Fresh Air from WHYY http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13&ft=1&f=13 This one-hour program features Terry Gross' in-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Fresh Air from WHYY http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13&ft=1&f=13 The Art Of Life: Claes Oldenburg At MOMA Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193146719/the-art-of-life-claes-oldenburg-at-moma?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193146719/the-art-of-life-claes-oldenburg-at-moma?ft=1&f=13 Claes Oldenburg is one of the best-known American pop artists. Critic Lloyd Schwartz found himself not alone in enjoying the current Oldenburg exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which continues through Aug. 5.

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]]> 'The Watchers' Have Had Their Eyes On Us For Years Shane Harris, an author and journalist who covers intelligence, surveillance and cybersecurity for a number of publications, says that the revelations about the NSA from Edward Snowden are nothing new, and that such programs have a significant recent history in the United States. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/192770397/the-watchers-have-had-their-eyes-on-us-for-years?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/192770397/the-watchers-have-had-their-eyes-on-us-for-years?ft=1&f=13 Shane Harris, an author and journalist who covers intelligence, surveillance and cybersecurity for a number of publications, says that the revelations about the NSA from Edward Snowden are nothing new, and that such programs have a significant recent history in the United States.

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]]> Cécile McLorin Salvant: Making Old Songs New Again The 23-year-old jazz phenom's debut album showcases her takes on vintage jazz and blues numbers by Bessie Smith, Fats Waller and others. You can trace some of her effects back to jazz greats like Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188941161/c-cile-mclorin-salvant-making-old-songs-new-again?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188941161/c-cile-mclorin-salvant-making-old-songs-new-again?ft=1&f=13 The 23-year-old jazz phenom's debut album showcases her takes on vintage jazz and blues numbers by Bessie Smith, Fats Waller and others. You can trace some of her effects back to jazz greats like Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter and Abbey Lincoln.

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]]> Samberg, Taccone And Schaffer: Three's Not A Lonely Island As the brains behind the hip-hop parody group responsible for digital shorts like "D--- in a Box," Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer have produced some of the funniest <em>Saturday Night Live</em> material in recent memory. Here, they talk <em></em> about comedy, <em>Yo! MTV Raps</em> and adolescence. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/191347182/samberg-taccone-and-schaffer-threes-not-a-lonley-island?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/191347182/samberg-taccone-and-schaffer-threes-not-a-lonley-island?ft=1&f=13 As the brains behind the hip-hop parody group responsible for digital shorts like "D--- in a Box," Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer have produced some of the funniest Saturday Night Live material in recent memory. Here, they talk about comedy, Yo! MTV Raps and adolescence.

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]]> In 'TransAtlantic,' The Flight Is Almost Too Smooth Colum McCann won the National Book Award for his 2009 novel, <em>Let the Great World Spin</em>, about a high-wire artist. Critic Maureen Corrigan says McCann's new novel, <em>TransAtlantic</em>, also has its head in the clouds. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/191334200/in-transatlantic-the-flight-is-almost-too-smooth?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/191334200/in-transatlantic-the-flight-is-almost-too-smooth?ft=1&f=13 Colum McCann won the National Book Award for his 2009 novel, Let the Great World Spin, about a high-wire artist. Critic Maureen Corrigan says McCann's new novel, TransAtlantic, also has its head in the clouds.

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]]> WWII 'Deserters': Stories Of Men Who Left The Front Lines In his new book, journalist Charles Glass explores the little-known history of thousands of American and British soldiers who deserted during World War II. Glass describes how the strain of war can push a soldier to the breaking point — and how the line between courage and cowardice is never simple. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/189275754/wwii-deserters-stories-of-men-who-left-the-front-lines?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/189275754/wwii-deserters-stories-of-men-who-left-the-front-lines?ft=1&f=13 In his new book, journalist Charles Glass explores the little-known history of thousands of American and British soldiers who deserted during World War II. Glass describes how the strain of war can push a soldier to the breaking point — and how the line between courage and cowardice is never simple.

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]]> Fresh Air Weekend: Rogen, Goldberg, '20 Feet From Stardom' And 'Much Ado' Writing partners Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg met as adolescents<em>.</em> Their new project is the disaster-movie spoof <em>This Is the End.</em> A new documentary profiles backup singers whose voices you know but whose names you probably don't. Joss Whedon's new production of Shakespeare's classic is a delight. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/15/191371606/fresh-air-weekend-rogen-goldberg-20-feet-from-stardom-and-much-ado?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/15/191371606/fresh-air-weekend-rogen-goldberg-20-feet-from-stardom-and-much-ado?ft=1&f=13 Writing partners Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg met as adolescents. Their new project is the disaster-movie spoof This Is the End. A new documentary profiles backup singers whose voices you know but whose names you probably don't. Joss Whedon's new production of Shakespeare's classic is a delight.

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]]> Mantel Takes Up Betrayal, Beheadings In 'Bodies' Hilary Mantel is the first woman to win the Man Booker Prize twice, first for her 2009 novel, <em>Wolf Hall</em>, and then for that book's 2012 sequel, <em>Bring Up the Bodies</em>. The novels are part of a historical fiction trilogy about Tudor England and the events surrounding the reign of King Henry VIII. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:26:57 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191367091/mantel-takes-up-betrayal-beheadings-in-bodies?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191367091/mantel-takes-up-betrayal-beheadings-in-bodies?ft=1&f=13 Hilary Mantel is the first woman to win the Man Booker Prize twice, first for her 2009 novel, Wolf Hall, and then 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.

