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Terri Gross (Will Ryan)
"If you want to understand a political conflict, it helps to understand the culture in which that conflict is taking place," says host Terry Gross. Fresh Air is one of the most popular programs on public radio, breaking the "talk show" mold, and Gross is known for her fearless and insightful interviews with prominent figures in American arts, politics, and popular culture. "When there is a crisis in a foreign country, we sometimes call up that country's leading novelist or filmmaker to get the cultural perspective." Fresh Air features daily reports and reviews from critics and commentators on music, books, movies, and other cultural phenomena that invade the national psyche.
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Terry Gross
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.
Latest Stories from Fresh Air
The Internet: A Series Of 'Tubes' (And Then Some)
Thursday, May 31 2012 05:00 PM
What does the Internet look like? Journalist Andrew Blum decided to find out. His new book, Tubes, is a journey into the Internet's physical infrastructure — where our data is stored and transmitted.
2012: Not The Best Year At Cannes
Thursday, May 31 2012 03:00 PM
John Powers, Fresh Air's critic-at-large and the movie critic for Vogue, returns from this year's Cannes Film Festival. Though he says it wasn't the festival's strongest year, the experience once again left him feeling rejuvenated about the movies.
The Word 'Hopefully' Is Here To Stay, Hopefully
Wednesday, May 30 2012 03:54 PM
When The Associated Press said it would no longer condemn the use of the adverb "hopefully" in its style guide, most people shrugged. But the announcement was a red flag to people who have made the adverb the biggest bugaboo of English usage over the past 50 years.
Fresh Air Remembers Traditional Music Legend Doc Watson
Wednesday, May 30 2012 02:20 AM
Doc Watson, who was called "a living national treasure" for his virtuoso flat-picking and his repertoire of traditional folk and bluegrass tunes, has died. He was 89. Fresh Air remembers the blind guitar and banjo player with excepts from a 1988 interview.
Anti-Virtuoso Piano, Delicate And Despoiled
Tuesday, May 29 2012 04:51 PM
Masabumi Kikuchi's fully improvised album Sunrise features late, like-minded drummer Paul Motian.
Wes Anderson, Creating A Singular 'Kingdom'
Tuesday, May 29 2012 03:13 PM
The filmmaker's latest project, Moonrise Kingdom, recently opened the Cannes Film Festival. It's the story of a 12-year-old girl and boy who fall in love and then make a pact to run off into the woods together.
Catherine Russell: An In-Studio Fresh Air Concert
Monday, May 28 2012 12:02 PM
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.
Fresh Air Weekend: David Alan Grier, Sacha Baron Cohen
Saturday, May 26 2012 05:56 AM
The stand-up comedian and star of In Living Color was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Sporting Life in the opera Porgy and Bess. Also, actor and writer Sacha Baron Cohen on Borat, Bruno, Ali G., and his latest character, The Dictator.
James Burton: The Teen Who Invented American Guitar
Friday, May 25 2012 04:00 PM
You've heard guitarist James Burton even if you don't know it. Ever since he was 15, he's been recording behind a bewildering number of artists, from Ricky Nelson to Ray Charles. He also managed to put out some records on his own. Rock historian Ed Ward shares his story.
A Wes Anderson 'Kingdom' Full Of Beautiful Imagery
Friday, May 25 2012 03:30 PM
Wes Anderson's latest film is the story of a 12-year-old girl and boy who merge their imaginative worlds on an island off the coast of New England. Critic David Edelstein says Moonrise Kingdom will appeal to Anderson's longtime fans as well as anyone who appreciates good cinematography and design.
Examining 'The Leftovers,' After The Rapture
Friday, May 25 2012 02:01 PM
What if the rapture actually occurred? That's the plot of Tom Perrotta's novel The Leftovers, which examines the aftermath of an unexplained rapturelike event in which millions of people around the globe inexplicably disappear into thin air.
How Wes Anderson Soundtracks His Movies
Thursday, May 24 2012 03:59 PM
You might not recognize the name Randall Poster, but you're likely familiar with his work. Poster picks out and licenses music used in commercials, TV and film. He's worked closely with director Wes Anderson on films like Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom.
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: It's 'Common Sense'
Thursday, May 24 2012 03:31 PM
Parents should be paying very close attention to the digital media their children are using, says child advocate James Steyer. "Young people in particular often self-reveal before they self-reflect," he says. "There is no eraser button today for youthful indiscretion."
Remembering Baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Wednesday, May 23 2012 04:52 PM
The classical music world lost one of its legendary figures last week. The German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau died ten days short of his 87th birthday. He was one of the most recorded classical singers in recording history. Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz was one of his admirers.
Happy Feet: Tips For Healthier Running
Wednesday, May 23 2012 03:45 PM
Have you thought about switching to barefoot running? New York Times exercise columnist Gretchen Reynolds did — and promptly injured herself. She details what she did wrong — and how to keep your own feet healthy — in her new book, The First 20 Minutes.