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March 22, 2022 Columnist Frank Bruni On Vision Lost & Found
After experiencing a rare kind of stroke, NYT writer Frank Bruni suddenly became blind in his right eye. Doctors told him there was a decent chance the same could happen to his other eye. It forced him to make a decision: He could focus on what had been lost or on what remained. He chose the latter. Bruni's new memoir is The Beauty of Dusk.
44 min
March 22, 2022 Columnist Frank Bruni On Vision Lost & Found
After experiencing a rare kind of stroke, NYT writer Frank Bruni suddenly became blind in his right eye. Doctors told him there was a decent chance the same could happen to his other eye. It forced him to make a decision: He could focus on what had been lost or on what remained. He chose the latter. Bruni's new memoir is The Beauty of Dusk.
44 min
March 22, 2022 Columnist Frank Bruni On Vision Lost & Found
After experiencing a rare kind of stroke, NYT writer Frank Bruni suddenly became blind in his right eye. Doctors told him there was a decent chance the same could happen to his other eye. It forced him to make a decision: He could focus on what had been lost or on what remained. He chose the latter. Bruni's new memoir is The Beauty of Dusk.
44 min
March 21, 2022 Classical Pianist Jeremy Denk
The MacArthur "genius" grant winner talks about what he learned from his piano teachers, his pivotal artistic moments and his failures and frustrations. Denk's new memoir is Every Good Boy Does Fine.
47 min
March 21, 2022 Classical Pianist Jeremy Denk
The MacArthur "genius" grant winner talks about what he learned from his piano teachers, his pivotal artistic moments and his failures and frustrations. Denk's new memoir is Every Good Boy Does Fine.
47 min
March 21, 2022 Classical Pianist Jeremy Denk
The MacArthur "genius" grant winner talks about what he learned from his piano teachers, his pivotal artistic moments and his failures and frustrations. Denk's new memoir is Every Good Boy Does Fine.
47 min
March 19, 2022 Best Of: Seth Meyers / A Tour Of The Human Body
As the host of NBC's Late Night, it's Seth Meyers' job to be funny, even when the news is catastrophic. He's satirized issues in the news, including in times of tragedy and war ever since he became an anchor on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update in 2006. His first SNL episode was the episode following 9/11. Seth Meyers has a new children's book called I'm Not Scared, YOU'RE Scared.

Also, we'll talk about the hidden world inside our bodies — from the remarkable design of our organs, to the messages contained in our body fluids, with Dr. Jonathan Reisman, author of The Unseen Body. He's a pediatrician, internist and ER physician who's worked in different cultures and in extreme climates.

Justin Chang reviews the new Pixar movie, Turning Red.
49 min
March 19, 2022 Best Of: Seth Meyers / A Tour Of The Human Body
As the host of NBC's Late Night, it's Seth Meyers' job to be funny, even when the news is catastrophic. He's satirized issues in the news, including in times of tragedy and war ever since he became an anchor on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update in 2006. His first SNL episode was the episode following 9/11. Seth Meyers has a new children's book called I'm Not Scared, YOU'RE Scared.

Also, we'll talk about the hidden world inside our bodies — from the remarkable design of our organs, to the messages contained in our body fluids, with Dr. Jonathan Reisman, author of The Unseen Body. He's a pediatrician, internist and ER physician who's worked in different cultures and in extreme climates.

Justin Chang reviews the new Pixar movie, Turning Red.
49 min
March 19, 2022 Best Of: Seth Meyers / A Tour Of The Human Body
As the host of NBC's Late Night, it's Seth Meyers' job to be funny, even when the news is catastrophic. He's satirized issues in the news, including in times of tragedy and war ever since he became an anchor on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update in 2006. His first SNL episode was the episode following 9/11. Seth Meyers has a new children's book called I'm Not Scared, YOU'RE Scared.

Also, we'll talk about the hidden world inside our bodies — from the remarkable design of our organs, to the messages contained in our body fluids, with Dr. Jonathan Reisman, author of The Unseen Body. He's a pediatrician, internist and ER physician who's worked in different cultures and in extreme climates.

Justin Chang reviews the new Pixar movie, Turning Red.
49 min
March 18, 2022 Remembering Actor William Hurt
Hurt died March 13 at the age of 71. He was a leading man in the 1980s in the films Body Heat, Broadcast News, and The Big Chill. But he thought of himself as a character actor, and won an Oscar for his performance as a drag queen sharing a prison cell with a political dissident in the film Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Also, John Powers reviews Amy Schumer's new series on Hulu, Life & Beth, and Justin Chang reviews the film Deep Water, a new psychological thriller starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.
46 min

About Fresh Air

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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…

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FAQ about Fresh Air

What's this show about?
Fresh Air, hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, features intimate conversations with luminaries in contemporary arts and issues.
What's it like to listen to?
The show delivers in-depth interviews in a conversational format. Expect a focus on the guest's work and life, with thoughtful questions and a relaxed atmosphere.
What are recent episodes about?
Recent episodes feature Jessie Buckley discussing her role in the film *Hamnet*, Delroy Lindo reflecting on his career, and discussions about Paul McCartney's post-Beatles life and plans to restrict voting in the U.S..
Who's behind the mic?
Terry Gross has hosted Fresh Air since 1975, winning a Peabody Award and countless other honors for her insightful interviews. Tonya Mosley is a Peabody Award-winning journalist and co-host of Fresh Air.
How long is each episode?
Each episode is typically around 45 minutes to an hour.
When do new episodes drop?
The show releases new episodes regularly.
What are the main topics?
Arts, books, film, society, culture, interviews, music, politics
Who should listen to this?
Listeners interested in the arts, film, music, and society, as well as those who enjoy in-depth interviews with a wide range of notable figures.