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Bryant co-writes and stars in the comedy series 'Shrill,' based on Lindy West's book about identifying as fat and a feminist. Bryant is also a cast member on 'Saturday Night Live.' (Originally broadcast March 2019)

Also, we listen back to excerpts of interviews with rhythm guitarist Marty Grosz. Now 90, he tells his story in the memoir, 'It's a Sin to Tell a Lie.' He spoke with Terry Gross in 1984 and 2004 and also played some of his music...


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 February 28, 2020  49m
 
 

Understanding Trump's 'Hit List'


Axios reporter Jonathan Swan says the president has "crossed a psychological line" since impeachment, developing a list of disloyal officials to oust — and suggesting loyalists to replace them. "Experience matters far, far less to Trump than loyalty," Swan says. "It's not even close."


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 February 27, 2020  50m
 
 

Actor Ben Mendelsohn On 'The Outsider'


In the HBO series, which was adapted from a Stephen King novel, the Australian actor plays a detective trying to solve a murder — and resisting the idea that the killer may be a supernatural entity. He talks about masking his accent, acting with his eyes and how his role on 'The Outsider' is a departure from the "baddies" he's played in the past.

Film critic Justin Chang reviews 'Wendy,' a loose retelling of 'Peter Pan,' directed by Benh Zeitlin.


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 February 26, 2020  49m
 
 

Facebook: The Inside Story


How can one company be so wildly successful — and so thoroughly distrusted? 'Wired' Editor-at-Large Steven Levy reflects on Facebook's enigmatic leader and its reckless drive for expansion in his new book, 'Facebook: The Inside Story.'

Also, Ken Tucker reviews a newly released live album from Bryan Ferry, best-known as the lead man of Roxy Music.


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 February 25, 2020  48m
 
 

The Supreme Court's Battle For A 'More Unjust' America


In his new book, 'Supreme Inequality,' lawyer/journalist Adam Cohen makes the case that the Supreme Court has been "a right-wing court for 50 years," siding with corporations and the wealthy — and against the poor.

And jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews 'Life Goes On,' a record by Carla Bley's trio.


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 February 24, 2020  47m
 
 

Best Of: Claire Danes / Rachael & Vilray Sing Swing Standards


Claire Danes has played CIA agent Carrie Mathison on 'Homeland' for 8 seasons. As the last season begins on Showtime, she looks back on the series. She also spoke with Terry Gross about her break-out role on 'My So-Called Life' when she was a teen.

Critic John Powers reviews the French film 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire.'

The music duo Rachael & Vilray perform songs from their self-titled debut album, which draws on the music of the '30s and '40s...


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 February 22, 2020  51m
 
 

Writer Recalls Her Mother's Secret Gambling Enterprise


Growing up, Bridgett M. Davis' mother booked and banked bets from their home in Detroit. She writes about her experience — and the role of "the numbers" in the black community — in her memoir, 'The World According to Fannie Davis.' (Originally broadcast Feb. 2019)

TV critic David Bianculli reviews the latest season of 'Better Call Saul.'


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 February 21, 2020  49m
 
 

Claire Danes


Danes has played CIA agent Carrie Mathison on 'Homeland' for 8 seasons. As the last season begins on Showtime, she looks back on the series. She also spoke with Terry Gross about her break-out role on 'My So-Called Life' when she was a teen. "I remember just being amazed ... that somebody out there had been able to articulate what I was going through so, so perfectly," she says.

Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews the new adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Emma.'


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 February 20, 2020  48m
 
 

Chaos, Corruption & Trump's Secrets At Deutsche Bank


In his book 'Dark Towers,' David Enrich traces Deutsche Bank's shadowy practices, from laundering money for Russian oligarchs to the violation of international sanctions. Enrich, who is the finance editor at the 'New York Times,' also talks about the bank's long relationship with Donald Trump, and the suspicious activity that has gone unchecked.

Also, critic John Powers reviews the Amazon series 'Hunters' starring Al Pacino.


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 February 19, 2020  49m
 
 

Rachael & Vilray Sing Swing Standards


The music duo perform songs from their self-titled debut album, which draws on the music of the '30s and '40s. "There is a timeless quality to these old standards," Vilray says. Rachael Price is also the lead singer of Lake Street Dive. They spoke with producer Sam Briger.

Also, we remember Ernest Hemingway biographer A. E. Hotchner. He died Feb. 15. Hotchner spoke with Terry Gross in 1999.


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 February 18, 2020  48m