Remembering Edmund White, a writer who chronicled gay life and culture
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.
Remembering Pere Ubu's David Thomas, a frontman who preserved chaos
Thomas' April 23 death at age 71 brings to a close one of the most significant avant-garde experiments ever conducted within the confines of pop music. Rock critic Ken Tucker reflects on his legacy.
Fresh Air Weekend: America's 'pronatalist' movement; Daria Burke on overcoming trauma
NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo discuss the movement to boost the birth rate. Justin Chang reviews The Shrouds. Burke looks back on a difficult childhood in Of My Own Making.
'The Wager' chronicles shipwreck, mutiny and murder at the tip of South America
David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.
'The Four Seasons' plays as a rom-com -- with a much wiser perspective than many
Tina Fey co-created and stars in a Netflix series about three middle-aged couples who meet for four short vacations each year. It's a mature, laid-back show, evoking more smiles than belly laughs.
George Clooney says the press has a duty to 'always question authority'
In 2005, Clooney spoke about his Oscar-nominated film, Good Night, and Good Luck, which he co-wrote, directed and appeared in. Now he's up for a Tony for his role in the Broadway adaptation.
Terry Gross remembers her late husband, jazz writer Francis Davis
Fresh Air host Terry Gross lost her husband on April 14. They were together for 47 years. Today, she shares some of Francis with the audience, including the story of how they met and became a couple.
What's behind the 'pronatalist' movement to boost the birth rate?
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.
Wilco guitarist Nels Cline showcases his musical diversity on 'Consentrik Quartet'
From indie rock to jazz, Cline is one of most versatile players on today's music scene. His latest album is named after his new group, but in many ways it sounds like a retrospective of Cline's work.
How Project 2025 is shaping Trump's second term
Journalist David Graham says the aim of the creators of the conservative action plan Project 2025 is to push the federal government "as far to the right as they can." His new book is The Project.