NPR People: Terry Gross http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100593&ft=1&f=2100593 Combine an intelligent interviewer with a roster of guests that, according to the Chicago Tribune, would be prized by any talk-show host, and you're bound to get an interesting conversation. Fresh Air's interviews, though, are in a category by themselves, distinguished by host and executive producer Terry Gross' unique approach. "A remarkable blend of empathy and warmth, genuine curiosity and sharp intelligence," says The San Francisco Chronicle. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:02:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Terry Gross http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100593&ft=1&f=2100593 yes 'Angler' Takes Measure Of Cheney's Influence Dick Cheney is arguably one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, but much of his work is done behind the scenes. In his new book, <em>Angler</em>, journalist Barton Gellman details the forty-year political career of Bush's second in command. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94662546&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94662546&ft=1&f=2100593 Dick Cheney is arguably one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, but much of his work is done behind the scenes. In his new book, <em>Angler</em>, journalist Barton Gellman details the forty-year political career of Bush's second in command. 0 no Dick Cheney is arguably one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, but much of his work is done behind the scenes. In his new book, Angler, journalist Barton Gellman details the forty-year political career of Bush's second in command.

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]]> Remembering The Hacienda Bros. Chris Gaffney Chris Gaffney, vocalist and accordion player for the Hacienda Brothers, died last week from liver cancer at the age of 57. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90510533&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90510533&ft=1&f=2100593 Chris Gaffney, vocalist and accordion player for the Hacienda Brothers, died last week from liver cancer at the age of 57. 0 no Chris Gaffney, vocalist and accordion player for the Hacienda Brothers, died last week from liver cancer at the age of 57.

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]]> An Israeli Journalist's Take on Christian Zionism Israeli journalist Gershom Gorenberg discusses the Christian Zionist movement, which teaches that the rebirth of Israel is a prelude to the second coming of Jesus Christ &mdash; and the end of the world. Fri, 16 May 2008 09:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90509127&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90509127&ft=1&f=2100593 Israeli journalist Gershom Gorenberg discusses the Christian Zionist movement, which teaches that the rebirth of Israel is a prelude to the second coming of Jesus Christ &mdash; and the end of the world. 0 no Israeli journalist Gershom Gorenberg discusses the Christian Zionist movement, which teaches that the rebirth of Israel is a prelude to the second coming of Jesus Christ — and the end of the world.

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]]> Pastor John Hagee on Christian Zionism, Katrina John Hagee believes the end of days, the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ are imminent. He says that the rebirth of Israel and the restoration of Jerusalem are a prelude to the return of the Lord. Fri, 16 May 2008 09:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90508742&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90508742&ft=1&f=2100593 John Hagee believes the end of days, the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ are imminent. He says that the rebirth of Israel and the restoration of Jerusalem are a prelude to the return of the Lord. 0 no John Hagee believes the end of days, the Rapture and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ are imminent. He says that the rebirth of Israel and the restoration of Jerusalem are a prelude to the return of the Lord.

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]]> Junot Diaz Discusses his 'Wondrous' Debut Novel Author Junot Diaz won a Pulitzer Prize this year for his first novel, <em>The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao</em>. Set in both the United States and the Dominican Republic, the novel explores the complexities of living in two cultures at once, with prose that frequently mixes Spanish and English in the same sentence. Fri, 02 May 2008 15:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90111248&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90111248&ft=1&f=2100593 Author Junot Diaz won a Pulitzer Prize this year for his first novel, <em>The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao</em>. Set in both the United States and the Dominican Republic, the novel explores the complexities of living in two cultures at once, with prose that frequently mixes Spanish and English in the same sentence. 0 no Author Junot Diaz won a Pulitzer Prize this year for his first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Set in both the United States and the Dominican Republic, the novel explores the complexities of living in two cultures at once, with prose that frequently mixes Spanish and English in the same sentence.

