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Fresh Air For Oct. 31, 2019: The Ukrainian Side Of The Impeachment Drama

De Niro, Pesci And Pacino Are At The Top Of Their Game In 'The Irishman'

Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro play friends — and mobsters — in The Irishman. Niko Tavernise/Netflix hide caption

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De Niro, Pesci And Pacino Are At The Top Of Their Game In 'The Irishman'

De Niro, Pesci And Pacino Are At The Top Of Their Game In 'The Irishman'

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Fresh Air For Oct. 30, 2019: 'Mr. Robot' Creator Sam Esmail

'Mr. Robot' Creator Says His Own Anxiety And Hacking Helped Inspire The Show

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'Mr. Robot' Creator Says His Own Anxiety And Hacking Helped Inspire The Show

'Mr. Robot' Creator Says His Own Anxiety And Hacking Helped Inspire The Show

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Fresh Air For Oct. 29, 2019: Novelist Kevin Wilson

For Author Kevin Wilson, Writing Offers A Brief Reprieve From Tourette's

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For Author Kevin Wilson, Writing Offers A Brief Reprieve From Tourette's

For Author Kevin Wilson, Writing Offers A Brief Reprieve From Tourette's

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'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Offers A Dose Of Retro Heroism In Its 2nd Season

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'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Offers A Dose Of Retro Heroism In Its 2nd Season

'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Offers A Dose Of Retro Heroism In Its 2nd Season

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Fresh Air For Oct. 28, 2019: Prince's Co-Writer Reflects On Posthumous Memoir

Prince Wanted To 'Break The Mold Of The Memoir,' Says His Co-Writer

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Prince Wanted To 'Break The Mold Of The Memoir,' Says His Co-Writer

Prince Wanted To 'Break The Mold Of The Memoir,' Says His Co-Writer

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Fresh Air For Oct. 26, 2019: The Life And Music Of Janis Joplin; Kathryn Hahn

Fresh Air Weekend: The Life And Music Of Janis Joplin; Kathryn Hahn

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Fresh Air Weekend: The Life And Music Of Janis Joplin; Kathryn Hahn

Fresh Air Weekend: The Life And Music Of Janis Joplin; Kathryn Hahn

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The Peabody Award-winning weekday arts and issues magazine.