The fawning interview with Amanda Knox did not feel like Fresh Air. No probing question from Tonya Moseley when Knox dismissed as distasteful a request for payment from a person she falsely implicated who cannot profit the way she has from selling her story?

You spent a years spreading hate and now trying to convince everyone to get along and accept different opinions. Too little too late. Good luck.

All Hail the Queen Terry!! Omg I hope you had a martini or glass of wine after that interview. Only you can push back, educate a questionable bro and then have actual chemistry with them. I always thought you were the boss lady but after that interview, you rose to a new rank. Can you please interview the next presidential candidates? Love & Light to you & carry on!!!

Great addition to the best interview show around.

She's one of the best interviewers of all time. Case in point: her Bill Burr interview! Just listened to the extended version - wow. Easily the type of interview that could fly off the rails and end very poorly, but she navigated that conversation like a veteran and it ended up being a great listen. 5 stars.

Lately more miss than hit. I don’t understand the preoccupation with SNL. It’s not a particularly funny nor clever satirical show and it’s way past it’s sell-by. The entertainment topics of late on Fresh Air are, at very best, banal and sycophantic. Time to move on. What was an NPR flagship is now more of a canal barge.

The five stars are for Bill, not Terry. Bill is absolutely hysterical, and Terry has absolutely no sense of humor. The joke about feminism was hysterical and she doesn’t get the point at all. Of course feminism needs men, since it can’t exist without men. But again, she has to draw all the attention to herself and her insufferable Terry-splaining. She’s such a virtue-signaling scold. And we’re not in 1950 anymore, Terry. Listen to Bill. He’s smart and points out the utter absurdity of most modern life.

I love this podcast. Most topics are very interesting, timely and informative. I was struck by the comment made by the Texas health official regarding vaccinations. The official stated “this is Texas and people have the right to do what they want with their bodies “. Well that is quite interesting. I guess that is true unless you are a pregnant woman. I am seriously wondering how that health official could say that with a straight face. Unbelievable!

I always love Fresh Air, and the Bill Burr interview was no exception. What an engrossing, funny, electric conversation and debate between two pros. This is what we need more of in the world right now: good-natured arguments and humility. Thank you, Terri!

Thank you!!!!

thinks he gets it when it comes to women…HE DOES NOT…not even a tiny bit…

I love Tonya Mosley! I think she is a great interviewer. Full of empathy that elicits frank responses from her subject. Glad to know Terri found a great partner.

I appreciated the information about the conflicts of interest related to SpaceX and Tesla. This should not be ignored.

NPR is stooping to Fox News levels of bias. Very shabby work.

In tbe past, I listened daily. Now I download about 1 episode every 2 weeks. Most interviews are like a high schooler gushing about a new crush with hardly any new ideas and no room for understanding a contrary point of view.

First, I will admit I have had my frustrations with Fresh Air over the years, two I most readily remember are the lack of coverage (in my admittedly hazy memory) of ‘Art of the Steal,’ the documentary about the hijacking of a local Philadelphia (technically Lower Merion Township) institution (I’m not a local) I loved, the Barnes Foundation, by non-profit institutions, including the Pew Charitable Trusts, that were stated enemies of Albert C. Barnes…and which also help fund WHYY, the NPR station that produces ‘Fresh Air.’ While I understand the desire of the show to avoid topics and projects critical of their funders/donors it made me realize at the time the importance of voices like Terry Gross and the cost of her silence, which could have helped promote public discourse on a topic important both regionally and to the wider art world and the public that supports museums (and the wishes of altruists, such as Barnes, as flawed as they may be). Breaking of norms and changes of Barnes’ Foundation, in opposition of his will could be seen as an early sign of the increasing willingness of some to “lawyer up” and break societal norms as it suits them. The second issue I take and both a plus and a minus is Terry’s lack of a filter. In short she often says whatever comes to mind. This at time childlike wonder (the best way I can describe it) allows her to often mine some new territory that the other talks shows don’t. She is genuine, often self-effacing, and refreshing in away that is more and more rare in our world of ever more podcasts with know-it-alls that don’t expand the horizons of themselves or their listeners. In this respect she’s an OG to coin a phrase. Even when she is knowledgeable on a subject I’m not, such as old Broadway musicals, which don’t particularly interest me, she generally makes it welcoming, remembers to bring the listener along with a definition or an aside about a reference, and I end up listening (and learning) from things I did not think I would enjoy. The caveat is sometimes, usually I think due to an ill fitting guest or lack of prep (which I can forgive because how many books and things must the hosts read to prep), an interview doesn’t go well…an example is one she did with Trent Reznor a few years back. I don’t recall the details and admit I am a fan of his older work, but she asked some really inappropriate questions including something related to if the guest (who was know for some depressing music and talked about his darkest moments) ever thought his son might have suicidal ideation that seemed really insensitive. That said, her willingness to ask any question that comes to mind is more often a strength than an awkward moment. Credit to regular contributors, including Maureen Corrigan, David Bianculli, Dave Davies, Ken Tucker, Kevin Whitehead, John Powers, Lloyd Schwartz, Geoffrey Nunberg, Justin Chang, and Nick Quah who along with Terry have often brought new work to my attention, including novels, non-fiction, artists, musicians, etc. to my attention that I’m many cases I have grown to cherish. During the fracturing of our politics and culture it’s good to know their are still places for such discovery (in conjunction with local bookstores, music shops and venues that we should all support with our dollars to keep them healthy and vital). Finally, the best for last, credit to Terry and the producers for bringing in Tonya Mosely, who after initial skepticism, I’ve come to really truly value and enjoy for her fresh outlook, perspective and insights. Kudos to her for coming in to carve out a space for herself and to the team for recognizing that what makes Fresh Air special is bigger than any one host, and assuring it is rejuvenated periodically with additional perspectives.

