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John Bolton discusses the implications of a tense Trump-Zelenskyy press conference
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former National Security Adviser John Bolton about the foreign policy implications of Friday's shocking press conference between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
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Saturday Sports: Diana Taurasi's retirement, NBA drama
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about basketball legend Diana Taurasi's retirement, drama in the NBA, and a political statement by Canada's men's national soccer team coach.
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Consumer confidence is down. Here's why economic numbers don't tell the full story
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Eugene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency, about how some government statistics get the economy wrong.
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Comedian Andy Huggins on getting his first standup special at 73
NPR's Scott Simon talks to comedian Andy Huggins about aging, his long career in stand-up comedy and his first full-length special, which he taped at age 73.
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Week in politics: Trump's new stance on DOGE, California Gov. Newsom eyes new base
President Trump says his cabinet secretaries will carry out cuts to the government workforce, under the supervision of Elon Musk.
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director Carson Lund discusses his new movie 'Eephus'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Carson Lund about his new movie, "Eephus," about an amateur New England baseball league's last game before their stadium is demolished.
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Scientists are making progress in better understanding Long COVID
Scientists have made progress in understanding Long COVID over the last five years. Patient advocates hope that research will continue under the Trump administration.
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Where the Ukraine war stands amid renewed Russian attacks and U.S. pressure
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Phillips O'Brien of St. Andrews University about the war in Ukraine, who has the upper hand, and what might that mean as the U.S. pressures Ukraine for a deal.
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Saturday Sports: Lakers-Celtics rivalry returns, Lebron James makes history
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the reignited rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics and Lebron James' record-breaking week.
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Karen Russell discusses her new book 'The Antidote', set during the Dust Bowl
NPR's Scott Simon asks Karen Russell about her new book, "The Antidote." It's an eerie novel set in the era of Dustbowl droughts.
