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Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors., (1.) Journalist JENNIFER SENIOR is a contributing editor at New York magazine. She's the author of the book All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, which is now out in paperback. SENIOR examines the current research on parenting, specifically how parenting has changed over the decades and what life is like for parents. She first wrote about this in an article for New York magazine in 2010 when she wrote about recent research showing that parents are no happier than non-parents and in some cases considerably less happy. (REBROADCAST from 2.4.14) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW) (2.) We remember television talk show host JOE FRANKLIN. He died on Saturday at the age of 88 from prostate cancer. Franklin was one of TV's most durable talk show hosts. The Joe Franklin Show was on television beginning in the 1951 until 1993, airing at first only in the New York market, but then it was carried on over two thousand cable stations. He was parodied by Billy Crystal on Saturday Night Live. (REBROADCAST from 11.17.88) (3.) Film critic David Edelstein reviews Timbuktu which is nominated for an Oscar for best foreign-language film.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Reporter JANE MAYER talks about her new article in the current edition of the New Yorker titled Bully Pulpit: An Evangelist Talk-Show Host's Campaign to Control the Republican Party. The article is about Bryan Fischer, a far-right Christian radio talk show host who's trying to influence the Republican Party. Fischer's anti-gay comments have already led to the resignation of Mitt Romney's foreign policy spokesman, Richard Grennell, who is gay. MAYER writes about politics and has been a New Yorker staff writer for 17 years, and is author of the 2008 bestseller The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW.) (2.) Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews Banga the 11th studio album by Patti Smith. It includes original material - the first since 2004.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Novelist MICHAEL CHABON (SHAY-bahn). His latest book, a collection of essays: Manhood For Amateurs: the Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father, and Son is now out in paperback. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for his book The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. His other novels include The Yiddish Policemen's Union, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, and Wonder Boys. (2.) Psychologist and family therapist DR. DAN GOTTLIEB. He's a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and host of the public radio program Voices in the Family. In 2006 he wrote the book, Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life. They were written to his grandson who is autistic. Over two decades ago, Gottlieb became a quadriplegic in an automobile accident, and the letters have lessons about what it's like to be different. GOTTLIEB has just written a follow-up book, The Wisdom of Sam. (REBROADCAST from 4/25/06) (3.) Film critic DAVID EDELSTEIN reviews two new documentaries: The Lottery, about four children competing in the annual intake lottery for the charter school Harlem Success Academy, directed by Madeleine Sackler. And Restrepo, which follows American soldiers in a grueling 14-month tour of duty in Afghanistan by reporter Sebastian Junger and photographer Tim Hetherington.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) Host of NPR's news quiz, 'Wait, Wait. . .Don't Tell Me' PETER SAGAL (pronounced 'SAY-gul'). For his new tome, 'The Book of Vice: Very Naughty things (And How to Do Them),' (HarperEntertainment) Sagal visited strip clubs, casinos, swingers clubs, and porn sets to get a perspective on the indulgences of others and report back to the rest of us. (2.) Classical music critic LLOYD SCHWARTZ reviews some classic Hollywood musicals that have recently been released on DVD. Titles include The Pirate, Words and Music, Royal Wedding and The Gang's All Here.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.)Psychologist and family therapist DR.DAN GOTTLIEB. A columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and host of the public radio program 'Voices in the Family,' Gottlieb has recently written a new book, 'Letters to Sam: A Grandfather's Lessons on Love, Loss, and the Gifts of Life' (Sterling, 2006). It's a collection of letters he wrote to his grandson. Two decades ago, Gottlieb became a quadriplegic in an automobile accident, and his grandson is autistic, and the letters have lessons about what it's like to be different. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) PAUL WEITZ. His new film, 'American Dreamz,' satirizes 'American Idol,' and stars Dennis Quaid as a dimwitted U.S. President who goes on the show in an effort to save his falling approval ratings. WEITZ's other films include 'American Pie' and 'About a Boy.'

