in which Ebert interviews iconic directors. Plus, critic-at-large John Powers discusses Ebert's 2011 memoir Life Itself.]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:33:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176396230/npr_176396230.mp3 Fresh Air remembers film critic Roger Ebert, who died Thursday, with a roundup of interviews from our archive — one with Ebert alone, one with him and his late partner Gene Siskel, and two in which Ebert interviews iconic directors. Plus, critic-at-large John Powers discusses Ebert's 2011 memoir Life Itself.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:33:34 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176290730/npr_176290730.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Elders, tells the story of two young Mormons carrying out their missions.]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176290702/npr_176290702.mp3 Elders, tells the story of two young Mormons carrying out their missions.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:40:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176189726/npr_176189726.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:30 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Olive Kitteridge, which won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009. Her new book is a novel, and critic Maureen Corrigan says it's a different type of winner.]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:40:15 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176189723/npr_176189723.mp3 Olive Kitteridge, which won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2009. Her new book is a novel, and critic Maureen Corrigan says it's a different type of winner.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Clean, a critical look at the nation's approach to drug treatment. Sheff argues that we should not wait for "rock bottom" — that addiction should be treated promptly, just like any other disease.]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:40:01 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176189699/npr_176189699.mp3 Clean, a critical look at the nation's approach to drug treatment. Sheff argues that we should not wait for "rock bottom" — that addiction should be treated promptly, just like any other disease.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 33:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Same Trailer, Different Park is the start of a long career that will make both Musgraves' core audience and other open-minded listeners sit up and take notice.]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176077813/npr_176077813.mp3 Same Trailer, Different Park is the start of a long career that will make both Musgraves' core audience and other open-minded listeners sit up and take notice.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:33:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/176077759/npr_176077759.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air remembers him by listening back to a 1995 interview. He talks about losing old demos and being mistaken for a member of The Ramones.]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:33:38 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175976654/npr_175976654.mp3 Fresh Air remembers him by listening back to a 1995 interview. He talks about losing old demos and being mistaken for a member of The Ramones.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ With books like Stiff and Spook, Roach has built a reputation for making unpalatable subjects entertaining. In her new book, Gulp, she tackles the human digestive system, from the mouth on down. Along the way, she gets a sedation-free colonoscopy and goes on location for a fecal transplant.]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:33:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175976597/npr_175976597.mp3 With books like Stiff and Spook, Roach has built a reputation for making unpalatable subjects entertaining. In her new book, Gulp, she tackles the human digestive system, from the mouth on down. Along the way, she gets a sedation-free colonoscopy and goes on location for a fecal transplant.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Shining search for clues as to what the film is really about.]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:33:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175809527/npr_175809527.mp3 The Shining search for clues as to what the film is really about.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. These fanatics look for hidden meanings in the movie, and while some of their theories sound outrageous, it's too simple to call such thinking deranged.]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:33:44 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175743390/npr_175743390.mp3 The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. These fanatics look for hidden meanings in the movie, and while some of their theories sound outrageous, it's too simple to call such thinking deranged.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Robot & Frank, the actor plays an aging ex-burglar who learns to take advantage of his robot caretaker. Langella, 74, tells Fresh Air why he was drawn to the role, and discusses the ups and downs of his long career.]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:33:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175743340/npr_175743340.mp3 Robot & Frank, the actor plays an aging ex-burglar who learns to take advantage of his robot caretaker. Langella, 74, tells Fresh Air why he was drawn to the role, and discusses the ups and downs of his long career.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Old Yellow Moon includes songs by Crowell, Patti Scialfa, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson among others.]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:33:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175640650/npr_175640650.mp3 Old Yellow Moon includes songs by Crowell, Patti Scialfa, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson among others.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:03 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ A Thousand Pardons, his protagonist, Helen Armstead, finds a secret talent for getting powerful men to apologize after her marriage falls apart and she is forced to enter the working world.]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:36:31 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175528692/npr_175528692.mp3 A Thousand Pardons, his protagonist, Helen Armstead, finds a secret talent for getting powerful men to apologize after her marriage falls apart and she is forced to enter the working world.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:36:21 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175528686/npr_175528686.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:16 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times columnist and reporter who covered the Supreme Court in the late 1950s and early 1960s, died Monday. Fresh Air remembers him by listening back to a 1991 interview in which Lewis talks about the responsibilities of a columnist and the importance of a correctly-spelled name.]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:34:05 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175419105/npr_175419105.mp3 New York Times columnist and reporter who covered the Supreme Court in the late 1950s and early 1960s, died Monday. Fresh Air remembers him by listening back to a 1991 interview in which Lewis talks about the responsibilities of a columnist and the importance of a correctly-spelled name.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:33:55 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175419102/npr_175419102.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:05 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air listens back to an interview with the great African writer that originally aired on May 10, 1988. In it, Achebe talks about the literary trope of the white explorer or missionary living amongst the savages, and the importance of struggle.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:33:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175314676/npr_175314676.mp3 Fresh Air listens back to an interview with the great African writer that originally aired on May 10, 1988. In it, Achebe talks about the literary trope of the white explorer or missionary living amongst the savages, and the importance of struggle.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr looks at the evolving history of the relationship between movie stars and the people who love them, and at how changing technology influences the kinds of stars the public wants.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:33:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175314656/npr_175314656.mp3 Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr looks at the evolving history of the relationship between movie stars and the people who love them, and at how changing technology influences the kinds of stars the public wants.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Still Point of the Turning World Rapp writes about caring for a terminally ill child. Phil Spector is based on the music producer, but it's fiction. Philip Roth is the subject of a PBS documentary. Tom Waits, Patti Smith and others appear on a new compilation of sea songs from Hal Willner.]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175154951/npr_175154951.mp3 The Still Point of the Turning World Rapp writes about caring for a terminally ill child. Phil Spector is based on the music producer, but it's fiction. Philip Roth is the subject of a PBS documentary. Tom Waits, Patti Smith and others appear on a new compilation of sea songs from Hal Willner.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:35:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175094251/npr_175094251.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Nathan Englander writes about his own faith — and what it means to be Jewish — in stories that explore religious tension, Israeli-American relations and the Holocaust.]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:35:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175094242/npr_175094242.mp3 What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Nathan Englander writes about his own faith — and what it means to be Jewish — in stories that explore religious tension, Israeli-American relations and the Holocaust.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ SNL digital shorts and his transition to film.]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:35:07 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/175094236/npr_175094236.mp3 SNL digital shorts and his transition to film.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Phil Spector starring Al Pacino and Helen Mirren, includes a disclaimer at the beginning of the film: While the movie might be based on the controversial music producer, "This is a work of fiction. It's not 'based on a true story.' "]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:33:41 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174996604/npr_174996604.mp3 Phil Spector starring Al Pacino and Helen Mirren, includes a disclaimer at the beginning of the film: While the movie might be based on the controversial music producer, "This is a work of fiction. It's not 'based on a true story.' "]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Son of Rogues Gallery. Here, Terry Gross talks with Hal Willner, the project's producer, about some of the stories behind the project.]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:33:34 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174996585/npr_174996585.mp3 Son of Rogues Gallery. Here, Terry Gross talks with Hal Willner, the project's producer, about some of the stories behind the project.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times, environmental reporter Justin Gillis has been exploring whether harsh weather events are connected to global warming or if they are simply the random violence nature visits upon us.]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:33:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174996580/npr_174996580.mp3 The New York Times, environmental reporter Justin Gillis has been exploring whether harsh weather events are connected to global warming or if they are simply the random violence nature visits upon us.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The 3dom Factor, Altschul is great at mixing opposites: abstract melodic concepts with parade beats, open improvising and percolating swing. The album is the sort of comeback that reminds you how much good music the artist made the first time around.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:32:15 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174890529/npr_174890529.mp3 The 3dom Factor, Altschul is great at mixing opposites: abstract melodic concepts with parade beats, open improvising and percolating swing. The album is the sort of comeback that reminds you how much good music the artist made the first time around.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:32:05 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174890526/npr_174890526.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Philip Roth Unmasked — that will screen on PBS next week as part of the American Masters series. There's no doubt that Roth is a master, and not just an American one, but the film tiptoes around the novelist's dark ferocity.]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:33:49 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174788264/npr_174788264.mp3 Philip Roth Unmasked — that will screen on PBS next week as part of the American Masters series. There's no doubt that Roth is a master, and not just an American one, but the film tiptoes around the novelist's dark ferocity.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake explores his range, from soul-man groove to falsetto croon, taking inspiration from neo-soul and the expansiveness of '60s and '70s rock song formats.]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:33:44 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174788261/npr_174788261.mp3 The 20/20 Experience, Justin Timberlake explores his range, from soul-man groove to falsetto croon, taking inspiration from neo-soul and the expansiveness of '60s and '70s rock song formats.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:33:35 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174788258/npr_174788258.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Top of the Lake, about a young New Zealand detective played by Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss. Meanwhile, producers from Lost and Friday Night Lights team up to create a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, called Bates Motel.]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:33:31 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174690306/npr_174690306.mp3 Top of the Lake, about a young New Zealand detective played by Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss. Meanwhile, producers from Lost and Friday Night Lights team up to create a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, called Bates Motel.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Still Point of the Turning World, Rapp writes about what it's like to care for a terminally ill child.]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174690303/npr_174690303.mp3 The Still Point of the Turning World, Rapp writes about what it's like to care for a terminally ill child.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:33:21 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174525052/npr_174525052.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Spring Breakers, Sally Potter's Ginger & Rosa and Cristian Mungiu's Beyond the Hills are wildly different films, yet they share a common impulse: to demonstrate indelibly how for girls, behaving outrageously is still a political act.]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:33:52 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174461452/npr_174461452.mp3 Spring Breakers, Sally Potter's Ginger & Rosa and Cristian Mungiu's Beyond the Hills are wildly different films, yet they share a common impulse: to demonstrate indelibly how for girls, behaving outrageously is still a political act.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood talks to Fresh Air's Terry Gross about The Master, a tense drama with indelible performances from Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:33:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174461449/npr_174461449.mp3 Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood talks to Fresh Air's Terry Gross about The Master, a tense drama with indelible performances from Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:33:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174363994/npr_174363994.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:04 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174363912/npr_174363912.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 30:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:33:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174249793/npr_174249793.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia explores life in the modern megalopolis and the growing scarcity of clean water. In search of his fortune, Hamid's protagonist lands on a scam to boil and sell tap water as bottled mineral water in a novel that takes inspiration from self-help books.]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:33:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174249778/npr_174249778.mp3 How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia explores life in the modern megalopolis and the growing scarcity of clean water. In search of his fortune, Hamid's protagonist lands on a scam to boil and sell tap water as bottled mineral water in a novel that takes inspiration from self-help books.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Lean In. Critic Maureen Corrigan finds that much of the book is bland, but toward the end, Sandberg's intellectual charisma breaks through.]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:35:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174156437/npr_174156437.mp3 Lean In. Critic Maureen Corrigan finds that much of the book is bland, but toward the end, Sandberg's intellectual charisma breaks through.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:34:50 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174156422/npr_174156422.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Heartthrob is often loaded with a carefully articulated sense of doubt that Tegan and Sara suggest needs to be shaken off through a triumph of the pop-music will.]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:33:34 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174060878/npr_174060878.mp3 Heartthrob is often loaded with a carefully articulated sense of doubt that Tegan and Sara suggest needs to be shaken off through a triumph of the pop-music will.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:33:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/174060869/npr_174060869.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Enlightened's writer, Mike White, says the show's whistle-blowing plot line was inspired, in part, by his own father's experience. In a new memoir, the catcher opens up about feuding with Roger Clemens and retiring from the game. Bowie's new album plays like a collection of discreet singles.]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:33:25 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173920731/npr_173920731.mp3 Enlightened's writer, Mike White, says the show's whistle-blowing plot line was inspired, in part, by his own father's experience. In a new memoir, the catcher opens up about feuding with Roger Clemens and retiring from the game. Bowie's new album plays like a collection of discreet singles.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Wizard of Oz: the trio of witches played by Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. But James Franco, who stars as the wizard-in-the-making, disappoints — and the film as a whole is a bit snoozy.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:33:37 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173863348/npr_173863348.mp3 The Wizard of Oz: the trio of witches played by Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. But James Franco, who stars as the wizard-in-the-making, disappoints — and the film as a whole is a bit snoozy.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:40 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Enemies: A History of the FBI by Tim Weiner is now out in paperback.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:33:25 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173863285/npr_173863285.mp3 Enemies: A History of the FBI by Tim Weiner is now out in paperback.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:31:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173771542/npr_173771542.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:31:16 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173771536/npr_173771536.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:31:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173669659/npr_173669659.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New Yorker, Jeffrey Toobin describes how the incremental philosophy of litigation that helped her win many precedent-setting women's rights cases as a lawyer is reflected in her career as a Supreme Court justice.]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:31:09 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173669656/npr_173669656.mp3 New Yorker, Jeffrey Toobin describes how the incremental philosophy of litigation that helped her win many precedent-setting women's rights cases as a lawyer is reflected in her career as a Supreme Court justice.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:33:38 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173581070/npr_173581070.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:47 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:33:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173581067/npr_173581067.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ This Is Cinerama and Windjammer — are now out on DVD.]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:33:33 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173478662/npr_173478662.mp3 This Is Cinerama and Windjammer — are now out on DVD.