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]]> Commemorating Philip Roth's 75th Birthday On Friday, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth is being honored at Columbia University in commemoration of his 75th birthday. The National Book Foundation is celebrating the event with an online exhibit of Roth's work. Roth, a frequent guest on <em>Fresh Air</em>, talks with Terry Gross about his celebrated career. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89537013&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89537013&ft=1&f=2100593 On Friday, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth is being honored at Columbia University in commemoration of his 75th birthday. The National Book Foundation is celebrating the event with an online exhibit of Roth's work. Roth, a frequent guest on <em>Fresh Air</em>, talks with Terry Gross about his celebrated career. 0 no On Friday, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Philip Roth is being honored at Columbia University in commemoration of his 75th birthday. The National Book Foundation is celebrating the event with an online exhibit of Roth's work. Roth, a frequent guest on Fresh Air, talks with Terry Gross about his celebrated career.

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]]> Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality Martin Luther King Jr. was in Memphis in 1968 rallying for fair treatment and pay of African-American sanitation workers when he was assassinated. American history professor Michael Honey joins <em>Fresh Air</em> to discuss his book on the labor campaign King was leading at the time of his death. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89372561&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89372561&ft=1&f=2100593 Martin Luther King Jr. was in Memphis in 1968 rallying for fair treatment and pay of African-American sanitation workers when he was assassinated. American history professor Michael Honey joins <em>Fresh Air</em> to discuss his book on the labor campaign King was leading at the time of his death. 0 no Martin Luther King Jr. was in Memphis in 1968 rallying for fair treatment and pay of African-American sanitation workers when he was assassinated. American history professor Michael Honey joins Fresh Air to discuss his book on the labor campaign King was leading at the time of his death.

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]]> Arthur Penn, Realistic Violence in 'Bonnie and Clyde' Director Arthur Penn changed the face of cinema with his film, <em>Bonnie and Clyde</em>. The graphic realism of the last scenes have influenced television and movies since the film's release in 1967. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89164831&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89164831&ft=1&f=2100593 Director Arthur Penn changed the face of cinema with his film, <em>Bonnie and Clyde</em>. The graphic realism of the last scenes have influenced television and movies since the film's release in 1967. 0 no Director Arthur Penn changed the face of cinema with his film, Bonnie and Clyde. The graphic realism of the last scenes have influenced television and movies since the film's release in 1967.

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]]> Quincy Jones, The Man Behind the Music Quincy Jones started his career as a trumpeter in Lionel Hampton's big band in the early '50s. But Jones never became a noted instrumentalist. What made him famous and wealthy was his work as a record producer &mdash; perhaps, most notably, for the Michael Jackson megahit <em>Thriller.</em> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88229009&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88229009&ft=1&f=2100593 Quincy Jones started his career as a trumpeter in Lionel Hampton's big band in the early '50s. But Jones never became a noted instrumentalist. What made him famous and wealthy was his work as a record producer &mdash; perhaps, most notably, for the Michael Jackson megahit <em>Thriller.</em> 0 no Quincy Jones started his career as a trumpeter in Lionel Hampton's big band in the early '50s. But Jones never became a noted instrumentalist. What made him famous and wealthy was his work as a record producer — perhaps, most notably, for the Michael Jackson megahit Thriller.

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]]> Marian McPartland, Pioneering Jazz Legend The fact that she is a British-born white woman hasn't stopped jazz pianist Marian McPartland from playing for nearly 50 years in a world that is largely male and black. Now about to turn 90, McPartland has a new CD called 'Twilight World.' Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88228745&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88228745&ft=1&f=2100593 The fact that she is a British-born white woman hasn't stopped jazz pianist Marian McPartland from playing for nearly 50 years in a world that is largely male and black. Now about to turn 90, McPartland has a new CD called 'Twilight World.' 0 no The fact that she is a British-born white woman hasn't stopped jazz pianist Marian McPartland from playing for nearly 50 years in a world that is largely male and black. Now about to turn 90, McPartland has a new CD called 'Twilight World.'

