Terry Gross

May 27, 2025

22:29

Bestselling author James Patterson on the voices that keep him up at night

Patterson's books have sold over 400 million copies worldwide. He says he often gets ideas for them late at night. His latest, The #1 Dad Book, offers advice for fathers.

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James Patterson

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May 27, 2025

08:00

Accordionist Will Holshouser goes solo — and soulful — on 'The Lone Wild Bird'

Holshouser turned to accordion when a college pal gave him one as a gift. Martin Johnson reviews his latest album.

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Martin Johnson

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May 26, 2025

52:30

Questlove's Sly Stone documentary confronts the 'burden of Black genius'

In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the overwhelming pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. Originally broadcast Feb. 10, 2025.

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Amir Questlove Thompson

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Bestselling author James Patterson on the voices that keep him up at night

Accordionist Will Holshouser goes solo — and soulful — on 'The Lone Wild Bird'

Questlove's Sly Stone documentary confronts the 'burden of Black genius'

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