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'Diaries' Reveals New York Through The Ages

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New York Diaries captures impressions of the city from Henry Hudson to the bloggers watching the events of Sept. 11.

By Maureen Corrigan

Most everyone's spirits are a bit deflated after the holidays. So, as a literary antidote, I recommend a just-published anthology called New York Diaries: 1609 – 2009. Editor Teresa Carpenter has collected four centuries worth of diary excerpts written by people, great and small, who've lived in or just passed through one of the greatest cities in the world.

9:40 am

Tue January 3, 2012

Stephen Hawking: Exploring An 'Unfettered Mind'

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Science writer Kitty Ferguson sits next to Stephen Hawking in this undated photograph. Ferguson is the author of several books about physics, including Stephen Hawking: Quest for a Theory of Everything and Black Holes in Spacetime.

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Make a list of the world's most popular scientists and it's likely Stephen Hawking's name will be near or at the very top of the list.

Hawking, the author of A Brief History of Time and a professor at the University of Cambridge, is known as much for his scientific contributions to theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity, as he is for his willingness to make science accessible for the general public, says science writer Kitty Ferguson.

2:41 am

Mon January 2, 2012

Louis C.K. On Life, Loss, Love, And 'Louie'

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Louis C.K. has written for The Late Show with David Letterman, The Chris Rock Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

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Louis C.K., born Louis Szekely, is a writer, actor, producer, director and star of the FX series Louie.

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This week on Fresh Air, we're marking the year's end by revisiting some of the most memorable conversations we've had in 2011. This interview was originally broadcast on December 13, 2011.

2:34 am

Mon January 2, 2012

Seth MacFarlane: A 'Family Guy' Sings Out

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Family Guy has received three Primetime Emmy Awards. The series, set in Quahog RI, stars the Griffin family and their pet dog Brian.

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Seth MacFarlane is the creator of the animated sitcoms Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show.

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Seth MacFarlane voices several characters on Family Guy, including Brian (left) and Stewie (right) Griffin.

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Originally published on Mon January 2, 2012 11:46 am

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This week on Fresh Air, we're marking the year's end by revisiting some of the most memorable conversations we've had in 2011. This interview was originally broadcast on October 17, 2011.

2:58 am

Sat December 31, 2011

Fresh Air Weekend: The Critics' Best Of 2011 Lists

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Larry David returned for an eighth season of Curb Your Enthusiasm this year. David Bianculli called his show "one of the funniest and [most] daringly different shows ever made for TV."

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Originally published on Mon December 3, 2012 9:14 am

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Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:

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