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Movies
How film has shaped the American image of democracy
For NPR's series, "We Hold These Truths," Scott Simon spoke to film critics Wesley Morris and Mark Harris about movies that have shaped how Americans think of democracy.
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Sports
Saturday sports: NHL says no to Olympics; new Peng Shuai video; NFL, NBA keep games
Scott Simon asks ESPN's Michele Steele about a Chinese tennis star's new video, NHL players skipping the Olympics, and about NFL and NBA games this weekend.
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Leo del Aguila retires from NPR after 46 years
Long-time audio engineer Leo del Aguila retires this month after 46 years of making NPR sound great.
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Opinion: A Christmas guest has much to say
People are understandably stressed this Christmas, including Santa.
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Arts & Life
Opinion: Albrecht Dürer's lesson for all of us today
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on "The Virgin and Child with a Flower on a Grassy Bank," by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. The previously unknown drawing was unveiled this week in London.
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Sports
Saturday sports: COVID-19 postpones games; Urban Meyer loses job; Curry claims record
Scott Simon talks to Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant about COVID's impact on game schedules and the exit of NFL coach Urban Meyer.
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Movies
The message of 'It's A Wonderful Life' rings true 75 years later
Scott Simon speaks with Michael Willian, author of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film," about the 75th anniversary of the movie.
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National
Multiple deaths likely after factory destroyed in storms in Mayfield, Kentucky
Scott Simon talks with Jesse Perry, judge executive of Mayfield, Kentucky, where last night's severe storms tore through parts of downtown and leveled a candle factory as people were working.
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National
Death toll likely to near 100 from storms in Kentucky
Scott Simon talks with Ronnie Noel, an official in Hopkins County, Kentucky, about how severe weather and tornados last night have affected his area.
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Rounding up listeners' favorite holiday songs and albums
We asked our listeners to share their favorite holiday albums and songs after another trying pandemic year.