Scott Simon
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World
Right wing movements are growing in Europe. How do they differ from those in the U.S.?
NPR's Scott Simon asks historian and Atlantic magazine writer Anne Applebaum how different right-wing movements are in Europe and in the U.S.
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World
U.K.'s Conservative Party suffered its worst-ever defeat. What went wrong?
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robert Shrimsley of the Financial Times about the election in the UK, when the incumbent Conservative Party lost badly.
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History
Veterans remember their time in disaster relief operations
As part of our StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative, we hear from two veterans who volunteer with disaster relief operations, Michael Davidson and Windy Barton.
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Opinion: Remembering the fallen heroes of Normandy's sacred bluffs
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the invasion.
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World
Israel says it has rescued 4 hostages from Central Gaza
Four hostages have been rescued from central Gaza, according to Israeli authorities.
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National
How Biden's new restrictions on asylum seekers are impacting migrants at the border
In the first few days after President Biden restrictions on asylum seekers went into effect, hundreds of people have been deported. We'll bring you the scene from the southern border.
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World
After years of decline, countries across the world are voting for democracy in 2024
Millions of voters around the world have gone to the polls in recent weeks to elect their leaders. What are some key takeaways and what might they mean for elections still to come?
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Politics
Week in Politics: Biden's executive actions on asylum, Trump's conviction in the polls
The politics behind President Biden's executive actions on asylum. Plus, what polls show about the impact of Donald Trump's conviction on support for his candidacy.
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Sports
Saturday Sports: Stanley Cup finals, surprise cricket win for the U.S.
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the Stanley Cup Finals and a cricket miracle.
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Arts & Life
Amy Dickinson looks back on 21 years writing her advice column 'Ask Amy'
After more than two decades dispensing advice in her nationally syndicated "Ask Amy" newspaper column, Amy Dickinson is retiring. NPR's Scott Simon asks her about what she's learned over the years.
