Best The Resurgent Left Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding The Resurgence of Jobs In America's 'Left Behind' Counties 44:50

1h ago44:50

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David Madland of the Center for American Progress says new, "good" jobs are on the rise, but many of the workers don't realize it's a result of Biden's new industrial policies. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Inside The Biggest Ponzi Scheme In American History 46:04

1d ago46:04

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Disgraced financier Bernie Madoff scammed investors out of approximately $68 billion. Investigative journalist Richard Behar spoke to Madoff in prison more than 50 times in researching his new book. Behar also conducted interviews with Wall Street insiders, prosecutors, FBI agents, and people who lost most or all of their money investing through Ma…

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She Was 17, He Was 47: How #MeToo Changed A Marriage 46:00

13h ago46:00

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Jill Ciment met her husband in the 1970s when she was a teenager and he was almost 50. At the time of their first kiss, he was a married father of two; she was his art student. In her memoir Consent she reconsiders the origin story of their marriage. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Writes Real People — Not Likable Ones 45:54

3d ago45:54

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Brodesser-Akner's new novel, Long Island Compromise, centers on the kidnapping of a rich businessman, and the impact, decades later, on his grown children. She channeled what she learned as a journalist writing celebrity profiles for the book: "I think that the goal of all writing is to humanize those that we can only see from far away." Her previo…

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Best Of: Comic Michelle Buteau / Emily Nussbaum On Reality TV 47:35

6d ago47:35

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Comedian Michelle Buteau stars in the new comedy Babes, which follows best friends as they take different paths toward motherhood. It was a role Buteau had to be talked into doing by her real life friend and co-star Ilana Glazer because, at the time, she was already in the thick of living out her character's life as the mother of twin babies. Also,…

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David Byrne on 40 Years of 'Stop Making Sense' 44:08

6d ago44:08

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For the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads' masterpiece concert film, Stop Making Sense, A24 remastered and rereleased the movie, bringing it to new audiences and longtime fans. Talking Heads frontman David Byrne returns to Fresh Air to speak with Terry Gross about songwriting, dancing, and constructing the big suit. Learn more about sponsor message…

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How Bon Jovi Lost His Voice — And Got It Back 45:53

7d ago45:53

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A few years ago, Bon Jovi stopped performing because of a vocal cord injury. The Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight offers a career retrospective, plus a view of his surgery and return to the stage. He spoke with Terry Gross about his voice, writing "Livin' on a Prayer," and his new album, Forever. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcas…

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A Former Federal Judge Fears For Democracy 45:11

7d ago45:11

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David Tatel is a former civil rights lawyer who spent 30 years as a judge on the D.C. Circuit, the nation's second highest court. He retired earlier this year. As an appellate judge, he was required to follow Supreme Court precedents, but what about precedents that resulted from what he considers flawed judicial reasoning? We talk with Tatel about …

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Reflections on Being Fat in a Thin World 45:11

7d ago45:11

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As a comedy writer for shows like The Late Late Show with James Corden, Ian Karmel spent most of his life making fun of his weight, starting at a very young age. His new memoir is called T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories of Being Fat in a World of Thin People. It chronicles how he used comedy to cope growing up, and now that he's lost hundreds of pounds, …

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What Do The 'Love is Blind' Lawsuits Mean For Reality TV? 45:52

8d ago45:52

45:52

New Yorker writer Emily Nussbaum discusses the lawsuits brought forth by the Love is Blind cast members, and reflects on how reality TV has impacted our culture. Her new book about the history of reality TV is Cue the Sun! Also, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recording by Finnish condutor Klaus Mäkelä. Learn more about sponsor mess…

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Best Of: Dr. Fauci's Talks With Trump / 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder 48:06

11d ago48:06

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If you've ever wondered what conversations were like between Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci during the Covid pandemic, wonder no more. Fauci talks about his new memoir, in which he relates several profanity-laced scoldings he got from the President. Also, we hear from Hannah Einbinder, who stars with Jean Smart in the comedy series Hacks. And M…

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Fairport Convention Founding Member Richard Thompson 46:37

12d ago46:37

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British singer/guitarist Richard Thompson spoke to Fresh Air in 1994 and 2022 about about his formative years and about pioneering a new musical genre that blended rock with traditional music of the British isles. He has a new album called Ship to Shore. Justin Chang reviews the new film Janet Planet, the first feature from the Pulitzer Prize-winni…

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Election 2024: Where Does The Money Come From? 45:39

14d ago45:39

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New York Times political correspondent Shane Goldmacher has been following the flood of campaign finance money for both presidential candidates. Trump is now ahead of President Biden, backed by wealthy independent donors, many of whom gave millions after he was convicted of felony charges. Also, we discuss how Trump and Biden have prepared for thei…

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Michelle Buteau Finds A Lifeline In Humor 44:27

16d ago44:27

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Buteau says covering the news of the 2001 terrorist attacks crystalized her desire to go into comedy. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about her journey to the stage, needing humor in dark times, and proving her college professor wrong. She stars in the film Babes and in the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest. Also, Ken Tucker shares three summer s…

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Ghanaian Artist Blitz Bazawule Is Breaking Down Doors 45:38

15d ago45:38

45:38

Bazawule is best-known for directing 2023 adaptation of The Color Purple: The Musical. He also co-directed Black Is King with Beyoncé. He has a new exhibit of paintings about his formative years growing up in Ghana. Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan shares her picks for summer crime/suspense novels. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcas…

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Inside The Breakdown Of The Global Supply Chain 46:00

16d ago46:00

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New York Times correspondent Peter Goodman illuminates the breakdown of the global supply chain during the pandemic. He says it was rooted in risky management practices, government deregulation, and a quest for greater profits. His new book is How the World Ran Out of Everything. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the sequel to the science fiction s…

