On the next Fresh Air, we celebrate the centennial of the birth of Charlie Parker, the alto saxophonist and composer who helped originate bebop.  We’ll hear from two musicians who played with him, Max Roach and trumpeter Red Rodney; and another who idolized Parker considered him a mentor, alto saxophonist Jackie McClean. And critic Kevin Whitehead will offer a crash course in what made Parker great.  Join us.

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(Photo: Charlie Parker in 1947 - William P. Gottlieb / Public domain)

On the next Fresh Air, a new strategy devised by epidemiologists and economists to defeat COVID-19 even before a vaccine is found.  We talk with Alexis Madrigal about his latest article in the Atlantic, and about his work as co-founder of the Covid19 Tracking Project, which collects and publishes data from all 50 states about COVID testing and patient outcomes.  Join us.

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(Photo: Alexis Madrigal – Courtesy of The Atlantic)

On the next Fresh Air, as the Republican convention continues, Dave Davies speaks with historian Rick Perlstein. He’s spent his career studying the rise of the New Right in American politics. He’s just published his fourth book about American conservatism, focusing on the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980. It’s called Reaganland. He’s also the author of Nixonland. Join us.

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(Photo: Reganland, by Rick Perlstein – Book cover)

On the next Fresh Air, Terry Gross talks about Fox News and Donald Trump with Brian Stelter, author of the new book ‘Hoax.’ Stelter is CNN’s chief media correspondent. He describes how Fox News provides talking points for Trump, and how Trump controls parts of Fox News. He'll also talk about the difference between news and propaganda. Join us.

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(Photo: Hoax, by Brian Stelter – Book cover)