May 10, 2016

How Soul Great Clarence Carter Put Fame Records On The Map

Carter's influence on pop and soul predates his best-known hit, "Patches," and is still felt today. Rock historian Ed Ward revisits the early career and the lasting impact of the expert songwriter.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 10, 2016: Interview with Bronwen Dickey; Commentary on soul singer Clarence Carter; Review of book Heat & Light

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May 10, 2016

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Friend Or Fiend? 'Pit Bull' Explores The History Of America's Most Feared Dog

Author Bronwen Dickey says the idea of pit bulls as predators is based on myth and misinformation. In the early Hollywood era, Dickey says, the dogs were often chosen to appear in comedies.

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A Dying Coal Town Falls Into 'Fracking Frenzy' In 'Heat & Light'

In Jennifer Haigh's new novel Heat & Light she examines what happens when fracking comes to a small Pennsylvania town. Maureen Corrigan describes the book as Haigh's "most ambitious - and compelling - novel yet."

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