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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. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus... more

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We remember Broadway composer Charles Strouse, who died May 15 at age 96. He wrote the music for the hit musicals Bye Bye Birdie and Annie, which included such songs as "Put On a Happy Face," "A Lot of Livin' to Do," and "Tomorrow." Jay-Z sampled "Ha... more

Walton Goggins talks with Tonya Mosley about growing up poor in the Deep South, the travel that changed him, and collaborating with his wife. He says his unconventional childhood shaped his approach to acting, from Justified to The White Lotus and Th... more

Colleges and universities have been trying to fight against students using tools like ChatGPT to do class assignments and communicate. But here's a twist: Professors and educators are now turning to A.I. to prepare lessons, teach, and even grade stud... more

CNN host Jake Tapper's book, Original Sin, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman." Tapper spoke with Terry G... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Larocca
Award-winning journalist, serving as a fashion director and editor at large for New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: Navigating The 'Wellness' Epidemic
David Armstrong
Senior reporter for ProPublica focusing on health care
ProPublica
Episode: His Cancer Meds Were Nearly $1K A Pill. How Did That Happen?
Ramy Youssef
Standup comedian and creator of the animated series Number One Happy Family USA
Episode: Ramy Youssef Animates A Muslim Family's Post-9/11 Life
Amanda Hess
Journalist, cultural critic, and author of a new memoir titled Second Life
The New York Times
Episode: Having A Child In The Digital Age
Michelle Williams
Award-winning actor, known for her roles in various acclaimed films and series.
Episode: Michelle Williams Insists On Finding Pleasure & Humor Alongside Pain
Sarah Snook
Award-winning actress known for her role as Shiv Roy in Succession and for her performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray
Episode: Sarah Snook Almost Didn't Audition For 'Succession'
David Grann
Best-selling author and staff writer for The New Yorker
Episode: A Story Of Shipwreck, Mutiny And Murder
Lisa Hagen
Reporter for NPR covering the pro-natal movement
NPR
Episode: Baby Bonuses, Trad Wives & The Pronatalist Movement
Dr. Karen Guzzo
Sociologist and fertility expert, Director of the Carolina Population Center, Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Baby Bonuses, Trad Wives & The Pronatalist Movement

Hosts

Terry Gross
Host known for her insightful interviews and ability to draw out personal stories from guests, contributing to the show's reputation for in-depth conversations.
Tonya Mosley
Co-host who brings her perspectives and questions, enhancing the depth of interviews and ensuring a diverse array of voices and stories are heard.
Dave Davies
Host known for his probing questions and ability to facilitate complex discussions on current events, culture, and arts.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 39.1k ratings
  • Boring and blatantly polticial

    Hosts use every topic as a lever to instantiate their own world view. Perpetually 5-10 years removed from relevancy.

    Apple Podcasts
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    1141572838
    United States20 days ago
  • Where is the diversity and the men!?

    Terry is wonderful and her show has been so great for so many years.

    I think it needs more diversity and a new, critical look.

    And to include more men. It is so directed toward women now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    db721
    United States22 days ago
  • Terry and Dave

    Loyal radio listener NPR affiliate

    HPR.

    🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    541red
    United States23 days ago
  • Downhill? Maybe consider a counter-interview to balance horrible interview with Tough!

    I just have to write with my disappointment at Davies’ I

    April 2025 interview with “science journalist” Tough on ADHD. I usually *love* Fresh Air but the interview with Tough on ADHD was almost unlistenable. Tough revealed himself to be a non-scientist and deeply un-curious and un-empathetic journalist. And Davies allowed him to weasel out of any challenge by not pressing him to go beyond the “headlines” of the studies he cites to. And he also allowed Tough to “play expert” despite not having cl... more

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    nikkifleurs
    United States23 days ago
  • Left wing

    The interviewers are excellent, but the topics are left wing. I ignore those, but those that interest me are very good.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Swan from Upstate NY
    United Statesa month ago

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Ramy Youssef Animates A Muslim Family's Post-9/11 Life
Q: How did hosting Saturday Night Live impact you during Ramadan?
Ramy describes the experience as surprisingly conducive to fasting, allowing him to maintain calm amidst the hectic environment.
Ramy Youssef Animates A Muslim Family's Post-9/11 Life
Q: Did you code switch a lot when you were 11 after 9-11?
Yes, Ramy Youssef shares his experience of trying to fit in while growing up in New Jersey and the anxieties associated with being different.
Ramy Youssef Animates A Muslim Family's Post-9/11 Life
Q: What were the discussions like in your family living in New Jersey after 9-11?
Conversations revolved around how to address the tragedy while managing their cultural identity, exploring the sad yet nuanced reactions of their community.
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Q: What's the importance of American relations with that state, with that Gulf state?
It's a very small but highly strategic nation with a large military base and critical role in mediating tensions in the Middle East.
President Trump's Conflicts Of Interest
Q: So how would the Genius Act regulate stablecoin?
The Genius Act would officially recognize stablecoins as a functioning part of the financial sector and create requirements for issuers of stablecoins to ensure legitimacy within the US financial system.

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What is Fresh Air about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content is centered around in-depth discussions with notable guests from various fields, including literature, entertainment, politics, and cultural commentary. Each episode tends to highlight timely and relevant issues, allowing for a broad exploration of contemporary societal themes, from the intricacies of the criminal justice system to the dynamics of political discourse in modern America. With a blend of interviews featuring authors, activists, and industry insiders, the show aims to provide listeners with thoughtful insights and diverse perspectives on pressing topics, aiming to enrich the listener's understanding of the world around them. Unique to this series is the integration of both primary sources and commentary, allowing deeper... more

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