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• 2020 Book Concierge: Books For Foodies

  Four recommendations from NPR's Book Concierge for people who like to eat, cook, clean up after cooking or talk about food.

  Dec 19, 2020 at 5:00 am

• Community Rallies To Save Beloved Atlanta Tavern

  Manuel's Tavern has been a beloved Atlanta institution for decades. It's now saved from pandemic extinction by loyal customers who raised more than 180 thousand dollars to keep it open.

  Dec 19, 2020 at 5:00 am
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  Opinion: COVID-19 Has Taken Away Nutcracker Season

  NPR's Scott Simon notes how the pandemic has impacted the arts, including seasonal performances of "The Nutcracker." Without ticket sales from that ballet, many organizations are struggling.

  Dec 12, 2020 at 4:58 am

• 2020 Book Concierge: 4 Current Events Reccomendations

  NPR's Book Concierge has nearly 400 recommendations. Today - four recommendations from colleagues for reading on current events.

  Dec 12, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Holiday Cards Bring Small Joys In A Tough Year

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Chandra Greer, owner and founder of Greer — a stationary company based in Chicago — about holiday cards for a tumultuous year.

  Dec 12, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Sports Chat: How Soon Should Athletes Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?

  Where should athletes be in the line to get coronavirus vaccinations, and a college coach questions whether their basketball season should continue. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.

  Dec 12, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Andrew Bird's First Holiday Album Includes A Song Inspired By The Pandemic

  NPR's Scott Simon talks to Andrew Bird about his holiday album, Hark! featuring some originals and some classics.

  Dec 12, 2020 at 4:58 am
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  Opinion: The Truth About Pardons

  The history of presidential pardons is often surprising, and revealing.

  Dec 05, 2020 at 4:52 am

• Saturday Sports: U.S. Soccer Federation, Women's Team File Agreement

  There is a partial agreement between female soccer players and the U.S. Soccer Federation. Also, the coronavirus continues to threaten professional sports.

  Dec 05, 2020 at 4:52 am

• Bryan Cranston Discusses Legal Twists And Turns On Showtime's 'Your Honor'

  Bryan Cranston stars as a judge whose son in involved in a hit-and-run in New Orleans in the new Showtime series, Your Honor. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.

  Dec 05, 2020 at 4:52 am

• 2020 Book Concierge: Highlights From The Arts Desk

  Four members of NPR's Arts Desk recommend books from the hundreds in NPR's 2020 Book Concierge.

  Dec 05, 2020 at 4:52 am

• New App Aims To Compete With Uber, Lyft While Giving New York Drivers A Living Wage

  NPR's Scott Simon talks with Ken Lewis, co-founder of The Co-op, a driver-owned ride-hailing app that's hoping to compete with Uber and Lyft in New York City starting next year.

  Dec 05, 2020 at 4:52 am