Fresh Air : NPR https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 Hosted by Terry Gross, <em>Fresh Air from WHYY</em> is the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues. One of public radio's most popular programs, <em>Fresh Air</em> features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. en Copyright 2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:39:12 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 Fresh Air https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 How A Former Spy Trained Conservatives To Infiltrate Progressive Groups <em>NY Times </em>reporter Adam Goldman describes an undercover effort, headed up by an avid Trump supporter, that trained conservatives in espionage techniques and sent them to dig up dirt on progressives. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:39:12 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012107432/how-a-former-spy-trained-conservatives-to-infiltrate-progressive-groups https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012107432/how-a-former-spy-trained-conservatives-to-infiltrate-progressive-groups NY Times reporter Adam Goldman describes an undercover effort, headed up by an avid Trump supporter, that trained conservatives in espionage techniques and sent them to dig up dirt on progressives.

]]> Dave Davies 3 New Songs Show How Veteran Musicians Keep Things Fresh Over The Long Haul It's a quandary many musicians face: Create material that explores new territory or give variations of the same? Tom Jones, Jackson Browne and John Mayer each answer that question in new releases. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:39:12 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012105730/3-new-songs-show-how-veteran-musicians-keep-things-fresh-over-the-long-haul https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012105730/3-new-songs-show-how-veteran-musicians-keep-things-fresh-over-the-long-haul It's a quandary many musicians face: Create material that explores new territory or give variations of the same? Tom Jones, Jackson Browne and John Mayer each answer that question in new releases.

]]> Ken Tucker 'The Netanyahus' Turns The Campus Novel Into A Sly Fable About History And Identity Joshua Cohen offers a fictionalized version of a real-life campus visit by the father of the former Israeli prime minister. The novel offers a funny take on serious things. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:18:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1011745840/the-netanyahus-turns-the-campus-novel-into-a-sly-fable-about-history-and-identit https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1011745840/the-netanyahus-turns-the-campus-novel-into-a-sly-fable-about-history-and-identit Joshua Cohen offers a fictionalized version of a real-life campus visit by the father of the former Israeli prime minister. The novel offers a funny take on serious things.

]]> John Powers Sarah Vaughan's Magnificent Voice Reigns In 'Live At The Berlin Philharmonie' Vaughan combined an operatic sense of drama and vocal control with an improviser's risk-taking. A newly released 1969 concert recording is an ambitious showcase of her pop and classical sensibilities. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:18:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1004409814/sarah-vaughans-magnificent-voice-reigns-in-live-at-the-berlin-philharmonie https://www.npr.org/2021/06/30/1004409814/sarah-vaughans-magnificent-voice-reigns-in-live-at-the-berlin-philharmonie Vaughan combined an operatic sense of drama and vocal control with an improviser's risk-taking. A newly released 1969 concert recording is an ambitious showcase of her pop and classical sensibilities.

]]> Kevin Whitehead Half The World Lacks Proper Sanitation. Is It Possible To 'Transform The Toilet'? In <em>Pipe Dreams, </em>Chelsea Wald examines the health issues related to sanitation and looks at global efforts to manage human waste, including turning it into fuel and fertilizer. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:01:40 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/06/30/1011669888/half-the-world-lacks-proper-sanitation-is-it-possible-to-transform-the-toilet https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/06/30/1011669888/half-the-world-lacks-proper-sanitation-is-it-possible-to-transform-the-toilet

In Pipe Dreams, Chelsea Wald examines the health issues related to sanitation and looks at global efforts to manage human waste, including turning it into fuel and fertilizer.

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]]> Dave Davies Conan O'Brien Pushes Silliness Aside As He Wraps Up His Late Night Show O'Brien ended his 11-year run as the host of the TBS talk show <em>Conan </em>on June 24.<em> </em>Just as with his previous TV farewells, he ended things on a serious note — and with an eye toward the future. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:31:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/29/1011273023/conan-obrien-pushes-silliness-aside-as-he-wraps-up-his-late-night-show https://www.npr.org/2021/06/29/1011273023/conan-obrien-pushes-silliness-aside-as-he-wraps-up-his-late-night-show O'Brien ended his 11-year run as the host of the TBS talk show Conan on June 24. Just as with his previous TV farewells, he ended things on a serious note — and with an eye toward the future.

]]> David Bianculli Newly Released Tapes Go Inside Nixon's White House During The Watergate Scandal <em>King Richard </em>author Michael Dobbs reconstructs how the scandal gradually engulfed more administration officials, with operatives turning on each other — and eventually the president. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:31:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/29/1011270859/newly-released-tapes-go-inside-nixons-white-house-during-the-watergate-scandal https://www.npr.org/2021/06/29/1011270859/newly-released-tapes-go-inside-nixons-white-house-during-the-watergate-scandal King Richard author Michael Dobbs reconstructs how the scandal gradually engulfed more administration officials, with operatives turning on each other — and eventually the president.

]]> Dave Davies How Uzo Aduba's Mom Helped Prepare Her To Play A Therapist 'In Treatment' Aduba's mother, who died last year, was a great listener. "She would pause or mute the television, close whatever she was reading, writing and give you her full attention," Aduba says. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:55:28 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/28/1010891216/uzo-aduba-in-treatment-hbo-orange-is-the-new-black-crazy-eyes-netflix https://www.npr.org/2021/06/28/1010891216/uzo-aduba-in-treatment-hbo-orange-is-the-new-black-crazy-eyes-netflix

Aduba's mother, who died last year, was a great listener. "She would pause or mute the television, close whatever she was reading, writing and give you her full attention," Aduba says.

