Scott Simon
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Books
The Complicated Pursuit Of Perfect
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Elizabeth Tallent about her new memoir, "Scratched," which recounts her lifelong struggle with perfectionism.
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Politics
Opinion: A Lesson From Memorial Day, 1993
NPR's Scott Simon ponders the loss of civility and respect in public discourse.
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Writer R. Eric Thomas Discusses Vivid New Memoir 'Here For It'
R. Eric Thomas, writer and host of The Moth Radio Hour, talks with NPR's Scott Simon about his memoir in essays: "Here for It."
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Music
For Bob Marley's 75th Birthday, Ziggy Marley Reflects On His Father's Legacy
Reggae's biggest ambassador would have turned 75 this week, had he not died four decades ago from cancer. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Ziggy Marley about his father's legacy.
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Movies
Opinion: Kirk Douglas's Passion Project After Spartacus
Actor Kirk Douglas died at the age of 103 this week. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the movie that Douglas made after his pivotal role in Spartacus.
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Sports
Batting Around The Edge Of The Bigs In 'The Cactus League'
Just in time for spring training, Emily Nemens, editor of the Paris Review, tells NPR's Scott Simon about her new novel. It's a look at preseason baseball's strivers and dreamers, on-field and off.
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Remembering A Congressman Who Bucked His Party On An Impeachment
Tom Railsback, former Republican representative from Illinois who died this week at age 87, played a memorable role in the impeachment process of President Richard Nixon.
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Politics
A Trump Spokesman On The Administration's Ukraine Policy
As Presdent Trump's lawyers prepare make their case in the Senate impeachment trial, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven Groves, special assistant to the president and deputy press secretary.
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National
Chicago Tribune Reporters Raise Alarm Over New Hedge Fund Owner
Veteran Chicago Tribune reporter Gary Marx talks to NPR's Scott Simon about a hedge fund's efforts to reduce staffing in the newsroom by offering buyouts.
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Politics
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Receives Support After Announcing Alcohol Dependence Treatment
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's getting treatment for alcohol dependence. She received messages of support from both parties.