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Fresh Air Weekend: Jon Bon Jovi; Novelist Leigh Bardugo
Bon Jovi talks about his vocal surgery and the road to recovery. Maureen Corrigan reviews a collection of Emily Dickinson's letters. Bardugo's new novel, The Familiar, is set in 16th century Spain.
Patricia Arquette On Embracing The Sexuality Of Her 'Dannemora' Character
by Terry Gross
Arquette has been nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of a civilian worker who enables a prison break in the Showtime series Escape at Dannemora. Originally broadcast April 29, 2019.
On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader Asks, 'Can You Change Your Nature?'
by Terry Gross
Hader is up for Emmy Awards for acting in and writing the dark comedy series, Barry, in which he plays a hitman who enrolls in acting classes. Originally broadcast June 20, 2019.
'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda
by Terry Gross
The Oscar-nominated actor and screenwriter, who died Aug. 16, spoke to Terry Gross in 1998 about Ulee's Gold, Easy Rider and his acting philosophy of "doing less — and making more of it."
Beyond 'Old Town Road': 3 Catchy Songs Tap Into 2019's Summer Spirit
by Ken Tucker
Alessia Cara's "Rooting for You," Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer," and Bon Iver's "U (Man Like)" offer three different takes on — and moods for — the summer.
Stephen Root On 'Barry,' 'Office Space' And Why 'Less Is More' In Acting
by Dave Davies
After appearing in nearly 800 TV episodes and 100 films, the noted character actor received his first Emmy nomination for his role as a handler to a hitman in the HBO series Barry.
Pianist Fred Hersch Scales Up The Intimacy On 'Begin Again'
by Kevin Whitehead
Hersch often works in small settings, either as a piano soloist, or in a duo or trio. But he amplifies his message on his latest album by teaming up with Germany's WDR Big Band.