Fresh Air

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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.

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This episode begins with a tribute to the late Irish singer-songwriter Glenn Hansard, followed by an interview with Hansard and Markéta Irglová about the spontaneous creation and minimalist production of the film 'Once'. Hansard also reflects on his early years as a street musician in Dublin and how his personal connections influenced the film's casting. The program continues with reflections on life after 'Once', a tribute to jazz legend Tony Bennett, and a film review by Justin Chang of Greg Araki's comedy 'I Want Your Sex'. The episode concludes with credits and announcements for upcoming NPR programming.

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Host Tanya Mosley and Terry Gross interview actor Jon Bernthal about his career, from his upbringing in D.C. and Quaker values to his intense training at the Moscow Art Theater. Bernthal discusses his approach to physically demanding roles in projects like The Odyssey, The Bear, and The Walking Dead. The conversation explores his personal transformation following a period of 'wildness,' his reflections on masculinity in films like Origin, and how his history of navigating pain and vulnerability informs the emotional depth he brings to complex characters.

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