Fresh Air

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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Read more

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Jane Fonda Is Not Backing Down

Today (09/02/2025) 00:45:15Roots of Rock and R&B: Dion and Allen Toussaint

Yesterday (09/01/2025) 00:46:40 Roots of R&B: Charles Brown & Ray Charles

08/30/2025 00:49:06Roots of R&B: 'Stand By Me'

08/29/2025 00:46:36Roots of R&B: Johnny Otis & Etta James

08/27/2025 00:46:15 Show all episodes

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This talk show has been aired on National Public Radio in the United States since 1985. Since then, Terry Gross has interviewed the most diverse personalities. Since 2017, Fresh Air has been distributed on hundreds of stations, in addition to podcast. Terry Gross will make you feel like you're sitting down with the most interesting people in the world. Fresh Air brings you close to the movers and shakers in arts and issues. From exploring Captain Cook's voyages to diving into the black roots of country music, there's always something new to learn. It's like having a backstage pass to the minds shaping our culture.