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]]> Whedon's Touch Finds A Match With 'Much Ado' Sandwiched into Joss Whedon's busy schedule of TV series and big-screen features was an unexpected low-budget adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> — shot in black and white. Film critic David Edelstein says it's a delight. <em><strong>(Recommended)</strong></em> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191352446/whedons-touch-finds-a-match-with-much-ado?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191352446/whedons-touch-finds-a-match-with-much-ado?ft=1&f=13 Sandwiched into Joss Whedon's busy schedule of TV series and big-screen features was an unexpected low-budget adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing — shot in black and white. Film critic David Edelstein says it's a delight. (Recommended)

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]]> John Oliver: Topical Comedy With A Crisp Accent With Jon Stewart on leave, <em>The Daily Show</em>'s "Senior British Correspondent" John Oliver has stepped up to fill in as host. In a<em> Fresh Air</em> interview from 2010, he talks about moving to the United States to join the show — and the weird credibility his accent immediately gives him with Americans. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191391902/john-oliver-topical-comedy-with-a-crisp-accent?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191391902/john-oliver-topical-comedy-with-a-crisp-accent?ft=1&f=13 With Jon Stewart on leave, The Daily Show's "Senior British Correspondent" John Oliver has stepped up to fill in as host. In a Fresh Air interview from 2010, he talks about moving to the United States to join the show — and the weird credibility his accent immediately gives him with Americans.

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]]> Florida-Grown Fiction: Hiaasen Satirizes The Sunshine State Novelist and <em>Miami Herald</em> columnist Carl Hiaasen writes with passion and purpose about the state he loves. His latest book, <em>Bad Monkey,</em> is an offbeat murder mystery set in Key West. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188695607/florida-grown-fiction-hiaasen-satirizes-the-sunshine-state?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188695607/florida-grown-fiction-hiaasen-satirizes-the-sunshine-state?ft=1&f=13 Novelist and Miami Herald columnist Carl Hiaasen writes with passion and purpose about the state he loves. His latest book, Bad Monkey, is an offbeat murder mystery set in Key West.

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]]> Israeli Writer Yoram Kaniuk, 83, On Pain And Peace Author and journalist Yoram Kaniuk died June 8 at age 83. <em></em>He joined <em>Fresh Air</em>'s Terry Gross in August 1988 to talk about fighting in the Israeli underground and his belief that, for Israelis and Palestinians, "the only way is to live somehow together." Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191279136/israeli-writer-yoram-kaniuk-83-on-pain-and-peace?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191279136/israeli-writer-yoram-kaniuk-83-on-pain-and-peace?ft=1&f=13 Author and journalist Yoram Kaniuk died June 8 at age 83. He joined Fresh Air's Terry Gross in August 1988 to talk about fighting in the Israeli underground and his belief that, for Israelis and Palestinians, "the only way is to live somehow together."

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]]> Slaid Cleaves: 'Still Fighting' With Smart Lyrics And Stories The singer-songwriter has said, as he was writing his new album <em>Still Fighting the War</em>, that "a theme of perseverance through hard times revealed itself." Rock critic Ken Tucker says the record is no downer, and that Cleaves finds complex sentiments and wittily phrased ideas in many of his new songs. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188368622/slaid-cleaves-still-fighting-with-smart-lyrics-and-stories?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/188368622/slaid-cleaves-still-fighting-with-smart-lyrics-and-stories?ft=1&f=13 The singer-songwriter has said, as he was writing his new album Still Fighting the War, that "a theme of perseverance through hard times revealed itself." Rock critic Ken Tucker says the record is no downer, and that Cleaves finds complex sentiments and wittily phrased ideas in many of his new songs.

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]]> '20 Feet From' The Spotlight, There's Singing Worthy Of One A new documentary directed by Morgan Neville profiles backup singers whose voices you know but whose names you probably don't: Lisa Fischer, Darlene Love, Judith Hill and Merry Clayton. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/188384737/20-feet-from-the-spotlight-theres-singing-worthy-of-one?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/188384737/20-feet-from-the-spotlight-theres-singing-worthy-of-one?ft=1&f=13 A new documentary directed by Morgan Neville profiles backup singers whose voices you know but whose names you probably don't: Lisa Fischer, Darlene Love, Judith Hill and Merry Clayton.

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]]> Fame Studios And The Road To Nashville Songwriting Glory One of America's great songwriters, Dan Penn has written dozens of soul classics, often with keyboardist Spooner Oldham. For a while, the two were on the staff of Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Ala. Ace Records has just released an entire CD of Penn's demos. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190990917/fame-studios-and-the-road-to-nashville-songwriting-glory?ft=1&f=13 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190990917/fame-studios-and-the-road-to-nashville-songwriting-glory?ft=1&f=13 One of America's great songwriters, Dan Penn has written dozens of soul classics, often with keyboardist Spooner Oldham. For a while, the two were on the staff of Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Ala. Ace Records has just released an entire CD of Penn's demos.

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