Terry Gross is the host and co-executive producer of NPR's "Fresh Air," widely known for her insightful, long-form interviews with artists, writers, and cultural figures.
“I do believe I'll be the honor of having the honor of taking Cuba. That'd be good honor. That's a big honor. Taking Cuba. Taking Cuba in some form, whether I free it, take it. I think I can do anything I want with it. They're a very weakened nation right now.”
This quote from a former US President expresses a controversial and potentially aggressive foreign policy stance, suggesting unilateral action against a sovereign nation.
Terry Gross
“As President Trump was ordering the removal of plaques and monuments that referred to racism, our guest human rights lawyer Brian Stevenson was opening a new public site about the history of the Civil Rights movement, and the violence and degradation that made the movement essential.”
This quote presents a sharp, contemporary contrast between two opposing approaches to history: one aiming to remove uncomfortable historical markers, and another dedicated to creating public spaces that confront and document 'harsh truths' about past injustices.
Terry Gross