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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

President Trump calls global warming "a hoax." As the U.S. faces more severe storms and extreme weather events, New York Times climate reporter David Gelles describes what this means for climate change policy and shares what global leaders were sayin... more

‘New Yorker’ staff writer Jason Zengerle says after Tucker Carlson was let go from CNN and MSNBC, and joined Fox News, Trump’s 2016 presidential candidacy revived his career. “Those more prestigious Fox shows… they could not find camera-ready, intell... more

Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Heather Ann Thompson talks about the 1984 New York City subway shooting, when Bernhard Goetz, a white man, shot four Black teenagers. "We are watching someone tell us exactly who they are, exactly what they did, and i... more

When writer Rachel Eliza Griffiths married Salman Rushdie in 2021, she expected her wedding  day to be joyful. But the joy was invaded by tragedy, when she got the news her best friend had died. Eleven months later, Rushdie was stabbed and nearly kil... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Zengerle
Author of the book Hated by All the Right People, Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind
The New Yorker
Episode: How Tucker Carlson Became Right-Wing Media’s Most Significant Voice
Heather Ann Thompson
Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Author of Fear and Fury
Episode: The Rebirth Of White Rage
Quiara Alegría Hudes
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and author of the novel 'The White Hot'
Episode: Best Of: Writers Rachel Eliza Griffiths & Quiara Alegría Hudes
Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Author of the memoir 'The Flower Bearers'
Episode: Best Of: Writers Rachel Eliza Griffiths & Quiara Alegría Hudes
Mel Brooks
Legendary filmmaker and comedian known for his work in comedy films and Broadway musicals.
Broadway, HBO
Episode: A Mel Brooks Appreciation!
Emmanuel Mauleón
Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School
University of Minnesota
Episode: Are ICE Agents In Minneapolis Breaking The Law?
Elizabeth Goitein
Senior Director of Liberty and National Security at the Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Are ICE Agents In Minneapolis Breaking The Law?
Heather McGhee
Author and scholar, former president of Demos, contributor to NBC's Meet the Press, author of The Sum of Us.
Episode: How Racism Costs Everyone
Dexter Filkins
Staff writer at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Marco Rubio’s Shift From Trump Critic To Champion

Hosts

Tonya Mosley
Host and co-host, known for intimate and engaging interview style.
Terry Gross
Host with a renowned interviewing style, known for her thoughtful and compelling discussions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40.4k ratings
  • So …

    Chief of staff not the brightest bulb to a president insane Yikes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Fresh Air

    With every interview, I learn something new about the person, place or the topic. The questions are thought-provoking, researched and always interesting.

    Honestly, I don’t know what I would do without fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mccourtsky
    United States2 months ago
  • Tonya Mosley

    I will not contribute to NPR funding and Fresh Air as long as Tonya Mosley and Ayesha Roscoe are voices that sound and ask nothing to standards of why started listing to NPR: Susan Stamberg, Bob Edwards,

    Noah Adam’s….

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JNLCIA
    United States2 months ago
  • Marvelous

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Pedro K
    2 months ago
  • I love fresh air

    It’s the best!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bob Cob on a Log
    United States2 months ago

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Terry Gross's interviewing style is often praised for its thoughtfulness and ability to draw out personal stories.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and in-depth interviews with prominent figures from various fields.
Some listeners express dissatisfaction with the perceived political bias in certain episodes.
The show is recognized for its diversity in topics, catering to a wide audience interested in culture and social issues.

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#4
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#65
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#1
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Apple Podcasts
#1
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#229
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes On ‘White Hot’ Rage
Q: Why was the journey of leaving the community as important as honoring it in your writing?
Hudes contrasts her earlier work, which celebrated community, with "The White Hot," which seeks to explore the difficult question of how to leave that community and find personal agency.
Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes On ‘White Hot’ Rage
Q: Why was rage the emotion for April? Why was rage the white hot?
Hudes explains her desire to explore anger through April's character, questioning its role in both women's lives and society's perception of women's anger as it often has different connotations compared to that of men.
Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes On ‘White Hot’ Rage
Q: How do you let go of that judgment to bring life into April, if you ever even held that judgment to begin with?
Hudes reflects on the complexities of April's character, acknowledging that while she has done the unthinkable by leaving her child, it's important to recognize that she stayed with her for the first ten years of her life, portraying the nuances of maternal sacrifices and choices.
Best Of: Writers Rachel Eliza Griffiths & Quiara Alegría Hudes
Q: Did you ever question whether you'd still both be in love with each other when the healing was done?
Rachel asserts that she never questioned their love but speaks about the debilitating effects of Salman's physical injuries.
Best Of: Writers Rachel Eliza Griffiths & Quiara Alegría Hudes
Q: Can you describe how you found out about the knifing?
Rachel recalls it was an ordinary morning, and a friend called with terrible news, which led to a chaotic rush to be by Salman Rushdie's side.

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Featuring intimate conversations with a diverse array of notable figures, this show covers contemporary arts, culture, and pressing societal issues. Episodes frequently highlight insights from influential actors, journalists, musicians, and experts, delving into their personal stories and the broader implications of their work. The discussions tend to straddle the line between entertainment and thoughtful commentary, often reflecting on the intersection of art and social relevance, making it a compelling listen for those interested in modern cultural narratives and personal anecdotes from acclaimed personalities.

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Fresh Air launched 19 years ago and published 1427 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Fresh Air include:

1. Jason Zengerle
2. Heather Ann Thompson
3. Quiara Alegría Hudes
4. Rachel Eliza Griffiths
5. Mel Brooks
6. Emmanuel Mauleón
7. Elizabeth Goitein
8. Heather McGhee

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