Fresh Air

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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, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.

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Episodes
  • How Did DEI Become Part Of A Political Agenda — And A Slur?

    How Did DEI Become Part Of A Political Agenda — And A Slur?
    Mar 5 2025
    Georgetown professor Ella Washington and Harvard professor Frank Dobbin discuss the beneficiaries and misperceptions of diversity, equity and inclusion, DEI, and who will be hurt as it's dismantled across public and private sectors.

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    42 mins
  • Mardi Gras With New Orleans Jazz Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens

    Mardi Gras With New Orleans Jazz Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens
    Mar 4 2025
    Known as "Lady Louie," Doreen Ketchens has been a fixture of the French Quarter for nearly four decades. We talk about her classical training and her career as a street performer, and she'll play some music.

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    45 mins
  • How A Writer's Life Changed In A Second

    How A Writer's Life Changed In A Second
    Mar 3 2025
    Hanif Kureishi began his new memoir just days after a fall left him paralyzed. He describes being completely dependent on others — and the sense of purpose he's gained from writing. The memoir is called Shattered.

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    44 mins

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This is a fantastic podcast

Excellent episode. There were many glitches during the playback involving jumps and skipping time etc. so it was difficult at times to follow the interview. Very frustrating and I hope Audible fixes their playback issues.

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