ExcitingAds! Air https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13 Air! en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:08:36 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Programs: Fresh Air https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/ Malala Yousafzai on life before and after being shot by a Taliban gunman As a teen, Yousafzai risked her life speaking out against the Taliban. "At the time, what scared me more was a life without an education as a girl," the Nobel-winner told Terry Gross at a live event. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:12:06 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5791491/malala-yousafzai-on-life-before-and-after-being-shot-by-a-taliban-gunman https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5791491/malala-yousafzai-on-life-before-and-after-being-shot-by-a-taliban-gunman As a teen, Yousafzai risked her life speaking out against the Taliban. "At the time, what scared me more was a life without an education as a girl," the Nobel-winner told Terry Gross at a live event.

]]> Terry Gross Fresh Air Weekend: Actor Amanda Peet; How to read Toni Morrison Actor Amanda Peet says she's "cancer-free and extremely lucky." David Bianculli reviews <em>Margo's Got Money Troubles</em>. A new book by Harvard professor Namwali Serpell dives into Toni Morrison's work. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5788647/amanda-peet-how-to-read-toni-morrison https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5788647/amanda-peet-how-to-read-toni-morrison All's Fair in Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2025.'/>

Actor Amanda Peet says she's "cancer-free and extremely lucky." David Bianculli reviews Margo's Got Money Troubles. A new book by Harvard professor Namwali Serpell dives into Toni Morrison's work.

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]]> You can't fake this: 'The Christophers' is a witty film about forgery and friendship In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:41:21 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5787776/the-christophers-review https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5787776/the-christophers-review The Christophers.'/>

In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children.

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]]> Justin Chang Filmmaker John Waters -- aka the 'Pope of Trash' -- turns 80 Once called the "King of Bad Taste," Waters is known for his off-beat cult films <em>Pink Flamingos</em> and <em>Polyester</em>, as well as the more mainstream <em>Hairspray</em>. <em>Originally broadcast in 2014 and 2019.</em> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:28:07 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5788650/filmmaker-john-waters-aka-the-pope-of-trash-turns-80 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5788650/filmmaker-john-waters-aka-the-pope-of-trash-turns-80 Once called the "King of Bad Taste," Waters is known for his off-beat cult films Pink Flamingos and Polyester, as well as the more mainstream Hairspray. Originally broadcast in 2014 and 2019.

]]> Terry Gross Actor Amanda Peet says she's 'cancer-free and extremely lucky' Peet is always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Except last year there seemed to be three different shoes, as she faced her parents' deaths and a breast cancer diagnosis. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:57:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5779640/amanda-peet-your-friends-and-neighbors-season-2 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5779640/amanda-peet-your-friends-and-neighbors-season-2 Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV which is now in its second season. She's pictured above in Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2025.'/>

Peet is always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Except last year there seemed to be three different shoes, as she faced her parents' deaths and a breast cancer diagnosis.

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]]> Terry Gross Veteran diplomat offers insights into the war in Iran — and thoughts on what's next The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:11:09 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5784072/veteran-diplomat-offers-insights-into-the-war-in-iran-and-thoughts-on-whats-next https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5784072/veteran-diplomat-offers-insights-into-the-war-in-iran-and-thoughts-on-whats-next The war entered a new phase when President Trump began a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace explains what this means.

]]> Dave Davies Have we been reading Toni Morrison all wrong? Harvard professor Namwali Serpell has been teaching Morrison for nearly two decades. Her book, <em>On Morrison</em> is a deep dive into the Nobel winner's complete body of work — 11 novels, plays and criticism. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:52:26 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780845/have-we-been-reading-toni-morrison-all-wrong https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780845/have-we-been-reading-toni-morrison-all-wrong Harvard professor Namwali Serpell has been teaching Morrison for nearly two decades. Her book, On Morrison is a deep dive into the Nobel winner's complete body of work — 11 novels, plays and criticism.

]]> Tonya Mosley 'Speakeasies to Symphonies' and 'Cosmic Music' chronicle 2 jazz greats Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews biographies of two musicians who transcended jazz, and to whom recognition was slow in coming: James P. Johnson, born in 1894, and Alice Coltrane, born in 1937. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:51:25 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5783779/speakeasies-to-symphonies-and-cosmic-music-chronicle-2-jazz-greats https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5783779/speakeasies-to-symphonies-and-cosmic-music-chronicle-2-jazz-greats Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews biographies of two musicians who transcended jazz, and to whom recognition was slow in coming: James P. Johnson, born in 1894, and Alice Coltrane, born in 1937.

]]> Kevin Whitehead Fresh Air Weekend: Arsenio Hall; 'Roastmaster' comic Jeff Ross "I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," Hall says of his late-night show. Known for his celebrity roasts, Ross turns inward in his Netflix special, <em>Take a Banana for the Ride.</em> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/11/nx-s1-5779620/arsenio-hall-roastmaster-comic-jeff-ross https://www.npr.org/2026/04/11/nx-s1-5779620/arsenio-hall-roastmaster-comic-jeff-ross

"I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid," Hall says of his late-night show. Known for his celebrity roasts, Ross turns inward in his Netflix special, Take a Banana for the Ride.

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]]> St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic 'jump scares' Known for her often dark, poetic songs and powerful guitar riffs, St. Vincent is backed by a 60-piece orchestra in her new album, <em>St. Vincent: Live in London! Originally broadcast April 23, 2024.</em> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/04/10/nx-s1-5779613/st-vincent-offers-tension-release-and-sonic-jump-scares https://www.npr.org/2026/04/10/nx-s1-5779613/st-vincent-offers-tension-release-and-sonic-jump-scares Known for her often dark, poetic songs and powerful guitar riffs, St. Vincent is backed by a 60-piece orchestra in her new album, St. Vincent: Live in London! Originally broadcast April 23, 2024.

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