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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.) Former Republican communications operative TIM MILLER. He's written a new book about the Republican party's embrace of Donald Trump, and his own role in creating the climate that enabled Trump's rise. He also writes about his interviews with Republicans who find Trump's conduct disturbing or even dangerous, but who found reasons to support him or work in his administration. Miller's book is Why We Did It: A Travelogue From The Republican Road to Hell. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THRU THE REST OF THE SHOW).

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.) EVAN OSNOS is a New Yorker staff writer. He tells the strange story of a wealthy businessman who fled China and found a home with Steve Bannon and Donald Trump's acolytes in the United States. OSNOS reconstructs the curious journey of Guo Wengui, who moved to New York, bought a huge yacht and a 5th Avenue penthouse, and began a media platform with Bannon to propagate MAGA messaging and condemn China's Communist party. Gua also declared the establishment of a Chinese government in exile, signing its founding document in blood; got investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and starred in hip-hop videos promising to liberate China from the Communist Party. (INTERVIEW BY DAVE DAVIES).

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.) Actor KIERAN CULKIN is one of the stars of The popular HBO series Succession, a savage comedy drama about a rich and powerful family, and personal and corporate power and greed, and the ability of right wing media to manipulate politics. Culkin plays one of the adult siblings who are each vying to take over the business when their aging father either dies or retires. Culkin made his movie debut at age 7, in the 1990 hit film Home Alone, which starred his brother MacCauley Culkin. He was also in the films Father of the Bride and Cider House Rules. He starred in the 2002 film Igby Goes Down and co-starred with Michael Cera in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. (THIS INTERVIEW IS A REBROADCAST. IT ORIGINALLY AIRED ON DECEMBER 6, 2021.) (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES THROUGH THE REST OF THE SHOW).

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.) Journalist MAGGIE MAHAR ("muh-HAR") is a former financial journalist who now specializes in health care. She is a fellow at The Century Foundation and the author of 'Money-Driven Medicine: The Real Reason Health Care Costs So Much' (2006). And she writes the Healthbeat blog which is a project of The Century Foundation. (www.healthbeatblog.org). (2.) Writer and film director ARMANDO IANNUCCI ["yah-NOO-chee"]. His new film is the political satire 'In the Loop.' The film was shot in London and Washington, D.C. and features British and American actors. The story involves an unnamed country in the Middle East and a U.S. President and U.K. prime minister. IANNUCCI previously wrote and directed the BBC series, the political satire 'The Thick of It.' IANNUCCI was born in Scotland. His father is from Italy and his mother from Glasgow, Scotland. (3.) Rock historian ED WARD reviews the reissue 'Monks: The Translantic Feedback' a reissue of an album by the band The Monks. It also includes a documentary about the band, a group of ex-GIs who were big in West Germany in the mid-Sixties.

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.) DAVID BROCK is the author of the bestselling memoir, 'Blinded by the Right: the Conscience of an Ex-Conservative' (now in paperback). BROCK defected from the Republican Party in the latter half of the 1990s and came to renounce the anti-Clinton movement in which he took part. His new book is 'The Republican Noise Machine: Right-Wing Media and How it Corrupts Democracy' (Crown Publishers). He now heads a nonprofit media watchdog organization in Washington, D.C. (2.) Book critic Maureen Corrigan gives us her picks for the best holiday books of 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.) RICHARD VIGUIRE ('VIG-ur-ee') is considered the funding father of the the conservative movement. In the 1970s and 80s he pioneered direct mail political fundraising. He is co-author of the book 'America's Right Turn: How Conservatives Used New and Alternative Media to Take Power.' (Bonus Books). He now heads the organization American Target Advertising Inc. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW). (2.) Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews the new solo CD by singer-songwriter John Davis, formerly with the punk-pop group Superdrag. It's called 'John Davis' (Rambler records).

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.) Political commentator DAVID FRUM. From January 2001 to February 2002 he was a special assistant to President Bush for economic speech-writing. He held the position during the 9-11 attacks and he is the man responsible for the oft-repeated Bush term 'axis of evil.' FRUM is the author of the book, 'The Right Man: The Surprise Presidency of George W. Bush' an inside account of the White House. (2.) Senior Editor at The New Yorker HENDRIK HERTZBERG. Last week The New Yorker endorsed John Kerry for president. HERTZBERG frequently contributes to the magazine's Talk of the Town section. He is also the author of 'Politics: Observations and Arguments, 1966-2004.' Hertzberg was on the staff of the New Republic magazine for much of the 1980s. He also spent time in the White House from 1979 to 1981 as Jimmy Carter's speechwriter. (3.) Critic-at-large JOHN POWERS talks with Terry about last night's election coverage.

