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Fresh Air for Oct. 25, 2021: Actor Jonathan Majors

In this new political thriller, a familiar pantsuited figure saves democracy

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In this new political thriller, a familiar pantsuited figure saves democracy

In this new political thriller, a familiar pantsuited figure saves democracy

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Fresh Air for Oct. 23, 2021: Billy Porter; Cynthia Erivo

Fresh Air Weekend: Billy Porter; Cynthia Erivo

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Fresh Air Weekend: Billy Porter; Cynthia Erivo

Fresh Air Weekend: Billy Porter; Cynthia Erivo

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Fresh Air for Oct. 22, 2021: Lenny Kravitz

Sci-Fi epic 'Dune' is an immersive but incomplete experience

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Sci-Fi epic 'Dune' is an immersive but incomplete experience

Sci-Fi epic 'Dune' is an immersive but incomplete experience

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Fresh Air for Oct. 21, 2021: Actor Oscar Isaac

For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

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For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

For Oscar Isaac, life — and acting — is all about impermanence

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Fresh Air for Oct. 20, 2021: Remembering author Gary Paulsen

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