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]]> Terry Gross Fresh Air Weekend: Anthony Ramos, 'Luca,' 'Undine' And Renée Elise Goldsberry Ramos says Lin-Manuel Miranda's <em>In the Heights</em> filled him with hope. Justin Chang reviews the films <em>Luca</em> and <em>Undine. </em>And <em>Hamilton </em>star Renée Elise Goldsberry becomes a one-hit wonder in <em>Girls5Eva.</em> Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:32:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/26/1010148514/fresh-air-weekend-anthony-ramos-luca-undine-and-renee-elise-goldsberry https://www.npr.org/2021/06/26/1010148514/fresh-air-weekend-anthony-ramos-luca-undine-and-renee-elise-goldsberry

Ramos says Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights filled him with hope. Justin Chang reviews the films Luca and Undine. And Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry becomes a one-hit wonder in Girls5Eva.

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]]> 'The Quiet Americans' Examines Tragic Miscalculations In The CIA's Formative Years Author Scott Anderson chronicles the formative years of America's spy agency by focusing on four soldiers who became intelligence agents after World War II.<em> Originally broadcast Sept. 1, 2020.</em> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:35:32 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/25/1010147756/the-quiet-americans-examines-tragic-miscalculations-in-the-cias-formative-years https://www.npr.org/2021/06/25/1010147756/the-quiet-americans-examines-tragic-miscalculations-in-the-cias-formative-years Author Scott Anderson chronicles the formative years of America's spy agency by focusing on four soldiers who became intelligence agents after World War II. Originally broadcast Sept. 1, 2020.

]]> Dave Davies 'Evil' And 'The Good Fight' Are Great Network Shows — For A Price New seasons of the two dramas by husband and wife duo Robert and Michelle King are timely and entertaining. But you can't watch them without paying a Paramount+ streaming fee. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:35:32 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/25/1010147519/evil-and-the-good-fight-are-great-network-shows-for-a-price https://www.npr.org/2021/06/25/1010147519/evil-and-the-good-fight-are-great-network-shows-for-a-price New seasons of the two dramas by husband and wife duo Robert and Michelle King are timely and entertaining. But you can't watch them without paying a Paramount+ streaming fee.

]]> David Bianculli Uncovering Who Is Driving The Fight Against Critical Race Theory In Schools An NBC News analysis finds at least 165 local and national groups are trying to disrupt or block lessons on race and gender. NBC reporter Tyler Kingkade explores who is waging this fight, and why. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:49:39 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/24/1009839021/uncovering-who-is-driving-the-fight-against-critical-race-theory-in-schools https://www.npr.org/2021/06/24/1009839021/uncovering-who-is-driving-the-fight-against-critical-race-theory-in-schools An NBC News analysis finds at least 165 local and national groups are trying to disrupt or block lessons on race and gender. NBC reporter Tyler Kingkade explores who is waging this fight, and why.

]]> Terry Gross Mario Pavone Is As Powerful As Ever On Final Albums 'Blue Vertical' And 'Isabella' Last winter, knowing his time on earth was growing short, the bassist, who died May 15, resolved to cap 40 years of making his own records with a final statement: two albums, by two quartets. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:49:39 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/24/1007637686/mario-pavone-is-as-powerful-as-ever-on-final-albums-blue-vertical-and-isabella https://www.npr.org/2021/06/24/1007637686/mario-pavone-is-as-powerful-as-ever-on-final-albums-blue-vertical-and-isabella Last winter, knowing his time on earth was growing short, the bassist, who died May 15, resolved to cap 40 years of making his own records with a final statement: two albums, by two quartets.

]]> Kevin Whitehead New Takes On Old Songs In 'Standing In The Doorway' And 'The Waylon Sessions' Chrissie Hynde sings Bob Dylan and Shannon McNally performs songs associated with country singer Waylon Jennings. They both use the structures the men built to create their own rich emotional spaces. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:31:08 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/23/1009471111/new-takes-on-old-songs-in-standing-in-the-doorway-and-the-waylon-sessions https://www.npr.org/2021/06/23/1009471111/new-takes-on-old-songs-in-standing-in-the-doorway-and-the-waylon-sessions Chrissie Hynde sings Bob Dylan and Shannon McNally performs songs associated with country singer Waylon Jennings. They both use the structures the men built to create their own rich emotional spaces.

]]> Ken Tucker Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe On Equal Pay, And What The U.S. Flag Means To Her Rapinoe has been an outspoken advocate for pay equity and the Black Lives Matter movement. "I see patriotism as constantly demanding better of ourselves," she says. <em>Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2020.</em> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:31:08 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2021/06/23/1009403840/soccer-star-megan-rapinoe-on-equal-pay-and-what-the-u-s-flag-means-to-her https://www.npr.org/2021/06/23/1009403840/soccer-star-megan-rapinoe-on-equal-pay-and-what-the-u-s-flag-means-to-her Rapinoe has been an outspoken advocate for pay equity and the Black Lives Matter movement. "I see patriotism as constantly demanding better of ourselves," she says. Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2020.

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