A 'Failed Child Star' Looks Back On Her Unconventional Childhood
Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina. Also, Ken Tucker reviews a new release of "lost" Bruce Springsteen music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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How Communities, Families & The Economy Are Impacted By ICE
Jacob Soboroff of NBC News says the Trump administration promised to deport the "worst of the worst" criminal immigrants, but is now detaining undocumented workers with no serious criminal record. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the condition of some detainment centers, the impact on L.A. communities, and child separation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Remembering Renowned Broadcaster Bill Moyers
Longtime TV correspondent and commentator Bill Moyers died last week at age 91. Before he began his long career in broadcasting, he was presidential aide to Lyndon B. Johnson and later became White House press secretary. In a compilation of archival interviews with Terry Gross, we hear Moyers reflect on his career, his upbringing, and the polarization of American politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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A Theater Kid's Path To Broadway Producer
Jeffrey Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of the Broadway's biggest hits including, Hamilton and RENT, but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir called Theater Kid. Seller spoke with Terry Gross about his path from poverty in Michigan to the epicenter of musical theater.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Best Of: 'Hysterical' Podcaster / 'Seinfeld' Writer
What happens when a former federal government employee turns his lens on the psychology of panic? You get Hysterical, a podcast series from Dan Taberski. In it, Taberski investigates a mysterious illness that swept through a group of high school students in upstate New York. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about his award-winning podcast.Book critic Maureen Corrigan recommends some mystery and suspense novels for your summer reading list. Also, we'll hear from Larry Charles who has been a writer, director and/or executive producer on a number of culturally impactful TV shows and films including Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, and Borat. He spoke with Terry Gross about his new memoir.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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