He came up with NPR’s mission statement, “National Public Radio Purposes,” more than a half-century ago. He co-founded “All ...

Fresh Air Wrongly convicted, he became 'The Jailhouse Lawyer' — and helped free himself. While serving a life sentence for a ...

This is FRESH AIR. We learned today that actor Gene Hackman has died at the age of 95. Yesterday, authorities found the bodies of Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in their home in ...

Interviews with actor Ke Huy Quan, pianist Jason Moran, humorist Samantha Irby, and media critic Brian Stelter are among the conversations that stuck with the staff of Fresh Air this year.

Hanif Kureishi began his new memoir just days after a fall left him paralyzed. He describes being completely dependent on others — and the sense of purpose he's gained from writing. The memoir ...

March 19, 2023 – Starting today, Fresh Air+ will offer exclusive bonus content to subscribers. Episodes will draw from the show's 40-year archive to feature conversations that are remarkable to ...

Roots co-founder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shares his Christmas playlist, which includes songs by DRAM, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Originally broadcast Dec. 21, 2022.

Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers ...

April 26, 2023 – Award-winning public media journalist Tonya Mosley has been named co-host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the radio program and podcast devoted to contemporary arts and issues ...

Tonya Mosley is the LA-based co-host of Here & Now, a midday radio show co-produced by NPR and WBUR. She's also the host of the podcast Truth Be Told.

Interviews with actor Ke Huy Quan, pianist Jason Moran, humorist Samantha Irby, and media critic Brian Stelter are among the conversations that stuck with the staff of Fresh Air this year.

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show ...