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The first 'Jinx' ended with a hot mic murder admission. 'Part Two' shocks as well
by David Bianculli
The Jinx ended with Robert Durst, a wealthy man suspected of multiple murders, making self-incriminating statements on a hot mic. Part Two picks up where the original left off: arrest and conviction.
Alabama Judge Says Raising Money To Be Elected Is 'Tawdry'
Mixing judges with campaign contributions can lead to conflicts of interest. Fresh Air talks to retired Judge Sue Bell Cobb and the Center for American Progress' Billy Corriher.
No Hits, No Problem: Captain Beefheart's Major Label Run
by Ed Ward
In 1970, Warner Bros. Records had an unusual philosophy: they'd sign artists and, instead of wanting a hit single immediately, they'd develop them over several albums. Hence, Captain Beefheart.
Art Pepper's Startling Intensity Captured On Live Recordings
by Kevin Whitehead
Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead says that Art Pepper played like he was making up for lost time.
In 'While We're Young,' The Border Between Ridicule And Sympathy Is Thin
by David Edelstein
Noah Baumbach's new comedy is about a couple in their 40s who befriend 20-something hipsters and go wild. It gets off to a fun start, but two-thirds of the way through takes a surprising turn.
An Oncologist's 'Biography Of Cancer' Adapted Into A Documentary
In The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, Siddhartha Mukherjee chronicled how our understanding of cancer has evolved. Starting Monday, Ken Burns' three-part documentary will air on PBS.
Courtney Barnett Makes Ennui Vivid On Debut Album
by Ken Tucker
Barnett just released her first full album called Sometimes I Sit and Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit. Critic Ken Tucker says she somehow manages to infuse with a freshness rare in any songwriter.