1. Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 6, 2016: Interview with Lisa Graves; Review of 'Upland Stories'; Review of Brazilian film 'Neon Bull.'
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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. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., (1.) LISA GRAVES is executive director of the Center for Media and Democracy. She'll discuss something that's been happening across the country when liberal-minded cities clash with their often more conservative state legislatures. After the city of Charlotte passed an ordinance banning discrimination against LGBT people, the North Carolina state legislature called a special session and passed a bill overruling Charlotte's new law. Other state legislatures have preempted laws dealing with fracking, paid sick leave, and the minimum wage. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES). (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews Upland Stories the new album by Robbie Fulks. (3.) Critic-at-large JOHN POWERS reviews Neon Bull the critically acclaimed Brazilian film about Brazil's version of the rodeo, the vaquejada.
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