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Filmmaker John Waters, a frequent Fresh Air guest, visited the show in 1988, the year the original, nonmusical Hairspray hit theaters. Another recent project is the CD A Date With John Waters, released in February 2007. This interview first aired Feb. 8, 1988.

Director John Waters, known for making art from sleaze, has a new CD for the season, A John Waters Christmas. It includes such songs as "Here Comes Fatty Claus" and "Little Mary Christmas" — all from the man once crowned the "Pope of Trash" by William Burroughs.

Dr. John is more than just a legendary blues pianist. He's a genuine New Orleans character — a little swig of Bourbon Street — straight out of central casting. Dr. John, a.k.a. Mac Rebennack talks with Co-host Steve Inskeep about his new album Dis Dat or D'Udda.

The Supreme Court ruled for LGBTQ workers and granted a lease on life to DACA recipients this week. In both opinions, Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's liberal justices.

Critic at large John Powers considers the 100th birthday of Peter Pan and our cultural obsession with youth.

Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes discusses how music by Scott Walker, Jute Gyte and Ben Johnston shaped the group's sound.

Twenty-seven years after his death, the life and work of John Cheever are in the spotlight again. A new biography chronicles Cheever's chameleon-like evolution, and moves beyond his alcoholism and his affairs to show the writer's lighter side.

Fans of the TV show Cheers are remembering actor George Wendt at the Boston Bar that inspired the hit series.

Republican Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his presidential running mate, a surpise decision that pundits scrambling to learn more about the first-term governor. NPR's John Ydstie offers analysis on Palin's selection and what it means for McCain's prospects in November.

Fresh Air film critic, JOHN POWERS, reviews the movie version of John Grisham''s novel, "A Time To Kill."

Sen. John Kerry talks about his efforts in swing states and his chances to motivate his base, including African Americans, just prior to Tuesday's election. Hear Kerry and NPR's Tavis Smiley.

John Updike has made a career out of chronicling American culture. In his new novel, Terrorist, he tells the story of a young Muslim who is repelled by it.

Pope John Paul II reportedly had a restful night after being rushed to a hospital Tuesday, suffering from breathing problems brought on by the flu. Church officials say the move was precautionary.

The film version of author John Le Carre's thriller The Constant Gardener will be hitting theaters soon. Le Carre is the pen name of David John Moore Cornwell, the author of such cold war spy classics as Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. (This interview originally aired May 30, 1989.)

Philip Norman's exhaustive and artfully sketched new biography of John Lennon explores the split between a man who could be cruel and violent, and the artist who inspired millions.

Biographer Robert Coram calls John Boyd "one of the most important unknown men of our time."

Adults make a tough audience. But that's nothing compared to performing for children. Award-winning actor John Lithgow talks about the challenges of keeping the younger set entertained. His latest CD for kids is The Sunny Side of the Street.

Earlier this month, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. signed the HOME Act into law, ending a years-long dispute about equity and affordable…

Music critic John Brady picks his top three albums of 2005, including Don Lennon's Routine and self-titled releases from LCD Soundsystem and Innaway.

A Benedictine monastery in Minnesota has commissioned a handwritten, illuminated Bible. It's the first Bible in more than 500 years to be written by hand.