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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.
'Another Great Year For TV': David Bianculli On The Best (And Worst) Of 2015
by David Bianculli
With 'Have Moicy 2', Peter Stampfel Issues A Sequel 4 Decades In The Making
by Ken Tucker
The singer-songwriter's original Have Moicy! album, released in '76, mixed folk, blues and country. Critic Ken Tuckers says that despite the long wait, Stampfel's follow-up has a real immediacy to it.
'Funny Or Die' Creator Adam McKay Takes On The 2008 Economic Crash In 'The Big Short'
Not only do the characters in McKay's new film warn about the collapse of the global economy — they make money off of it. McKay calls the movie, based on the book by Michael Lewis, a "traumedy."
Revisiting Mary Martin's Lighter-Than-Air Exuberance In NBC's 1955 'Peter Pan' Live
by Lloyd Schwartz
In 1955 and '56, NBC aired live telecasts of the Broadway hit Peter Pan, starring Mary Martin. Critic Lloyd Schwartz calls the performances, now available on Blu-ray, a "tribute to freedom and youth."
From Hip-Hop To Country, Critic Ken Tucker Assesses The Best Of 2015
by Ken Tucker
Rock Critic Ken Tucker presents his playlist for 2015, which includes the Alabama Shakes, Bruno Mars and Ashley Monroe, among others. For reading pleasure, he suggests Real Life Rock, by Greil Marcus.
'Son Of Saul' Brings Viewers To The Heart Of The Nazi Death Machine At Auschwitz
Director László Nemes and star Géza Röhrig discuss Son of Saul, a film set in a Nazi death camp. The movie won the Grand Prix at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Originally broadcast Oct. 7, 2015.
Rekindling The Spirit Of A Galaxy Far, Far Away In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
by David Edelstein
The newest installment of the Star Wars franchise features many of cast members from George Lucas' '77 classic. Reviewer David Edelstein calls the J.J. Adams' film fun — if not particularly original.
Facing Harassment, Some Abortion Providers Turn To Armed Guards, Bullet-Proof Vests
David Cohen and Krysten Connon, authors of Living in the Crosshairs, discuss the harassment, violence and constant fear that many abortion providers face — both in their clinics and at their homes.