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Episodes

• What's On Russian Voters' Minds

  For months Russians have been protesting nearly every weekend ahead of this Sunday's local municipal elections. NPR's Scott Simon talks to architect Nadine about voting after months of protests.

  Sep 07, 2019 at 5:29 am
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  Opinion: Earth Has Survived Extinctions Before, It's Humans Who Are Fragile

  Earth has experienced cataclysmic life-destroying events before. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on what this means for humans in the midst of climate change.

  Sep 07, 2019 at 5:29 am

• Saturday Sports: U.S. Open, NFL

  The U.S. Open is well underway and Serena Williams is, unsurprisingly, in the finals. The NFL's opening night was underwhelming. And more girls than ever are signed up to play high school football.

  Sep 07, 2019 at 5:29 am

• Critiquing Lana Del Ray

  NPR's Scott Simon talks with NPR Music's Ann Powers about Lana Del Ray's latest album, and about the dispute she and the artist had on Twitter over her review.

  Sep 07, 2019 at 5:29 am

• A Tomato Grows Near Brooklyn

  Matt Frey was kayaking on the East River in New York City when he came across a tomato plant.

  Sep 07, 2019 at 5:29 am

• Week In Politics

  We have a recap on the week in politics.

  Aug 31, 2019 at 5:19 am

• Trump And Fox News

  NPR's Scott Simon talks with Carl Cameron, former Fox News chief political correspondent, about the president's recent tweets slamming the network.

  Aug 31, 2019 at 5:19 am

• Saturday Sports: Andrew Luck, Tyler Skaggs

  A tragic death and a surprise retirement are shaking faith in football while upstarts are playing legends in tennis. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Michele Steele.

  Aug 31, 2019 at 5:19 am

• Amy Waldman On 'A Door In The Earth'

  A young woman reads an inspiring memoir and goes off to Afghanistan to help out. But what good can she possibly do? NPR's Scott Simon talks to Amy Waldman about her new novel, A Door in the Earth.

  Aug 31, 2019 at 5:19 am

• Valerie Harper, Rhoda On 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' Dies At 80

  Valerie Harper, best known for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, died Friday in Los Angeles. She was 80.

  Aug 31, 2019 at 5:19 am

• My Signature Song: 'Jesus Dropped The Charges'

  Listener Sue Cochrane shares her signature song, "Jesus Dropped the Charges," and explains how it helped get her to sobriety, influenced her work life and helped her deal with illness.

  Aug 24, 2019 at 5:30 am

• Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life

  The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.

  Aug 24, 2019 at 5:30 am