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A conversation with R. Crumb, the king of underground comics
by Terry Gross
Crumb's comics were staples of 1960s counterculture. He's now the subject of a new biography. Crumb spoke to Fresh Air in 2005, and again, with his wife, fellow comic Aline Kominsky Crumb, in 2007.
A therapist stumbles on a whole new way to treat patients in 'Shrinking'
by David Bianculli
Jason Segel and Harrison Ford play therapists who're sometimes too honest with their patients — and not honest enough with themselves — in this winning new Apple TV+ comedy series.
'The Last of Us' creates a dystopian landscape that feels human — and hopeful
by John Powers
HBO's new show, which draws from a video game of the same name, is replete with apocalyptic landscapes and zombies. But what makes the series truly groundbreaking is the emotion that runs throughout.
Celebrating the centennial of Sun Records founder Sam Phillips
by Terry Gross
Phillips, who died in 2003, discovered Elvis and produced his first records, and was one of the leading catalysts in post-WWII American music. Originally broadcast in 1997.
Remembering David Crosby, the outspoken co-founder of Crosby, Stills & Nash
by Terry Gross
Crosby, who was also a member of The Byrds, was known for his great harmonies, his songwriting. He died Jan. 18. In 1990 Terry Gross spoke with Crosby and his former bandmate Graham Nash.
Social media's role in Jan. 6 was left out of the final report
by Dave Davies
Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell says the unpublished report shows that tech companies didn't respond to employees' warnings about violent rhetoric on their platforms.
Natasha Lyonne shows off her 'Poker Face' in a clever series inspired by 'Columbo'
by David Bianculli
Lyonne plays a cocktail waitress with an odd psychic power: She can sense when people aren't telling the truth, which makes her a great (accidental) detective in this delightful new Peacock series.