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Remembering Edmund White, a writer who chronicled gay life and culture
by Terry Gross
Growing up, White tried to "cure" his own homosexuality; he later drew upon that time for his 1982 bestseller, A Boy's Own Story. White died June 3. Originally broadcast in 1985, 1994, 1997 and 2006.
'How to Lose Your Mother' author Molly Jong-Fast reflects on life with mom Erica Jong
by Terry Gross
In her new memoir, Jong-Fast writes that her mother, Erica Jong — who penned the 1973 feminist novel Fear of Flying — had become addicted to fame and couldn't bear losing it.
Remembering longtime 'The Simpsons' composer Alf Clausen
by Terry Gross
The Emmy-winning composer/arranger worked with a 35-piece orchestra for 27 years, creating music for The Simpsons. Clausen died May 29. Originally broadcast May 14, 1997.
'Good Night, and Good Luck' brings its knock-out punch to CNN from Broadway
by David Bianculli
On Jun 7, CNN is presenting a live telecast of George Clooney starring on Broadway as the pioneering CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow. TV critic David Bianculli calls it the TV event of the season.
When is forgetting normal — and when is it worrisome? A neuroscientist weighs in
Do you have trouble remembering names or where you put your keys? Neurologist Charan Ranganath, author of Why We Remember, talks about the science of memory. Originally broadcast Feb. 24, 2024.
Trump's billion-dollar war on Harvard, explained
by Terry Gross
Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman says the attack represents an erosion of democratic values: "Ultimately, this is about Trump trying to impose his view of the world on everybody else."