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Enlightened, a naive corporate executive played by Laura Dern wants to change the world. The series' creator and writer, Mike White, says the show's whistle-blowing plot line was inspired, in part, by his own father's experience.]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:33:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173478618/npr_173478618.mp3 Enlightened, a naive corporate executive played by Laura Dern wants to change the world. The series' creator and writer, Mike White, says the show's whistle-blowing plot line was inspired, in part, by his own father's experience.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:33:31 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173336079/npr_173336079.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Stoker is a vile little chamber horror, says critic David Edelstein.]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:33:40 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173287745/npr_173287745.mp3 Stoker is a vile little chamber horror, says critic David Edelstein.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Autobiography of Malcolm X, which he calls "one of the greatest books I've ever read," and his love for the songs from The Wizard of Oz. He even sings a bar or two of "Follow the Yellow Brick Road."]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:33:32 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173287742/npr_173287742.mp3 The Autobiography of Malcolm X, which he calls "one of the greatest books I've ever read," and his love for the songs from The Wizard of Oz. He even sings a bar or two of "Follow the Yellow Brick Road."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:33:22 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173287729/npr_173287729.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Subatomic Particle Homesick Blues and Unfold Ordinary Mind.]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:33:36 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173201483/npr_173201483.mp3 Subatomic Particle Homesick Blues and Unfold Ordinary Mind.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:33:30 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173201480/npr_173201480.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:03 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:33:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173201477/npr_173201477.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:33:31 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173105310/npr_173105310.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Vatican Diaries, he describes a place much less organized and hierarchical than the public imagines.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:33:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173105307/npr_173105307.mp3 The Vatican Diaries, he describes a place much less organized and hierarchical than the public imagines.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Downton Abbey, Mad Men, Lincoln or Argo, Nunberg argues, a historical novel or screenplay should give us a translation, not a transcription.]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:34:28 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173016286/npr_173016286.mp3 Downton Abbey, Mad Men, Lincoln or Argo, Nunberg argues, a historical novel or screenplay should give us a translation, not a transcription.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:33:20 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/173016178/npr_173016178.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:33:50 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172923346/npr_172923346.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ who covered Bulger for years for The Boston Globe, have a new book out about the career criminal. Bulger was wanted for 19 murders when he was captured by the FBI in 2011. He faces trial in June.]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:33:37 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172923343/npr_172923343.mp3 who covered Bulger for years for The Boston Globe, have a new book out about the career criminal. Bulger was wanted for 19 murders when he was captured by the FBI in 2011. He faces trial in June.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:58 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:33:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172788037/npr_172788037.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:33:29 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172740106/npr_172740106.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 17:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Argo won Golden Globes for best director and best motion picture/drama. The film now has Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Affleck talks about his approach to the story of six diplomats who managed to escape a hostile Iran in 1979.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:33:21 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172740058/npr_172740058.mp3 Argo won Golden Globes for best director and best motion picture/drama. The film now has Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Affleck talks about his approach to the story of six diplomats who managed to escape a hostile Iran in 1979.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Swamplandia! has a new collection of short stories called Vampires in the Lemon Grove. Critic Maureen Corrigan says the stories are daring and devastating, and with them Russell establishes herself as one of the great American writers of our young century.]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:43:00 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172657620/npr_172657620.mp3 Swamplandia! has a new collection of short stories called Vampires in the Lemon Grove. Critic Maureen Corrigan says the stories are daring and devastating, and with them Russell establishes herself as one of the great American writers of our young century.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:39:12 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172657442/npr_172657442.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ No, which is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, a young ad man devises a campaign to vote the dictator Augusto Pinochet out of office using rainbows and catchy theme songs.]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:31:54 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172547176/npr_172547176.mp3 No, which is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, a young ad man devises a campaign to vote the dictator Augusto Pinochet out of office using rainbows and catchy theme songs.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:40 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:31:44 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172547173/npr_172547173.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Slate senior editor Emily Bazelon explores teen bullying, what it is and what it isn't, and how the rise of the Internet and social media make the experience more challenging. "It really can make bullying feel like it's 24/7," she says.]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:34:52 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172447654/npr_172447654.mp3 Slate senior editor Emily Bazelon explores teen bullying, what it is and what it isn't, and how the rise of the Internet and social media make the experience more challenging. "It really can make bullying feel like it's 24/7," she says.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 45:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Terry Gross that while he was on the podium, "I really embraced America up there like I never had before."]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:46:46 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172359070/npr_172359070.mp3 Fresh Air's Terry Gross that while he was on the podium, "I really embraced America up there like I never had before."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Detroit: An American Autopsy. Clarinetist Anat Cohen explores influences that range from Louis Armstrong to her native Israel. And in a new album, Richard Thompson is still coming to terms with the sources of his frustrations.]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:33:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172215114/npr_172215114.mp3 Detroit: An American Autopsy. Clarinetist Anat Cohen explores influences that range from Louis Armstrong to her native Israel. And in a new album, Richard Thompson is still coming to terms with the sources of his frustrations.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Moonrise Kingdom, is up for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It's the story of a 12-year-old girl and boy who fall in love and then make a pact to run off into the woods together.]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:34:47 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172153479/npr_172153479.mp3 Moonrise Kingdom, is up for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It's the story of a 12-year-old girl and boy who fall in love and then make a pact to run off into the woods together.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Lincoln, which focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. Kushner read more than 20 books before writing about Lincoln, a man who had "an enormous capacity for grief that didn't deprive him of the ability to act."]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:34:41 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172153476/npr_172153476.mp3 Lincoln, which focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. Kushner read more than 20 books before writing about Lincoln, a man who had "an enormous capacity for grief that didn't deprive him of the ability to act."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Electric, Thompson is still coming to terms with the sources of his frustrations, which ought to give him material for many years to come.]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:33:32 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172055568/npr_172055568.mp3 Electric, Thompson is still coming to terms with the sources of his frustrations, which ought to give him material for many years to come.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the origins of cross burnings and white hoods, and why North Carolina had more Klan members during the height of the civil rights movement than all other Southern states combined.]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:33:22 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/172055534/npr_172055534.mp3 Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the origins of cross burnings and white hoods, and why North Carolina had more Klan members during the height of the civil rights movement than all other Southern states combined.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:34:01 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171954559/npr_171954559.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Biography, religious scholar and author John J. Collins tells the history of the scrolls and the controversies they have prompted, and explores the questions they ask and answer about Judeo-Christian history.]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:33:50 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171954556/npr_171954556.mp3 The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Biography, religious scholar and author John J. Collins tells the history of the scrolls and the controversies they have prompted, and explores the questions they ask and answer about Judeo-Christian history.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Give Me Everything You Have is a meditation on what it means to control your reputation on the Internet — and the book is Lasdun's attempt to fight back.]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:42:25 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171854772/npr_171854772.mp3 Give Me Everything You Have is a meditation on what it means to control your reputation on the Internet — and the book is Lasdun's attempt to fight back.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:05 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times, speaks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the drone-related stories he has helped break, including the revelation that President Obama personally approves targeted strikes against suspected terrorists.]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:42:14 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171854769/npr_171854769.mp3 The New York Times, speaks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the drone-related stories he has helped break, including the revelation that President Obama personally approves targeted strikes against suspected terrorists.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Detroit: An American Autopsy, he says the city's heart beats on. "We're still here trying to reconstruct the great thing we once had," he tells Fresh Air's Dave Davies.]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:34:42 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171757521/npr_171757521.mp3 Detroit: An American Autopsy, he says the city's heart beats on. "We're still here trying to reconstruct the great thing we once had," he tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ 7 Up series.]]> Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:38:50 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171599891/npr_171599891.mp3 7 Up series.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Caesar Must Die, a group of prisoners put on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. It's barely an hour and a quarter, and it's physically small-scale, but it's so compressed it wears you out — in a good way.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:38:35 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171534455/npr_171534455.mp3 Caesar Must Die, a group of prisoners put on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. It's barely an hour and a quarter, and it's physically small-scale, but it's so compressed it wears you out — in a good way.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Alex Cross which is now out on DVD. We listen back to an October interview, in which he told Fresh Air's Terry Gross that his Madea character is a cross between his mom, his aunt and Eddie Murphy.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:38:20 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171534452/npr_171534452.mp3 Alex Cross which is now out on DVD. We listen back to an October interview, in which he told Fresh Air's Terry Gross that his Madea character is a cross between his mom, his aunt and Eddie Murphy.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:37:59 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171433124/npr_171433124.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 45:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Rage is a boundlessly readable portrait of a country in which ordinary citizens have been hit the hardest and all the old certainties have vanished.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171334063/npr_171334063.mp3 The Rage is a boundlessly readable portrait of a country in which ordinary citizens have been hit the hardest and all the old certainties have vanished.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Claroscuro, the jazz clarinetist explores influences that range from Louis Armstrong to Brazilian music to that of her native Israel. It's this desire to adapt the instrument to so many musical traditions that has earned Cohen such acclaim.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:37:02 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171334048/npr_171334048.mp3 Claroscuro, the jazz clarinetist explores influences that range from Louis Armstrong to Brazilian music to that of her native Israel. It's this desire to adapt the instrument to so many musical traditions that has earned Cohen such acclaim.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ I Got Love: Songs of Jerome Kern, which features songs by the great Broadway composer. The collection came out of a live show Luker performed at the Manhattan club 54 Below.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:34:46 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171239262/npr_171239262.mp3 I Got Love: Songs of Jerome Kern, which features songs by the great Broadway composer. The collection came out of a live show Luker performed at the Manhattan club 54 Below.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 18:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ 7 Up series. Apted was 22 when the series began, and the subjects were 7. In the latest episode — 56 Up — the subjects are well into middle age.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:34:30 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171239259/npr_171239259.mp3 7 Up series. Apted was 22 when the series began, and the subjects were 7. In the latest episode — 56 Up — the subjects are well into middle age.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 27:04 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fade, demonstrates that the group is all grown up but not at all stuffy. The album's music and words add up to pure affirmation of life and living.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:34:25 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171118383/npr_171118383.mp3 Fade, demonstrates that the group is all grown up but not at all stuffy. The album's music and words add up to pure affirmation of life and living.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:34:10 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/171118354/npr_171118354.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Shameless, William H. Macy enjoys portraying a man with a dark side.]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:33:22 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170959033/npr_170959033.mp3 Shameless, William H. Macy enjoys portraying a man with a dark side.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:33:49 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170902911/npr_170902911.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Glock: The Rise of America's Gun, Paul Barrett traces how the sleek, high-capacity Austrian weapon found its way into Hollywood films and rap lyrics, not to mention two-thirds of all U.S. police departments.]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:33:35 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170902908/npr_170902908.mp3 Glock: The Rise of America's Gun, Paul Barrett traces how the sleek, high-capacity Austrian weapon found its way into Hollywood films and rap lyrics, not to mention two-thirds of all U.S. police departments.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:33:53 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170803062/npr_170803062.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ House of Cards follows a Machiavellian politician as he schemes to take down the president of the United States.]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:33:34 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170803055/npr_170803055.mp3 House of Cards follows a Machiavellian politician as he schemes to take down the president of the United States.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:57 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Americans on FX and House of Cards on Netflix. While The Americans has its moments, House of Cards is the show that's going to make television history.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:35:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170707166/npr_170707166.mp3 The Americans on FX and House of Cards on Netflix. While The Americans has its moments, House of Cards is the show that's going to make television history.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:35:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170707163/npr_170707163.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Shameless, the actor enjoys portraying a man with a dark side. But he says it's Frank's better qualities that make him sustainable as a character.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:35:05 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170707148/npr_170707148.mp3 Shameless, the actor enjoys portraying a man with a dark side. But he says it's Frank's better qualities that make him sustainable as a character.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 30:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:33:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170612509/npr_170612509.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Real Jane Austen examines some of the key objects in Austen's life and how they reveal a much more cosmopolitan awareness of the world than is commonly credited to her.]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:37:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170513369/npr_170513369.mp3 The Real Jane Austen examines some of the key objects in Austen's life and how they reveal a much more cosmopolitan awareness of the world than is commonly credited to her.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:37:11 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170513366/npr_170513366.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:36:56 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170513349/npr_170513349.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief looks at the world of the controversial church and the life of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. This month, Kimmel sets up camp in the 11:35 p.m. slot, which puts him head-to-head with Jay Leno and his idol, David Letterman.]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:33:30 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170367553/npr_170367553.mp3 Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief looks at the world of the controversial church and the life of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard. This month, Kimmel sets up camp in the 11:35 p.m. slot, which puts him head-to-head with Jay Leno and his idol, David Letterman.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Bossypants.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:33:10 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170316648/npr_170316648.mp3 Bossypants.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:33:00 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170316645/npr_170316645.