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Episodes

• Steeped In Fantasy, 'Westside' Novel Follows A Young Detective's Quest For Clues

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with professional writer W.M. Akers about his debut novel, Westside.

  May 04, 2019 at 4:52 am

• New Museum In Richmond Confronts Realties Of The American Civil War

  In Richmond, Va., a new museum will give a more inclusive and expansive view of the Civil War –– telling the history and stories of women, African Americans, Native Americans and more.

  May 04, 2019 at 4:52 am
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  Denisovans, A Mysterious Form Of Ancient Humans, Are Traced to Tibet

  Until now, the only Denisovan remains came from a cave called Denisova in Siberia. The new find is "much more complete," one expert says.

  May 01, 2019 at 11:33 am

• The Story Of 'The Fabulous Stains' And Riot Grrrl

  Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains, made in the early 1980s, inspired many of the early members of the underground feminist punk movement.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• The U.S.-Canada Relationship In 'The Art Of Diplomacy'

  Vicki Heyman and Bruce Heyman, former U.S. ambassador to Canada, speak with NPR's Scott Simon about their new book, The Art of Diplomacy.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• Saturday Sports: Basketball, Basketball, Basketball

  The NBA Western conference is narrowing down, and a legendary NBA great died this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• Activist On Women's Rights In Saudi Arabia

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Saudi activist Manal al-Sharif. She drove across the U.S. to bring attention to the state of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• GOP Take On The Big Democratic Field

  NPR's Scott Simon asks former Kasich senior strategist John Weaver about how to navigate a big field of primary candidates in a presidential contest.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am
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  Not Just Child's Play: World Tiddlywinks Champions Look To Reclaim Their Glory

  David Lockwood and Larry Kahn, "the Ali-Frazier" of Tiddlywinks, are vying to win the World Pairs title. To the professional winkers, the game is far more than shooting discs, or "winks," into a cup.

  Apr 21, 2019 at 1:48 pm

• Yellow Vest Protestors In Paris Mix With Notre Dame Cathedral Mourners

  Yellow Vest protestors plan their weekly demonstrations in the wake of the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral and calls for unity from the French president.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am
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  Opinion: Amid Devastation, Paris Firefighters' Bravery Is An Inspiration

  NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the efforts of the firefighters who rushed into the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it caught fire earlier this week.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am

• Nepal, Home To The World's Largest Seder, Puts On Massive Passover Celebration

  Nepal has long been a favorite destination of young Israeli tourist backpackers – so much so that the organization Chabad there puts on a huge Passover celebration to accommodate them.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am