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Fresh Air Weekend: Jon Bon Jovi; Novelist Leigh Bardugo
Bon Jovi talks about his vocal surgery and the road to recovery. Maureen Corrigan reviews a collection of Emily Dickinson's letters. Bardugo's new novel, The Familiar, is set in 16th century Spain.
Pianist Shamie Royston Brings A Hard-Swinging Brand Of Jazz To 'Beautiful Liar'
by Kevin Whitehead
Royston is a trained composer who knows how to manipulate her materials all sorts of ways. Critic Kevin Whitehead says the music on Beautiful Liar is "sleek and sturdy" and "made to be played."
A Look Back At How Milton Berle And Ed Sullivan Captivated Audiences With Variety
by David Bianculli
Critic David Bianculli remembers the debut, 70 years ago this month, of two variety shows — one hosted by Berle, the other by Sullivan — that showcased the powerful impact of television.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Anthony Bourdain, A Chef Devoted To Global Street Food
by Dave Davies
Bourdain, who died at 61, traveled the world, sampling local cuisine and meeting people along the way. He told Fresh Air in 2016: "I'm happiest experiencing food in the most purely emotional way."
Former FBI Counter-Terrorism Agent Reflects On 'Messing With The Enemy'
by Dave Davies
Clint Watts developed online relationships with terrorists and their sympathizers in order to understand and undermine terror networks. He also researched Russian efforts to influence U.S. elections.
A Family Moves From Tragedy To Terror In 'Hereditary'
by Justin Chang
A new film offers a searing portrait of a family wracked by grief — and by mysterious forces. Reviewer Justin Chang says Hereditary is the most emotionally devastating horror movie he's seen in ages.
Reissue Of Anthony Braxton's '1991 Studio' Revives A Jazz Master's Classic
by Kevin Whitehead
Braxton is known for his brainy compositional procedures, and the quartet he led between 1985 and 1993 was his great workshop. Quartet (Willisau) 1991 Studio is a two-disc showcase of their music.