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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.
Ben Stiller Unlocks An 'Old-Fashioned' Prison Break In 'Escape At Dannemora'
by Terry Gross
Stiller's Showtime series, which is up for 12 Emmys, centers on the true story of two convicted murderers who broke out of a maximum security prison in 2015. Originally broadcast Jan. 8, 2019.
'Fleabag' And 'Killing Eve' Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is Full Of Surprises
by Terry Gross
Waller-Bridge is nominated for five Emmys for the Amazon series Fleabag, about a single, 30-something Londoner dealing with tense relationships, grief and love. Originally broadcast May 13, 2019.
Patricia Arquette On Embracing The Sexuality Of Her 'Dannemora' Character
by Terry Gross
Arquette has been nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of a civilian worker who enables a prison break in the Showtime series Escape at Dannemora. Originally broadcast April 29, 2019.
On HBO's 'Barry,' Bill Hader Asks, 'Can You Change Your Nature?'
by Terry Gross
Hader is up for Emmy Awards for acting in and writing the dark comedy series, Barry, in which he plays a hitman who enrolls in acting classes. Originally broadcast June 20, 2019.
Beyond 'Old Town Road': 3 Catchy Songs Tap Into 2019's Summer Spirit
by Ken Tucker
Alessia Cara's "Rooting for You," Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer," and Bon Iver's "U (Man Like)" offer three different takes on — and moods for — the summer.
'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda
by Terry Gross
The Oscar-nominated actor and screenwriter, who died Aug. 16, spoke to Terry Gross in 1998 about Ulee's Gold, Easy Rider and his acting philosophy of "doing less — and making more of it."
Stephen Root On 'Barry,' 'Office Space' And Why 'Less Is More' In Acting
by Dave Davies
After appearing in nearly 800 TV episodes and 100 films, the noted character actor received his first Emmy nomination for his role as a handler to a hitman in the HBO series Barry.