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Carmen Miranda inspires one of the characters in <em>The Air You Breathe</em>, the new novel by Frances de Pontes Peebles.

Samba And Saudade: The Inspirations Behind 'The Air You Breathe'

"Samba's beating heart is actually suffering and sadness." The Air You Breathe by Frances de Pontes Peebles uses Brazilian music as a backdrop for an intimate story of female friendship.

Former Korean Air executive Cho Hyun-Ah, after being released by a Seoul appeals court.

Korean Air 'Nut Rage' Executive Freed From Prison

An appeals court reduced the sentence of former Korean Air executive Heather Cho. She demanded that a plane return to the gate because her macadamia nuts weren't served in a manner to her liking.

An aerial view of a combine harvesting corn in a field near Jarrettsville, Md. A new study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S.

Growing Corn Is A Major Contributor To Air Pollution, Study Finds

A study ties an estimated 4,300 premature deaths a year to the air pollution caused by corn production in the U.S. In some regions, the per-bushel health costs exceed the corn's market price.

Bullseye Glass Takes Step To Add Air Pollution Filters

The artistic glass maker at the center of Portland’s toxic air pollution controversy is taking steps to control its emissions.

Reflecting on his decision to go public with classified information, Edward Snowden says, "The likeliest outcome for me, hands down, was that I'd spend the rest of my life in an orange jumpsuit, but that was a risk that I had to take."

Fresh Air Weekend: Edward Snowden; Journalist Andrea Mitchell

Snowden speaks about his decision to share top-secret intelligence documents with journalists in 2013. Justin Chang reviews Ad Astra. Mitchell says that asking tough questions is "very empowering."

Janelle Monáe's film roles include <em>Moonlight</em> and <em>Hidden Figures</em>. Her most recent album is <em>Dirty Computer. </em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Janelle Monáe; Meditation Strategies For The Pandemic

Monáe wants to represent the underdog — in music and onscreen. John Powers reviews a recently restored release of Toyko Godfathers. Dan Harris credits meditation with helping him work through anxiety.

Rita Moreno won an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Anita in the 1961 film <em>West Side Story. </em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Rita Moreno; 'The Kissing Bug'

Moreno discuses West Side Story and becoming the role model she needed. Justin Chang reviews In the Heights. Daisy Hernández's memoir is a personal story about race, sexuality and a deadly insect.

Uzo Aduba plays the therapist in the new season of the HBO series <em>In Treatment. </em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Actor Uzo Aduba; Desus & Mero

Aduba reflects on her roles in Orange is the New Black and In Treatment. Kevin Whitehead reviews two final albums by Mario Pavone. Desus Nice and The Kid Mero talk about comedy and their Bronx roots.

Christina Applegate plays Jen, a real estate agent and mother of two, dealing with the sudden death of her husband in the Netflix series <em>Dead To Me.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Christina Applegate; The Sustainable Food Revolution

Applegate talks about grief, and playing a widow on Dead to Me. David Bianculli reviews Season 5 of Black Mirror. Journalist Amanda Little discusses food for a hotter, drier, more crowded world.

Arabella (Michaela Coel) attends a support meeting with other survivors of sexual assault on HBO's<em> I May Destroy You. </em>Coel, the show's creator, writer, director and star, based the series on a personal experience.

Fresh Air Weekend: Michaela Coel; Advocating For The Wrongly Convicted

I May Destroy You let Coel explore dangerous areas in a safe place. John Powers reviews Zadie Smith's Intimations. Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries talks about faith and justice.

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