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Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia
by Terry Gross
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about the latest research into insomnia.
Aaron Paul Didn't Think His 'Breaking Bad' Character Would Live This Long
by Terry Gross
The Emmy Award-winning actor returns as drug dealer Jesse Pinkman in El Camino, a movie sequel to Breaking Bad. In 2011, Paul said his character was supposed to die in the TV show's first season.
'Breaking Bad' Creator Vince Gilligan Reflects On Meth And Morals
by Terry Gross
Gilligan's AMC show centered on a chemistry teacher who created a meth empire. In 2011, Gilligan told Fresh Air that he pitched the series by saying, "You take Mr. Chips and turn him into Scarface."
6 Years Later, 'El Camino' Proves Just As Exciting And Original As 'Breaking Bad'
by David Bianculli
The Netflix film picks up right where Breaking Bad left off, with Jesse (Aaron Paul) speeding off after escaping from his captors. From there, El Camino is a wild and spellbinding ride.
Taylor Ho Bynum's 'Ambiguity Manifesto' Is A Playground For Jazz Improvisers
by Kevin Whitehead
Bynum's album features nine musicians, including guitarist Mary Halvorson, a newly minted MacArthur fellow. Each improviser sings the tune — or sings around it — in their own way, in their own time.
How A Political Hit Job Backfired, And Led To Trump's Impeachment Peril
by Dave Davies
Bloomberg Businessweek columnist Joshua Green says Trump fell for a media campaign on Ukraine designed to help him: "The irony is that the target was supposed to be the Bidens, not the president."
Saeed Jones' Eloquent Coming-Of-Age Is Hard To Read — And Harder To Put Down
by Maureen Corrigan
Brittany Howard Draws Listeners In With 'Jaime', A Very Personal Solo Album
by Ken Tucker
The new album by the Alabama Shakes lead singer mixes autobiography with an exploration of different musical styles. Listening to Jaime is like discovering Howard as an artist all over again.