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Tom Goldman tells Scott Simon what he's doing in balmy Santa Cruz, Calif. and why he's not betting money on a Super Bowl outcome just yet.
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Peek Into The Future: C.E.S. 2016 Wrap-Up
This week, eyes of the tech world were on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Scott Simon chats with NPR's Laura Sydell about the relevance of the show today and what's new this year.
New Book Highlights Historic Black Newspaper
'The Chicago Defender' is a legendary black newspaper. It may no longer have the reach it once had, but the paper, founded in the early 20th century, has a fascinating history.
New Orleans Prepares For Mississippi River Flooding
The Mississippi River is expected to crest Sunday. Officials in low-lying New Orleans don't expect this time to be as bad as last month, but they're not taking any chances.
75 Years Of 'Pal Joey'
Penguin Classics has published a 75th Anniversary presentation of the John O'Hara novel, and the libretto and lyrics of the musical. Scott talks to Thomas Mallon, who wrote the book's forward.
'Caucus: The Musical' Jabs At Political Process
With the real Iowa caucuses just weeks away, lines are being learned, moves choreographed, audiences are being wooed. It's all part of what's become an every four years-tradition in Iowa, featuring local residents.
#MemeOfTheWeek: 'D-Money,' Race And Drugs In America
Maine's governor made some offensive comments about black men, young white women and Maine's drug problem. He says it was a slip, but it may reveal a lot about the way many think about drugs.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Check Out This Weekend
Read about how robots could save the Great Barrier Reef, why Americans work so much, and what art projects veterans are making to help them recover from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Clinton Emails Raise Questions Over Secure Faxes And An 'Old Friend's' Influence
A particular email drew scrutiny into whether Hillary Clinton had directed an aide to send secure material over an unsecure fax. And more emails from controversial adviser Sidney Blumenthal surface.
Campbell Soup Switches Sides In The GMO Labeling Fight
The Campbell Soup Co. has announced that it now supports a federal law requiring labeling of genetically modified ingredients. It's the first major food company to endorse such a law.