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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.

Miss Dave and Terry being prominent interviewers. Times change - loyal listener until the shift

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!!!

Love him in Lincoln

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

Yep

Bums me out how Fresh Air and NPR has evolved. Listen to Terry interview Robert Plant way back when and the spontaneity that occurs between them. Listen to Tonya read her questions to… anyone. Alesha Roscoe is NPR’s biggest sounding the elephant in the room.

Terry Gross IS Fresh Air. There is no substitute. Give Tanya Mosley her own show with its own theme and brand, but this feels like a bait and switch. As Neil Young wrote, it’s better to burn out than to fade away.

Thank you, NPR. I love you ❤️🎵🙏

I have been enjoying Fresh Air for decades. I’m disappointed that so many of the episodes are in the “Best Of” category now. Unfortunately this paid “subscription only” model seems to be the new thing from YouTube to Instagram to other news and information outlets.

I love this show and have been a listener for years. Haberman is a hack and I’m very disappointed in NPR.

I’ve been delighted and informed from the early days by Fresh Air and the hosts’ wonderful interviews. Unfortunately, no longer. The reason is the increasing amount of ads and promotional breaks, particularly in Fresh Air, which are annoying and a time waster. If I support NPR, why do I have to be subjected to this? I no longer donate to NPR.

Love fresh air but I can’t stand Tonya nose let’s voice. Please make someone the permanent cohost Dave Davies or Annmarie bolbanado

This show used to be my favorite. Now the topics and interviews to me are boring. No interest.

Been listening to Fresh Air for years, but I'm sorry to see so many "Best Of" programs. There are so many interesting people doing all sorts of things and I'd love to hear from them.

Great addition and great perspective! Love her interviews!

Been listening to and enjoying Fresh Air for four decades, but folks, I’ve about had it. This last episode must have had a dozen ads. Seems to me like NPR is purposely trashing the free listening experience to strong arm us into paying for Plus. It’s not enough that I generously support Public Broadcasting through member contributions? I am done with this podcast.

I’ve listened to Terry for over 30 years and no one interviews better. That said I understand that Terry may want to slow down a little and retire at some point and thus, there is not wrong with adding a co host. I just find Tonya difficult to listen to. I know she’s qualified and has the experience to do the job but she speaks in this tone that I find very irritating and distracting. At first, I couldn’t even verbalize what the problem was. However, after many weeks, I can say that she speaks in this soft voice that sounds like a Kindergarten teacher. If she could modulate and emote a little more, speak in a more natural conversational tone, I think it would make all the difference.

Tanya is better than Terry and Dave who are old and have tired ideas. Sorry Terry, you are past your useful life. Need fresh blood!

I wish Tonya Mosley could have a conversation with her guests instead of reading off a list of questions. That’s why Terri is so great.

Could you explain why you introduce Hamas’ attack as ‘brutal’ and Israeli retaliation as ‘fierce’? From a numerical perspective 40,000+ deaths, tens of thousands of injuries including the highest rate of child amputees in the world, and over a million households being uprooted seems brutal. Any civilian death is tragic. I don’t understand your framing and would love to understand. Thanks

I find the episodes far less interesting these days. Programs are mostly about celebrities and entertainment and less about journalism and politics. I haven’t listened in almost a year.

I used to be excited to scroll through the topics each week, prioritizing the ones I couldn’t wait to listen to right away and saving most others for later. Tonya Mosley is easy to listen to but many weeks I just scroll and scroll trying to find something of interest. I’m not tuning in very much these days. I miss what used to be my favorite podcast!

Terri is the original VOICE OF AMERICA. Chisel her up there on Mt NPRushmore next to Ira Glass and Neal Conan. Oh well Fresh Air is fine but we will always love you Terri! WHYY do you have to go?!!

The funding for NPR should be pulled immediately.

I loved Fresh Air until they added so many ads. I understand that a bit of ads may be necessary but that’s over the top. Feels like more ads than content. I rarely listen anymore.

I discovered Fresh Air back in 2001 or so when I discovered NPR in my early 30s (and have been a supporting member ever since). Over the decades I’ve always enjoyed the interviews with a wide variety of great guests, which continue to this day.

I’ve been a regular listener for many years. Love listening to Terry Gross, Dave Davies and now the very articulate and interesting Tonya Mosley — what a great pick for co-host! However, the interviews are more and more about actors, musicians, directors, comedians and others involved in entertainment culture. We used to get more about politics and hear from others who had experienced or done something unusual or extraordinary. I miss those interviews!

My favorite podcast!

I’ve been listening to this show since I can remember and have loved Terry’s interviews filled with psychological understanding of her subjects and infused with her unique perspective and personality. Her questions go further and uncover more from her subjects than the standard interview. I know she is wanting to pull back from work and totally understand that but I miss her—badly. While Tonya seems like a lovely person and has the voice to match, but the ability to think of and ask unique questions from a unique perspective is sadly missing. The flavor is missing.

Fresh Air was the first podcast I ever listened & subscribed to. I always looked forward to listening to latest episode during my 90 min daily commute. I learned so much, was introduced to so many interesting people/topics and always felt it was time well spent. Teri Gross is a master storyteller & interviewer. Dave Davies was always delightful to listen to when Teri was vacationing, ill or on another assignment. Not too long ago Teri was away from her interview chair for quite some time tending to a personal matter. Not long after she returned it was announced that Teri would share hosting duties with Tanya Mosley. That’s when the show seemed to have taken on a different identity. There are now a lot more “celebrity” and other “entertainment-focused” interviews. The show has changed a lot and in my opinion not for the best. No offense meant to Tanya Mosley but I don’t find her interviews or the shows she hosts to be of the same quality as when Teri or Dave host. Fresh Air podcasts are an institution but the producers seem to have lost their way lately. Please bring back the old Fresh Air. The new version is not as interesting, stimulating or substantive. I find myself listening very rarely these days and am sad to see the deterioration that’s taken place.