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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health
St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression.
Pianist George Cables Is Both Carefree And All Business On 'I'm All Smiles'
by Kevin Whitehead
Cables, who's experienced severe health problems recently, makes a comeback on a new album with his trio. The pianist's solos on I'm All Smiles reveal a deep sense of groove — and a mind at work.
Country Music Gets A Hip-Hop Infusion With 'Old Town Road' And 'The Git Up'
by Ken Tucker
Two current country hits by black musicians are challenging traditional notions of the genre. Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" and Blanco Brown's "The Git Up" pulse with history and humor.
For Facebook Content Moderators, Traumatizing Material Is A Job Hazard
by Terry Gross
Verge journalist Casey Newton investigated working conditions for the people who determine what material can be posted to Facebook. Many are traumatized by the images of hate and violence they see.
For Novelist John Green, OCD Is Like An 'Invasive Weed' Inside His Mind
The Turtles All The Way Down author says OCD "starts out with one little thought, and then slowly that becomes the only thought that you're able to have." Originally broadcast Oct. 19, 2017.