Regime change; to an authoritarian one.

This is the best podcast out there! TRUTH keeps us all free.

Once the greatest interview show on air, now predictable, mostly political, lost its heart

That’s it, that’s all I can take from this leftist rag. For the record, I don’t even LIKE Elon. i actually DESPISE Elon. But you’ve devoted an entire episode to a hit piece! This episode is all over the place and searching for any and all avenues to attack someone against NPR’s political bias. It’s not even a professional sounding episode, it sounds like two high schoolers talking about a popular kid they don’t like! Space X is a massive company as is Tesla and yet every single one of these bickering points they make makes it sound as if Elon himself is the one making every single decision at these companies. It’s frankly disgusting and I hope NPR can DO BETTER as I’m sure they would say.

During this time of political upheaval, Fresh air has totally dropped the ball. Where are the interviews about what is going on in our government?

Terry Gross, Tonya and team are American institutions. Brilliant research, informed conversations and charming conversationalists. Brilliant show!

So surprised at how dangerously naive and elitist Sebastian Stan is. I guess when you have money through acting to think you’re better, smarter, and mor Competent than regular people and even than self made billionaires. But hey, at least he’s good looking

Can’t listen if it’s not Terry or Dave.

The new co-host is dreadful. FA is unlistenable when she hosts. Bring back Terry, even if it means re-upping past shows. I’d rather listen to an old episode with Terry Gross than one more minute of the new godawful co-host.

Is this guy a mole? A propagandist? He’s a Trump (and Kuschner ??!!!??) apologist, and doesn’t seem objective at all. Not good and I don’t trust anything he’s saying.

It used to be that I was so excited to hear a new episode of Fresh Air and I have been a listener for decades. Now I find that I am less and less interested in hearing an episode. There is an increasingly narrow range of topics or types of opinions expressed. I used to feel that my mind and knowledge were expanded by Fresh Air. Now the opinions are so predictable that I know what the bias of the interviewer is without having to think about it. How about some diversity - of opinion now and then.

This episode was brilliant. Thank you so very much!

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I use to enjoy the show but it’s simply no longer journalism. They exhibit extreme bias and have a political agenda.

Thank you, Terry, for the interviews you did with Jimmy Carter. I cannot think of any better duos of the interviewer and interviewee.

I love Terry Gross and have been listening to Fresh Air since forever but come on, Terri has always been the Queen Spoiler but this time she outdid herself. For anyone who hasn’t watched “Succession” Terri just absolutely spoiled it in a major way by recounting in detail the last scene of the last episode of the series. Why have none of her producers ever called her out on this? So a word to Fresh Air listeners, beware of episodes about film, plays, books etc that you have not seen or read .

The entire ensemble is good but I get so excited when Tonya Mosley’s interviews are featured. I’m a long time listener and she keeps me on my toes. I love Terry and Dave and will listen no matter what, but lately I’ve been able to predict who they will interview because it’s the same people NYT and the tv show circuit. Tonya introduces me to new people and ideas, exactly what NPR became known for, introducing us to the world outside of our bubbles. When she interviews the big stars I look forward to her take. She puts the fresh in Fresh Air.

What a fascinating interview of an actor of so much depth.

