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• Remembering Brian Wilson, Leader Of The Beach Boys

  Wilson, who has died at the age of 82, was the creative force behind The Beach Boys. He wrote and produced many of their hits, including "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," and "God Only Knows." Wilson spoke to Terry Gross in 1988 and...

  13 jun 2025 2769 sec.

• Benicio del Toro On Living In Wes Anderson's World

  Benicio del Toro talks about his leading role in Wes Anderson's new film, The Phoenician Scheme. He'll look back on his acting career, and tell us about moving from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania in his teens. His other movies include The...

  13 jun 2025 2610 sec.

• Inside DOGE, Post Elon Musk

  Washington Post Reporter Hannah Natanson says DOGE's mass firings made the government more inefficient. She also explains the risks of DOGE creating a massive database for the Trump administration. "There's a great deal of concern over...

  11 jun 2025 2711 sec.

• Molly Jong-Fast Grew Up With A Mother Addicted To Fame

  MSNBC political analyst Molly Jong-Fast's mother Erica Jong became famous from her 1973 novel Fear of Flying, which was considered a groundbreaking work of feminist literature. But Molly's mom became addicted to the fame and couldn't...

  10 jun 2025 2652 sec.

• Comic Atsuko Okatsuka Is Owning Her 'Freak'

  Okatsuka is known for her bowl haircut — and for finding humor in the dysfunction of her immigrant family. Her new standup special, Father, is about her dad, who reappeared in her life after decades away. She spoke with Tonya Mosley...

  9 jun 2025 2673 sec.

• Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill

  Playing Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, made Desi Arnaz a star. Behind the scenes, he created what became standard procedures for producing, shooting, lighting and broadcasting TV sitcoms. Author Todd Purdum talks about his new book Desi...

  7 jun 2025 2961 sec.

• Why We Remember / 'Simpsons' Composer Alf Clausen

  Do you have trouble remembering names and faces, or where you put your keys? Neurologist Dr. Charan Ranganath talks about the latest research into memory. His book is called Why We Remember. Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer,...

  6 jun 2025 2811 sec.

• Ocean Vuong Sees Himself More As A Teacher Than A Writer

  Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong joins us to discuss his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19-year-old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an...

  6 jun 2025 2660 sec.

• The Face-Off Between Harvard & The Trump Administration

  The Trump administration has frozen around 3 billion dollars in Harvard grants and contracts, and is trying to stop the university's ability to enroll foreign students. In response, Harvard is suing. Terry Gross talks with Harvard Law...

  4 jun 2025 2715 sec.

• To Shed Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill Turned To Voiceover Work

  Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker, one of the most iconic heroes in movie history. His latest film, The Life of Chuck, is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella. He spoke to Fresh Air about auditioning for Star Wars, voiceover work,...

  3 jun 2025 2769 sec.

• With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever

  The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom. Also, TV critic David...

  2 jun 2025 2700 sec.

• Best Of: Sarah Silverman / Cole Escola

  Comic Sarah Silverman talks about her new Netflix special, PostMortem, about the death of her father and stepmother, 9 days apart. She talks with Terry Gross about how the special came to be. Also, we hear from Cole Escola, creator...

  31 mei 2025 2899 sec.