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A federal court of appeals has temporarily blocked Biden's student loan debt relief plan
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The U.S. 8th court of appeals has temporarily blocked President Biden's student loan debt relief plan.
Opinion: Yes, I am basic
Saturday, October 22, 2022
NPR's Scott Simon is an unabashed, unreformed, unapologetic lover of pumpkin spice. He knows his ardor is not universal. He does not care.
Dani Shapiro on her new novel 'Signal Fires'
Saturday, October 22, 2022
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dani Shapiro about her new novel, "Signal Fires," which follows how lives in one neighborhood change following a car accident in 1985.
Saturday Sports: NFL's comeback, Brittney Griner trial
Saturday, October 22, 2022
We take a look at the contenders in the National and American Leagues, as well as the NFL's comeback, and the latest on the trial of Brittney Griner, who remains detained in Russia.
It's not your imagination. Research says some people are more attractive to mosquitos
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Why do mosquitos bite some people more than others? NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Leslie Vosshall, who looked into this phenomenon and has some answers.
Swedish pop singer Tove Lo on her newest album 'Dirt Femme'
Saturday, October 22, 2022
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Swedish pop singer Tove Lo about love, marriage, attention-seeking behavior, and her newest album, "Dirt Femme."
Explained: Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Trump
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump, who members say was the force behind the assault.
Boris Johnson may be back as prime minister. Here's what U.K. voters are saying
Saturday, October 22, 2022
We talk to voters in the U.K. about contenders for the Prime Minister's post following the abrupt departure and brief tenure of Liz Truss.
After crabs in the Bering Sea disappeared, fishermen say they're facing bankruptcy
Saturday, October 22, 2022
NPR's Scott Simon talks to crab fisherman Gabriel Prout about the crash of the Bering Sea snow crab population, the cancellation of the crabbing season, and its financial impact.
Drawing on folk traditions, Spanish musician Guitarricadelafuente bridges generations
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Spanish musician Guitarricadelafuente discusses the making of his debut album, La Cantera, and the mix of both the ancient and the modern that's essential to his sound.
A lioness at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center has sprouted a mane
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Topeka Zoo Animal Curator Shanna Simpson explains why a lioness there has sprouted a mane.
Week in politics: Bannon's prison sentence; Trumps subpoenaed; Biden announces deficit drop
Saturday, October 22, 2022
We look at Steve Bannon's prison sentence, former president Donald Trump's Jan. 6 Committee subpoena, and President Biden's announcement of the $1.4 trillion deficit drop.
Recap: Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker face off in debate
Saturday, October 15, 2022
In one of the most watched Senate contests in the country, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Republican nominee Herschel Walker faced off on the debate stage in Savannah.
Opinion: The specter of nuclear Armageddon
Saturday, October 15, 2022
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on President Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Week in politics: Georgia Senate debate; Jan 6. committee decision to subpoena Trump
Saturday, October 15, 2022
We look at the Georiga Senate debates as well as the Jan. 6 Committee's decision to subpoena former president Donald Trump.
How the Democratic Party is deploying VP Harris before the midterms
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Vice President Harris is heading to Detroit and then west to campaign ahead of the midterms. We take a closer look at how her party is deploying her in the run-up to November.
At China's Communist Party Congress, Xi Jinping is set to secure a third term
Saturday, October 15, 2022
China's Communist Party Congress is set to get under way on Sunday with the country's leader Xi Jinping delivering a major speech.
John Irving on his new novel 'The Last Chairlift'
Saturday, October 15, 2022
John Irving became a best selling writer with "The World According To Garp." He talks with NPR's Scott Simon talks his final novel, "The Last Chairlift," which includes many of his trademark themes.
New wave icons The B-52s are on the road for their last tour
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Everyone knows that "love rules at the love shack:" NPR's Scott Simon speaks to The B-52s, the new wave icons out of Athens, Ga., who are now on the road for one last tour.
Poet and filmmaker Fatima Asghar's debut novel is 'When We Were Sisters'
Saturday, October 15, 2022
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to poet and filmmaker Fatimah Asghar about their debut novel, "When We Were Sisters."