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 18:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ 30 Rock wraps up its seven-season run on NBC, the star talks about why he chose to take on the role of Jack Donaghy in the first place and about looking to NBC bigwig Lorne Michaels for inspiration in creating the character.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:32:48 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170316642/npr_170316642.mp3 30 Rock wraps up its seven-season run on NBC, the star talks about why he chose to take on the role of Jack Donaghy in the first place and about looking to NBC bigwig Lorne Michaels for inspiration in creating the character.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 10:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Saturday Night Live in the fall of 2008. The former head writer for SNL opens up about politics, satire and her Emmy Award-winning sitcom, 30 Rock, which will have its series finale on January 31.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:32:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170316636/npr_170316636.mp3 Saturday Night Live in the fall of 2008. The former head writer for SNL opens up about politics, satire and her Emmy Award-winning sitcom, 30 Rock, which will have its series finale on January 31.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief looks at the world of the controversial church and the life of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, who died in 1986.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:33:24 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170216022/npr_170216022.mp3 Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison of Belief looks at the world of the controversial church and the life of its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, who died in 1986.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:32:24 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170119694/npr_170119694.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:55:43 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170027454/npr_170027454.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 17:03 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Texas Observer after having an abortion last year. The state requires that a woman seeking an abortion receive a sonogram at least 24 hours before the procedure.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:55:28 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/170027451/npr_170027451.mp3 The Texas Observer after having an abortion last year. The state requires that a woman seeking an abortion receive a sonogram at least 24 hours before the procedure.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:40:02 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169934756/npr_169934756.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Double V, Rawn James Jr. argues that to understand race in America one must understand the history of African-Americans in the military. While the turning point came between the world wars, the struggle began with the American Revolution.]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:39:45 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169934747/npr_169934747.mp3 The Double V, Rawn James Jr. argues that to understand race in America one must understand the history of African-Americans in the military. While the turning point came between the world wars, the struggle began with the American Revolution.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Argo won for best motion picture/drama, Affleck talks about his approach to the film. Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut with a film about four aging opera singers who stage a concert at their retirement home.]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:04:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169813562/npr_169813562.mp3 Argo won for best motion picture/drama, Affleck talks about his approach to the film. Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut with a film about four aging opera singers who stage a concert at their retirement home.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Madwoman in the Attic, changed the way we read.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:42:31 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169664127/npr_169664127.mp3 The Madwoman in the Attic, changed the way we read.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New Republic, Judith Shulevitz writes that as people have increasingly waited until their 30s to become parents, there has been a rise in developmental and neurocognitive disorders. Moreover, she says that the age of both parents affects the health of the child.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:42:17 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169664112/npr_169664112.mp3 The New Republic, Judith Shulevitz writes that as people have increasingly waited until their 30s to become parents, there has been a rise in developmental and neurocognitive disorders. Moreover, she says that the age of both parents affects the health of the child.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 35:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:35:21 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169563418/npr_169563418.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times Magazine declared: "George Saunders Has Written The Best Book You'll Read This Year." The stories in the author's latest collection, The Tenth of December, prove that The Times may well be right.]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:05:11 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169470339/npr_169470339.mp3 The New York Times Magazine declared: "George Saunders Has Written The Best Book You'll Read This Year." The stories in the author's latest collection, The Tenth of December, prove that The Times may well be right.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:04:49 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169470336/npr_169470336.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:58 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:23:18 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169379941/npr_169379941.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ God Believes in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Marriage was published in September.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:23:02 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169379938/npr_169379938.mp3 God Believes in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Marriage was published in September.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:39:36 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169244391/npr_169244391.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:07:31 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169193181/npr_169193181.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Girls addresses the backlash against the show, which follows four 20-somethings as they navigate the ups and downs of life in New York City. The second season premieres January 13.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:07:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169193178/npr_169193178.mp3 Girls addresses the backlash against the show, which follows four 20-somethings as they navigate the ups and downs of life in New York City. The second season premieres January 13.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air critic David Bianculli says "these young women — these girls — really are changing and growing and adapting to tough life in the big city."]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:07:11 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169193175/npr_169193175.mp3 Fresh Air critic David Bianculli says "these young women — these girls — really are changing and growing and adapting to tough life in the big city."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Harper's Magazine that details the four years of his childhood during which he says he was routinely raped and molested by a family friend.]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:48:03 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/169100424/npr_169100424.mp3 Harper's Magazine that details the four years of his childhood during which he says he was routinely raped and molested by a family friend.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:41:39 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168999285/npr_168999285.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Glenngarry Glen Ross opposite Al Pacino, has been acting for the stage since he was a teenager in Union City, N.J. "It was the only thing I ever wanted to do, really," he says.]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:41:25 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168999267/npr_168999267.mp3 Glenngarry Glen Ross opposite Al Pacino, has been acting for the stage since he was a teenager in Union City, N.J. "It was the only thing I ever wanted to do, really," he says.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ A Fool to Care, critic Ed Ward tells the forgotten musician's story.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:07:36 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168917676/npr_168917676.mp3 A Fool to Care, critic Ed Ward tells the forgotten musician's story.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:07:20 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168917640/npr_168917640.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Cosi fan tutte as the film's musical theme.]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:17:37 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168837168/npr_168837168.mp3 Cosi fan tutte as the film's musical theme.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:17:23 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168837165/npr_168837165.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Inglourious Basterds, teams up with Tarantino again in 'Django.' On Sunday, the third season of 'Downton Abbey,' takes America by storm.]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:39:03 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168709804/npr_168709804.mp3 Inglourious Basterds, teams up with Tarantino again in 'Django.' On Sunday, the third season of 'Downton Abbey,' takes America by storm.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:58 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:32:48 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168663795/npr_168663795.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:32:39 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168663735/npr_168663735.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 10:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Operation Family Secrets, Frank detailed how he helped the FBI convict his father of several murders by wearing a hidden wire and taping his father's conversations. His father died Christmas Day.]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:32:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168663687/npr_168663687.mp3 Operation Family Secrets, Frank detailed how he helped the FBI convict his father of several murders by wearing a hidden wire and taping his father's conversations. His father died Christmas Day.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Masterpiece Classic begins its third season of Downton Abbey, the British period drama that has taken England — and America — by storm. ]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:55:22 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168581026/npr_168581026.mp3 Masterpiece Classic begins its third season of Downton Abbey, the British period drama that has taken England — and America — by storm. ]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times, is one of the few reporters covering the situation in northern Mali, where Islamist extremists allied with al-Qaida have taken control after a coup destabilized the country in April.]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:55:09 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168581023/npr_168581023.mp3 The New York Times, is one of the few reporters covering the situation in northern Mali, where Islamist extremists allied with al-Qaida have taken control after a coup destabilized the country in April.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 35:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Searchers and 3 Godfathers. He talked to Fresh Air about filming epic cavalry-versus-Indian scenes — and his most challenging stunts.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:31:56 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168500202/npr_168500202.mp3 She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, The Searchers and 3 Godfathers. He talked to Fresh Air about filming epic cavalry-versus-Indian scenes — and his most challenging stunts.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:47 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:31:41 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168500190/npr_168500190.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 35:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air as a daily national NPR program. This episode looks back at some of the great live musical performances from the show's archive, including songs from Shirley Horn, Loudon Wainwright III, Susannah McCorkle, Nick Lowe and Richard Thompson.]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:53:03 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168381303/npr_168381303.mp3 Fresh Air as a daily national NPR program. This episode looks back at some of the great live musical performances from the show's archive, including songs from Shirley Horn, Loudon Wainwright III, Susannah McCorkle, Nick Lowe and Richard Thompson.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's critics get in on the game: David Bianculli chooses his top television shows, David Edelstein names his favorite films, Maureen Corrigan weighs in with notable books and Ken Tucker tunes into to some of the best albums of 2012.]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:38:14 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168277888/npr_168277888.mp3 Fresh Air's critics get in on the game: David Bianculli chooses his top television shows, David Edelstein names his favorite films, Maureen Corrigan weighs in with notable books and Ken Tucker tunes into to some of the best albums of 2012.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:15:22 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168236270/npr_168236270.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air interviews of 2012. Here we listen back to two interviews we did this year with Stephen Colbert. He talks about the presidential debates, his superPAC, Jesus Christ Superstar and Elvis Costello]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 22:15:10 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168236267/npr_168236267.mp3 Fresh Air interviews of 2012. Here we listen back to two interviews we did this year with Stephen Colbert. He talks about the presidential debates, his superPAC, Jesus Christ Superstar and Elvis Costello]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:40 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wherever I Wind Up, explains how his life — and career — have mimicked the unpredictable trajectory of the difficult pitch he throws game after game.]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:48:37 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168171548/npr_168171548.mp3 Wherever I Wind Up, explains how his life — and career — have mimicked the unpredictable trajectory of the difficult pitch he throws game after game.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The West Wing. "I like writing about heroes that don't wear capes or disguises," he says.]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:48:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168171545/npr_168171545.mp3 The West Wing. "I like writing about heroes that don't wear capes or disguises," he says.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Strictly Romancin', explores the ups and downs of love. Russell sings several tracks from the record during this interview and performance.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:37:01 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168106906/npr_168106906.mp3 Strictly Romancin', explores the ups and downs of love. Russell sings several tracks from the record during this interview and performance.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 14:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Parks and Recreation, just released a new comedy special directly on his website. He's also embarking on a multicity tour, where he'll be riffing on the things that terrify him — marriage, for instance, and babies.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:36:52 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168106903/npr_168106903.mp3 Parks and Recreation, just released a new comedy special directly on his website. He's also embarking on a multicity tour, where he'll be riffing on the things that terrify him — marriage, for instance, and babies.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 11:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ I Hate Everyone, Starting With Me, details the things Rivers can't stand, from her appearance to obituaries to younger comedians who steal her gigs.]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 21:36:41 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168106894/npr_168106894.mp3 I Hate Everyone, Starting With Me, details the things Rivers can't stand, from her appearance to obituaries to younger comedians who steal her gigs.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 06:15:58 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168015247/npr_168015247.mp3 Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 04:07:46 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168010941/npr_168010941.mp3 Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:54:17 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168007020/npr_168007020.mp3 Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's television critic says there weren't any new shows this year that wowed him and that all the shows he watched and loved this year were ones that have been on for at least a season. His No. 1 favorite remains Breaking Bad.]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:44:13 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/168003244/npr_168003244.mp3 Fresh Air's television critic says there weren't any new shows this year that wowed him and that all the shows he watched and loved this year were ones that have been on for at least a season. His No. 1 favorite remains Breaking Bad.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:34:17 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167999327/npr_167999327.mp3 Fresh Air's movie critic does not think any masterpieces were made this year, but he does compare Daniel Day-Lewis to Julius Caesar and have some choice thoughts on the movie version of Les Mis.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them. In his new book, guitarist, singer and songwriter John Pizzarelli shares stories from life growing up in a musical household.]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:15:46 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167899425/npr_167899425.mp3 The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them. In his new book, guitarist, singer and songwriter John Pizzarelli shares stories from life growing up in a musical household.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them. In his new book, guitarist, singer and songwriter John Pizzarelli shares stories from life growing up in a musical household.]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:15:33 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167899422/npr_167899422.mp3 The Guilt Trip. The star says her own mother both encouraged her talents and was jealous of them. In his new book, guitarist, singer and songwriter John Pizzarelli shares stories from life growing up in a musical household.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:54:46 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167844852/npr_167844852.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Laura Dern is Amy Jellicoe, a health and beauty executive who returns from a post-meltdown retreat to pick up the pieces of her broken life in the HBO series Enlightened. Series creator Mike White talks about the tone of the show, and whether it's possible for people to really change.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:54:31 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167844849/npr_167844849.mp3 Laura Dern is Amy Jellicoe, a health and beauty executive who returns from a post-meltdown retreat to pick up the pieces of her broken life in the HBO series Enlightened. Series creator Mike White talks about the tone of the show, and whether it's possible for people to really change.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:24:48 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167758994/npr_167758994.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:24:28 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167758991/npr_167758991.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:06:10 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167670180/npr_167670180.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:30 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sopranos creator David Chase tells a coming-of-age story about Jersey boys in the 1960s who dream of riding the wave of the British invasion all the way to stardom. Chase teams up with Steven Van Zandt — of the E Street Band and The Sopranos — to make the movie's music rock.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:05:54 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167670177/npr_167670177.mp3 Sopranos creator David Chase tells a coming-of-age story about Jersey boys in the 1960s who dream of riding the wave of the British invasion all the way to stardom. Chase teams up with Steven Van Zandt — of the E Street Band and The Sopranos — to make the movie's music rock.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air critic counts down his favorite albums and musical moments of the year.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:35:51 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167585486/npr_167585486.mp3 Fresh Air critic counts down his favorite albums and musical moments of the year.