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Benjamín Labatut's novel 'The Maniac' follows an AI scientist troubled by his work
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Benjamín Labatut about his new novel, "The Maniac," a fictionalized account of a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.
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Politics
House Speaker McCarthy appeals for bipartisan support with a stopgap measure
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to keep the government funded for 45 days.
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Health
Historian Simon Schema's new book traces the roots of today's distrust of vaccines
NPR's Scott Simon asks historian Simon Schama about his latest book, "Foreign Bodies," and about attitudes to inoculation.
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National
13 former presidents of the U.S. have issued a joint statement in support of democracy
NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Kramer of the George W. Bush Institute about an unprecedented statement in support of American democracy issued by the foundations of many former U.S. presidents.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: U.S. Open finals; new NFL season
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the weekend in U.S. Open tennis and the start of a new NFL season.
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World
Violence in Haiti escalates amid a civilian vigilante movement
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Miami Herald Caribbean Correspondent Jacqueline Charles about the horrific uptick of violence in Haiti, where vigilantes and gangs are engaged in deadly clashes.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: U.S. Open; NFL season opener; four MLB races to watch
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the U.S. Open, the NFL season opener and four MLB pennant races to watch.
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Books
Author Hilary Leichter on her book 'Terrace Story'
In the new novel "Terrace Story," the lead character can turn a tiny closet into a lush terrace - through the power of her mind. NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Hilary Leichter.
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Technology
Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concerns
In a controversial decision, California state officials voted this week to allow certain driverless cars to operate like taxis in San Francisco.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup; Phil Mickelson's gambling; Caitlin Clark sculpture
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Women's World Cup, Phil Mickelson's gambling, and college basketball star Caitlin Clark getting a butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair.