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Episodes

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  Some States With Legal Weed Embrace Vaping Bans, Warn Of Black Market Risks

  Many cases of vaping-related injury seem to involve THC, health officials say. That's led some states to take another look at the safety of the regulated cannabis market, as well as the black market.

  Oct 26, 2019 at 4:58 am

• A History Of Congressional Stunts

  House Republicans efforts to disrupt the impeachment inquiry this week by storming a closed hearing is part of a tradition of using "stunts" to try to redirect the political debate on Capitol Hill.

  Oct 26, 2019 at 4:58 am

• What A Fight Between Airplane-Makers Means For French Wine

  The U.S. and Europe have been arguing over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing for years. But now businesses with no connection to aviation — and U.S. consumers — are paying the price.

  Oct 26, 2019 at 4:58 am

• Mexico's Asylum Agency Struggles To Keep Up

  Mexico is on course to accept as many as 80,000 refugees this year. Its tiny asylum agency is overrun with applications and many asylum-seekers are stuck in a bottleneck of bureaucracy.

  Oct 26, 2019 at 4:58 am

• Saturday Sports: World Series

  The World Series match up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros isn't the only drama for the Texas team. Their pitcher was mocked by Yankees fans and their assistant GM was canned.

  Oct 26, 2019 at 4:58 am

• Saturday Sports: World Series

  It's all about baseball as NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the World Series matchup, and about Yankees fans behaving badly.

  Oct 19, 2019 at 5:08 am

• My Signature Song: 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

  Listener Ashley Syruws of Buffalo, N.Y., shares her signature song, "She Used to Be Mine" by Sara Bareilles. It helped her break away from an unhappy marriage.

  Oct 19, 2019 at 5:08 am

• California Wants To Train Doctors To Prevent Gun Deaths

  NPR's Scott Simon asks UC Davis Health psychiatrist Amy Barnhorst about training doctors to prevent gun deaths through counseling patients.

  Oct 19, 2019 at 5:08 am

• Meet The Mysterious Blob At The Paris Zoo

  NPR's Scott Simon asks Audrey Dussutour of the French National Center for Scientific Research about a blob on display at the Paris Zoological Park.

  Oct 19, 2019 at 5:08 am

• The Middle East: Trump Pulls Back, Putin Pushes In

  Donald Trump wants to reduce the U.S. presence in the Middle East. Vladimir Putin has been pushing to increase Russia's role. Events in Syria have crystallized the larger aims of both leaders.

  Oct 19, 2019 at 5:08 am
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  Opinion: NBA Sidelines Free Speech In Favor Of China

  Scott Simon says the NBA has been handling China with kid gloves, in contrast with how outspoken coaches and players have been with their thoughts on America.

  Oct 12, 2019 at 5:12 am

• Remembering Henry 'Gip' Gipson

  Musician Henry "Gip" Gipson died this week. He ran a legendary blues juke joint in Bessemer, Ala.

  Oct 12, 2019 at 5:12 am