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Episodes

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  Opinion: 150 years after the Great Chicago Fire, we're more vulnerable

  The Great Chicago Fire happened 150 years ago. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tragedy's historical impact and modern relevance.

  Oct 02, 2021 at 5:02 am

• Sarah Ruhl reflects on chance, illness and parenthood in new memoir

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks to playwright and author Sarah Ruhl about her new book, "Smile: The Story of a Face."

  Oct 02, 2021 at 5:02 am

• Director Alan Taylor brings Tony Soprano to life again in 'The Many Saints Of Newark'

  NPR'S Scott Simon speaks to director Alan Taylor about his new film, "The Many Saints of Newark," which details the character's early life growing up around the mafia.

  Oct 02, 2021 at 5:02 am

• Biden's proposal to give IRS more info on bank accounts faces criticism

  The Biden administration wants banks to report more information on people's accounts so it has a better idea of whom to audit.

  Oct 02, 2021 at 5:02 am

• Circus clowns are the latest pandemic related shortage in Northern Ireland

  Northern Ireland is experiencing a clown shortage. Circuses are reopening, but many clowns have moved on to other countries.

  Oct 02, 2021 at 5:02 am
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  Opinion: Free Expression Is On The Decline, In Cuba And Elsewhere

  Cuba is one of dozens of countries, including some U.S. allies, using emergency powers to stifle free expression.

  Sep 25, 2021 at 4:58 am

• Tom Skerritt Grapples With His Own Death In 'East Of The Mountains'

  NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tom Skerritt, who stars in East of the Mountains, a film about a retired heart surgeon dying of cancer.

  Sep 25, 2021 at 4:58 am

• Eligible Americans Can Now Get COVID-19 Booster Shots

  After promising booster shots to all recipients of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, then only some, 20 million Americans are now officially eligible to receive them.

  Sep 25, 2021 at 4:58 am

• Anthony Doerr On The Spark That Inspired 'Cloud Cuckoo Land'

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Anthony Doerr about his latest novel, Cloud Cuckoo Land.

  Sep 25, 2021 at 4:58 am

• Week In Sports: MLB Pennant Chase Heats Up

  It's pennant season for baseball while the coronavirus continues to complicate indoor sports.

  Sep 25, 2021 at 4:58 am

• The Pfizer Booster Shot Is Only Being Recommended For People 65 And Over

  A Food and Drug Administration panel voted against giving most Americans a third Pfizer vaccine despite President Biden's plan to provide a COVID-19 booster to anyone over the age of 16.

  Sep 18, 2021 at 5:50 am

• 'Blue Bayou' Follows Antonio, Adopted From Overseas But Not Made A U.S. Citizen

  Scott Simon talks to Justin Chon about his new movie, "Blue Bayou," which he wrote, stars and directs.

  Sep 18, 2021 at 5:47 am