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Inglourious Basterds. Teamed up with Tarantino again in Django Unchained, he says Tarantino's writing and the rhythm of the language speaks to him as a performer.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:35:36 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167585461/npr_167585461.mp3 Inglourious Basterds. Teamed up with Tarantino again in Django Unchained, he says Tarantino's writing and the rhythm of the language speaks to him as a performer.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:37:30 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167494628/npr_167494628.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 45:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Who Could That Be at This Hour?, a prequel to A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler satirizes pulp mysteries. Author and oenophile Paul Lukacs traces the 8,000-year history of wine. Also, David Edelstein reviews Zero Dark Thirty.]]> Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:33:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167356402/npr_167356402.mp3 Who Could That Be at This Hour?, a prequel to A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler satirizes pulp mysteries. Author and oenophile Paul Lukacs traces the 8,000-year history of wine. Also, David Edelstein reviews Zero Dark Thirty.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:48:28 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167302534/npr_167302534.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Magical Mystery Tour features outtakes from the original and new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. TV critic David Bianculli calls the film "wonderfully thorough."]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:48:18 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167302531/npr_167302531.mp3 Magical Mystery Tour features outtakes from the original and new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. TV critic David Bianculli calls the film "wonderfully thorough."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air about hippies, psychedelic drugs, "Norwegian Wood," George Harrison, his fond memories of the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967 and his less-fond memories of Woodstock.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:48:10 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167302528/npr_167302528.mp3 Fresh Air about hippies, psychedelic drugs, "Norwegian Wood," George Harrison, his fond memories of the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967 and his less-fond memories of Woodstock.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 12:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:47:58 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167302524/npr_167302524.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air critic Maureen Corrigan found that her favorite fiction and nonfiction this year directly confronted the atmospheric uncertainty of the age.]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:55:00 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167216234/npr_167216234.mp3 Fresh Air critic Maureen Corrigan found that her favorite fiction and nonfiction this year directly confronted the atmospheric uncertainty of the age.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 21:54:45 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167216231/npr_167216231.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:07:57 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167121254/npr_167121254.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:07:48 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167121251/npr_167121251.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:46:14 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167016053/npr_167016053.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New Yorker, journalist Raffi Khatchadourian tells the story of a secret program that tested nerve gas, LSD and other drugs on 5,000 American soldiers throughout the 1950s and '60s.]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:46:05 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/167016047/npr_167016047.mp3 The New Yorker, journalist Raffi Khatchadourian tells the story of a secret program that tested nerve gas, LSD and other drugs on 5,000 American soldiers throughout the 1950s and '60s.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Who Could That Be at This Hour?, a prequel to A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler satirizes pulp mysteries and uncovers the parallels between detective fiction and childhood. In both, he says, an outsider is trying to make his way in a mysteriously corrupt world.]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:57:41 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166925620/npr_166925620.mp3 Who Could That Be at This Hour?, a prequel to A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler satirizes pulp mysteries and uncovers the parallels between detective fiction and childhood. In both, he says, an outsider is trying to make his way in a mysteriously corrupt world.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:47 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Testament of Mary, Irish author Colm Toibin imagines Mary's life after the crucifixion, as she wonders what she might have done differently to ease her son's suffering.]]> Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:39:17 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166807886/npr_166807886.mp3 The Testament of Mary, Irish author Colm Toibin imagines Mary's life after the crucifixion, as she wonders what she might have done differently to ease her son's suffering.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Great Expectations: The Sons And Daughters Of Charles Dickens "a Gothic nightmare" and Marmee & Louisa "a romance."]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:34:55 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166771888/npr_166771888.mp3 Great Expectations: The Sons And Daughters Of Charles Dickens "a Gothic nightmare" and Marmee & Louisa "a romance."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The jazz master died on Wednesday at age 91. In a 1999 interview with Fresh Air's Terry Gross he talked about his decades in the music industry and his first love: rodeo roping.]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:34:47 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166771884/npr_166771884.mp3 The jazz master died on Wednesday at age 91. In a 1999 interview with Fresh Air's Terry Gross he talked about his decades in the music industry and his first love: rodeo roping.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 33:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:34:42 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166771881/npr_166771881.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:05:38 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166702242/npr_166702242.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times, reporter Louise Story traces the complicated relationship between localities and the corporations they want to lure to their states, counties and cities to help promote economic growth.]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:30:31 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166615297/npr_166615297.mp3 The New York Times, reporter Louise Story traces the complicated relationship between localities and the corporations they want to lure to their states, counties and cities to help promote economic growth.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times, reporter Louise Story traces the complicated relationship between localities and the corporations they want to lure to their states, counties and cities to help promote economic growth.]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:30:23 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166615291/npr_166615291.mp3 The New York Times, reporter Louise Story traces the complicated relationship between localities and the corporations they want to lure to their states, counties and cities to help promote economic growth.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air critic David Bianculli shares some favorites for the TV-lover on your list. "Giving someone a gift of a TV show," he says, "is somehow very personal. You're giving something that you love, and that, in many cases, will occupy many hours ... of their time."]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:13:39 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166543116/npr_166543116.mp3 Fresh Air critic David Bianculli shares some favorites for the TV-lover on your list. "Giving someone a gift of a TV show," he says, "is somehow very personal. You're giving something that you love, and that, in many cases, will occupy many hours ... of their time."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 03:13:29 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166543069/npr_166543069.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:55:42 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166539244/npr_166539244.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air critic David Bianculli shares some favorites for the TV-lover on your list. "Giving someone a gift of a TV show," he says, "is somehow very personal. You're giving something that you love, and that, in many cases, will occupy many hours ... of their time."]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:19:06 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166534049/npr_166534049.mp3 Fresh Air critic David Bianculli shares some favorites for the TV-lover on your list. "Giving someone a gift of a TV show," he says, "is somehow very personal. You're giving something that you love, and that, in many cases, will occupy many hours ... of their time."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Testament of Mary, Irish author Colm Toibin imagines Mary's life 20 years after the crucifixion, as she wonders what she might have done differently to ease her son's suffering. "I felt that I was Mary," he says. "I was her consciousness, watching the thing happening."]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:33:36 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166449766/npr_166449766.mp3 The Testament of Mary, Irish author Colm Toibin imagines Mary's life 20 years after the crucifixion, as she wonders what she might have done differently to ease her son's suffering. "I felt that I was Mary," he says. "I was her consciousness, watching the thing happening."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 45:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Bring Up The Bodies — the sequel to Wolf Hall.]]> Sat, 01 Dec 2012 21:50:35 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166322825/npr_166322825.mp3 Bring Up The Bodies — the sequel to Wolf Hall.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:40 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tinsel and Lights, that critic Ken Tucker says might just work for warmer weather, as well. Tucker praises Thorn's voice as "bolstered by a firm intelligence," and says she avoids the fatty treacle that often weighs down Christmas albums.]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:28:33 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166278134/npr_166278134.mp3 Tinsel and Lights, that critic Ken Tucker says might just work for warmer weather, as well. Tucker praises Thorn's voice as "bolstered by a firm intelligence," and says she avoids the fatty treacle that often weighs down Christmas albums.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times advice columnist Philip Galanes details how to handle breakups, cellphone calls and food allergies — among other topics — in his book Social Q's: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries and Quagmires of Today.]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:28:25 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166278131/npr_166278131.mp3 New York Times advice columnist Philip Galanes details how to handle breakups, cellphone calls and food allergies — among other topics — in his book Social Q's: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries and Quagmires of Today.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:57 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Plug It In! Turn It Up! does "a great job of illuminating one particular aspect of the blues."]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:05:00 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166204197/npr_166204197.mp3 Plug It In! Turn It Up! does "a great job of illuminating one particular aspect of the blues."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:04:52 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166204194/npr_166204194.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Buddy and Jim recalls an earlier era of country music. The pair's voices, Tucker says, connect through "shared emotion in a song."]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:35:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166126977/npr_166126977.mp3 Buddy and Jim recalls an earlier era of country music. The pair's voices, Tucker says, connect through "shared emotion in a song."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:35:18 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166126971/npr_166126971.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:16 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mission, which breathes new life into the work of Italian composer Agostino Steffani. Bartoli, he says, has an astonishing capacity for vocal fireworks and warm, delicate lyricism.]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:11:48 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166038315/npr_166038315.mp3 Mission, which breathes new life into the work of Italian composer Agostino Steffani. Bartoli, he says, has an astonishing capacity for vocal fireworks and warm, delicate lyricism.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:11:37 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/166038312/npr_166038312.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Burning Bridge.]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:25:14 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165963989/npr_165963989.mp3 Burning Bridge.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wolf Hall, and now for that book's 2012 sequel, Bring Up the Bodies. The novels are part of a historical fiction trilogy about Tudor England and the events surrounding the reign of King Henry VIII.]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:25:06 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165963980/npr_165963980.mp3 Wolf Hall, and now for that book's 2012 sequel, Bring Up the Bodies. The novels are part of a historical fiction trilogy about Tudor England and the events surrounding the reign of King Henry VIII.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ America's Test Kitchen experts Jack Bishop and Bridget Lancaster join Fresh Air to explain what makes a great marinade. And critic David Edelstein reviews Life of Pi.]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:32:55 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165836252/npr_165836252.mp3 America's Test Kitchen experts Jack Bishop and Bridget Lancaster join Fresh Air to explain what makes a great marinade. And critic David Edelstein reviews Life of Pi.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Life of Pi, a passionately overcontrolled adaptation of a wondrous adventure story with a surprisingly harsh sting in its tail.]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:52:32 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165793187/npr_165793187.mp3 Life of Pi, a passionately overcontrolled adaptation of a wondrous adventure story with a surprisingly harsh sting in its tail.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? has just been released on Blu-ray. Though it's far from a musical, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says its musical elements are crucial to the film.]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:52:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165793184/npr_165793184.mp3 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? has just been released on Blu-ray. Though it's far from a musical, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz says its musical elements are crucial to the film.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:52:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165793181/npr_165793181.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:54:15 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165741284/npr_165741284.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:50:30 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165690130/npr_165690130.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Entertainer. He began his career as an assistant to a traveling hypnotist, and went on to star in movies with Shirley Temple and Humphrey Bogart — and played next-door neighbor Joe Randolph on Ozzie and Harriet.]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:50:23 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165690127/npr_165690127.mp3 The Entertainer. He began his career as an assistant to a traveling hypnotist, and went on to star in movies with Shirley Temple and Humphrey Bogart — and played next-door neighbor Joe Randolph on Ozzie and Harriet.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:43:14 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165616903/npr_165616903.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:43:10 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165616900/npr_165616900.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Vogue magazine. Coddington speaks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about her life in the fashion industry.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:43:02 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165616897/npr_165616897.mp3 Vogue magazine. Coddington speaks with Fresh Air's Terry Gross about her life in the fashion industry.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 30:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Life of Pi, directed by Ang Lee and based on the best-selling novel of the same name. Khan also starred in Slumdog Millionaire, The Namesake and A Mighty Heart.]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:14:49 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165531746/npr_165531746.mp3 Life of Pi, directed by Ang Lee and based on the best-selling novel of the same name. Khan also starred in Slumdog Millionaire, The Namesake and A Mighty Heart.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Color of Christ, Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey explore how different groups have claimed Jesus as their own — and how depictions of Jesus have both inspired civil rights crusades, and been used to justify the violence of white supremacists.]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:14:43 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165531743/npr_165531743.mp3 The Color of Christ, Edward J. Blum and Paul Harvey explore how different groups have claimed Jesus as their own — and how depictions of Jesus have both inspired civil rights crusades, and been used to justify the violence of white supremacists.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:44:42 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165384799/npr_165384799.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper as a bipolar high school teacher trying to put his life back together. But critic David Edelstein says it's the performance of co-star Jennifer Lawrence that makes the film a hot ticket.]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:25:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165325522/npr_165325522.mp3 Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper as a bipolar high school teacher trying to put his life back together. But critic David Edelstein says it's the performance of co-star Jennifer Lawrence that makes the film a hot ticket.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Behind the Beautiful Forevers, she profiles people living in extreme poverty — right in the shadow of luxury hotels. On Wednesday, the book won the National Book Award for nonfiction.]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:25:21 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165325519/npr_165325519.mp3 Behind the Beautiful Forevers, she profiles people living in extreme poverty — right in the shadow of luxury hotels. On Wednesday, the book won the National Book Award for nonfiction.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 13:07 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ When God Talks Back, she explains how relationships with God are often cemented through the power of prayer. The book has just come out in paperback.]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:25:01 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165325510/npr_165325510.mp3 When God Talks Back, she explains how relationships with God are often cemented through the power of prayer. The book has just come out in paperback.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 26:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:29:35 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165249022/npr_165249022.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explains how the 16th president brought into his cabinet three powerful men who politically opposed him. She spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2005.]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:29:06 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165249019/npr_165249019.mp3 Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin explains how the 16th president brought into his cabinet three powerful men who politically opposed him. She spoke with Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2005.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 10:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Lincoln, which focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. Kushner read more than 20 books before writing about Lincoln, a man who had "an enormous capacity for grief that didn't deprive him of the ability to act."]