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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.
'Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood' Is Tarantino's Most Personal Film In Years
by Justin Chang
Set in Hollywood in 1969, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star as a TV actor and his stunt double. The movie's low-key hangout vibes may test your patience, but every moment pulses with feeling.
Ranky Tanky Builds On The Music And Culture Of Slave Descendants
by Terry Gross
In 2017, three members of Ranky Tanky, a band that takes inspiration from the Gullah people, performed songs from their self-titled debut album. The band's new album is Good Time.
Journalist Jane Mayer On The 'Many Mysteries' In The Accusations Against Al Franken
by Terry Gross
The New Yorker reporter recently did a deep dive into the accusations of sexual misconduct that led to Sen. Franken's 2017 resignation. Mayer says the chief accuser's story is full of holes.
Filmmaker Lulu Wang Based 'The Farewell' On Her Family's Real-Life Lie
by Terry Gross
When Wang's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer, the family flew to China to see her, but decided not to tell her the prognosis. "I turned out to be a surprisingly good liar," Wang says.
Buddy And Julie Miller Create Their Own Genre On 'Breakdown On 20th Ave. South'
by Ken Tucker
The married musicians offer their own synthesis of folk, country, rock and the blues on their new album. The music that results is unsettling, with a beauty that's both comforting and soothing.
Remembering Paul Krassner, Journalist And Co-Founder Of The Yippies
by Terry Gross
Krassner, who died July 21, published and edited the magazine The Realist from 1958 until 1974 and became known as "the father of the underground press." Originally broadcast in 1988.
'State Of The Heart' Cardiologist Assesses Breakthroughs In Heart Health
by Terry Gross
Dr. Haider Warraich talks about advancements in treating and preventing heart failure, and explains how the understanding of healthy blood pressure and good cholesterol continues to evolve.
'Fresh Air' Commemorates The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11's Moon Landing
by Terry Gross
We listen to archival interviews with Michael Collins, of Apollo 11; Alan Shepard, the first American in space; Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield; and Chuck Yeager, who first broke the sound barrier.
Journalist Digs Into Years Of Corruption, Dysfunction At Border Protection Agency
by Terry Gross
Trump said he would hire 5,000 new border patrol agents, but has fallen short of that promise. Garrett Graff discusses the leadership vacuum that's plagued the agency and worsened the border crisis.