Latin America
American's Arrest In Cuba Could Have Impact
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Interviews
Digital Life
How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online()
February 22, 2012 Advertisers collect information with every digital move people make. They then target ads based on that information. Communications scholar Joseph Turow worries that advertisers will use such data to discriminate against people and put them into "reputation silos."
The Fresh Air Interview
Catherine Russell: The Fresh Air In-Studio Concert()
February 21, 2012 The standards singer's new solo album, Strictly Romancin', explores the ups and downs of love. Russell sings several tracks from the record during this interview and performance.
Author Interviews
'New Yorker' Cartoonist Imagines Washington At 7()
February 20, 2012 Through his many New Yorker covers, Barry Blitt has become one of the pre-eminent satirical cartoonists of America's recent presidents. Now Blitt has trained his eye and pen upon our first president in a new children's book, George Washington's Birthday.
Music Interviews
Bret McKenzie: A Very Manly Muppet [Extended Cut]()
February 20, 2012 McKenzie, half of the New Zealand musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords, wrote five songs in the recent Muppets movie. "Man or Muppet" is nominated for Best Original Song at this year's Academy Awards. [extended cut]
Fresh Air Weekend
Fresh Air Weekend: Viola Davis, Nathan Englander()
February 18, 2012 The actress earned her second Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of a maid in the 1960s-era film The Help. She talks about her role. Also, writer Nathan Englander on his new short story collection.
Remembrances
Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid()
February 17, 2012 New York Times war correspondent Anthony Shadid, a frequent guest on Fresh Air, died Thursday after apparently suffering a fatal asthma attack in Syria, where he was reporting on the political uprising. Fresh Air remembers Shadid with excerpts from his December 2011 appearance on the show.
