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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.
John Prine On Music, Cancer And Why He Never Expected To Be A Recording Artist
by Terry Gross
The singer, songwriter and guitarist was recently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In '18 Prine described how his voice changed after surgery: "It dropped down lower and feels friendlier."
On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader Asks, 'Can You Change Your Nature?'
by Terry Gross
Hader co-created and stars as a hitman who enrolls in acting classes in the dark comedy series. In the second season, Barry struggled to express himself as an actor — while keeping his past a secret.
Ava DuVernay Focuses On The Central Park 5's Perspective: 'Now People Know'
by Terry Gross
DuVernay's Netflix series, When They See Us, tells the story of how five black and brown teenagers were manipulated into confessing to a brutal rape they did not commit.
Uncovering The Story Of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's 1st Black Sports Star
by Dave Davies
At the height of America's Jim Crow era, Taylor broke barriers by becoming the country's fastest and most famous cyclist. Michael Kranish tells his story in the new book, The World's Fastest Man.
New Noir By James Ellroy And Denise Mina Is Daredevil Storytelling At Its Finest
by Maureen Corrigan
From Nazis and narcos to mistresses and mysterious ship wrecks, Ellroy's This Storm and Mina's Conviction offer plot twists and zig-zags that take readers on a wild ride.
Willie Nelson's Voice And Spirit Remain Strong On 'Ride Me Back Home'
by Ken Tucker
The 86-year-old country star reflects on the passage of time on his new album. Ride Me Back Home is a lively, restless collection that contains solid new material and a keen sense of self-scholarship.