Filmmaker Brings Light To Roma, Holocaust Victims Lost To History
Filmmaker Aaron Yeger tells the story of Roma Holocaust victims in the documentary A People Uncounted, and he joins the program to explain more.
Arts
'The Maya Rudolph Show' And What It'll Take To Bring Back Variety
The comedian's prime-time NBC special is the latest rare attempt by network TV to revive the long-dormant genre. Fresh Air's critic doesn't think it succeeded, but he encourages TV to try, try again.
In Life And Fiction, Edward St. Aubyn Sheds The Weight Of His Past
The writer is best known for his semi-autobiographical novels about an Englishman from a posh but monstrous family. St. Aubyn's new book marks a departure.
Louis C.K. On His 'Louie' Hiatus: 'I Wanted The Show To Feel New Again'
The comic tells Fresh Air that after Season 3, he "aggressively forgot the show existed for a few months." Then he got back to work. Louie is now in its fourth season.
Shifting Images: Cleaning Up Amsterdam And Controversial Art
Eugene Robinson, deputy editor of the online magazine Ozy, tells Tess Vigeland how Amsterdam is shaping up the red light district and about a New Orleans homicide detective who is an artist by day.
A 'New York Times' Shake-Up, But Not The One You're Thinking Of
The New York Times made news this week when it announced Jill Abramson's departure. For a deeper understanding of the paper's history, author Kevin Roose recommends Hard News by Seth Mnookin.
Greensboro Prepares for National Folk Festival With a View Toward Their Own Future Event
Hundreds of musicians and folk artists will converge on downtown Greensboro next fall for the National Folk Festival. The National Council for the Traditional Arts selected Greensboro from 32 cities that applied to host the free, three-day event, which will feature music, dance and traditional arts.