A 'Failed Child Star' Looks Back On Her Unconventional Childhood

Fresh Air | Jul 3, 2025

Tamara Yajia grew up Jewish in Argentina, intent on becoming a child star. But just when her break was coming along, her family emigrated to California. Her new memoir is Cry for Me, Argentina.

Also, Ken Tucker reviews a new release of "lost" Bruce Springsteen music.

Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Privacy Policy

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

Watch Live: Broadway on the Radio: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL

At 12 p.m., the stars of Broadway's Tony-nominated musical CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL join All Of It with Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC.

WNYC

Trump's Refugee Program Is Reserved for Whites Only

10,000 new spots for Afrikaners

On the Media |

Queens body shop owner uses illegal tow truck scheme to flaunt wealthy 'f---ing life'

David Borukhov recruits tow truck drivers on Instagram, pitching the line of work as a way to get rich quick.

Gothamist |

Mayor Mamdani to appear on WNYC’s ‘Ask the Mayor' with Brian Lehrer

The mayor will join the show for quarterly interviews beginning Tuesday, June 2.