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52:30

Richard Pryor's daughter studies the N-word — a word he used, then disavowed

Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor. Her new book is called "Something We Said: Richard Pryor, A Notorious Word, And Me."

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43:35

Remembering tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, a titan of modern jazz

Rollins, who died May 25, had for decades been hailed as the greatest living jazz musician. Kevin Whitehead offers an appreciation, and we listen back to Rollins' 1994 interview with Terry Gross.

Obituary
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52:30

'Look to your elders': Alfre Woodard shares her secret to Hollywood longevity

Alfre Woodard stars in the new Netflix sci-fi series "The Boroughs."

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