This rating is for Terry. The reality is that Fresh Air is what is because of Terry Gross. Her energy and warmth establishes comfort in her interviewees, but she doesn’t shy away from asking questions and follow ups that draw out interesting and complex answers you don’t hear in interviews with the same people. This talent distinguishes her from the endless list of other interviewers and competing culture podcasts that simply cannot do what she does. I find myself skipping this podcast more and more when I scroll through an episode and don’t hear her voice. I’m not sure what the future holds, but if you are a new listener and want to hear Fresh Air at top performance, try to find her interviews. It’s challenging because the descriptions don’t say who conducts the interview (frustrating but I get it).

Want more Terry & Dave- miss them! Please have them on more. Fresh Air is just not the same without them- the way they interview, the topics they pick, even the cadence of their voices is engaging and comforting.Thanks

Is this show now mostly celebrity interviews??

I agree that these are widely topiced interviews, they are interesting, they are usually fairly deep, and I relate to many of them in my own life. And many times when I catch part of them in my car on the way home from work, I listen to the whole thing later on the podcast.! NPR has led me to so many good podcast! Rock on rock on rock on

Have not listened lately because um like I mean filler words irk me to like no end, you know what I mean?like. Also, bills must be paid thus the plethora of ads but can’t do that no more neither Really appreciate the plenitude of greatness that has prevailed. Kudos.

This review section looks almost as nasty as xtwitter LOVE the show!!

I’m a paying subscriber. Here we go again. No wonder we lost the election. Stop referring to men as women. It really is ridiculous if you think about it all. They can dress up all they want. act like us, change their sex organs but they are still men! They can’t take the word women! Wish the Dems would learn their lesson.

It used to be a feat for an actor to “make it” onto Fresh Air. Less unique now. Social media has made celebrity culture so ubiquitous I don’t feel as curious about comedians and performers like I once did. Maybe Im just older…but I like the historical and political takes from really smart thinkers - esp authors who wouldn’t get a platform elsewhere.

Terrie and Tonya are outstanding interviewers and hosts and the show takes on fascinating topics, big and small.

10/28/24 Eliza Griswold book review - A Princeton professor concludes with the message that Trump supporters are wedded to American exceptionalism, white Christian nationalism and “celebrating whiteness.” It is NPR’s favorite narrative : Trump supporters are dangerous, racist White Christians. NPR is funded by our tax dollars and wealthy donors (who are tied to the government in a plausibly deniable way). The revision of Smith–Mundt Act in 2013 allows the federal government to propagandize Americans. So Why is state sponsored media creating fear against certain racial / religious groups? Governments in the past have used propaganda to demonize races and religions to gain political power to disastrous ends. Ms. Gross, as the executive producer of Fresh Air, why do you constantly allow this racist and divisive rhetoric on your program? 2/29/24 Hour long Bradley Onishi interview claims Trump voters are literally “Preparing for War.” - A common theme on NPR nowadays is to claim “white Christian nationalists” will violently overthrow the government during the next election for Trump. This is the definition of RACISM. It is racism in its highest form to lump your political enemies along racial and religious lines and declare war on them. By claiming that THEY will commit violence, NPR is implying that one better “get them before they get us.” NPR is funded by the government, but mostly by the world’s richest elites via their “foundations” and NPR’s CEO’s appear to be from the western world’s intel community. Why do the world’s elites and our western governments continually propagate this message? Why do they wish to disunite with this dangerous language? Historically, when has dividing a country by race and religion ever worked out for the better? 4/22/24 Another book interview and the message is: white, male, Christian Trump voters are dangerous to America’s future. There are no journalists at NPR. This is racism in its rawest form. And they are no longer hiding it.

Terrie your attitude toward todays quest was so flat and different from last weeks interview with the Israeli writer. This is bigger than you. 70+ years of Israel killing is enough. They were once the targeted population. How could they not see what they are doing!

When I was a kid I imagined Terri was hot. Then I saw her picture! Omg. Truly a face for radio. Thanks, God. 🙄

I don’t mind Tanya, she’s not and never will be Terry. And I could listen to her interviews even though she’s not as engaging but I CANT STAND WHEN SHE INTERRUPTS GUESTS WHILE THEY ATE TALKING!!!! Sometimes she does it to complete their thought and sometimes she does it, and it is so infuriating when I want to hear what the guest has to say, only to get cut off by Tanya interrupting!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! Stop interrupting Tanya!!!

Feels like the New Yorker in audio form. Honestly, I feel like it works better as a radio show where you can’t pick and choose what to listen to though.

There’s no way I’m going to pay for a subscription. I even often just mark episodes as played. This used to be a podcast I listened to every day.

Terry Gross and I was disappointed it was Tanya who hosted the interview