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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health
St. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression.
How A Medically Induced Coma Led To Love, Marriage And The Oscar-Nominated 'Big Sick'
Comic Kumail Nanjiani didn't think of marrying then-girlfriend Emily V. Gordon until he saw her in a coma. The couple co-wrote a romantic comedy based on the story. Originally broadcast July 12, 2017.
Remembering Cabaret Star Wesla Whitfield
Whitfield, who died Feb. 9, started in the San Francisco Opera in the 1970s before moving on to piano bars. She later performed regularly at New York's Algonquin Hotel. Originally broadcast in 1988.
Mythic 'Black Panther' Is A Momentous Event In Pop Culture History
by David Edelstein
As originally conceived in 1966, the Black Panther was an African king who fought crime in a high-tech panther suit. David Edelstein says Marvel's new film about the character was worth the wait.
Trump Uses MS-13 To 'Sell Draconian Overhauls Of Border Issues,' Journalist Says
by Terry Gross
New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says President Trump uses the notorious gang to paint a portrait of rampant criminality among immigrants — and to frame the broader immigration debate.
Long Haul Trucker Was 'Completely Seduced' By The Open Road
by Terry Gross
Finn Murphy has logged over a million miles hauling people's belongings across the country to their new homes. He describes life on the road as a "reaction against regimentation."
Kendrick Lamar Channels A Superhero's Conflicts And Strength On 'Black Panther'
by Ken Tucker
Lamar plays a prominent role on the soundtrack for the new Marvel film. Critic Ken Tucker says the songs on Black Panther are are shrewd, passionate and "almost ridiculously entertaining."
Remembering Pakistani Activist And Human Rights Lawyer Asma Jahangir
by Terry Gross
Once known as "Pakistan's bravest citizen," Jahangir, who died Sunday, co-founded the country's first all-women's law firm and pushed for women's rights and democracy. Originally broadcast in 2001.