Best Of: Alex Auder's Bohemian Childhood / James Marsden On 'Jury Duty'

Alexandra Auder's mother, Viva, was one of Andy Warhol's muses. Auder's memoir, Don't Call Me Home, describes her early life in the Chelsea Hotel, in a world of underground artists. We talk about her unconventional childhood and parenting her own kids.Maureen Corrigan reviews Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire DedererIn the experimental show Jury Duty on Amazon Freevee, actors play oddballs doing their civic duty. The twist? One juror, Ronald, is a real guy who doesn't know it's all fake. Actor James Marsden plays a satirical version of himself. We talk with Marsden about the challenges of filming this unorthodox show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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