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Filmmaker John Waters -- aka the 'Pope of Trash' -- turns 80

NPR | By Terry Gross

Published April 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM CDT

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Once called the "King of Bad Taste," Waters is known for his off-beat cult films Pink Flamingos and Polyester, as well as the more mainstream Hairspray. Originally broadcast in 2014 and 2019.

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Terry Gross is the host and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air.