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Episodes

• A baker in North Yorkshire, England is letting patrons use his oven for free

  It can take between four and six hours to bake a traditional British fruit cake. Given the high price of energy, a baker in North Yorkshire, England is letting patrons use his oven for free.

  Dec 17, 2022 at 4:55 am

• Saturday Sports: France and Argentina face off in the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday

  France and Argentina will face off in the final match Sunday as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar comes to a close.

  Dec 17, 2022 at 4:55 am

• Al Saqi Books, London's first Arabic-language bookstore, is closing down

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Al Saqi Books co-founder Salwa Gaspard and her daughter, Lynn, about the significance of the Arabic-language bookstore and the reasons for its impending closure.

  Dec 17, 2022 at 4:55 am

• Thomas Mars, lead singer of Phoenix, on the group's new album 'Alpha Zuzu'

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Thomas Mars, lead singer of the nearly 30-year-old French pop band Phoenix, about the group's new album, "Alpha Zulu."

  Dec 17, 2022 at 4:55 am

• Kevin Powell on his new poetry collection 'Grocery Shopping With My Mother'

  NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kevin Powell about his new poetry collection, "Grocery Shopping With My Mother." In it, Powell reflects on their complicated and troubled relationship.

  Dec 10, 2022 at 4:49 am

• Encore: Is lecanemab the Alzheimer's drug that will finally make a difference?

  Researchers say the experimental Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab represents an important advance and is likely to get FDA approval in 2023, despite some safety concerns.

  Dec 10, 2022 at 4:49 am

• In the Great Plains, there's not much relief in sight from a historic drought

  This historically dry, hot year is wreaking havoc across the US. In the Great Plains, widespread drought has dried up water supplies, decimated crop harvests, and left cattle with no grass to eat.

  Dec 03, 2022 at 4:45 am

• Lily Brooks-Dalton on her new novel 'The Light Pirate'

  Intense storms ravage Florida. Heat makes it deadly during the day, but a few people stay. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Lily Brooks-Dalton about her new novel, "The Light Pirate."

  Dec 03, 2022 at 4:45 am

• 'Mr. Christmas' of Richmond, Virginia is ready to retire his holiday lights

  Mr. Christmas, Frank Hudak of Richmond, VA is ready to retire his home's dazzling light display after decades of holiday cheer. He talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about it.

  Dec 03, 2022 at 4:45 am

• Biden administration says it is making progress slowing the rate of fentanyl deaths

  There were a record number of fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2021. The Biden administration says it is making progress slowing the rate of deaths linked to fentanyl.

  Dec 03, 2022 at 4:45 am

• Shaun Tan's new book 'Creature' collects his drawings, paintings and reflections

  Artist and writer Shaun Tan makes creatures that have a wild mix of mechanical and animal-like features. His new book, "Creature," is a collection of his drawings, paintings, and reflections.

  Dec 03, 2022 at 4:45 am

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

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

  Nov 19, 2022 at 5:40 am