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An HBO adaptation of Stephen King's novel <em>The Outsider</em> follows police detective Ralph Anderson (Ben Mendelsohn) and private eye Holly Gibney (Cynthia Erivo) as they investigate the murder of an 11-year-old boy.

Fresh Air Weekend: 'The Outsider' Actor Ben Mendelsohn; Trump's 'Hit List'

Ben Mendelsohn plays a detective on HBO's The Outsider. Ken Tucker reviews Bryan Ferry's new concert album. Axios reporter Jonathan Swan talks about Trump's move to oust those he considers disloyal.

Mark Marston slides a MERV 13 air filter into the HVAC system outside Basics Fitness Center in Portland, Maine, on July 21. The gym bought these filters and made other changes to its ventilation, including bringing in more outside air, to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?

Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.

Aidy Bryant plays Annie, a young journalist who is self-conscious about her weight, in the Hulu comedy series <em>Shrill. </em>The series is based on the book by Lindy West.

Fresh Air Weekend: Aidy Bryant; Priest-Turned-Professor Barbara Brown Taylor

Aidy Bryant discusses SNL, Shrill and losing her fear of being called "fat." Ken Tucker reviews a re-release of Ray Charles' 1962 venture into country. Taylor discusses teaching world religion.

Fresh Air Weekend: Julie Klausner; 'War Dogs'; Rebalancing The 'Microbes Within Us'

Klausner quips about celebrities in her Hulu series, Difficult People. Critic John Powers calls War Dogs "jauntily enjoyable." I Contain Multitudes author Ed Yong discusses our internal ecosystems.

Fresh Air Weekend: Director Antoine Fuqua; 'Designated Survivor'; Ryan Speedo Green

Fuqua discusses his remake of The Magnificent Seven. Critic John Powers reviews the ABC series, Designated Survivor. Opera singer Green recounts his journey to becoming an opera singer.

Luis Alberto Urrea was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his 2004 book <em>The Devil's Highway: A True Story,</em> about a group of Mexican men who cross the border into the United States.

Fresh Air Weekend: Author Luis Alberto Urrea; Personal Essayist Tim Kreider

Urrea's new novel borrows from the story of his brother, who died of cancer. Kevin Whitehead reviews a box set by the late pianist Teddy Wilson. Kreider discusses Because I Love You.

The Duffer brothers collaborate on the set of <em>Stranger Things 2.</em>

Fresh Air Weekend: Helping LA Gang Members; 'Stranger Things 2' Creators

Father Greg Boyle works with gang members and young people transitioning out of prison. Ken Tucker reviews Taylor Swift's Reputation. Ross and Matt Duffer discuss the new season of their series.

Claire Foy plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series <em>The Crown.</em> Series creator Peter Morgan says he believes the queen is "naturally a shy, retiring person."

Fresh Air Weekend: 'Crown' Creator; New Anthology Shows; Recalling School Integration

Peter Morgan discusses his Netflix series. Critic David Bianculli welcomes the revival of the anthology series. In 1957, Melba Pattillo Beals helped integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Ark.

Fresh Air Weekend: Director Paul Thomas Anderson; Lessons From The 'Oldest Old'

Anderson's new film Phantom Thread landed six Oscar nominations. Critic Maureen Corrigan says The Perfect Nanny is a guilty pleasure. John Leland followed six people above the age of 85 for one year.

Fresh Air Weekend: Actor Giancarlo Esposito; 6 Summer Books; Polar Photography

Esposito reprises his Breaking Bad villain, Gus Fring, on Better Call Saul. Maureen Corrigan presents her early summer reading list. Paul Nicklen takes pictures of a fragile and ferocious ecosystem.

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