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Episodes

• The Story Of 'The Fabulous Stains' And Riot Grrrl

  Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains, made in the early 1980s, inspired many of the early members of the underground feminist punk movement.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• The U.S.-Canada Relationship In 'The Art Of Diplomacy'

  Vicki Heyman and Bruce Heyman, former U.S. ambassador to Canada, speak with NPR's Scott Simon about their new book, The Art of Diplomacy.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• Saturday Sports: Basketball, Basketball, Basketball

  The NBA Western conference is narrowing down, and a legendary NBA great died this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• Activist On Women's Rights In Saudi Arabia

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Saudi activist Manal al-Sharif. She drove across the U.S. to bring attention to the state of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

• GOP Take On The Big Democratic Field

  NPR's Scott Simon asks former Kasich senior strategist John Weaver about how to navigate a big field of primary candidates in a presidential contest.

  Apr 27, 2019 at 5:41 am
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  Not Just Child's Play: World Tiddlywinks Champions Look To Reclaim Their Glory

  David Lockwood and Larry Kahn, "the Ali-Frazier" of Tiddlywinks, are vying to win the World Pairs title. To the professional winkers, the game is far more than shooting discs, or "winks," into a cup.

  Apr 21, 2019 at 1:48 pm

• Yellow Vest Protestors In Paris Mix With Notre Dame Cathedral Mourners

  Yellow Vest protestors plan their weekly demonstrations in the wake of the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral and calls for unity from the French president.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am
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  Opinion: Amid Devastation, Paris Firefighters' Bravery Is An Inspiration

  NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the efforts of the firefighters who rushed into the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it caught fire earlier this week.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am

• Nepal, Home To The World's Largest Seder, Puts On Massive Passover Celebration

  Nepal has long been a favorite destination of young Israeli tourist backpackers – so much so that the organization Chabad there puts on a huge Passover celebration to accommodate them.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am

• Saturday Sports: The Injury That Sidelined One Of WNBA's Best Players

  NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports reporter Tom Goldman about the injury affecting one of the WNBA's best players. Plus, they discuss a new initiative aimed at making racing less deadly for horses.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am

• 'Physically And Mentally Draining': The Economic Hardships U.S. Dairy Farmers Face

  Penny Berg and her son, Mark Berg, tell NPR's Scott Simon about the current economic difficulties facing American dairy farmers.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am

• New Novel Follows Undocumented Mother's Journey Through U.S. Immigration System

  NPR's Scott Simon asks Aaron Bobrow-Strain about his new book The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez, which documents the life of a young Mexican woman journeying through the U.S. immigration system.

  Apr 20, 2019 at 4:10 am