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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.

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

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."

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

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.

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.

Mac Rebennack, known as "Dr. John," has been a rock and soul ambassador for his native New Orleans since the late 1960s. Although his public profile has risen and fallen over the years, the spirit of his city is a constant presence on all of his albums. Critic Milo Miles talks about how crusading for wounded New Orleans has given Dr. John a jolt of vitality.

Oscar-winning British director John Schlesinger, whose films Midnight Cowboy and Bloody Sunday featured unlikely heroes who helped bring homoerotic themes into the open, died Friday in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 77. NPR's Neda Ulaby offers a remembrance.

There are concerns that legislation is being rushed through the Baltimore County Council. A commission that is studying the county charter is expected to…

ilm Critic JOHN POWERS reviews "Evita". The new film starring Antonio Banderas and Madonna and he reviews "Portrait of a Lady". REV. :Rock Critic ED WARD has selected some of his favorite awful Christmas music. Ed Ward is co-author of Rock of Ages: The Rolling Stone History of Rock and Roll. Originally broadcast 12/11/90.

John Kenneth Galbraith -- social economist, Harvard professor, diplomat -- is dead at 97. His work influenced Roosevelt, Kennedy and Johnson and generations of U.S. politicians. He spoke to Howard Berkes in 1999.