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:28:59 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165249016/npr_165249016.mp3 Lincoln, which focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. Kushner read more than 20 books before writing about Lincoln, a man who had "an enormous capacity for grief that didn't deprive him of the ability to act."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:44:38 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165178180/npr_165178180.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:47 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:44:34 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165178177/npr_165178177.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:44:26 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165178174/npr_165178174.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 33:13 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Newsweek, journalist Tony Dokoupil reported on the booming cannabis business in Colorado and its prospects for regulated expansion.]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:37:15 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/165079043/npr_165079043.mp3 Newsweek, journalist Tony Dokoupil reported on the booming cannabis business in Colorado and its prospects for regulated expansion.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 43:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:15:19 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164999094/npr_164999094.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 42:57 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air about how grief, trauma, brain injury, medications and neurological disorders can trigger hallucinations. John Schwartz and Jeanne Mixon talk about coming to terms with their son's sexual orientation and his suicide attempt in their memoir, Oddly Normal.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:42:20 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164878077/npr_164878077.mp3 Fresh Air about how grief, trauma, brain injury, medications and neurological disorders can trigger hallucinations. John Schwartz and Jeanne Mixon talk about coming to terms with their son's sexual orientation and his suicide attempt in their memoir, Oddly Normal.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Lincoln, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, and Skyfall, the third film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond 007, directed by American Beauty Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. Film critic David Edelstein has this review of both.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:14:17 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164846756/npr_164846756.mp3 Lincoln, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, and Skyfall, the third film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond 007, directed by American Beauty Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. Film critic David Edelstein has this review of both.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Landing on a Hundred, he's preachy but delightful.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:14:13 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164846753/npr_164846753.mp3 Landing on a Hundred, he's preachy but delightful.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Don't Shoot, Kennedy outlines how community meetings and interventions have worked to curb youth violence in more than 70 cities.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:14:06 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164846745/npr_164846745.mp3 Don't Shoot, Kennedy outlines how community meetings and interventions have worked to curb youth violence in more than 70 cities.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:57:59 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164758315/npr_164758315.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Iron Curtain was recently nominated for the National Book Award.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:57:40 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164758312/npr_164758312.mp3 Iron Curtain was recently nominated for the National Book Award.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:56:27 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164656407/npr_164656407.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air talks with political analyst Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute.]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:55:44 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164656404/npr_164656404.mp3 Fresh Air talks with political analyst Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air about how grief, trauma, brain injury, medications and neurological disorders can trigger hallucinations — and about his personal experimentation with hallucinogenic drugs in the 1960s.]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:03:16 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164507338/npr_164507338.mp3 Fresh Air about how grief, trauma, brain injury, medications and neurological disorders can trigger hallucinations — and about his personal experimentation with hallucinogenic drugs in the 1960s.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:53:20 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164378209/npr_164378209.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Elsewhere, Russo writes not only of his mother, but of the vanished world that shaped her. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls the book "gorgeously nuanced."]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:53:13 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164378206/npr_164378206.mp3 Elsewhere, Russo writes not only of his mother, but of the vanished world that shaped her. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls the book "gorgeously nuanced."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Oddly Normal, chronicles their experiences.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:52:11 -0500 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164378203/npr_164378203.mp3 Oddly Normal, chronicles their experiences.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sons of Anarchy. Psychologist Sherry Turkle explains how digital devices are affecting our communication and relationships.]]> Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:33:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164259854/npr_164259854.mp3 Sons of Anarchy. Psychologist Sherry Turkle explains how digital devices are affecting our communication and relationships.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:36:41 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164222453/npr_164222453.mp3 Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air listens back to an interview with him from 2008.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:36:09 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164222446/npr_164222446.mp3 Fresh Air listens back to an interview with him from 2008.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 21:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:45:14 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164146411/npr_164146411.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Generals, is about what he sees as a decline of American military leadership and accountability. He says that in World War II, generals were held accountable for their lack of success — but that started to change with the Korean War.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:44:50 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164146402/npr_164146402.mp3 The Generals, is about what he sees as a decline of American military leadership and accountability. He says that in World War II, generals were held accountable for their lack of success — but that started to change with the Korean War.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:21 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Terry Gross about climate change and preparing for severe weather.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:02:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164071196/npr_164071196.mp3 Fresh Air's Terry Gross about climate change and preparing for severe weather.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 12:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ . She's best-known for playing the acerbic Peg Bundy on the long-running show Married With Children.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:01:54 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/164071193/npr_164071193.mp3 . She's best-known for playing the acerbic Peg Bundy on the long-running show Married With Children.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air.]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:04:03 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163915496/npr_163915496.mp3 Fresh Air.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Back to Blood.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:15:33 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163788865/npr_163788865.mp3 Back to Blood.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Cloud Atlas has been adapted for the screen by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. The film is never dull, but critic David Edelstein found that unlike the book, the film fails in its attempt to tie six distinct stories together.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:54:23 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163750147/npr_163750147.mp3 Cloud Atlas has been adapted for the screen by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. The film is never dull, but critic David Edelstein found that unlike the book, the film fails in its attempt to tie six distinct stories together.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air listens back to an interview with Cage from 1982.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:53:49 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163750144/npr_163750144.mp3 Fresh Air listens back to an interview with Cage from 1982.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 13:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ My Muse, is so unassumingly good, you could miss just how good it is.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:53:39 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163750141/npr_163750141.mp3 My Muse, is so unassumingly good, you could miss just how good it is.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air listens to an interview from February 2000.]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:53:04 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163750115/npr_163750115.mp3 Fresh Air listens to an interview from February 2000.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ True Grit author Charles Portis is the cult writer for people who hate cult writers. He hasn't published a book since 1991, and reviewer John Powers says the short pieces collected in Escape Velocity have been treasured for decades, passed around like samizdat by Portis fans.]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:34:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163675626/npr_163675626.mp3 True Grit author Charles Portis is the cult writer for people who hate cult writers. He hasn't published a book since 1991, and reviewer John Powers says the short pieces collected in Escape Velocity have been treasured for decades, passed around like samizdat by Portis fans.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:03 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Guantanamo's Child and Decade of Fear: Reporting From Terrorism's Grey Zone.]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:33:17 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163675557/npr_163675557.mp3 Guantanamo's Child and Decade of Fear: Reporting From Terrorism's Grey Zone.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Dave Davies that what makes Miami exceptional is the story of how an immigrant community rose to dominate its political landscape in just over a generation. His new novel deals with racial and ethnic conflict among the city's diverse inhabitants.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:23:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163592197/npr_163592197.mp3 Fresh Air's Dave Davies that what makes Miami exceptional is the story of how an immigrant community rose to dominate its political landscape in just over a generation. His new novel deals with racial and ethnic conflict among the city's diverse inhabitants.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 17:26 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Terry Gross asked him to bring a few songs that mean a lot to him and tell her why.]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:22:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163592187/npr_163592187.mp3 Fresh Air's Terry Gross asked him to bring a few songs that mean a lot to him and tell her why.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:24:48 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163513805/npr_163513805.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Big Joe Turner Rocks.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:57:59 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163438543/npr_163438543.mp3 Big Joe Turner Rocks.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Middle of Nowhere. It's about a young woman who puts her life and dreams of going to medical school on hold while her husband is in prison.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:57:16 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163438537/npr_163438537.mp3 Middle of Nowhere. It's about a young woman who puts her life and dreams of going to medical school on hold while her husband is in prison.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Complete Studio Recordings 1972-1982. And Tyler Perry talks about his new action thriller, Alex Cross.]]> Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:39:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163322774/npr_163322774.mp3 The Complete Studio Recordings 1972-1982. And Tyler Perry talks about his new action thriller, Alex Cross.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 52:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Blak and Blu, you can hear the roar in Clark's blues guitar. But critic Ken Tucker says Clark remains a work in progress.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:09:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163284248/npr_163284248.mp3 Blak and Blu, you can hear the roar in Clark's blues guitar. But critic Ken Tucker says Clark remains a work in progress.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Onion, a satirical self-help book for anyone who has a black friend, wants to be the next black president or speak for the black community.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:08:36 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163284245/npr_163284245.mp3 The Onion, a satirical self-help book for anyone who has a black friend, wants to be the next black president or speak for the black community.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ In Master of the Mountain, historian Henry Wiencek uses an explosive interpretation of evidence to show how, by the 1780s, Founding Father and slave owner Thomas Jefferson had gone from championing equality to rationalizing an abomination.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:19:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163210481/npr_163210481.mp3 In Master of the Mountain, historian Henry Wiencek uses an explosive interpretation of evidence to show how, by the 1780s, Founding Father and slave owner Thomas Jefferson had gone from championing equality to rationalizing an abomination.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:58 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Alone Together, psychologist Sherry Turkle explains how digital devices are affecting our communication and relationships. "What is so seductive about texting, about keeping that phone on, about that little red light on the BlackBerry, is you want to know who wants you," Turkle says.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:19:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163210478/npr_163210478.mp3 Alone Together, psychologist Sherry Turkle explains how digital devices are affecting our communication and relationships. "What is so seductive about texting, about keeping that phone on, about that little red light on the BlackBerry, is you want to know who wants you," Turkle says.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:20:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163122560/npr_163122560.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:48:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163052570/npr_163052570.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ America's Test Kitchen experts Jack Bishop and Bridget Lancaster join Fresh Air to explain what makes a great marinade — and why you might want to add an anchovy or two to your next beef stew.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:48:09 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/163052540/npr_163052540.mp3 America's Test Kitchen experts Jack Bishop and Bridget Lancaster join Fresh Air to explain what makes a great marinade — and why you might want to add an anchovy or two to your next beef stew.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:01:55 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162977935/npr_162977935.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Alex Cross. He tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that his Madea character is a cross between his mom, his aunt and Eddie Murphy.]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:01:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162977932/npr_162977932.mp3 Alex Cross. He tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that his Madea character is a cross between his mom, his aunt and Eddie Murphy.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 21:38:33 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162871783/npr_162871783.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Argo, which is based on the declassified story of the CIA's mission to save six American diplomats trapped in Iran in 1979, is gripping, compelling and, at times, hilarious. But, as critic David Edelstein explains, the best parts of the "true" story are the parts that aren't true at all.]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:38:09 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162832068/npr_162832068.mp3 Argo, which is based on the declassified story of the CIA's mission to save six American diplomats trapped in Iran in 1979, is gripping, compelling and, at times, hilarious. But, as critic David Edelstein explains, the best parts of the "true" story are the parts that aren't true at all.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:36:40 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162832059/npr_162832059.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:11:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162756200/npr_162756200.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:11:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162756191/npr_162756191.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg says that consumers and innovation are the big losers in the patent wars. "Patents have become a toll gate on the road of innovation," he says.]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:10:47 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162756185/npr_162756185.mp3 New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg says that consumers and innovation are the big losers in the patent wars. "Patents have become a toll gate on the road of innovation," he says.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sing the Delta is the roots-folk singer-songwriter's first album of new songs in 16 years.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:33:03 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162681528/npr_162681528.mp3 Sing the Delta is the roots-folk singer-songwriter's first album of new songs in 16 years.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times' FiveThirtyEight blog, has just written a new book called The Signal and the Noise.]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:31:47 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162681501/npr_162681501.mp3 New York Times' FiveThirtyEight blog, has just written a new book called The Signal and the Noise.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:01:05 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162609892/npr_162609892.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:00:16 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162609869/npr_162609869.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tig Notaro: Live exclusively on his website when he saw the comedian perform a set just hours after receiving her cancer diagnosis.]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:14:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162539426/npr_162539426.mp3 Tig Notaro: Live exclusively on his website when he saw the comedian perform a set just hours after receiving her cancer diagnosis.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 17:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the set, titled Tig Notaro: Live.]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:12:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162539354/npr_162539354.mp3 Fresh Air's Terry Gross about the set entitled, Tig Notaro: Live.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:15:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162413279/npr_162413279.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Vanity Fair columnist wrote about his early career at the Village Voice in Lucking Out: My Life Getting Down and Semi-Dirty In the Seventies. (Rebroadcast from November 2011.)]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:15:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162413276/npr_162413276.mp3 Vanity Fair columnist wrote about his early career at the Village Voice in Lucking Out: My Life Getting Down and Semi-Dirty In the Seventies. (Rebroadcast from November 2011.)]