Jeffrey Freymann-Weyr (pronounced "FRIME n WIRE") is a producer and editor for NPR's Arts Information unit, primarily dealing with the subjects of classical music and digital technology. Along with David Schulman, he co-produced the occasional series Musicians In Their Own Words." Their profile of Ladysmith Black Mambazos Joseph Shabalala won a Silver Award at the 2004 Third Coast International Audio Festival.
Scott Simon speaks to Massima Bell and poet Eileen Myles about "TRANSA", a compilation of music by queer artists and their allies, focusing on trans issues.
We look at the Biden administration's response to the fall of the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, as well as President Biden commuting the sentences of roughly 1,500 people.