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Michelle Williams' biggest takeaway from 'Dying for Sex': Pleasure belongs to you
Williams' FX/Hulu series follows a woman with terminal cancer who decides to pursue her own sexual pleasure. She says the show is about sex, friendship and "being scared and brave at the same time."
Pelosi Knows How To Win — But Will She Win The House Speakership Again?
by Dave Davies
New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper talks about why Republicans love to attack Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the challenges she faces within her own party and her bid to be speaker of the House.
Lefty Frizzell Box Set Showcases The Original Recordings Of A Country Classic
by Ken Tucker
Though he's widely considered one of the best country-music artists of all time, Frizzell's music is not well known or widely heard today. Ken Tucker says An Article From Life aims to correct that.
'The Beautiful Cure' Reveals The 'Profound' Power Of The Immune System
by Terry Gross
Immunologist Daniel Davis says scientists are harnessing the power of the immune system to create new medications to fight cancer, auto-immune conditions and other diseases.
'The Window' Showcases The Wide-Ranging Talent Of Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant
by Kevin Whitehead
McLorin Salvant's powerful voice takes center state on her new album, a duo with pianist Sullivan Fortner. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says the music on The Window is riveting.
Jazz Singer Cécile McLorin Salvant Doesn't Want To Sound 'Clean And Pretty'
by Terry Gross
McLorin Salvant first studied classical voice, but turned to jazz because it offered her more range. "In jazz, I felt I could sing these deep, husky lows," she told Terry Gross in this 2015 interview.
Robbie Fulks And Linda Gail Lewis On Singing Harmony And Living A 'Wild!' Life
by Terry Gross
Fulks and Lewis come from different generations, but both play the old style of country music. They shared songs and stories from their new album during this September 2018 interview.
Sumptuous And Gloriously Alive, 'The Favourite' Is The Best Costume Drama In Ages
by Justin Chang
Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz vie for the favor an ailing Queen Anne in a new comedy-drama set in the 18th century. Justin Chang says it's director Yorgos Lanthimos' most "emotionally resonant work."
Women Fall For Mr. Wrong In Crime Dramas 'Dirty John' And 'Escape From Dannemora'
by John Powers
John Powers reviews two new series based on true crime stories. Dannemora dramatizes the story of a 2015 prison break. Dirty John follows the delusions and dangers of a woman falling for a conman.
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen On Singing Cowboys And Working With Oxen
by Terry Gross
The Coen brothers pay homage to old Westerns with their new film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. The movie is a collection of six stories that often subvert the expectations of the genre.