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 12:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao — won a Pulitzer Prize. He was recently named as one of the 2012 recipients of a MacArthur Fellowship. (Rebroadcast from December 2007)]]> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:15:07 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162413273/npr_162413273.mp3 The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao — won a Pulitzer Prize. He was recently named as one of the 2012 recipients of a MacArthur Fellowship. (Rebroadcast from December 2007)]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 26:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:28:45 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162336442/npr_162336442.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't. It explores the dichotomy between thinking America is perfect — and feeling the urge to save the country from disaster at every moment.]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:27:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162336403/npr_162336403.mp3 America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't. It explores the dichotomy between thinking America is perfect — and feeling the urge to save the country from disaster at every moment.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Third International Dictionary, people have debated the merits of dictionaries that describe language as it is and those that explain how it should be. Today the debate continues, but it doesn't hold the same cultural significance as before, writes Geoff Nunberg.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:17 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162262283/npr_162262283.mp3 Third International Dictionary, people have debated the merits of dictionaries that describe language as it is and those that explain how it should be. Today the debate continues, but it doesn't hold the same cultural significance as before, writes Geoff Nunberg.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:18 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Call Me Sylvia is as raucous as its debut, though it's slightly more self-conscious.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:46:10 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162262280/npr_162262280.mp3 Call Me Sylvia is as raucous as its debut, though it's slightly more self-conscious.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Dangerous Animals Club, actor Stephen Tobolowsky talks about falling in love with comedy — and playing characters who are always on the story's fringes.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:45:52 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162262277/npr_162262277.mp3 The Dangerous Animals Club, actor Stephen Tobolowsky talks about falling in love with comedy — and playing characters who are always on the story's fringes.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood talks to Fresh Air's Terry Gross about his new film, The Master, a tense drama with indelible performances from Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:41:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162194742/npr_162194742.mp3 Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood talks to Fresh Air's Terry Gross about his new film, The Master, a tense drama with indelible performances from Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Satanic Verses.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:12:21 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162125378/npr_162125378.mp3 The Satanic Verses.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:12:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162125375/npr_162125375.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Waging Heavy Peace. It's about his music, raising two sons with special needs, and his own medical conditions, which have included polio, epilepsy and a brain aneurysm.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:11:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162125366/npr_162125366.mp3 Waging Heavy Peace. It's about his music, raising two sons with special needs, and his own medical conditions, which have included polio, epilepsy and a brain aneurysm.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sutton, J.R. Moehringer writes from the point of view of the "greatest American robber." Mindy Kaling, who was on The Office stars in a new Fox show she also runs called The Mindy Project.]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 22:06:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/162027142/npr_162027142.mp3 Sutton, J.R. Moehringer writes from the point of view of the "greatest American robber." Mindy Kaling, who was on The Office stars in a new Fox show she also runs called The Mindy Project.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Homeland, which swept this year's Emmy Awards, returns this weekend — as does another Showtime drama, Dexter. Critic David Bianculli says there's a rich bounty of returning series — and Homeland is the "most topical and meaningful drama on television."]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:26:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161995240/npr_161995240.mp3 Homeland, which swept this year's Emmy Awards, returns this weekend — as does another Showtime drama, Dexter. Critic David Bianculli says there's a rich bounty of returning series — and Homeland is the "most topical and meaningful drama on television."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:24:55 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161995126/npr_161995126.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:34:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161924307/npr_161924307.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Master. She tells Fresh Air it was an opportunity to play a character type she'd never played before.]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:34:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161924301/npr_161924301.mp3 The Master. She tells Fresh Air it was an opportunity to play a character type she'd never played before.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 13:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air about discovering a new protein, how scientists are like novelists and how she wanted to be a farmer's wife.]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:33:55 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161924269/npr_161924269.mp3 Fresh Air about discovering a new protein, how scientists are like novelists and how she wanted to be a farmer's wife.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:30:36 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161855566/npr_161855566.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:16 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ , J.R. Moehringer writes from the point of view of Willie Sutton, whom he calls the "greatest American robber." Moehringer says writing historical fiction helped him deal with the anger he felt toward banks after the global financial crisis in 2008.]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:29:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161855563/npr_161855563.mp3 , J.R. Moehringer writes from the point of view of Willie Sutton, whom he calls the "greatest American robber." Moehringer says writing historical fiction helped him deal with the anger he felt toward banks after the global financial crisis in 2008.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:48:54 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161788918/npr_161788918.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:48:47 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161788915/npr_161788915.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Office, a role she also wrote and produced. Now she runs a new Fox comedy, The Mindy Project, in which she stars as an obstetrician whose personal life is a mess. Kaling tells Fresh Air that her late mother inspired her character's career.]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:48:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161788912/npr_161788912.mp3 The Office, a role she also wrote and produced. Now she runs a new Fox comedy, The Mindy Project, in which she stars as an obstetrician whose personal life is a mess. Kaling tells Fresh Air that her late mother inspired her character's career.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Charmer is a song cycle about getting rid of a cynical frame of mind; about distancing yourself from people who are dragging you down.]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:35:08 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161721745/npr_161721745.mp3 Charmer is a song cycle about getting rid of a cynical frame of mind; about distancing yourself from people who are dragging you down.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Atlantic traces how the redistricting process has been manipulated for electoral gain. It has created increasingly solid Republican or Democratic congressional districts, which has led to more representatives who are unwilling to compromise, Draper tells Fresh Air.]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:34:49 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161721742/npr_161721742.mp3 The Atlantic traces how the redistricting process has been manipulated for electoral gain. It has created increasingly solid Republican or Democratic congressional districts, which has led to more representatives who are unwilling to compromise, Draper tells Fresh Air.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:37:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161626160/npr_161626160.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Perks of Being a Wallflower to the screen. Critic David Edelstein says the result may be better than the book — a project that communicates the trials of high school in a way that is both painful and elating.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:42:48 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161594002/npr_161594002.mp3 The Perks of Being a Wallflower to the screen. Critic David Edelstein says the result may be better than the book — a project that communicates the trials of high school in a way that is both painful and elating.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:42:40 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161593993/npr_161593993.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War, historian Drew Gilpin Faust writes that Civil War deaths — both their number and their manner — transformed America. She is featured in PBS's American Experience called Death and the Civil War, which premiered Sept. 18.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:42:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161593990/npr_161593990.mp3 This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War, historian Drew Gilpin Faust writes that Civil War deaths — both their number and their manner — transformed America. She is featured in PBS's American Experience called Death and the Civil War, which premiered Sept. 18.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Boardwalk Empire. Macdonald, who got her start in Trainspotting, tells Fresh Air that she enjoys playing a "strong character" for a change.]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:55:57 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161516282/npr_161516282.mp3 Boardwalk Empire. Macdonald, who got her start in Trainspotting, tells Fresh Air that she enjoys playing a "strong character" for a change.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 24:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use "Plain English" to Rob You Blind, author David Cay Johnston examines the fees that companies have added over the years that have made bills incrementally larger. He tells Fresh Air that companies are misusing language to "confuse people."]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:55:45 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161516279/npr_161516279.mp3 The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use "Plain English" to Rob You Blind, author David Cay Johnston examines the fees that companies have added over the years that have made bills incrementally larger. He tells Fresh Air that companies are misusing language to "confuse people."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Where Do You Start. Fresh Air critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the band's take on Elvis Costello, Nick Drake, Sonny Rollins and more.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:35:50 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161382408/npr_161382408.mp3 Where Do You Start. Fresh Air critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the band's take on Elvis Costello, Nick Drake, Sonny Rollins and more.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:11 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Guardian's Ghaith Abdul-Ahad calls the Syrian battle fluid and complicated. "There is chaos, there is no military planning, there is no organization," he tells Fresh Air. He reported for the PBS Frontline documentary The Battle for Syria, which airs Tuesday.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:35:08 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161382392/npr_161382392.mp3 The Guardian's Ghaith Abdul-Ahad calls the Syrian battle fluid and complicated. "There is chaos, there is no military planning, there is no organization," he tells Fresh Air. He reported for the PBS Frontline documentary The Battle for Syria, which airs Tuesday.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Oath, explores how President Obama and Chief Justice John Roberts are at odds over constitutional law. Toobin tells Fresh Air that while Obama likes precedent when it comes to the Supreme Court, Roberts "wants to move the court in a dramatically new direction."]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:42:01 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161319459/npr_161319459.mp3 The Oath, explores how President Obama and Chief Justice John Roberts are at odds over constitutional law. Toobin tells Fresh Air that while Obama likes precedent when it comes to the Supreme Court, Roberts "wants to move the court in a dramatically new direction."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:07 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Totally Biased, talks about how he got labeled as a "political comedian." Writer Michael Lewis was given unusual access to the president to write an article for Vanity Fair.]]> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 21:32:07 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161214341/npr_161214341.mp3 Totally Biased, talks about how he got labeled as a "political comedian." Writer Michael Lewis was given unusual access to the president to write an article for Vanity Fair.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:04 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Master and the history of Scientology. But, as David Edelstein explains, the challenge of balancing the search for surrogate family with American individualism dominates the film. (Recommended)]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:38:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161183404/npr_161183404.mp3 The Master and the history of Scientology. But, as David Edelstein explains, the challenge of balancing the search for surrogate family with American individualism dominates the film. (Recommended)]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Chico and Rita, which follows a pair of lovers who leave Havana's music scene in the 1940s to head to New York City. It's now out on DVD.]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:37:51 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161183401/npr_161183401.mp3 Chico and Rita, which follows a pair of lovers who leave Havana's music scene in the 1940s to head to New York City. It's now out on DVD.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Boardwalk Empire. To build the character of Nelson Van Alden, he says, he worked out an elaborate back story about the agent's childhood. The third season starts Sunday.]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:37:38 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161183398/npr_161183398.mp3 Boardwalk Empire. To build the character of Nelson Van Alden, he says, he worked out an elaborate back story about the agent's childhood. The third season starts Sunday.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:49 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Emily Owens, M.D., which is just like Ally McBeal if she were a doctor instead of a lawyer — but it's graded on a curve.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:18:07 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161120974/npr_161120974.mp3 Emily Owens, M.D., which is just like Ally McBeal if she were a doctor instead of a lawyer — but it's graded on a curve.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air about the origins of his political humor and why it's important for him to have a multiracial audience.]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:17:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161120970/npr_161120970.mp3 Fresh Air about the origins of his political humor and why it's important for him to have a multiracial audience.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:57:37 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161040043/npr_161040043.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Vanity Fair. Lewis tells Fresh Air that he found a "weird disjuncture between his powers and his powerlessness."]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:57:15 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/161040040/npr_161040040.mp3 Vanity Fair. Lewis tells Fresh Air that he found a "weird disjuncture between his powers and his powerlessness."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tempest sound less like concentrated efforts than outpourings of rambling thoughts; others are as precisely crafted as any Bob Dylan has written.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:01:03 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160980678/npr_160980678.mp3 Tempest sound less like concentrated efforts than outpourings of rambling thoughts; others are as precisely crafted as any Bob Dylan has written.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air why they depend on their canine companions.]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:00:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160980675/npr_160980675.mp3 Fresh Air why they depend on their canine companions.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:32:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160914452/npr_160914452.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New Normal, about a gay couple who want a child so badly that they hire a surrogate. Rannells tells Fresh Air that he didn't want to "dumb down" the serious role with "stereotypical over-the-top gay flash and sass."]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:31:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160914449/npr_160914449.mp3 The New Normal, about a gay couple who want a child so badly that they hire a surrogate. Rannells tells Fresh Air that he didn't want to "dumb down" the serious role with "stereotypical over-the-top gay flash and sass."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ A reporter says cellphones collect more than we realize. An advocate who entered an assisted living facility at 53 talks about recording residents' final days and how death is handled "very poorly" in facilities.]]> Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:41:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160816215/npr_160816215.mp3 A reporter says cellphones collect more than we realize. An advocate who entered an assisted living facility at 53 talks about recording residents' final days and how death is handled "very poorly" in facilities.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 48:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:10:49 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160781651/npr_160781651.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:10:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160781636/npr_160781636.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ ProPublica investigative reporter Peter Maass says cellphone companies monitor where we are, who we call, what we buy — and often provide it to law enforcement when requested. "They are collecting a heck of a lot more information than we expect them to be collecting about us," he tells Fresh Air.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:21:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160715181/npr_160715181.mp3 ProPublica investigative reporter Peter Maass says cellphone companies monitor where we are, who we call, what we buy — and often provide it to law enforcement when requested. "They are collecting a heck of a lot more information than we expect them to be collecting about us," he tells Fresh Air.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Street Corner Symphonies is a 15-volume year-by-year survey of doo-wop by scholar Bill Dahl.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:21:34 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160715169/npr_160715169.mp3 Street Corner Symphonies is a 15-volume year-by-year survey of doo-wop by scholar Bill Dahl.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:23 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air about recording residents' final days and how death is handled "very poorly" in facilities.]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:21:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160715166/npr_160715166.mp3 Fresh Air about recording residents' final days and how death is handled "very poorly" in facilities.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:56 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ On Beauty seven years ago — a long time in the anxious world of publishing. Her new novel NW was released in the U.S. on Monday. Critic Maureen Corrigan asks: Was it worth the wait?]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:53:23 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160641145/npr_160641145.mp3 On Beauty seven years ago — a long time in the anxious world of publishing. Her new novel NW was released in the U.S. on Monday. Critic Maureen Corrigan asks: Was it worth the wait?]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times Washington bureau chief David Leonhardt compares Obama's and Romney's tax plans, Medicare plans and conflicting claims on whether Americans are better off now than four years ago. "I think it's fair to say the typical American household isn't better off, but the country is," he tells Fresh Air.]