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The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe
NPR· 4 days agoSCOTT SIMON, HOST: This week's assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is a reminder of the tense political divides in Europe. Officials ...
What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?
WUNC Chapel Hill· 4 days agoToday is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond ...
Peter S. Beagle on his new novel, the hero's journey, and why villains talk so much
WLRN Miami· 4 days agoA reluctant hero's quest, a can-do princess, and an evil wizard who just can not shut up: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Peter S. Beagle about his new novel, "I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons."
What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?
WLRN Miami· 4 days agoToday is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond ...
In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret
NPR· 4 days agoSCOTT SIMON, HOST: India's ongoing elections are the biggest exercise in voting in the world. Nearly a billion people are eligible to pick candidates for ...
Week in politics: An upside-down flag and an early debate
WUNC Chapel Hill· 4 days agoAn American flag once reportedly flown upside down at the home of a Supreme Court justice. NPR's Ron Elving joins us. Ron, thanks so much for being with us. RON ELVING, BYLINE: Good to be with you, Scott.
Democratic campaigners in Georgia are skeptical of Biden's chances in 2024
NPR· 4 days agoSCOTT SIMON, HOST: President Biden gives the commencement address at Morehouse College tomorrow. Morehouse, of course, is in Georgia, a key state in the ...
A historically Black university holds what could be its last graduation
NPR· 4 days agoSCOTT SIMON, HOST: Commencement ceremony at a small historically Black university in North Carolina recently was full of joy - but it may have been the ...
Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down
KTEP 88.5 El Paso· 4 days agoDozens of Red Lobster locations are closing down, following an all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion that may have been ruinous. Amy McCarthy is a fan of Red Lobster. AMY MCCARTHY: Yeah, thank you ...
Mercedes-Benz workers vote against unionizing Alabama plant, halting UAW's streak
NPR· 4 days agoSCOTT SIMON, HOST: United Auto Workers had been on a roll until yesterday. The union had hoped to follow up last month's historic victory to unionize a ...