Scott Simon
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Health
A Riot, A Curfew, A Rush To Get Groceries — And A Surprise Chance To Get Vaccinated
Washington, D.C., teacher Sam Sokoloff was in the right place at the right time: a Safeway just before a curfew, and just before two shots of coronavirus vaccine would have to be thrown away.
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Awake In The Dark, A Musician Finds His Muse
Jacob Allen, who performs as Puma Blue, suffered from chronic insomnia. And he's used his sleeplessness as inspiration for his new album "In Praise of Shadows."
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Animals
To Liven Up That Millionth Zoom, Call In The Livestock
Do you need something to liven up your virtual business meetings? You can hire a goat or two from Cronkshaw Fold Farm in Lancashire, England to make a cameo appearance in your call.
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World
Myanmar Military Shuts Down Internet As Public Fury Over Coup Intensifies
Since the ouster of Myanmar's civilian government, there's been growing civil disobedience. Reporter Michael Sullivan tells NPR's Scott Simon about the protests, and how the military is responding.
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Sports
Opinion: Olympic Flame Of Suffering
With the Winter Olympics set for next year, NPR's Scott Simon talks about the push by some human rights groups to move the games out of Beijing.
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Politics
Opinion: Joe Biden's Lifetime Of Experience
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and career of the nation's newest, and oldest, president.
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Books
Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and work of famed reporter Neil Sheehan who obtained the Pentagon Papers. Sheehan died this week at the age of 84.
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Books
Opinion: 'The Great Gatsby' Enters Public Domain But It Already Entered Our Hearts
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The literary classic's copyright expired on the first day of 2021.
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Arts & Life
Opinion: T'was The Night Before Christmas in 2020
With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, NPR's Scott Simon updates "A Visit from St. Nicholas" for 2020.
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Arts & Life
OH OH OH! Joyful Holiday Cards That Don't Shy Away From A Tough Year
Offering "charming" and "cheeky" greetings, Chandra Greer, owner of stationery company Greer Chicago, is selling holiday cards specifically designed to speak to a tumultuous year.