Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 6, 2001: Interview with Philip Glass; Review of the television reality show 'Big brother.'

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(1.) An interview with composer PHILIP GLASS by his cousin IRA GLASS, the host of "This American Life." The conversation was recorded on-stage in Chicago in 1999. Beginning next week PHILIP GLASS is the featured composer at the Lincoln Center Festival (July 10-27th) where his newest opera collaboration, 'White Raven' premieres. IRA GLASS was just named America's best radio host by Time Magazine. (REBROADCAST from 9/21/99)(THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).(2.) TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews the return of the reality show 'Big Brother' and considers other new reality shows.