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.) Journalist ERIC BOEHLERT ('BO-lert') writes for the online magazine Salon. He's been covering the story surrounding Clear Channel Communications Inc., a media conglomerate that owns 1,200 radio stations nationwide. Last January it was the subject of an inquiry by the Senate commerce committee because of claims that Clear Channel 'bullies artists, replaces local programming with automated formats and uses hard-nosed tactics against competitors.' (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW) (2.) CEO of Clear Channel Radio, JOHN HOGAN. Radio is just a part of Clear Channel Worldwide, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. It includes TV stations, outdoor advertising displays and live entertainment productions and venues throughout the US and in 65 countries around the world. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).(3.) Music critic MILO MILES has an appreciation of Celia Cruz, the Cuban singer who died last week at the age of 77.

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.) LEONARD DOWNIE JR. and ROBERT G. KAISER. The two Washington Post journalists have co-written the book, 'The News about the News: American Journalism in Peril.' (Knopf) Downie has been at the paper since 1964. He's been executive editor since 1991. Kaiser joined the Post in 1963 and is now associate editor and senior correspondent. Their book is an investigation of why the journalism we watch and read is so bad. They offer suggestions on how to improve the institution.(2.) Music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the soundtrack from the film 'Gosford Park,' directed by Robert Altman. The film features original music and songs from the 1920s and 1930s. The CD has just been released. (Decca)

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: Media and Political Correspondent for The L.A. Times, TOM ROSENSTIEL. During the 1992 Presidential campaign, he followed the ABC news team to see how the news media and the candidates affected each other and the campaign. His new book is "Strange Bedfellows: How Television and the Presidential Candidates Changed American Politics, 1992." (Hyperion). REV: JOHN LEONARD reviews "In the Eye of the Sun" by Ahdaf Soueif. INT. 2: KRISTIN CLARK TAYLOR was President Bush's White House director of media relations. In so doing she was the first African-American woman in history to hold that post. She's written a new book about it, "The First to Speak: A Woman of Color inside the White House." (Doubleday). REV. : Jazz critic KEVIN WHITEHEAD reviews "Shanghaied on Tor Road," a new release of German improviser and guitarist Hans Reichel playing an instrument of his own invention, the daxophone. (FMP music).

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: Concert and interview with composer ANTHONY DAVIS and performers from his new opera, "Tania," -- Soprano CYNTHIA AARONSON, bass/baritone MARK DOSS, and pianist ALAN JOHNSON. DAVIS's opera premiered this week at the American Music Theatre Festival in Philadelphia. "Tania," is loosely based on the Patty Hearst story. INT. 2: Author ROBERT SCHMUHL (Smool), Professor and Director of the Program on Ethics and Media at the University of Notre Dame. His new book is "Statecraft and Stagecraft: American Political Life in the Age of Personality." (published by Notre Dame Press). He'll talk with Terry about the personalities in this year's election. REV. : World music critic MILO MILES profiles veteran Zaire performer, Papa Wemba.

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: .Anthropologist DAVID MAYBURY-LEWIS. He's the founder of Cultural Survival, an organization that that helps indigenous peoples whose ways of life are threatened by development. He's hosting a new PBS series called "Millennium," which starts tonight, and he's the author of the companion book, also called "Millennium." The series and the book seek to gain tribal wisdom for the modern world. (The book is published by Viking.) INT. 2: Pollster DAVID W. MOORE is the Director of the Survey Center at the University of New Hampshire, where he also teaches political science. His polling results have been picked up by all the T-V networks and most of the major newspapers and newsmagazines in the country. He's written a new book about the history of polling, called "The Superpollsters: How The Measure and Manipulate Public Opinion." (Four Walls Eight Windows Press) INT. 3: Jazz singer SYLVIA SYMS passed away yesterday at the age of 74. She had a heart attack just as she finished a performance at the Algonquin Hotel. Syms was known as the quintessential saloon singer, and foremost among her admirers was Frank Sinatra, who produced and conducted a 1982 album of standards called "Syms By Sinatra." Her one hit was "I could Have Danced All Night," from the 1956 musical "My Fair Lady." Her nightclub career spanned 51 years. Today we rebroadcast highlights of Terry's interview with Sylvia Syms, which originally aired on June 14th, 1988.

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.) Writer, academic and activist TODD GITLIN has a new book called The Whole World is Watching, which examines how mass media reported antiwar movements in the 1960s. In 1963 and '64 Gitlin served as president of the Students for a Democratic Society, or SDS, a group on which he focuses in the book.

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.) SIDNEY BLUMENTHAL's new book is called The Permanent Campaign. He argues that the political system is changing, steered more by the careful guidance of political and media consultants rather than party leadership -- a process that continues even after the election. He joins Fresh Air discuss how this new trend affects who is and is not a viable candidate for elected office, and how it weakens the political parties and the primary system.