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Brittney Griner reflects on 'Coming Home' after nearly 300 days in a Russian prison
by Terry Gross
The WNBA star, who is six feet, nine inches, says she felt like a zoo animal in prison. "The guards would literally come open up the little peep hole, look in, and then I would hear them laughing."
Allison Janney On Sex, Sorkin And Being The Tallest Woman In The Room
by Terry Gross
Allison Janney has been nominated for an Emmy for her role on Mom. She told Fresh Air in 2014 that her relationships with her mother and her brother, who was an addict, help inform her character.
'Godless' Creator Was Determined To Put His Own Spin On The Classic Western
by Terry Gross
Scott Frank packed his Emmy-nominated Netflix miniseries with train robberies and shootouts — but challenged Western norms by putting women in charge of the town. Originally broadcast Dec. 11, 2017.
Playwright Neil Simon Explains Why He 'Just Always Wanted To Write'
by Terry Gross
Simon, who died Sunday, spoke to Fresh Air in 1996 about finding balance between his desire for leisure time and his need to write: "They were at odds," he says. "I'm my own odd couple."
John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About
by Terry Gross
The host of On Last Week Tonight often dives into obscure stories on his Emmy-nominated show, including NRA TV and the laws that govern televangelism. Originally broadcast March 7, 2018.
First-Rate Performances Drive 'King Of The Road' Tribute To Roger Miller
by Ken Tucker
Miller, who died in 1992, had a career that spanned three decades. A new 36-track tribute album features a very eclectic line-up, including Dolly Parton, Ringo Starr and actor John Goodman.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Sen. John McCain
by Terry Gross
The former prisoner of war, who died Saturday, told Terry Gross: "My experiences have made me so appreciative of the opportunities that I've been given." Originally broadcast in 2000 and 2005.
Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best
by David Bianculli
Late Late Show host James Corden took the famed Beatle on a ride that was, by turns, unexpectedly tender, touching and meaningful. Originally broadcast June 25, 2018.
A Devastating Fall Couldn't Keep This Rodeo 'Rider' Off Wild Horses
by Terry Gross
A riding accident left Brady Jandreau with a skull and brain injury — but he refused to quit. He plays himself in director Chloé Zhao's retelling of his story. Originally broadcast April 10, 2018.
'The Rider' Offers An Aching Portrait Of Masculinity In Crisis
by Justin Chang
Writer-director Chloé Zhao's new film tells the true story of a Lakota cowboy recovering from a serious rodeo accident. Critic Justin Chang says The Rider has "a bone-deep authenticity."
How An Israeli Journalist's Coverage Of The Palestinian Conflict Inspired 'Fauda'
by Dave Davies
After years as a reporter, Avi Issacharoff co-created an action series about an elite unit of the Israeli military whose members work undercover in the West Bank. Fauda is now streaming on Netflix.