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:53:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160641022/npr_160641022.mp3 New York Times Washington bureau chief David Leonhardt compares Obama's and Romney's tax plans, Medicare plans and conflicting claims on whether Americans are better off now than four years ago. "I think it's fair to say the typical American household isn't better off, but the country is," he tells Fresh Air.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:58 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ When I'm President isn't as political as Hunter's past couple of solo albums. Critic Ken Tucker says Hunter reaches back into rock's past while linking it firmly to the present.]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:53:11 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160577476/npr_160577476.mp3 When I'm President isn't as political as Hunter's past couple of solo albums. Critic Ken Tucker says Hunter reaches back into rock's past while linking it firmly to the present.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air that he's amazed by birds' magnitude of feathers, how feathers grow and how they're the "most efficient insulation known."]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:52:59 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160577473/npr_160577473.mp3 Fresh Air that he's amazed by birds' magnitude of feathers, how feathers grow and how they're the "most efficient insulation known."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:41 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Parties Versus the People, the former Republican congressman says party leaders have too much control over who runs for office, what bills make it to the floor and how lawmakers vote.]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:52:14 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160577470/npr_160577470.mp3 The Parties Versus the People, the former Republican congressman says party leaders have too much control over who runs for office, what bills make it to the floor and how lawmakers vote.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Rayuela is expansive, smart, breezy, romantic and occasionally reminiscent of a disturbing dream. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says that Miguel Zenon and Laurent Coq's Rayuela-inspired album lands on all those squares.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:35:46 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160515901/npr_160515901.mp3 Rayuela is expansive, smart, breezy, romantic and occasionally reminiscent of a disturbing dream. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says that Miguel Zenon and Laurent Coq's Rayuela-inspired album lands on all those squares.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ I Hate Everyone, Starting With Me, details the things Rivers can't stand, from her appearance to obituaries to younger comedians who steal her gigs.]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:35:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160515898/npr_160515898.mp3 I Hate Everyone, Starting With Me, details the things Rivers can't stand, from her appearance to obituaries to younger comedians who steal her gigs.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ What We Saw From the Cheap Seats. Author Victor LaValle says he drew on personal history to write his latest novel, The Devil In Silver.]]> Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:36:04 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160448267/npr_160448267.mp3 What We Saw From the Cheap Seats. Author Victor LaValle says he drew on personal history to write his latest novel, The Devil In Silver.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Ignition retains the same pop-rock rigor heard in the band's 1970s records.]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:40:46 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160416460/npr_160416460.mp3 Ignition retains the same pop-rock rigor heard in the band's 1970s records.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Bernie. Bernie is now out on DVD.]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:40:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160416457/npr_160416457.mp3 Bernie. Bernie is now out on DVD.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ In Living Color played Sporting Life in the opera Porgy and Bess. The show, which won Tony Awards, closes on Broadway next month.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:46:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160355502/npr_160355502.mp3 In Living Color played Sporting Life in the opera Porgy and Bess. The show, which won Tony Awards, closes on Broadway next month.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 16:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Porgy and Bess. The show, which won two Tony Awards, closes next month.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:46:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160355499/npr_160355499.mp3 Porgy and Bess. The show, which won two Tony Awards, closes next month.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Ascent of the A-Word, linguist Geoffrey Nunberg looks at how the term took root among griping World War II GIs — and how its meaning evolved in the '60s and '70s. He tells Fresh Air that crude words are "wonderfully revealing."]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:48:52 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160281004/npr_160281004.mp3 Ascent of the A-Word, linguist Geoffrey Nunberg looks at how the term took root among griping World War II GIs — and how its meaning evolved in the '60s and '70s. He tells Fresh Air that crude words are "wonderfully revealing."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 12:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Devil in Silver, a man is mistakenly committed to a mental hospital where a buffalo-headed monster stalks patients at night. LaValle tells Fresh Air why he picked monsters, about his family history of mental illness and how he had his own brush with psychological problems.]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:48:34 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160281001/npr_160281001.mp3 The Devil in Silver, a man is mistakenly committed to a mental hospital where a buffalo-headed monster stalks patients at night. LaValle tells Fresh Air why he picked monsters, about his family history of mental illness and how he had his own brush with psychological problems.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Michael Kranish and Scott Helman's biography of Mitt Romney — The Real Romney — is now out in paperback with a new afterword. The authors discuss Romney's shift to the right, his faith and his recent comment that no one's ever asked to see his birth certificate.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:35:35 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160215092/npr_160215092.mp3 Michael Kranish and Scott Helman's biography of Mitt Romney — The Real Romney — is now out in paperback with a new afterword. The authors discuss Romney's shift to the right, his faith and his recent comment that no one's ever asked to see his birth certificate.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 43:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Brontes. Critic Maureen Corrigan says that even the 136 pages of footnotes are "thrilling," as readers are taken "deeper into the everyday realities" of the Brontes' "strange world."]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:39:00 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160145514/npr_160145514.mp3 The Brontes. Critic Maureen Corrigan says that even the 136 pages of footnotes are "thrilling," as readers are taken "deeper into the everyday realities" of the Brontes' "strange world."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, with Terry Gross.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:38:41 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160145511/npr_160145511.mp3 What We Saw From the Cheap Seats, with Terry Gross.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Neighboring Sounds penetrates into the daily lives of suburban Brazilians — and critic John Powers says it may be the best Brazilian film since the '70s.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:32:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160022471/npr_160022471.mp3 Neighboring Sounds penetrates into the daily lives of suburban Brazilians — and critic John Powers says it may be the best Brazilian film since the '70s.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Incognito, in which he explains what scientists are learning about this hidden world of cognition, is now out in paperback.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:31:40 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/160022468/npr_160022468.mp3 Incognito, in which he explains what scientists are learning about this hidden world of cognition, is now out in paperback.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Winter Journal, is a history of his body — scars, panic attacks and near-death experiences. He tells Fresh Air how he got a reputation as a dirty fighter, why he doesn't drive and how hard it was to see his mother's dead body.]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:31:38 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159965192/npr_159965192.mp3 Winter Journal, is a history of his body — scars, panic attacks and near-death experiences. He tells Fresh Air how he got a reputation as a dirty fighter, why he doesn't drive and how hard it was to see his mother's dead body.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 18:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New Yorker, the journalist details how the electoral climate since the Citizens United ruling in 2010 has negatively affected the Obama campaign's appeal to Democratic donors. Mayer tells Fresh Air that Obama has to make a "terrible choice between his principles and politics."]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:31:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159965189/npr_159965189.mp3 New Yorker, the journalist details how the electoral climate since the Citizens United ruling in 2010 has negatively affected the Obama campaign's appeal to Democratic donors. Mayer tells Fresh Air that Obama has to make a "terrible choice between his principles and politics."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 27:25 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader, nominated for an Emmy for his character Stefon, an obsessive clubgoer, says he needs a character to be funny. Hader tells Fresh Air that he doesn't know how people do standup — and that watching old films as a child sparked his interest in Hollywood.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:31:57 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159895969/npr_159895969.mp3 Saturday Night Live's Bill Hader, nominated for an Emmy for his character Stefon, an obsessive clubgoer, says he needs a character to be funny. Hader tells Fresh Air that he doesn't know how people do standup — and that watching old films as a child sparked his interest in Hollywood.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:00 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air, Diller explains her routine when starting out, before she developed her persona as a crazed housewife.]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:30:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159641340/npr_159641340.mp3 Fresh Air, Diller explains her routine when starting out, before she developed her persona as a crazed housewife.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 18:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:30:14 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159641296/npr_159641296.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 28:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ This American Life, about his life and sleepwalking disorder. But making Sleepwalk With Me, based on Birbiglia's one-man show and comedic memoir, caused Birbiglia anxiety — which exacerbated his disorder.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:45:57 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159436340/npr_159436340.mp3 This American Life, about his life and sleepwalking disorder. But making Sleepwalk With Me, based on Birbiglia's one-man show and comedic memoir, caused Birbiglia anxiety — which exacerbated his disorder.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Devil All the Time, set in his hometown of Knockemstiff, Ohio, is now out in paperback.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:43:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159047083/npr_159047083.mp3 The Devil All the Time, set in his hometown of Knockemstiff, Ohio, is now out in paperback.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Dictator, a comedy about a tyrant on the loose in New York, will soon be released on DVD.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:42:47 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159047050/npr_159047050.mp3 The Dictator, a comedy about a tyrant on the loose in New York, will soon be released on DVD.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:24:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159003758/npr_159003758.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Robot & Frank, the actor plays an aging ex-burglar who learns to take advantage of his robot caretaker. Langella, 74, tells Fresh Air why he was drawn to the role, and discusses the ups and downs of his long career.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:24:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/159003728/npr_159003728.mp3 Robot & Frank, the actor plays an aging ex-burglar who learns to take advantage of his robot caretaker. Langella, 74, tells Fresh Air why he was drawn to the role, and discusses the ups and downs of his long career.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:38:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158904590/npr_158904590.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:38:00 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158904587/npr_158904587.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air's resident linguist parses the word "entitlement" in its political and nonpolitical contexts.]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:58:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158808656/npr_158808656.mp3 Fresh Air's resident linguist parses the word "entitlement" in its political and nonpolitical contexts.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:35 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Global Weirdness: Severe Storms, Deadly Heat Waves, Relentless Drought, Rising Seas, and the Weather of the Future.]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:58:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158808653/npr_158808653.mp3 Global Weirdness: Severe Storms, Deadly Heat Waves, Relentless Drought, Rising Seas, and the Weather of the Future.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ , The Dog Stars, a man named Hig survives a superflu that kills most of humanity. Heller, a travel and adventure writer, says that when his novel took a post-apocalyptic turn, he found himself relying on his real-life scrapes and survival skills.]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:52:46 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158736713/npr_158736713.mp3 , The Dog Stars, a man named Hig survives a superflu that kills most of humanity. Heller, a travel and adventure writer, says that when his novel took a post-apocalyptic turn, he found himself relying on his real-life scrapes and survival skills.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:31:43 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158636628/npr_158636628.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air remembers Rakoff with excerpts from two interviews in 2001 and 2010.]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:44:29 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158604968/npr_158604968.mp3 Fresh Air remembers Rakoff with excerpts from two interviews in 2001 and 2010.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 45:07 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:31:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158537797/npr_158537797.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ 2 Days in New York, in which he plays half of an interracial, multinational couple hosting relatives from France.]]> Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:31:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158537794/npr_158537794.mp3 2 Days in New York, in which he plays half of an interracial, multinational couple hosting relatives from France.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 38:52 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Hope Springs, Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) seek out a couples therapist (Steve Carell) to try to rekindle the spark in their marriage. Critic David Edelstein says it's a post-reproductive chick flick for audiences who are no longer spring chickens.]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:02:45 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158463439/npr_158463439.mp3 Hope Springs, Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) seek out a couples therapist (Steve Carell) to try to rekindle the spark in their marriage. Critic David Edelstein says it's a post-reproductive chick flick for audiences who are no longer spring chickens.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:08 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:02:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158463436/npr_158463436.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ David K. Randall describes in his new book. From people committing murder while supposedly sleepwalking, to what sleep was like in medieval times, Dreamland provides a lively overview of the world's most popular nocturnal pastime.]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:38:36 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158393839/npr_158393839.mp3 David K. Randall describes in his new book. From people committing murder while supposedly sleepwalking, to what sleep was like in medieval times, Dreamland provides a lively overview of the world's most popular nocturnal pastime.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:38:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158393836/npr_158393836.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 10:51 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Long Road to Antietam, historian Richard Slotkin traces how both Northern and Southern strategies changed in the summer of 1862, when both sides committed to an all-out total war, and Lincoln squared off against Gen. George McClellan.]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:37:59 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158393833/npr_158393833.mp3 The Long Road to Antietam, historian Richard Slotkin traces how both Northern and Southern strategies changed in the summer of 1862, when both sides committed to an all-out total war, and Lincoln squared off against Gen. George McClellan.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 27:48 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:40:50 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158267529/npr_158267529.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:53 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:40:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158267526/npr_158267526.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:38 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ How to Be a Woman. Two supermodels talk about what it's like to grow old in the HBO documentary About Face. And critic Milo Miles reviews the irresistible party music of Boban i Marko Markovic.]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:35:33 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158147245/npr_158147245.mp3 How to Be a Woman. Two supermodels talk about what it's like to grow old in the HBO documentary About Face. And critic Milo Miles reviews the irresistible party music of Boban i Marko Markovic.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Scummers is the last installment in Maynard's Crum trilogy. Maynard based Crum, his 1988 semi-autobiographical novel, on his small, poor West Virginia hometown. The people of Crum who know the book tend to love it or hate it. Maynard spoke with Terry Gross in 2003.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:14:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158118473/npr_158118473.mp3 The Scummers is the last installment in Maynard's Crum trilogy. Maynard based Crum, his 1988 semi-autobiographical novel, on his small, poor West Virginia hometown. The people of Crum who know the book tend to love it or hate it. Maynard spoke with Terry Gross in 2003.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Burr and Lincoln, wrote plays and provocative essays, ran for office twice — and lost — and frequently appeared on TV talk shows.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:14:19 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/158118464/npr_158118464.mp3 Burr and Lincoln, wrote plays and provocative essays, ran for office twice — and lost — and frequently appeared on TV talk shows.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:35:01 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157947660/npr_157947660.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:59 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Broken Harbor is as much social criticism as it is whodunit.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:34:53 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157947657/npr_157947657.mp3 Broken Harbor is as much social criticism as it is whodunit.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ How to Be a Woman is a funny take on housework, high heels, body fat, abortion, marriage and, of course, Brazilian waxes.]]> Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:34:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157947654/npr_157947654.mp3 How to Be a Woman is a funny take on housework, high heels, body fat, abortion, marriage and, of course, Brazilian waxes.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:43 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New Yorker writer Ryan Lizza profiles Rep. Paul Ryan from Wisconsin, whose radical alternatives to President Obama's economic policies have helped shape the GOP as it enters the final stage of the 2012 presidential campaign.]