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Week in politics: Senate to start vote on Trump's tax bill, blocks military action
We take a look at where things stand with President Trump's tax and spending bill, now before the Senate, as well as the effort to block the president from taking further military action against Iran.
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Opinion: Remembering Bill Moyers
NPR's Scott Simon remembers the astonishing career of former White House press secretary and long-time public broadcasting journalist Bill Moyers, who died this week at the age of 91.
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The keeper of the Stanley Cup trophy discusses its unique traditions
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.
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Saturday Sports: NBA finals, L.A. Lakers sale, Dallas Cowboy cheeerleaders
NPR's Scott Simon and Michele Steele of ESPN talk about game seven of the NBA Finals, the $10 billion sale of the L.A. Lakers, and a big salary raise for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
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Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about professional mourners
NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners.
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Trump Mobile, the latest venture from the president, launches
The launch of Trump Mobile comes as ethics filings reveal the president reported more than $630 million dollars in income last year.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to get Republicans on board for Trump's tax bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill next week, but big hurdles remain inside the GOP.
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Where the Israel-Iran conflict could go next, according to a defense expert
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, about the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and the possibility of a diplomatic resolution.
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In 'Human Nature,' author Kate Marvel explores climate change through nine emotions
NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions.
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In 'Familiar Touch,' an elderly woman adjusts to life at an assisted living facility
NPR's Scott Simon talks to actress Kathleen Chalfant and director Sarah Friedland about their new film, "Familiar Touch," following an elderly woman adjusting to life at an assisted living facility.