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT. 1: STEVE LOPEZ was an award-winning columnist for the "Philadelphia Inquirer" for twelve years. In his novels, LOPEZ confronts political corruption and greed as he did in his columns. HIS new novel is called "The Sunday Macaroni Club" (Harcourt Brace and Company). LOPEZ is now Senior Writer-at-large for Time Magazine. INT. 2: Interview with STEVE LOPEZ cont'd. REV. : We feature a segment from the award-winning public radio program "This American Life". In "Whoring in Radio News" reporter Scott Carrier explains why he tells everyone he works for a man known only as "The Friendly Man" and why this helps him in his job.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) LARRY KING is the host of the radio talk show "The Larry King Show." The late-night program features guest interviews and listener calls and is aired between midnight and five thirty. He's recently written the memoir "Larry King." He will be airing his show live from Philadelphia this week.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT.1: Musician BARRY TUCKWELL. He played French horn with the London Symphony Orchestra for 13 years before leaving in 1966 to begin a solo career. He's the first French horn player to have a career as a soloist, and he recently began conducting as well. REV.1: Classical music critic LLOYD SCHWARTZ belatedly celebrates the 60th anniversary of Ravel's "Bolero," written in 1928. He reviews a new release of the 1932 recording, conducted by the composer himself. INT.2: ERIC BOGOSIAN. Bogosian stars in the new film "Talk Radio," directed by Oliver Stone, about the dark side of a late night talk show host. The film is based on the play of the same name Bogosian co-wrote and starred in at the Public Theater in New York. Bogosian made his reputation creating and performing an assortment of characters in one-man shows, some of which have also been taped for public television. REV.2: Critic KEN TUCKER looks at recent videocassette releases, including the 1948 film "Letter from an Unknown Woman," which Ken says is ideal for anyone seeking a good cry.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT.1: Playwrights William Hoffman and Larry Kramer, who have explored how the AIDS crisis is affecting human lives in their plays As Is and The Normal Heart. REV.1: Folk Singer Michael Cooney shares two songs he recently learned in his travels around the country. INT.2: Jill Godmillow. She's the director of the new film "Waiting for the Moon." It's a fictional account of the relationship between Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. The film is an upcoming American Playhouse presentation on PBS. (REBROADCAST FROM 04/30/1987) REV. 2: Laurie Stone reviews the new play "Talk Radio," about a Cleveland shock jock.

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT.1: SALLIE BINGHAM. She was an heiress to her family's fortune that included the Louisville Courier Journal and the Louisville Times. The tangled history of the Bingham family was the subject of two books last year after internal family squabbles forced the sale of the two newspapers to the Gannet chain. Her new book, Passion and Prejudice, tells her side of the story. REV.1: Jazz critic KEVIN WHITEHEAD reviews a recent reissue featuring LaVern Baker singing the songs of Bessie Smith. Baker was one of the most striking - and imitated - rhythm and blues singers of the '50s. INT.2: KATHY O'CONNELL, former host of the national children's radio show "Kids America" and now host of a similar children's program in Philadelphia, called "Kid's Corner." "Kids America" was carried on 26 public radio stations before funding was cancelled a year and a half ago. O'Connell was then invited to Philadelphia to continue children's programming with a live radio call-in show. REV.2: Television critic DAVID BIANCULLI previews the return of "Columbo," featuring the rumpled raincoat-clad Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo. The show, returning after a 12-year absence, will air Monday nights on ABC.

Delaney hosts an on-air interview program on WDGY Radio.

Davis is pictured in the broadcast studio of the Hearth and Home program rehearsing and selecting the prize poem for the program on WMIN radio station.

Betty Barrett (age 21) was crowned by Tom Moore, master of ceremonies for the radio program "Ladies Be Seated," at the Minneapolis Armory during a Minneapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored broadcast.

L to R: Jack Bailey, the host of the radio program "Queen for a Day," speaks to Jeri Demick, daughter of Earl M. Demick of Minneapolis, who has been chosen as "Queen For A Day" for the show as well as being named "Miss Arrowhead Hot Springs" to represent the spa in the National Orange Show. She is a former student of the University of Minnesota and Washburn High School in Minneapolis.