Fresh Air Weekend: Interviews, Reviews and Advocating for Characters

Weekend Refresh: A Look at Andrew Scott and the Gendering of Cars

Fresh Air Weekend is a show that brings the best interviews, reviews, and new program elements specifically tailored for weekends. The show features in-depth discussions with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, often including excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week, Andrew Scott talks about his role as Tom Ripley in the Netflix adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley and emphasizes the importance of advocating for characters rather than judging them.

In recent news, Lionel Shriver’s latest novel “Mania” satirically critiques anti-intellectualism in an alternative America where discrimination against those perceived as less intelligent is being eliminated. Additionally, Nancy Nichols’ book “Women Behind the Wheel” explores how cars have symbolized adventure, power, and strength for men while for women they have been associated with domestic duties and even led to minivan prototypes with built-in washer/dryers.

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