Sam Brigger

Like and that that would mean that there would be sort of attention towards you, like maybe wanted attention or sometimes unwanted attention?

Well, James Marsden, it's been really great having you on.

Thanks so much for being on Fresh Air.

From WHYY in Philadelphia, this is Fresh Air Weekend.

I'm Sam Brigger.

Today, the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the 70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country's brutal dictatorship.

The danceable music and political lyrics inspired a youth movement.

That's today's guest, Jad Abumrad, whose new podcast series is about Phela.

Also, we'll hear from Michael Pollan.

His new book, A World Appears, asks how technology is changing our consciousness.

Pollan also questions whether AI is capable of achieving that consciousness.

This is Fresh Air Weekend.

I'm Sam Brigger.

Terry has our first interview.

Here she is.

We're listening to Terry's interview with Jad Abumrad.

His new podcast is about the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.

It's called Fela Kuti, Fear No Man.

We'll hear more of their conversation after a break.

This is Fresh Air Weekend.