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]]> Ray Davies: Rock Legend Rocks On Rock legend Ray Davies joins <em>Fresh Air</em>'s Terry Gross to discuss his career with the '60s British band The Kinks, and as a solo artist. He also describes a harrowing incident in New Orleans that nearly cost him his life. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87772916&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87772916&ft=1&f=2100593 Rock legend Ray Davies joins <em>Fresh Air</em>'s Terry Gross to discuss his career with the '60s British band The Kinks, and as a solo artist. He also describes a harrowing incident in New Orleans that nearly cost him his life. 0 no Rock legend Ray Davies joins Fresh Air's Terry Gross to discuss his career with the '60s British band The Kinks, and as a solo artist. He also describes a harrowing incident in New Orleans that nearly cost him his life.

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]]> Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier Suzanne Geffen Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), talks with Terry Gross on how to make caregiving easier. Mintz speaks from experience. Her husband has multiple sclerosis. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:48:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18536602&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18536602&ft=1&f=2100593 Suzanne Geffen Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), talks with Terry Gross on how to make caregiving easier. Mintz speaks from experience. Her husband has multiple sclerosis. 0 no Suzanne Geffen Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), talks with Terry Gross on how to make caregiving easier. Mintz speaks from experience. Her husband has multiple sclerosis.

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]]> David Edelstein's Top 10 Films of 2007 <em>Fresh Air</em>'s arbiter of things filmic offers his annual year-end movies wrap-up. This time, his Top 10 list has 11 entries, as the number-nine slot features a tie. At the top: Julian Schnabel's <em>The Diving Bell and the Butterfly</em>. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17354790&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17354790&ft=1&f=2100593 <em>Fresh Air</em>'s arbiter of things filmic offers his annual year-end movies wrap-up. This time, his Top 10 list has 11 entries, as the number-nine slot features a tie. At the top: Julian Schnabel's <em>The Diving Bell and the Butterfly</em>. 0 no Fresh Air's arbiter of things filmic offers his annual year-end movies wrap-up. This time, his Top 10 list has 11 entries, as the number-nine slot features a tie. At the top: Julian Schnabel's The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.

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]]> Raymond Arsenault Traces Freedom Riders' Road In 1961, an integrated group of self-proclaimed "Freedom Riders" challenged segregation by riding together on segregated buses through the Deep South. They demanded unrestricted access but pledged nonviolence &mdash; and they kept that pledge even when attacked and bloodied by their racist opponents. Fri, 04 May 2007 11:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10004609&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10004609&ft=1&f=2100593 In 1961, an integrated group of self-proclaimed "Freedom Riders" challenged segregation by riding together on segregated buses through the Deep South. They demanded unrestricted access but pledged nonviolence &mdash; and they kept that pledge even when attacked and bloodied by their racist opponents. 0 no In 1961, an integrated group of self-proclaimed "Freedom Riders" challenged segregation by riding together on segregated buses through the Deep South. They demanded unrestricted access but pledged nonviolence — and they kept that pledge even when attacked and bloodied by their racist opponents.

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]]> Tom Petty Packs 30 Years of Rock for the Road Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are marking their 30th year in the business with a U.S. tour, and Petty has a new solo album, <em>Highway Companion</em>. It's been 12 years since Petty has released a solo album, and four since he's released an album with the Heartbreakers. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5586675&ft=1&f=2100593 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5586675&ft=1&f=2100593 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are marking their 30th year in the business with a U.S. tour, and Petty has a new solo album, <em>Highway Companion</em>. It's been 12 years since Petty has released a solo album, and four since he's released an album with the Heartbreakers. 0 no Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are marking their 30th year in the business with a U.S. tour, and Petty has a new solo album, Highway Companion. It's been 12 years since Petty has released a solo album, and four since he's released an album with the Heartbreakers.

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