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Best Of: Questlove's Hip-Hop History / 'Always Sunny' Actor Rob McElhenney 48:10

18d ago48:10

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Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson still remembers the first time he heard The Sugarhill Gang's 1980 hit "Rapper's Delight." It felt like a paradigm shift: "Suddenly they start talking in rhythmic poetry and we didn't know what to make of it," The Roots bandleader says. Questlove's new book is Hip-Hop is History. The Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-creator…

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'Slave Play' Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Works To Diversity Theater 45:20

20d ago45:20

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The award-winning playwright talks about his provocative Slave Play, which earned 12 Tony nominations. A new HBO documentary chronicles the making of the production. Plus, Justin Chang reviews Kinds of Kindness. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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The Story Behind Diane Von Furstenberg's Iconic Wrap Dress 44:51

21d ago44:51

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Von Furstenberg and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy discuss Woman in Charge, a Hulu documentary about the fashion designer's meteoric rise in the '70s. Plus, Maureen Corrigan recommends two perfect summer reads. And David Bianculli reviews the Netflix miniseries Kafka. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Priva…

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Novara FM: Where Will Labour Invade This Time? w/ David Wearing 1:23:11

20d ago1:23:11

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Was the Iraq War the exception or the rule? Throughout the twentieth century, Labour governments have been involved in some of Britain’s most disastrous colonial acts: the partition of India, the counter-insurgency in Malaya, and the Nakba. So, what can we expect this time? Eleanor Penny asks David Wearing, author of AngloArabia: Why Gulf Wealth Ma…

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Actor David Oyelowo On 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' 45:25

22d ago45:25

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Oyelowo produced and stars in the Paramount+ series about Bass, a formerly enslaved man who went on to become one of the nation's first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals. "We see many stories centering Black people, from a historical context, about how we've been brutalized, how we've been marginalized," Oyelowo says. "But very rarely, in my opinion, do y…

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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.2: Can Football Explain the Far-Right Resurgence in Europe? 51:45

21d ago51:45

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As Euro 2024 gets underway, election results show a surge of support for the far-right across Europe. Can football help us make sense of it? This week on Pro Revolution Soccer, Juliet Jacques and Tom Williams look at the connections between football and fascism, and explain how the same forces that allowed a tiny elite to take over the game are now…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Looks Back On The COVID-19 Pandemic 44:38

23d ago44:38

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During his decades-long career, Dr. Fauci worked with seven different presidents to manage various public health crises, including AIDS, Ebola, SARS and COVID-19. For Fauci, speaking what he calls the "inconvenient truth" is part of the job. His new memoir is On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service. Learn more about sponsor message choices: p…

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'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder 45:33

25d ago45:33

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Einbinder co-stars with Jean Smart in the HBO Max series Hacks. Her new Max special is Everything Must Go. Einbinder grew up in a comedic household — her mom, Laraine Newman, is an original SNL cast member. Being funny was "the main currency in our home," she says. "It was a love language for sure." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcast…

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Best Of: Yo-Yo Ma; Actor Griffin Dunne 47:35

27d ago47:35

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About 25 years ago, acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his 18th century cello — aka "Petunia" — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation. Actor Griffin Dunne grew up in Beverly Hills, where his family would entertain Hollywood celebrities. That made for entertaining stories, b…

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How Satchel Paige Helped Integrate MLB 45:32

26d ago45:32

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Hall of Famer Satchel Paige started his career pitching in the Negro leagues and later became a major league star. Author Larry Tye tells his story in Satchel. Plus, Justin Chang reviews Inside Out 2. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Fresh Air

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Harry and The Kipper

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Janus Descending

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Novara Media

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Fighting Terror

Lucinda Creighton

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Understanding The Resurgence of Jobs In America's 'Left Behind' Counties 44:50

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Inside The Biggest Ponzi Scheme In American History 46:04

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She Was 17, He Was 47: How #MeToo Changed A Marriage 46:00

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Writes Real People — Not Likable Ones 45:54

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Best Of: Comic Michelle Buteau / Emily Nussbaum On Reality TV 47:35

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David Byrne on 40 Years of 'Stop Making Sense' 44:08

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How Bon Jovi Lost His Voice — And Got It Back 45:53

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A Former Federal Judge Fears For Democracy 45:11

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Reflections on Being Fat in a Thin World 45:11

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What Do The 'Love is Blind' Lawsuits Mean For Reality TV? 45:52

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Best Of: Dr. Fauci's Talks With Trump / 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder 48:06

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Fairport Convention Founding Member Richard Thompson 46:37

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Election 2024: Where Does The Money Come From? 45:39

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Michelle Buteau Finds A Lifeline In Humor 44:27

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Ghanaian Artist Blitz Bazawule Is Breaking Down Doors 45:38

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Inside The Breakdown Of The Global Supply Chain 46:00

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Best Of: Questlove's Hip-Hop History / 'Always Sunny' Actor Rob McElhenney 48:10

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'Slave Play' Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Works To Diversity Theater 45:20

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The Story Behind Diane Von Furstenberg's Iconic Wrap Dress 44:51

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Novara FM: Where Will Labour Invade This Time? w/ David Wearing 1:23:11

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Actor David Oyelowo On 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' 45:25

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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.2: Can Football Explain the Far-Right Resurgence in Europe? 51:45

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Looks Back On The COVID-19 Pandemic 44:38

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'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder 45:33

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Best Of: Yo-Yo Ma; Actor Griffin Dunne 47:35

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How Satchel Paige Helped Integrate MLB 45:32

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