NPR Programs: Fresh Air from WHYYThis one-hour program features Terry Gross' in-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.Glen Campbell, Platinum Cowboy- August 14, 2008 He's put out hit records for half a century, toured with the Beach Boys, even hosted his own TV show. So why is the latest album from the indefatigable country-pop singer called Meet Glen Campbellhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93579668&ft=1&f=13 A Filmmaker's Excruciating Return To Adolescence- August 14, 2008 One of the worst fears of adolescents everywhere is throwing a party that no one attends. This actually happened to director Paul Weiland, who was left alone at his Bar Mitzvah because of the 1966 World Cup. Now, Weiland recreates his embarrassment for the amusement of others in his new movie, Sixty Six.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93589825&ft=1&f=13 Alejandro Escovedo: Music To Heal The Spirit- August 13, 2008 Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Real Animal, the new album by Austin, Texas-based underground legend Alejandro Escovedo.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93562893&ft=1&f=13 James Traub On The Russia-Georgia Conflict- August 13, 2008 Russia and Georgia have signed a cease-fire, but the conflict continues. Journalist James Traub, author of The Freedom Agenda: Why America Must Spread Democracy (Just Not the Way George Bush Did), discusses the latest developments.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93561996&ft=1&f=13 John Geddes: In Defense Of The Soldier Of Fortune- August 12, 2008 There are 100,000 private military contractors in Iraq. Mercenary John Geddes explains why he thinks this is a good thing. His new book Highway to Hell is an account of his experiences in Iraq as a soldier for hire.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93525811&ft=1&f=13 Journalist David Carr Fact-Checks His Own Story- August 11, 2008 Hostile womanizer, crack addict, New York Times journalist — David Carr has been all of those, sometimes simultaneously. For his memoir The Night of the Gun, Carr put on his investigative-reporter hat — to reconstruct his various sordid lives.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93513913&ft=1&f=13 Remembering Soul Icon Isaac Hayes- August 11, 2008 Award-winning soul singer Isaac Hayes died August 10. Hayes' "Theme From Shaft" won both Academy and Grammy awards, and his album Hot Buttered Soul helped pave the way for disco.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93492967&ft=1&f=13 Bernie Mac, One Of The Original 'Kings of Comedy'- August 11, 2008 Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died on August 9 due to complications from pneumonia. Mac was one of the original Kings of Comedy, and he starred in his own sitcom. In tribute, Mac's friend and co-star Don Cheadle says, "He will be missed but heaven just got funnier."http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93492823&ft=1&f=13 Zack Hample, Baseball Fan Extraordinaire- August 8, 2008 Is it ever acceptable for a pitcher to bean a batter intentionally Baseball expert and obsessive fan Zack Hample gives the answer.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93393404&ft=1&f=13 Ricky Skaggs Returns To Roots Music- August 8, 2008 Grammy-winner Ricky Skaggs is redoing his own country hits. On his latest album, The High Notes, the musician gives his older classics a bluegrass twist.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93392767&ft=1&f=13 |