‘The Dog Stars’ novelist Peter Heller / Remembering rock critic Dave Marsh
Summary
Fresh Air host Dave Davies interviews author Peter Heller about his novel *The Dog Stars*, now a Ridley Scott film, discussing its post-apocalyptic themes and Heller’s outdoor adventures. The episode also honors late rock critic Dave Marsh, featuring archival clips on Bruce Springsteen and the history of "Louie Louie." Finally, film critic Justin Chang reviews the new indie drama *Dreams and Nightmares*.
Topics discussed
Trump administration claims credit for drop in violent crime
Trailer for the film adaptation of The Dog Stars
Peter Heller on writing The Dog Stars and environmental themes
Plot summary: Higgs, Jasper, and the post-apocalyptic setting
Character dynamics between Higgs and the paranoid Bangley
Heller's background: Brooklyn, kayaking, and Tibet expeditions
Learning to fly a Cessna for a Men's Journal assignment
Ads for FX's Love Story and laundry service Rinse
Remembering rock critic Dave Marsh and his career
Dave Marsh on Bruce Springsteen as a savior of rock music
Ads for FX's Love Story and laundry service Rinse
The history and controversy of the song Louie Louie
Ads for FX's Alien Earth and laundry service Rinse
Review of Shatara Michelle Ford's film Dreams and Nightmares
Fresh Air credits and social media information
Promo for NPR's All Songs Considered podcast
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