Scott Simon
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Politics
Opinion: Bob Dole's efforts to prevent the genocide of Bosnians, remembered
Scott Simon remembers the late Sen. Bob Dole. When Yugoslavia broke apart in 1991, Dole tried hard, but failed, to get an arms embargo lifted so Bosnian Muslims could defend themselves.
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Food
Opinion: Do you know who's picking your açaí berries?
NPR's Scott Simon details how many of Brazil's açaí berries are harvested: by children.
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Movies
Animated documentary 'Flee' tells of a teen's escape from Afghanistan to Denmark
Scott Simon talks with Jonas Poher Rasmussen, director of the animated documentary "Flee", about his friend's escape from war-torn Afghanistan and the struggle to find his identity in Denmark.
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Books
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.
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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.
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Environment
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.
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Opinion: Hugging is common and meaningful in the animal kingdom
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on hugs - and other comforting behavior - that occur in the animal world.
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Music
Helado Negro's meditative new album, 'Far In,' is one he's always wanted to hear
Roberto Carlos Lange, who performs under the moniker Helado Negro, shares his thoughts on his new album, astrology, and the beauty of nature.
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Opinion: Timely Halloween costumes
NPR's Scott Simon muses on some of the costumes he'd like to see this second pandemic Halloween.
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Iraq's voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament
With the current parties in power expected to dominate results again, many Iraqis say they see no reason to vote.