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Walton Goggins on his path to Hollywood: 'I'm so grateful for the life that I have'
by Tonya Mosley
Goggins talks about how his unconventional childhood and experiences growing up in poverty shaped his approach to acting, from Justified to The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones.
Paul Reubens steps out from behind his famous character in 'Pee-Wee as Himself'
by David Bianculli
Before his death in 2023, Reubens filmed an HBO documentary in which he explained why he refused to be seen or interviewed as himself for the whole time Pee-Wee Herman was starring in TV and films.
What happens when artificial intelligence quietly reshapes our lives?
by Tonya Mosley
New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill explains how AI is being integrated into our lives, impacting education and daily decisions, and how this could define the future of privacy and human connection.
Remembering 'Glengarry Glen Ross' director James Foley
by Terry Gross
Foley, who died May 6, started his career with the 1984 film Reckless. His other credits include At Close Range and Live to Tell, plus 12 episodes of House of Cards. Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 1992.
The Zombies lead singer Colin Blunstone reflects on the band's unique sound
by Terry Gross
The Zombies are the subject of a new documentary. Today, we hear from Blunstone, the group's lead singer. "I tend to sing sad songs better than happy-go-lucky songs," he said in this 1998 interview.
From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic'
by Tonya Mosley
Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in How to Be Well.
How much are we willing to pay for life-saving medications?
by Dave Davies
ProPublica health care reporter David Armstrong has multiple myeloma. He says a single pill of his prescription costs the company just 25 cents to make — but costs him about the same as a new iPhone.
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence'
by David Bianculli
Ian had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s and went on to win two Grammys. A new documentary tells her life story through a combination of vintage footage and newly recorded interviews.