
Fresh Air
Weekdays at 7:00pm
Opening the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics.

What's behind the 'pronatalist' movement to boost the birth rate?
by Tonya Mosley
A once-fringe movement claims having more babies is the only way to save civilization. NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo explain who's empowering pronatalism today.
Back For Season 3, 'The Crown' May Just Be The Most Delicious Series On TV
by John Powers
The new season of the Netflix's wonderfully entertaining historical soap opera carries Queen Elizabeth II's story into the mid-1960s and '70s, when Britain's post-war afterglow has faded.
'The Crown' Creator Sees Britain's Royals As 'Just A Regular Family'
by Dave Davies
In his Netflix series, now in its third season, Peter Morgan explores the shame, regret and "misdemeanors of the past" that haunt the House of Windsor. Originally broadcast Jan. 16, 2018.
Actor Willem Dafoe Reflects On A Career Of Being A 'Good Bad Guy'
by Dave Davies
Dafoe has played villains, soldiers, van Gogh and Jesus. He's earned four Oscar nominations and appeared in more than 100 films — including, most recently, Motherless Brooklyn and The Lighthouse.
DaBaby's Humor-Infused 'Kirk' Is Among 2019's Best Hip-Hop Albums
by Ken Tucker
Few rappers have been as entertaining to listen to this year as DaBaby. In the often hyper-masculine context of hip-hop, his new album proves he's not afraid to be goofy.
How Internet Trolls And Online Extremists Are 'Hijacking' American Politics
by Terry Gross
New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz spent years with far-right online extremists, embedding with them and watching them spread false news by exploiting social media. His new book is Antisocial.
Disney+ Brings A Catalog Of Old And New Gems To Streaming
by David Bianculli
Not surprisingly, Disney+ streaming service offers an array of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars features. What's less expected — and maybe even more welcome — is its menu of new programming.