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February 19, 2022 Best Of: Bill Cosby's Legacy / Matthew Macfadyen
Comic and producer W. Kamau Bell talks about directing the Showtime series We Need to Talk About Cosby, which explores how Bill Cosby became "America's dad," and a hero in Black culture — and how that changed when he was accused and convicted as a rapist.

Podcast critic Nick Quah reviews The Trojan Horse Affair from Serial Productions.

Also, we hear from actor Matthew Macfadyen. He talks about playing Tom Wambsgans in HBO's Succession and Mr. Darcy in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
49 min
February 19, 2022 Best Of: Bill Cosby's Legacy / Matthew Macfadyen
Comic and producer W. Kamau Bell talks about directing the Showtime series We Need to Talk About Cosby, which explores how Bill Cosby became "America's dad," and a hero in Black culture — and how that changed when he was accused and convicted as a rapist.

Podcast critic Nick Quah reviews The Trojan Horse Affair from Serial Productions.

Also, we hear from actor Matthew Macfadyen. He talks about playing Tom Wambsgans in HBO's Succession and Mr. Darcy in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
49 min
February 18, 2022 Penélope Cruz / Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Parallel Mothers, the latest movie written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. And her husband, Javier Bardem, is nominated for his role as Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. He's probably best known for playing a psychopathic serial killer in the Coen brothers' film, No Country for Old Men.

Also Justin Chang reviews two international films — Belgium's Playground and Chad's Lingui, the Sacred Bonds.
47 min
February 18, 2022 Penélope Cruz / Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Parallel Mothers, the latest movie written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. And her husband, Javier Bardem, is nominated for his role as Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. He's probably best known for playing a psychopathic serial killer in the Coen brothers' film, No Country for Old Men.

Also Justin Chang reviews two international films — Belgium's Playground and Chad's Lingui, the Sacred Bonds.
47 min
February 18, 2022 Penélope Cruz / Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz is nominated for Best Actress for her role in Parallel Mothers, the latest movie written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. And her husband, Javier Bardem, is nominated for his role as Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. He's probably best known for playing a psychopathic serial killer in the Coen brothers' film, No Country for Old Men.

Also Justin Chang reviews two international films — Belgium's Playground and Chad's Lingui, the Sacred Bonds.
47 min
February 17, 2022 The Battle For Voting Rights
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, says lawmakers in 27 states are considering hundreds of bills designed to limit voting or undermine the integrity of the election process. We talk about the ongoing threat to our democracy and fair elections. Waldman's book is The Fight to Vote.
45 min
February 17, 2022 The Battle For Voting Rights
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, says lawmakers in 27 states are considering hundreds of bills designed to limit voting or undermine the integrity of the election process. We talk about the ongoing threat to our democracy and fair elections. Waldman's book is The Fight to Vote.
45 min
February 17, 2022 The Battle For Voting Rights
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, says lawmakers in 27 states are considering hundreds of bills designed to limit voting or undermine the integrity of the election process. We talk about the ongoing threat to our democracy and fair elections. Waldman's book is The Fight to Vote.
45 min
February 16, 2022 The Untold Story Of 'Civil Rights Queen' Constance Baker Motley
Though she litigated Brown v. The Board of Education, was the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, and represented MLK, few people know her name: Constance Baker Motley. Guest interviewer Tonya Mosley speaks with her biographer, Tomika Brown-Nagin, author of Civil Rights Queen.

John Powers reviews Severance on Apple TV+.
45 min
February 16, 2022 The Untold Story Of 'Civil Rights Queen' Constance Baker Motley
Though she litigated Brown v. The Board of Education, was the first Black woman to argue before the Supreme Court, and represented MLK, few people know her name: Constance Baker Motley. Guest interviewer Tonya Mosley speaks with her biographer, Tomika Brown-Nagin, author of Civil Rights Queen.

John Powers reviews Severance on Apple TV+.
45 min

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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.