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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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Arsenio Hall grew up in Cleveland dreaming of being the next Johnny Carson – kind of. “I wanted to do this show that didn't exist when I was a kid, and I knew the talent was out there.” Hall spoke with Tonya Mosley about his groundbreaking talk show,... more

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist St. Vincent is known for her powerful guitar riffs and dark, poetic songs. Her early influences were Nirvana and David Bowie. “I've always felt like gender and identity were a performance. I've been aware of that sin... more

Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari's book, ‘Labor,’ is a portrait of reproductive healthcare in post-Dobbs America, serving a community in Oregon with an RV clinic. She also talks about her Iranian heritage and her grandmother's death from an illegal abortion.  more

In 2020, writer Annabelle Gurwitch went to urgent care for a COVID-19 test and learned she had stage 4 lung cancer. She writes about life as a "cancer slacker" in her memoir, ‘The End of My Life is Killing Me.’ The humorist spoke with Terry Gross abo... more

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Recent Guests

John Lithgow
Actor; Roald Dahl in Giant on Broadway
Broadway production Giant
Episode: Best Of: John Lithgow / Sondheim’s tumultuous life
Daniel Okrent
Author; author of Stephen Sondheim, Art Isn't Easy
Penguin/book publisher (as referenced)
Episode: Best Of: John Lithgow / Sondheim’s tumultuous life
Beth Gardiner
Journalist and author of Plastic, Inc.
Author, Plastic, Inc.
Episode: An exposé of the plastic industry
Charles Bethea
New Yorker staff writer; guest discussing his reporting on alpha-male camps and the manosphere
The New Yorker
Episode: Inside the training camps for “alpha males”
Josh Owens
Author and former Infowars video editor/producer
Author of The Madness of Believing
Episode: Former Infowars employee on Alex Jones' conspiracy machine
Riz Ahmed
Actor, rapper, and creator of Bait
Prime Video / Amazon
Episode: Best Of: Jill Scott / Riz Ahmed
Chuck Norris
Martial artist and action film star
Actor
Episode: Remembering Action Hero Chuck Norris
Augie Meyers
Tex-Mex musician, Vox Organ pioneer
Texas Tornadoes/Sir Douglas Quintet
Episode: Remembering Action Hero Chuck Norris
David Bianculli
TV critic
NPR/TV critic
Episode: Remembering Action Hero Chuck Norris

Hosts

Tonya Mosley
Host and Co-host, known for her engaging interview style and insights into contemporary culture.
Terry Gross
Host and Co-host, recognized for her incisive questioning and ability to draw out meaningful stories from guests.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40.6k ratings
  • Fresh Air

    Love the wide variety of topics & in depth interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginagina Smith
    United States11 days ago
  • Infowars Shill

    Shame on Fresh Air for giving this charlatan one second of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    childish drivel
    United States11 days ago
  • Disappointing

    Sorry but the episode on Iran was really disappointing. Nobody likes the Iranian regime‘s repressiveness. But it is quite rich to portray the US and Israel as beacons of hope and modernity, embraced by Gulf countries. In fact, Israel has bombed Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Qatar, Iran quite recently. Additionally, autocracies like Egypt and Jordan are enabled and supported to suppress their people for the benefit of Israel.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jörgus666
    Germany25 days ago
  • Love the show but…

    How can author Spufford be surprised Americans aren’t aware of something right under their noses? It is their arrogance, exceptionalism and poor education system that has gotten us to where we are today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimTNorth
    Canada25 days ago
  • Iran

    Wow Terry. As the conversation progressed I could clearly see how biased this was. I guess being Jewish you’re still trying to hold onto the tired narrative that Israel good & Iran bad. Having guests that craftily still paint the story that way. We the public have woken and know now that Israel is the culprit. I still love Terry but damn?!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Flameonyou
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners commend the engaging nature of interviews and the intelligence behind the questions posed, appreciating the depth and breadth of topics covered.
Overall, the blend of celebrity interviews and serious topics resonates well, fostering a dedicated listener base.
Many express gratitude for the informative content that challenges perspectives and educates on various cultural issues.
Some critiques note a shift towards more celebrity-focused content, voicing concerns over a perceived reduction in the quality of discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#6
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Apple Podcasts
#86
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Apple Podcasts
#1
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Apple Podcasts
#1
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Apple Podcasts
#2
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#6
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Remembering Action Hero Chuck Norris
Q: Ok. Now, you taught karate in America, won many karate championships. Bruce Lee got you your first film roles. Did you already want to break into acting when you met Bruce Lee?
No, I had no desire to be an actor at that time; I was still in the karate business and did Return of the Dragon mainly as a kick.
An exposé of the plastic industry
Q: What is the real problem, production or littering?
Gardiner explains the industry frames waste as a litter problem while systematically increasing production, arguing the core issue is overproduction and inadequate regulation rather than simple disposal.
An exposé of the plastic industry
Q: What happened when China stopped accepting the world's plastic waste in 2018?
Gardiner describes how Western countries redirected waste to Southeast Asia, leading to large mountains of plastic in places like Indonesia, where workers endure harsh conditions processing waste and brands are visible in the packaging.
An exposé of the plastic industry
Q: Is it true that we also play a part in this, that we're driving up the demand for it?
Yes, consumer demand plays a role, but Gardiner points out that the industry has designed a system where plastic is cheap and is pushed as a default, with demand shaped by marketing, packaging choices, and policies more than individual willpower.
Inside the training camps for “alpha males”
Q: How did you first discover these alpha-male camps and online communities?
Bethea describes finding Nick Adams on X and tracing his influence through a network of related figures and movements, which led to site visits to Rise and Squire and a broader examination of the manosphere's impact.

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

The podcast features in-depth conversations that explore a wide array of contemporary issues within arts, media, and culture. Frequent discussions revolve around notable films, significant cultural figures, and insights into societal themes, often illuminated through the experiences of guests who are prominent in their respective fields, from celebrities to scholars. A unique aspect of this podcast is its blend of entertaining storytelling with educational content, encouraging audiences to engage not just with pop culture, but also with deeper societal narratives and historical perspectives.

Listeners can expect well-researched interviews that reveal personal and professional insights from guests, encompassing a spectrum of topics such as ... more

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1. John Lithgow
2. Daniel Okrent
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6. Riz Ahmed
7. Chuck Norris
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