Fresh Air Weekend

Scorsese explores gangsters and redemption in The Irishman. Kevin Whitehead reviews Ow!, by Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin. Peggy Orenstein says young men "feel cut off from their hearts."

Phillips explores mental health in his Batman villain origin story. Author Andrea Bernstein discusses the power and influence of the Trump and Kushner families. John Powers reviews HBO's The Outsider.

Sandler and writer/directors Josh and Benny Safdie discuss their manic thriller about a jewelry store owner. Critic David Bianculli says The Good Place was the best show on TV this year.

Theron portrays the "gray area" of sexual harassment in the new film, Bombshell. Ken Tucker picks his top 10 albums of 2019. Andrews wrote her new memoir with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton.

Secondhand author Adam Minter talks about what happens to stuff the thrift store can't sell. Justin Chang reviews Uncut Gems. Borstein plays a street-wise talent agent on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Norton discusses urban planning and "slow cooking" his new film, Motherless Brooklyn. Critic Maureen Corrigan offers her 2019 book picks. Harbour talks about living with bipolar disorder.

For Wilson, writing offers a brief reprieve from Tourette's syndrome. Kevin Whitehead reviews a series of Erroll Garner reissues. Dafoe reflects on a career of being a "good bad guy."

Heller's film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, centers on Mister Rogers' unlikely friendship with a cynical journalist. Pattinson talks about The Lighthouse and why he likes to play antiheroes.

Witherspoon talks about The Morning Show and her efforts to create more roles for women in Hollywood. Ken Tucker reviews Kirk, by DaBaby. Apatow discusses his mentor, comic Garry Shandling.

Moorer talks about losing her parents to murder-suicide when she was 14. Kevin Whitehead reviews Hittin' the Ramp, featuring early Nat King Cole. Jones reflects on growing up black and gay in Texas.