Best Jody Fisher Podcasts (2024)

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SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Gets Personal 44:24

1h ago44:24

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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson talks with Tonya Mosley about her teen years, her time as a public defender, and the poem she keeps in her office. Her new memoir is called Lovely One. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Danzy Senna Writes Herself (And Other Mixed-Race People) Into Existence 44:52

19m ago44:52

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Novelist Danzy Senna spoke with Terry Gross about racial identity, growing up with a Black father and white mother in an era when "mixed-race" wasn't a thing. "Just merely existing as a family was a radical statement at that time," she says. Her new book is Colored Television. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices N…

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Film Icons: Spike Lee / Samuel L. Jackson 46:35

15m ago46:35

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To wrap up our series, we're closing with director Spike Lee and actor Samuel L. Jackson. Lee spoke with Terry Gross in 2017 about growing up in Brooklyn and his acting and directorial debut, the 1986 movie She's Gotta Have It. In 2000, Jackson talked about playing tough guys, watching movies in segregated theaters, and nearly dying on the New York…

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Film Icons: Steven Spielberg / Carrie Fisher 48:54

6m ago48:54

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In 2022, E.T. and Jaws director Steven Spielberg talked about how he fell in love with film, and how he was afraid of everything as a kid. We'll also revisit our 2016 interview with actor Carrie Fisher about what it was really like to become a sex symbol as Princess Leia. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr…

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Film Icons: Clint Eastwood / Eli Wallach & More 47:22

7m ago47:22

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The 1964 spaghetti Western A Fistful of Dollars turned Clint Eastwood into a star. He had a famous squint in his closeups, but he told Terry Gross in 1997, it wasn't necessarily character driven. "They bombed me with a bunch a lights, and you're outside and it's 90 degrees, and it's hard not to squint." We'll also hear from Eastwood's co-star in Th…

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Film Icons: Dennis Hopper / Isabella Rossellini 46:30

12m ago46:30

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We continue our Classic Films and Movie Icons series and feature archival interviews with Dennis Hopper and Isabella Rossellini. They co-starred in the movie Blue Velvet, and after it became a hit, both of their careers were redefined. Later, on the centennial of singer Dinah Washington's birth, jazz historian Kevin Whitehead has appreciation. Lear…

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164. Chris Melville 1:41:25

3h ago1:41:25

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Danny met Chris Melville twenty five years ago when they were both regularly performing at The Temple Bar in Auckland’s CBD. Chris didn’t realise he was playing an important role in Danny’s career, giving Danny lots of great advice about how to build a career in the arts. They went on to collaborate on several projects together and now, after havin…

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Film Icons: Meryl Streep / Sidney Poitier 47:28

1h ago47:28

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Our special series of archival interviews continues with two of the GOATs: Meryl Streep, the actor with the most Oscar nominations in history, spoke with Terry Gross in 2012 about playing Margaret Thatcher. And Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win best actor, in 2000 talked about how the radio helped him learn an accent for auditions. Learn m…

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Film Icons: Molly Ringwald / Jodie Foster / Anthony Hopkins 45:09

8d ago45:09

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We continue our Classic Films and Movie Icons series with two performers who gained fame as kids: Breakfast Club actor Molly Ringwald and Freaky Friday actor Jodie Foster. We'll also discuss Foster's Oscar-winning role as an FBI agent in The Silence of the Lambs and hear from her co-star who played serial killer Hannibal Lector, Anthony Hopkins. Le…

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56: SOTS: Jordan Jensen, Ian Bagg, Craig Conant, JR DeGuzman, Ron G & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 56 1:37:24

2h ago1:37:24

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Jordan Jensen, Ian Bagg, Craig Conant, JR DeGuzman, Ron G & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. You know Jordan Jensen from Bein Ian with Jordan, RIP Jordan Jensen, Ian Bagg you know from his hilarious crowd work and specials, …

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Film Icons: Michael Caine / Robert Duvall 44:49

1h ago44:49

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From now through Labor Day we're featuring interviews from our archive with great actors and directors. Robert Duvall talks about his role in the Godfather films as Tom Hagen, the Corleone family lawyer — and about speaking the most famous line in Apocalypse Now. And we'll get some insights into acting from Michael Caine, including why you don't ne…

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187. Michael Mejer, Green Lane Communications, on Cannabis PR 23:28

4h ago23:28

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The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, but people still don't fully understand its difference from illegal substances. Michael Mejer founded Green Lane Communications to tell link industry trailblazers with earned media exposure to empower leaders to enhance brand recognition and foster trust and establish unwavering credibility. The PR Podcast …

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Film Icons: Elia Kazan / Eva Marie Saint 48:51

31m ago48:51

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We begin our series celebrating classic movies with Terry Gross' 1988 interview with On the Waterfront director Elia Kazan, as well as a 2020 interview with his granddaughter, actor Zoe Kazan. Plus, we'll hear from the film's romantic lead, actor Eva Marie Saint, who told Fresh Air in 2000 that she got the part after improvising with Marlon Brando.…

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Remembering 'King Of Daytime TV' Phil Donahue 46:05

25m ago46:05

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We remember Phil Donahue, the daytime talk show host who pioneered thoughtful discussions on controversial issues, and paved the way for Oprah and others. And we remember actress Gena Rowlands, who best known for her often improvised independent film collaborations with her husband John Cassavetes. Also, Justin Chang reviews the film Close Your Eye…

