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• Famed author Jodi Picoult novelizes the pandemic in new book 'Wish You Were Here'

  Scott Simon talks with Jodi Picoult about her new novel, "Wish You Were Here." It's a pandemic-inspired story, with a character stranded in the Galapagos Islands.

  Nov 27, 2021 at 5:13 am

• The U.S.'s only native parrot is being studied, to save it

  We know the bird can mimic human speech. Now, a researcher is trying to understand parrot-to-parrot communication, looking at the red-crowned parrot, which is the only parrot native to the U.S.

  Nov 27, 2021 at 5:11 am

• Saturday sports: Golden State is back; beloved columnist dies; Olympic bribery caught

  We take a look at the Golden State Warriors making a comeback, the conviction of a Brazilian Olympics sports official and more.

  Nov 27, 2021 at 5:08 am
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  Opinion: In Sondheim's essential lyrics, a soundtrack for life

  NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and legacy of Stephen Sondheim, the venerated composer and lyricist who died Friday at the age of 91.

  Nov 27, 2021 at 5:00 am

• Invasive green crabs are threatening local species. The solution? Eat them

  Invasive green crabs are harming habitats in the pacific northwest. A solution? Researchers say catch 'em and eat 'em. Scott Simon talks with marine scientist Shon Schooler.

  Nov 27, 2021 at 5:00 am

• Kenosha, Wisconsin, reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal

  We look at local reaction to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who stood trial for killing two people and injuring a third during 2020's racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:50 am

• Ladyhawke's new album 'Time Flies' deals with heavy themes through an upbeat sound

  New Zealand singer-songwriter Pip Brown, best known as Ladyhawke, wrote songs dealing with motherhood, post-natal depression and a skin cancer scare on her new album, "Time Flies."

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:50 am

• 'Harsh Times' novel explores CIA-backed coup to overthrow Guatemala's government

  Scott Simon speaks to author Mario Vargas Llosa about his new novel, "Harsh Times." It's set in the 1950s, around the events of the CIA-backed coup to overthrow Guatemala's government.

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:50 am

• Portland drag club recognized in the National Register of Historic Places

  In Portland, drag queen Darcelle is celebrating recognition of her club by the National Register of Historic Places. Darcelle might also be the oldest performing drag queen in the world.

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:50 am

• Georgia voters say no to building one of the world's largest chicken-shaped topiary

  The city of Fitzgerald, Georgia, planned to construct a giant, chicken-shaped topiary that would be one of the largest in the world. But in a recent election, voters let their displeasure be known.

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:50 am

• Climate change is making it harder to provide clean drinking water in farm country

  The largest water utility in Iowa is sounding alarms that it won't be able to keep up with cleaning the water for more than 600,000 customers as extreme weather swings become more common.

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:50 am

• Huda Fahmy asks 'Huda F Are You?' in new book

  Scott Simon speaks to author Huda Fahmy about her new book, "Huda F Are You?"

  Nov 20, 2021 at 5:42 am