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Forgotten Country Star Faron Young.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two albums showcasing country musician Faron Young.

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Other segments from the episode on November 15, 1995

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, November 15, 1995: Interview with George Lardner, Jr.; Interview with Arthur Agee and Steve James; Review of Faron Young's albums "Faron Young, Live Fast, Love Hard" and …
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George Lardner, Jr. Discusses His Daughter's Murder.

Journalist George Lardner, Jr. is an investigative reporter for The Washington Post. In 1993 he had to investigate the murder of his own daughter, who was stalked and killed by an ex-boyfriend. Lardner won a Pulitzer Prize for his story which showed how the system had failed to protect his daughter, Kristin. His new book is The Stalking of Kristin: A Father Investigates the Murder of his Daughter. (Atlantic Monthly Press). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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Bearing Witness to Ambitious Inner City Athletes.

From the new movie documentary "Hoop Dreams" (Fine Line Features), young basketball player Arthur Agee and film director Steve James The film traces the lives of Agee and his friend William Gates for five years as they try to follow their dreams of rising from inner city Chicago to play in the NBA. James is the director, producer and co-editor of the film. (REBROADCAST from 10/31/94). (Interview by Marty Moss-Coane)

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