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Reflecting On 2 Critical Conflict Zones: Ukraine And Gaza 44:31

38m ago44:31

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Georgetown professor and foreign policy analyst Daniel Byman discusses Ukraine's daring offensive into Russian territory. And he reflects on the future of Gaza, after Israel's military operation ends. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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How Donald Trump Changed Federal Law Enforcement 44:40

22m ago44:40

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter David Rohde argues that since 2016, Trump has used conspiracy theories, co-option and threats to bend Justice Department and FBI officials to his will. Rohde's new book is Where Tyranny Begins. Maureen Corrigan reviews Paradise Bronx by Ian Frazier. Learn more about sponsor message choices: pod…

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How Stadiums Became The American Public Square 44:28

2h ago44:28

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As 50,000 people attend the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, we look at the history of politics, protest and play in American stadiums. "We fight our political battles in stadiums," Columbia historian Frank Andre Guridy says. "They become ideal places to stake your claims on what you want the United States to be." His new book is The Stad…

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Actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor On The Complexity & Heartbreak Of Female Friendships 45:10

22h ago45:10

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In The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, Ellis-Taylor plays the outspoken ringleader among three women whose friendship spans several decades. Her previous films include Origin and King Richard. She talks with Tonya Mosley about growing up in rural Mississippi, buying two billboards, and getting into acting to stave off adulthood. Also, Maureen C…

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186. Scott Gordon on PR and credibility for Investor Relations 30:34

8d ago30:34

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Financial investors require results more than any sector in our economy. So how do you effectively manage messages to such a demanding audience? Scott Gordon is President and Co-founder of CORE IR & PR, responsible for developing and managing client corporate communications’ strategy. We talk about satisfying expectations, establishing and maintain…

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Best Of: Black Doctors Consortium Founder / The Life Of A Brain Surgeon 48:32

7d ago48:32

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Pediatric surgeon and founder of the Black Doctors Consortium Dr. Ala Standford talks with Terry Gross about how, at the height of the pandemic, she dedicated herself to addressing health inequities in Black and Brown communities. She set up shop in parking lots and churches providing tests and vaccines to tens of thousands of people. Also, we'll t…

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Police Procedural 'Homicide' (Finally) Comes To Streaming 46:36

13m ago46:36

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Homicide: Life on the Streets, the critically acclaimed police procedural set in Baltimore, is coming to streaming (Peacock) for the first time. The show, which ran for seven seasons, is based on a book by David Simon, from before he created The Wire. In an appreciation of the show, we're listening back to interviews with some of the people behind …

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On The Road With Harris/Walz 46:05

16m ago46:05

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As democrats prepare for their national convention in Chicago next week, we take stock of a presidential race transformed. New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos tells us about the enthusiasm and energy he's seen on the campaign trail with Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Later TV critic David Bianculli review…

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How American Lobbyists Threaten Democracy 44:02

10d ago44:02

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Casey Michel shines a light on Americans lobbying for foreign governments in Washington, in many cases representing brutally repressive regimes and countries that oppose U.S. interests. Laws requiring registration of lobbyists and disclosure of their efforts have been little-enforced, and thus ignored by countless agents who've reaped huge profits …

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Safiya Sinclair On Cutting Herself Free From Rastafari Roots 43:59

22d ago43:59

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Poet and writer Safiya Sinclair grew up in a devout Rastafari family in Jamaica where women were subservient. When she cut her dreadlocks at age 19, she became "a ghost" to her father. Her memoir, How to Say Babylon, is out in paperback. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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The Finale - A Bittersweet Goodbye For Now 8:21

1h ago8:21

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Alright! Nancy Marshall here, and buckle up because this is it, the grand finale! It's hard to believe, but this is the very last episode of the PR Maven Podcast. Six years! Six glorious years of spilling the tea, cracking open some good PR wisdom, and sharing a laugh or two along the way. You have always seen Nancy on the front but this all would …

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55: SOTS: Erik Griffin, Tommy Pope, Dulce Sloan, Wolves of Glendale & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 55 1:21:09

11d ago1:21:09

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Erik Griffin, Tommy Pope, Dulce Sloan, Wolves of Glendale & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. You know Erik Griffin from Workaholics, Kill Tony, Tommy Pope from Stuff Island and Tires on Netflix, Dulce Sloan from The Daily Sh…

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An Informant Exposes The Inner Workings Of The Ku Klux Klan 43:09

9d ago43:09

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Joe Moore, a former Army sniper turned FBI informant, shares how he infiltrated the KKK and helped foil a plot to assassinate then Sen. Barack Obama. Moore explains how hate groups are growing. His new book is 'White Robes and Broken Badges.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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185. Julie Whitney, PR Pro and Kids Book Author 32:39

1d ago32:39

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Julie Whitney is a self-employed PR pro based in Cincinnati, OH with four decades of PR, marketing and advertising experience. She's worked in health care, fitness, pet care, financial, law enforcement, real estate, and just about anything else you can think of. She’s landed clients at every level of media and says Google Alerts are one key to her …

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Best Of: How 1982 Sci-Fi Changed The Game / Singer Brittany Howard 48:04

26d ago48:04

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In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other. Chris Nashawaty, author of The Future Was Now, tells Tonya Mosley how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. Plus, Brittany Howard, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist, tells Terry Gross that growing up, she was told repeatedly she didn't look…

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