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:35:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157754838/npr_157754838.mp3 New Yorker writer Ryan Lizza profiles Rep. Paul Ryan from Wisconsin, whose radical alternatives to President Obama's economic policies have helped shape the GOP as it enters the final stage of the 2012 presidential campaign.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:46:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157688271/npr_157688271.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:29 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Red Ink, David Wessel explains how the federal budget got to the point where it is today — and where to go from here.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:45:17 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157688268/npr_157688268.mp3 Red Ink, David Wessel explains how the federal budget got to the point where it is today — and where to go from here.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:45 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Selena, died Thursday at the age of 69. Fresh Air remembers the Latina actress, who was often called on to play the role of the maid, with excerpts from a 2002 interview.]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:41:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157626401/npr_157626401.mp3 Selena, died Thursday at the age of 69. Fresh Air remembers the Latina actress, who was often called on to play the role of the maid, with excerpts from a 2002 interview.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:34 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:41:22 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157626398/npr_157626398.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:27 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ About Face: The Supermodels Then and Now. "I really insisted that I not be retouched in Playboy," says Carol Alt. "... I'm 49 years old, and that was the point ... I let every bump and flaw show."]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:40:42 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157626395/npr_157626395.mp3 About Face: The Supermodels Then and Now. "I really insisted that I not be retouched in Playboy," says Carol Alt. "... I'm 49 years old, and that was the point ... I let every bump and flaw show."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 33:05 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:32:59 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157545296/npr_157545296.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 46:46 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fresh Air online and in social media. Today we send her off, affectionately, to medical school and the next phase of her career.]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:02:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157517161/npr_157517161.mp3 Fresh Air online and in social media. Today we send her off, affectionately, to medical school and the next phase of her career.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 3:39 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Ruby Sparks and Killer Joe tell of an author who conjures a woman from his typewriter and a corrupt detective hired to kill an aging mother, respectively. But Fresh Air's David Edelstein says the films share a common trait: Both take their stories beyond common reality to more fascinating parts of the psyche.]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:02:20 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157517158/npr_157517158.mp3 Ruby Sparks and Killer Joe tell of an author who conjures a woman from his typewriter and a corrupt detective hired to kill an aging mother, respectively. But Fresh Air's David Edelstein says the films share a common trait: Both take their stories beyond common reality to more fascinating parts of the psyche.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:22 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:02:02 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157517130/npr_157517130.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 33:30 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry follows the famous artist around the world as he repeatedly irks Chinese authorities with his art and political critiques. Fresh Air's John Powers says the documentary casts important light on the fight for greater freedom in China.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:17:32 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157458857/npr_157458857.mp3 Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry follows the famous artist around the world as he repeatedly irks Chinese authorities with his art and political critiques. Fresh Air's John Powers says the documentary casts important light on the fight for greater freedom in China.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Nostalgia Ultra attracted mainstream attention. Now, Ocean has released his first major-label album, Channel Orange. Rock critic Ken Tucker has a review of Ocean's album and career thus far.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:17:25 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157458847/npr_157458847.mp3 Nostalgia Ultra attracted mainstream attention. Now, Ocean has released his first major-label album, Channel Orange. Rock critic Ken Tucker has a review of Ocean's album and career thus far.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:31 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ What Happened to Sophie Wilder features a convert to Catholicism and another character who struggles to understand her faith. Beha talks about his Catholic upbringing, irony's place in fiction and literature's therapeutic aspects.]]> Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:17:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157458838/npr_157458838.mp3 What Happened to Sophie Wilder features a convert to Catholicism and another character who struggles to understand her faith. Beha talks about his Catholic upbringing, irony's place in fiction and literature's therapeutic aspects.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 31:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:53:18 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157393071/npr_157393071.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:16 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:59:14 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157331782/npr_157331782.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Twilight War, historian David Crist outlines the secret history of America's 30-year conflict with Iran. Based on interviews with hundreds of officials as well as classified military archives, the book details how the covert war has repeatedly threatened to bring the two nations into open warfare.]]> Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:58:16 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157331752/npr_157331752.mp3 The Twilight War, historian David Crist outlines the secret history of America's 30-year conflict with Iran. Based on interviews with hundreds of officials as well as classified military archives, the book details how the covert war has repeatedly threatened to bring the two nations into open warfare.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:04 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:06:46 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157262212/npr_157262212.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 25:32 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Violinist's Thumb, writer Sam Kean goes inside our genetic code, looking at the stories written by the fundamental building blocks within us. The book explains things like why some people can't handle drinking coffee and why some human babies are born with tails.]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:06:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157262206/npr_157262206.mp3 The Violinist's Thumb, writer Sam Kean goes inside our genetic code, looking at the stories written by the fundamental building blocks within us. The book explains things like why some people can't handle drinking coffee and why some human babies are born with tails.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:19 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Newsroom follows in the footsteps of Aaron Sorkin's hit series The West Wing. Also, actress Sigourney Weaver talks about her miniseries Political Animals. And David Edelstein reviews the latest Batman movie.]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:36:00 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157174547/npr_157174547.mp3 The Newsroom follows in the footsteps of Aaron Sorkin's hit series The West Wing. Also, actress Sigourney Weaver talks about her miniseries Political Animals. And David Edelstein reviews the latest Batman movie.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:42:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157142364/npr_157142364.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:02 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:42:15 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157142361/npr_157142361.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 19:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Zone One is a post-apocalyptic tale of a Manhattan crippled by a plague and overrun with zombies. He explains that he created the novel, in part, to pay homage to the grimy 1970s New York of his childhood.]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:42:01 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157142358/npr_157142358.mp3 Zone One is a post-apocalyptic tale of a Manhattan crippled by a plague and overrun with zombies. He explains that he created the novel, in part, to pay homage to the grimy 1970s New York of his childhood.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 20:44 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:39:41 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157079321/npr_157079321.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 15:40 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Political Animals. It's another strong role for Weaver, who has starred in films like Alien, Ghostbusters and Gorillas in the Mist.]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:39:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157079318/npr_157079318.mp3 Political Animals. It's another strong role for Weaver, who has starred in films like Alien, Ghostbusters and Gorillas in the Mist.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 29:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The New York Times, reflects on his time reporting on the Arab Spring and discusses what the election of President Mohammed Morsi means for Egypt, the United States and Israel.]]> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:03:09 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/157011590/npr_157011590.mp3 The New York Times, reflects on his time reporting on the Arab Spring and discusses what the election of President Mohammed Morsi means for Egypt, the United States and Israel.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:20 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Spirit Fiction.]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:09:37 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156947386/npr_156947386.mp3 Spirit Fiction.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:09 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:09:16 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156947380/npr_156947380.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The West Wing. "I like writing about heroes that don't wear capes or disguises," he says.]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:03:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156883016/npr_156883016.mp3 The West Wing. "I like writing about heroes that don't wear capes or disguises," he says.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 43:33 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Margaret and Fresh Air celebrates Woody Guthrie's birthday.]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:34:03 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156791420/npr_156791420.mp3 Margaret and Fresh Air celebrates Woody Guthrie's birthday.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:47 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ (Recommended)]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:34:14 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156760361/npr_156760361.mp3 (Recommended)]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:34:06 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156760358/npr_156760358.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:58 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Student-turned-drug dealer Jesse Pinkman was supposed to die in the first season of the AMC drama. But the writers decided the chemistry between high school teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) was too good to let go.]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:33:48 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156760355/npr_156760355.mp3 Student-turned-drug dealer Jesse Pinkman was supposed to die in the first season of the AMC drama. But the writers decided the chemistry between high school teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) was too good to let go.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 30:36 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:40:23 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156700822/npr_156700822.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:16 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:40:03 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156700819/npr_156700819.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 40:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ A Door in the Ocean is a compelling coming-of-age story marked by random tragedy and biblical tracts, church coffee and chlorine.]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:48:30 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156643125/npr_156643125.mp3 A Door in the Ocean is a compelling coming-of-age story marked by random tragedy and biblical tracts, church coffee and chlorine.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 7:07 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Margaret stars Anna Paquin as Lisa, a Manhattan teenager who tries to make sense of a bus accident she may have caused — one that resulted in a woman's death.]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:48:09 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156643122/npr_156643122.mp3 Margaret stars Anna Paquin as Lisa, a Manhattan teenager who tries to make sense of a bus accident she may have caused — one that resulted in a woman's death.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:03 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ St. Matthew Passion has been called the Mount Everest of Western classical music. For some three and a half hours, it tells the story of Jesus' last days, based on the Gospel of St. Matthew. A new DVD deals with this monumental work in an original way.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:59:21 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156586277/npr_156586277.mp3 St. Matthew Passion has been called the Mount Everest of Western classical music. For some three and a half hours, it tells the story of Jesus' last days, based on the Gospel of St. Matthew. A new DVD deals with this monumental work in an original way.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:17 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New Yorker reporter Dexter Filkins just returned from his latest reporting trip to Afghanistan. "The United States is leaving: mission not accomplished," he writes.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:59:00 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156586274/npr_156586274.mp3 New Yorker reporter Dexter Filkins just returned from his latest reporting trip to Afghanistan. "The United States is leaving: mission not accomplished," he writes.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:28 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ The Long Walk.]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:34:10 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156524009/npr_156524009.mp3 The Long Walk.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 44:24 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:50:57 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156436747/npr_156436747.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 47:50 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Savages is a violent thriller starring Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson as pot growers caught up in a Mexican drug war. Critic David Edelstein says the movie is deeper and more complicated than Stone's famously bloody Natural Born Killers.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:23:33 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156406209/npr_156406209.mp3 Savages is a violent thriller starring Taylor Kitsch and Aaron Johnson as pot growers caught up in a Mexican drug war. Critic David Edelstein says the movie is deeper and more complicated than Stone's famously bloody Natural Born Killers.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 6:37 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Live From the Underground. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the album takes the audience on a trip through K.R.I.T.'s own version of Southern history.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:23:27 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156406200/npr_156406200.mp3 Live From the Underground. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the album takes the audience on a trip through K.R.I.T.'s own version of Southern history.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 4:54 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:22:35 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156406184/npr_156406184.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 34:15 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:46:31 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156348682/npr_156348682.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 8:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Frontline documentary explores why.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:46:13 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156348679/npr_156348679.mp3 Frontline documentary explores why.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 37:10 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:41:50 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156267021/npr_156267021.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 14:12 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Americana, features songs many of us learned as children, like "Oh Susannah" and "Clementine."]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:41:26 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156267018/npr_156267018.mp3 Americana, features songs many of us learned as children, like "Oh Susannah" and "Clementine."]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 32:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Falling Off the Sky, sweeps aside decades and nostalgia to achieve a vital sound for today.]]> Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:35:48 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156230629/npr_156230629.mp3 Falling Off the Sky, sweeps aside decades and nostalgia to achieve a vital sound for today.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 9:01 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:35:24 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156230626/npr_156230626.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 36:14 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:45:28 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156165804/npr_156165804.mp3 NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 4:57 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ New York Times reporter Adam Liptak rounds up the session's most important cases — including ones addressing immigration, campaign finance and Guantanamo detainees.]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:45:08 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156165801/npr_156165801.mp3 New York Times reporter Adam Liptak rounds up the session's most important cases — including ones addressing immigration, campaign finance and Guantanamo detainees.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 39:42 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ 30 Rock has two films out this summer, Rock of Ages and To Rome with Love. And we talk to a policy expert about rising college tuition. College is now four times more expensive than it was 3 decades ago. Also, Ken Tucker review's Fiona Apple's latest.]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:36:50 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156056506/npr_156056506.mp3 30 Rock has two films out this summer, Rock of Ages and To Rome with Love. And we talk to a policy expert about rising college tuition. College is now four times more expensive than it was 3 decades ago. Also, Ken Tucker review's Fiona Apple's latest.]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 75:06 no NPR http://www.npr.org/ Beasts of the Southern Wild came out of nowhere to win the Camera d'Or at Cannes and the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. The fable-like film, starring 6-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis, takes place after a storm ravages Louisiana. (Recommended)]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:03:51 -0400 http://freshair.npr.org http://podcastdownload.npr.org/anon.npr-podcasts/podcast/13/156022876/npr_156022876.mp3 Beasts of the Southern Wild came out of nowhere to win the Camera d'Or at Cannes and the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. The fable-like film, starring 6-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis, takes place after a storm ravages Louisiana. (Recommended)]]> NPR,NPR,Fresh Air from WHYY,Washington,District of Columbia,Morning Edition,All Things Considered,Fresh Air 5:55 no NPR http://www.npr.org/