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• Latest On Jeffrey Epstein's Death

  NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Michael Gold of the New York Times about Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide this morning in Manhattan.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 9:52 am

• Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead In New York Jail

  Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell Saturday morning. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Michael Gold of the New York Times about the death.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 8:35 am

• My Signature Song: Frank Sinatra's 'Cycles'

  Tanti Brownley of Newport News, Va., shares her "signature song": "Cycles," performed by Frank Sinatra.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 5:34 am

• Saturday Sports: Yankees, Simone Biles

  NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks about the growing role of personal politics in sports and more with Howard Bryant of ESPN.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 5:34 am

• The Lasting Impact Of 'Dora The Explorer'

  Dora the Explorer, the first Nickelodeon show to feature a Latino character as a protagonist, helped the rise of multicultural children's programming in the U.S. This weekend it hits the big screen.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 5:34 am

• Chicago Inmates Compete In Online Chess

  Inmates from the Cook County jail in Chicago just competed in the first international online chess tournament of its kind. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with their coach, Mikhail Korenman.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 5:34 am

• Former NFL Player Chris Borland Asks Catholic Church To Take Stand On Gun Control

  Former NFL player Chris Borland grew up Catholic in Dayton. He talks with host Sacha Pfeiffer about his call for the church to take a stronger stand for gun control and against white supremacy.

  Aug 10, 2019 at 5:34 am

• Changing Position On Impeachment

  A majority of House Democrats are now calling for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., about why she decided to add her name to that list.

  Aug 03, 2019 at 9:46 am

• Saturday Sports: Yankees And Red Sox, Concussions In Football

  Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant about the Red Sox and the Yankees battling this weekend, the Astros, and the death of an NFL great that's renewing concern about concussions.

  Aug 03, 2019 at 4:57 am

• Filmmakers On Nature Documentary 'Serengeti'

  NPR's Scott Simon talks to Simon Fuller and John Downer about their new nature documentary series, Serengeti.

  Aug 03, 2019 at 4:57 am

• The Dangers Of Environmental Activism In The Philippines

  The Philippines is the deadliest country for environmental activists, according to a watchdog group. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to environmental activist Leon Dulce about the violence in that country.

  Aug 03, 2019 at 4:57 am

• Race And Politics This Week

  President Trump continued attacks on Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., this week as Democratic presidential primary candidates stressed their commitments to minority communities.

  Aug 03, 2019 at 4:57 am