Scott Simon
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Afghans seeking asylum voice concerns as all U.S. migration is halted
Afghans seeking asylum say they're stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.
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Airbus orders immediate repairs for 6,000 of its A320 family of jets
Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane's experience of an uncontrolled "pitch down" event last month.
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The latest on the Hong Kong fire aftermath
We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for.
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Saturday Sports: Crash of the Kansas City Chiefs; more NFL surprises
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL.
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Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi's words live forever
Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018.
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A look at what led to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation and its impact
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her impending resignation last night. We examine what led to the Georgia Republicans' decision and what it might mean for their party's narrow House majority.
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The latest on Ukraine peace deal brokered by American and Russian envoys
Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.
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Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his decision to retract his retirement and run for reelection.
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How some Americans react to lawmakers' actions on the Affordable Care Act
Congress remains at an impasse as lawmakers debate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire by the end of the year. A warning that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm.
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Rabih Alameddine talks about his novel,'The True True Story of Raja the Gullible'
Raja has been exhausted by his loving mother for six decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lebanese writer Rabih Alameddine about his book, "The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)."