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 Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.

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  • With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever

    With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever
    Jun 2 2025
    The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom.

    Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews a documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

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    45 mins
  • Best Of: Sarah Silverman / Cole Escola

    Best Of: Sarah Silverman / Cole Escola
    May 31 2025
    Comic Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, PostMortem, about the death of her father and stepmother, 9 days apart. She talks with Terry Gross about how the special came to be.

    Also, we hear from Cole Escola, creator and star of the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary! It's an intentionally ridiculous reimagining of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. It portrays her as having become addicted to alcohol, not because of the Civil War, but because she's desperately yearning for her only true love, cabaret.

    Plus, Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Willie Nelson and Ken Pomeroy.

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    48 mins
  • A Veteran Stunt Performer Shares Tricks Of The Trade

    A Veteran Stunt Performer Shares Tricks Of The Trade
    May 30 2025
    Filmmaker and stunt coordinator David Leitch says it's easier to do stunts himself than direct his stunt performer friends. "You are responsible for their safety," he explains. "Your heart goes through your chest." His film The Fall Guy is about the unknown performers who put their lives on the line. He spoke with Terry Gross about barrel rolling cars, being lit on fire, and doing another take when everything hurts.

    Also, Justin Chang reviews the new Wes Anderson film, The Phoenician Scheme.

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    45 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.

This is a fantastic podcast

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