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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."
Remembering Adrian Cronauer, The DJ Who Inspired 'Good Morning Vietnam'
by Terry Gross
Cronauer, who died last week, hosted an armed forces radio show in Saigon during the Vietnam War and later was the subject of a film starring comic Robin Williams. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
by Terry Gross
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep. Originally broadcast Oct. 17, 2017.
How Dark Money, Gerrymandering And Democratic Complacency Altered Wisconsin Politics
by Dave Davies
Dan Kaufman, author of The Fall of Wisconsin, says the state's experienced a conservative transformation in recent years — despite a tradition of progressive politics dating back to the 19th century.
Virtual Band Gorillaz Brings Intimacy And Eager Energy To 'The Now Now'
by Ken Tucker
Co-created by visual artist Jamie Hewlett and musician Damon Albarn, Gorillaz is fronted by four animated characters — but critic Ken Tucker says there's "nothing cartoonish" about the new album.
Thoughtful Documentary Brings Viewers 'Inside' The Mind Of Robin Williams
by David Bianculli
A new HBO documentary explores great work — and complicated private life — of the late actor and comedian. Critic David Bianculli says Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind is best when it gets serious.