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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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Latest Episodes

White Mountain Apache chef Nephi Craig had an unconventional culinary path: from a reservation to a fine dining restaurant to cooking for 7,800 inmates while in county jail. Now he's the executive chef at Café Gozhóó. He spoke with Terry Gross about ... more

Journalist Jonathan Swan’s book, ‘Regime Change,’ co-written with fellow ‘New York Times’ reporter Maggie Haberman, is a portrait of President Trump’s second term – which Swan calls "unrecognizable" from term one. The reporting duo interviewed over 1... more

‘New Yorker’ staff writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso, Texas, desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation. There have been 52 deaths in detention c... more

The new film, ‘The Invite,’ directed by Olivia Wilde, offers a portrait of a marriage in middle age, told over the course of one dinner party that spirals out of control. Screenwriters Rashida Jones and Will McCormack have been mining this territory ... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Kimball
Musical theater historian and author
Yale American Musical Theater Collection; Ira Gershwin estate
Episode: Remembering musical theater historian Robert Kimball
Lenny Kaye
Guitarist and author, Patti Smith's longtime guitarist; solo album artist
Musician
Episode: Guitarist Lenny Kaye on Patti Smith, Nuggets, and his solo debut
Ari Berman
National Voting Rights Correspondent for Mother Jones
Mother Jones
Episode: A look at new barriers at the ballot box
Peter Asher
Legendary record producer and former Apple A&R
Apple Records, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt
Episode: Legendary record producer & manager Peter Asher
Rachel Aviv
Staff writer at The New Yorker, author of You Won't Get Free of It, Stories of Mothers and Daughters
The New Yorker
Episode: Writer Rachel Aviv explores the complexity of the mother-daughter bond
Martina Navratrovа
Former professional tennis player
Professional tennis
Episode: Best Of: Tennis stars Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova / American Culture Wars
Isaac Butler
Author, The Perfect Moment
Author
Episode: Best Of: Tennis stars Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova / American Culture Wars
Kennedy Ryan
Romance novelist and author of Score and Before I Let Go
Author
Episode: Writer Kennedy Ryan uses romance novels as a vehicle for discourse
Burkhard Bilger
Staff writer at The New Yorker, author of Fatherland
The New Yorker
Episode: The “bullies of the tick world” are on the hunt

Hosts

Tonya Mosley
Co-host of Fresh Air Weekend; journalist with NPR/Fresh Air affiliation
Terry Gross
Host of Fresh Air (longstanding host)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40.8k ratings
  • Tonya Mosley’s English

    Tonya, please pronounce English words correctly. It hurts my ears when you mispronounce aberration. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    corasinziana
    United States9 days ago
  • Tonya Mosley

    No way Tonya could of spoken with Peter Ashner the way Terry does and the way Terry knows all about everything. Give Tonya her own show, if must.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JNLCIA
    United States9 days ago
  • Entertain, entertaining and educational!

    Unexpectedly outstanding!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crunchy in cA
    United States18 days ago
  • Helen Lewis

    Wouldn’t answer Terri’s question about whether the evangelical leader’s name calling is consistent with religion She asked twice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United States21 days ago
  • Weak sauce

    Radio listener 20+ years, I including 10 by pod. I bailed. Sorry terry. Lost its edge some how 🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    541red
    United States22 days ago

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Audience values thoughtful, well-researched discussions and diverse guest lineups.

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#10
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#66
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#1
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Apple Podcasts
#1
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Apple Podcasts
#210
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#1
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Legendary record producer & manager Peter Asher
Q: Did Paul ever explain why John rejected World Without Love?
Peter recalls that the rejection may have been tied to the lyrics and a belief that the line about 'please lock me away' didn't fit the Beatles' aesthetic at that time, suggesting it was more about lyrical sentiment than ownership of the song.
The “bullies of the tick world” are on the hunt
Q: What are the practical and hopeful paths to reducing tick-borne illness in the long term?
Possible strategies include vaccines for humans or deer, managing deer populations (as with Martha's Vineyard proposals), and ecological interventions like controlled use of biological controls from past screwworm programs.
The “bullies of the tick world” are on the hunt
Q: Should you eat meat and test yourself or just avoid it out of fear?
Experts urge careful management rather than panic, noting that the presence of antibodies does not always mean you will develop the syndrome, and some people may never react even after exposure.
The “bullies of the tick world” are on the hunt
Q: So if you get bitten by the Lone Star tick, you shouldn't go right to the emergency room?
No, you should try to remove the tick quickly and monitor for symptoms; if symptoms like hives or breathing difficulties occur after meat consumption, seek medical care and get tested.
Remembering master of the TV sitcom, James Burrows
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what it's like to actually create a character from scratch?
Burrows explains that character creation starts on the page, with careful script selection, and then involves lengthy table work with actors to develop how they would live and speak, before translating that into performance with the right tone and timing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fresh Air

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

The program features long-form conversations across arts, culture, politics, and technology, often pairing intimate interviews with prominent creators, journalists, and thinkers. Episodes frequently explore how art intersects with social issues—power, identity, and community—alongside broader discussions of media, technology, and current affairs. Notable traits include a strong emphasis on craft, personal storytelling, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics through nuanced dialogue, making it a compelling listen for professionals involved in media, marketing, and narrative storytelling who want depth, context, and diverse perspectives.

A standout quality is its ability to blend high-profile cultural figures with hard-edged analys... more

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1. Robert Kimball
2. Lenny Kaye
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4. Peter Asher
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8. Kennedy Ryan

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