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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07/11/2026 00:49:09Remembering musical theater historian Robert Kimball

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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.