Steve Jobs: The Fresh Air Interview (1996) | Fresh Air

1996 interview description: Steve Jobs is one of the founders of Apple Computers; and he led the development of the Macintosh computer. In 1985 he founded NeXT Computer. It’s mission is to develop customized software for businesses; two of their applications are OPENSTEP and NEXTSTEP. Jobs is also the owner of the computer animation company, Pixar. They’ve made the first feature-length computer-animated film, “Toy Story,“ in conjunction with Walt Disney, Inc. Jobs will talk with Terry about the future of computer technology. Jobs has won numerous awards including a National Medal of Technology in 1990. This episode was first broadcast on February 22, 1996. “FRESH AIR” from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio’s most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today’s biggest luminaries. LISTEN TO DAILY EPISODES OF FRESH AIR LISTEN TO OTHER FRESH AIR INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE (published once a week) SUBSCRIBE TO FRESH AIR FOR BONUS EPISODES FOLLOW “FRESH AIR” (Newsletter) LISTEN TO OTHER NPR PODCASTS ON YOUTUBE Code Switch: @nprcodeswitch Throughline: @nprthroughline It’s Been a Minute: @npritsbeenaminute Book of the Day: @nprbookoftheday SUBSCRIBE TO WHYY AND NPR WHYY: @whyyphiladelphia NPR: @npr NPR Music (Tiny Desk): @nprmusic Jazz Night in America: @jazznightinamerica NOTE: Captions are auto-generated by YouTube. See “Fresh Air” sponsors and promo codes The NPR shows you love are possible thanks to your support. Donate today: