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Encore: Roxy is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a world tour

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Scott Simon speaks with Phil Manzanera, the lead guitarist of Roxy Music, about the influential band's 50th anniversary and world tour.

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A miracle landing saved 53 rescue dogs from a plane crash

Saturday, November 19, 2022

A plane transporting more than 50 rescue dogs from New Orleans to Wisconsin crashed. All of them — as well as the three humans on board — survived.

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The DOJ names special counsel to oversee two investigations involving Trump

Saturday, November 19, 2022

The U.S. attorney general has named a special counsel to oversee two sensitive investigations involving former President Donald Trump.

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'They're Going to Love You' is a novel about forgiveness set in the world of ballet

Saturday, November 19, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Meg Howrey about "They're Going to Love You," her new novel about forgiveness set against the backdrop of the New York City ballet scene.

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'The Fablemans' is a love letter to film and family

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Playwright Tony Kushner has worked with Steven Spielberg on four movies. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kushner about the latest collaboration, "The Fabelmans," which explores Spielberg's childhood.

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Newly elected LA County sheriff Robert Luna inherits a deeply troubled department

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Retired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna won the election as Los Angeles County sheriff. He inherits a troubled department from incumbent Alex Villanueva.

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Saturday Sports: FIFA World Cup kicks off amid controversy in Qatar

Saturday, November 19, 2022

The FIFA World Cup kicks off Sunday in Qatar amid controversy over the sale of alcohol at stadiums, human rights, and poor labor conditions for the workers who built the event's facilities.

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Ukraine hit with onslaught of air strikes while Russian troops retreat on the ground

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Scott Simon speak with New Yorker magazine staff writer Masha Gessen about Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities and the possibility of a nuclear attack.

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A veteran movie critic's new documentary celebrates talents from Black cinema

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Veteran movie critic Elvis Mitchell is now working behind the camera. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mitchell about his debut film, "Is that Black Enough for You?!?", a documentary about Black cinema.

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Opinion: Remembering Mike Gerson, Washington Post columnist

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Mike Gerson, the Washington Post columnist and former speechwriter for George W. Bush, died this week from cancer at the age of 58. NPR's Scott Simon has an appreciation.

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Week in politics: Pelosi steps down; Trump announces 2024 presidential run

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to step down from party leadership will usher in a new generation of Democrats in the House. Also, Donald Trump's announcement to run for president again.

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Is this the end of Twitter as we know it?

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Mass layoffs, mass resignations, massive chaos: The upheaval at Twitter continues.

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Western New York is seeing its worst storm in years

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Big snow in Buffalo, or at least parts of the city: Scott Simon talks with WBFO's Emyle Watkins about the lake effect snow that's buried some areas under a 5-foot blanket of white.

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Understanding the controversy around Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup

Saturday, November 19, 2022

As the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup opens Sunday, Scott Simon talks with New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger about the corruption allegations surrounding Qatar's selection as its host country.

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Anthony D'Amato explores uncertainty and transformation in his new folk album

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Scott Simon talks with singer-songwriter Anthony D'Amato about exploring uncertainty and transformation in his new folk album, "At First There Was Nothing" and an accompanying photography book.

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Opinion: A life lesson from these midterm elections

Saturday, November 12, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on several electoral races in which candidates were posthumously elected.

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Saturday Sports: Kyrie Irvings's suspension, lawsuit against Washington Commanders' owner

Saturday, November 12, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about NBA star Kyrie Irving's suspension and a lawsuit filed against Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Commanders football team.

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Director James Gray and actor Jeremy Strong on 'Armageddon Time', their new coming-of-age film

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Filmmaker James Gray revisits his 1980s New York childhood in the film "Armageddon Time." Jeremy Strong, co-star of HBO's "Succession," plays the protagonist's father.

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After winning her tough reelection in Virginia, Rep. Abigail Spanberger looks to the future

Saturday, November 12, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger about what her tough reelection in Virginia means for her and her party in the future.

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Swedish author Johanne Lykke Holm on her new novel 'Strega'

Saturday, November 12, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Swedish author Johanne Lykke Holm about her new novel, "Strega".

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