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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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DaCosta directed the box office hit horror movie Candyman and The Marvels. Her latest, Hedda, is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, Hedda Gabler. She reimagines the main character as a queer, mixed-race Black woman, played by Tessa Thompson. ... more

Long before Judd Apatow was directing box office hits or launching the careers of comedy superstars, he was a fan. As a kid he wrote letters to his heroes, collected autographs, and obsessively documented everything. He’s now opened up his personal a... more

The filmmaker's new memoir, 'The Uncool,' is about his teen years in the '70s as a rock journalist for 'Rolling Stone.' His unconventional story was dramatized in the 2000 movie 'Almost Famous.' Crowe spoke with Terry Gross about getting access to ro... more

We know Malala as the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, the girl who survived a Taliban bullet at 15 for advocating for girls' education in Pakistan. Now in a new book, she's reintroducing herself to the world. It's called Finding My Way, and in it she ... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Crowe
Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director, known for his work on films like Almost Famous and Jerry Maguire
Episode: For Cameron Crowe, Being 'Uncool' Is A Badge Of Honor
Malala Yousafzai
Youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and author
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Episode: Best Of: Malala Yousafzai / Ken Burns On The Revolutionary War
Ken Burns
Renowned documentary filmmaker
PBS
Episode: Best Of: Malala Yousafzai / Ken Burns On The Revolutionary War
Bill Seamring
Creator of All Things Considered and former station manager at WHOYY
NPR
Episode: Remembering NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg
Guillermo del Toro
Filmmaker known for his work in fantasy and horror, including Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water.
Independent
Episode: Guillermo Del Toro Finally Makes His Own 'Frankenstein'
Alysia Abbott
Author of the memoir Fairyland about growing up with her gay father during the Gay Liberation Era.
Episode: A Girl Grows Up In The Epicenter Of Gay Liberation
Julian Brave NoiseCat
Journalist, activist and author
Episode: A Story Of Indigenous Survival & Resurgence
Aaron David Miller
Former State Department negotiator, currently a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: How Trump’s Transactional Nature Led To The Ceasefire
Cristela Alonzo
Mexican-American comedian and actress known for her Netflix comedy specials
Netflix
Episode: Best Of: Dwayne Johnson / Comic Cristela Alonzo

Hosts

Terry Gross
Host known for her deep, thoughtful interviews that encourage guests to share intimate stories, making her one of public radio's most recognized voices.
Tonya Mosley
Co-host who brings fresh perspectives to the show, often focusing on social issues and emotional depth in interviews.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40.1k ratings
  • DJing in The 90’s

    Why, WHYY. WHYY! Why Terry? Why Danny? I know why: Tonya Mosley. Please Terry, please Danny don’t give loose the listeners who have been LISTENING since you started. Especially in these times. Tonya and these kind of topics are bad enough to prevent me from donating to my local KERA NPR fund drive that was happening when DJing…

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    JNLCIA
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fun hang

    with Terry or Dave 🤙

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    541red
    United Statesa month ago
  • staple

    love this show. staple in my podcast line up.

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    drJpod
    United Statesa month ago
  • The pod casting GOAT

    She is one of the OGs in this format and has entertained me for countless hours by interviewing all types of interesting people.

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    Tylore801
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best podcast and show

    Been listening for a thousand years, I love this show so much

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    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the rich, thought-provoking discussions that reveal personal stories behind the guests' public personas.

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#5
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Remembering NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg
Q: What do you do when someone you care for turns out to not be an interesting interview?
Susan reflected on the difficulty of editing interviews of respected authors that didn't yield compelling content, prioritizing their essence over raw unedited content.
Remembering NPR 'Founding Mother' Susan Stamberg
Q: Did you have resistance either from within or from the listeners?
Susan discussed the resistance she faced early in her career, suggesting that manageable challenges were kept from her by her superiors.
Malala Yousafzai On Breaking Rules & Finding Her Way
Q: Has therapy helped you?
Yes, therapy has helped her address her PTSD and anxiety, which she discovered she had many years later.
Malala Yousafzai On Breaking Rules & Finding Her Way
Q: Why were you against marriage?
Her concern stemmed from witnessing many girls lose their dreams to marriage and saw it as a limitation.
Malala Yousafzai On Breaking Rules & Finding Her Way
Q: What do you think it was about that, that really set your heart on this independent journey?
It was about wanting to disobey rules and experience a normal college life despite her past.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh Air

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

This podcast offers an engaging blend of in-depth interviews and cultural commentary, featuring prominent figures from the worlds of entertainment, literature, and politics. Common themes include personal narratives surrounding activism, the arts, and the social issues that shape contemporary life. The hosts conduct thoughtful discussions that reveal the complex motivations behind their guests' work, making it a rich resource for those interested in diverse perspectives on current events, artistic endeavors, and personal growth. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on storytelling, showcasing not just achievements but also the struggles and context that inform the guests' lives and work, thus fostering a deeper connection between listeners and... more

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1. Cameron Crowe
2. Malala Yousafzai
3. Ken Burns
4. Bill Seamring
5. Guillermo del Toro
6. Alysia Abbott
7. Julian Brave NoiseCat
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