Sam Fragoso

Sherman has covered the Murdoch family for nearly two decades. In his new book, Bonfire of the Murdochs: How the Epic Fight to Control the Last Great Media Dynasty Broke a Family — and the World, he chronicles the protracted public battle for control the family business and how their news organizations have changed politics.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, who has risked her life and come close to losing it working in war zones, including Ukraine.

In an excerpt of her interview with Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, Gross shares her life motto and tells a story about writing song lyrics in high school. The full episode explores the origins of Fresh Air and its legacy.