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Fresh Air: Just For Laughs
Written by Terry Gross
Narrated by Terry Gross
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Terry Gross brings out the best in the greatest minds on the planet-including the funny ones. Drawn from her long-running, award-winning public radio show, this new collection features in-depth interviews with the bright, shining wits of our time. One of the nation's leading interviewers, Gross is incisive, respectful, and always well-informed. She puts her guests at ease, which makes for rewarding listening. Insights abound and the humor is unstoppable.
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Reviews for Fresh Air
Rating: 3.7142857142857144 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
7 ratings1 review
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5A random sampling of random 15 minute excerpts. Sloppy editing, too. Still alright if you need a Terry Gross fix.