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  • Best Of: Louis Armstrong's Early Years / Our Anti-Social Century
    Feb 22 2025
    We talk with author Ricky Riccardi about how Louis Armstrong became the first Black pop star and provided the foundation of improvisation for other musicians. Riccardi's book is Stomp Off, Let's Go.

    Also, we hear from Atlantic writer Derek Thompson. He's done a deep dive into our nation's loneliness epidemic and how our phones have become a barrier to real human connection.

    Critic-at-large John Powers reviews the Brazilian film I'm Still Here.

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    49 mins
  • Andrew Scott Doesn't See Ripley As A Monster
    Feb 21 2025
    In the series Ripley, Andrew Scott plays a con artist with no conscience. The actor says it was important to humanize his character. "For me, I think your first job is to sort of advocate for the character and try not to judge them." Scott's up for a SAG Award for his portrayal of Tom Ripley.

    David Bianculli reviews Netflix's new six-part drama series Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro.

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    44 mins
  • A Family Forged By Haiti's Coup
    Feb 20 2025
    Rich Benjamin's grandfather, Daniel Fignolé, was a popular Haitian labor leader who became Haiti's president in 1957. After just 19 days in office, he was overthrown by a military coup, and was sent to the U.S. His 13 year-old daughter (Benjamin's mother) was taken by soldiers and sexually assaulted. She was eventually reunited with her parents in America, where they were refugees. Rich Benjamin talks with Terry Gross about his family's history and resilience. His memoir is Talk to Me.

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    44 mins

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Excellent episode. There were many glitches during the playback involving jumps and skipping time etc. so it was difficult at times to follow the interview. Very frustrating and I hope Audible fixes their playback issues.

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