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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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1:44pm Jul 31, 2021Books Books
In 'Agatha Of Little Neon,' Four Young Nuns Go To Help Others, And Find Themselves
Scott Simon speaks with Claire Luchette about their debut novel, "Agatha of Little Neon." It's the story of four young nuns who are reassigned to a half-way house in Rhode Island. -
1:43pm Jul 31, 2021Books Books
'Being Clem' Is The Final Book In Lesa Cline-Ransome's 'Finding Langston' Trilogy
"Being Clem," the final book in the YA "Finding Langston" trilogy, follows a young boy during World War II after his father is killed. Scott Simon talks with author Lesa Cline-Ransome about it. -
11:46am Jul 31, 2021National National
Deaths At The Arizona-Mexico Border Are On Pace To Be Highest Ever Recorded
The remains of 227 migrants who tried to cross the border illegally were found along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona last year. It was a grim record, and officials say this year could be worse. -
Julio Cortez / AP 11:43am Jul 31, 2021National NationalOpinion: New Jersey Renames Its Rest Stops As A Nation Rethinks Monuments
New Jersey will honor nine of its most illustrious citizens by slapping their names on rest stops along the Garden State Parkway. Scott Simon muses over what becomes a legend most. -
10:29am Jul 31, 2021National National Environment
Western Wildfires Have Destroyed More Than Last Year, And It's Not Even Peak Season
Extreme heat and on-going drought have made Western wildfires a national challenge this summer, with smoke moving from coast-to-coast. The peak of fire season isn't even here yet. -
10:12am Jul 31, 2021Music & Culture Music & Culture
Clairo Languishes Over Domesticity - Past, Present And Future - In New Album 'Sling'
Scott Simon speaks with Claire Cottrill who performs as Clairo, about her new album, "Sling." -
9:57am Jul 31, 2021Health & Safety Health & Safety
Chief Medical Officer Explains What Goes Into Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines At Work
Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Patrick Brennan, Chief Medical Officer of Penn Medicine, about the vaccine requirement adopted for all employees in May. -
Darya Apakhonchich 9:57am Jul 31, 2021World News World NewsRussia's 'Foreign Agent' Law Targets Journalists, Activists, Even Ordinary Citizens
The recently expanded law says that freelance journalists, YouTube bloggers and practically anyone else who receives money from abroad and voices a political opinion can be considered a foreign agent. -
9:44am Jul 31, 2021World News World News Politics & Government
Uyghurs Are Facing Abuse In Camps In China. The U.S. Congress Is Trying To Address It
Scott Simon talks with Democratic Congressman Thomas Suozzi of New York about the new bipartisan caucus he's co-founded to bring attention to the plight of the Uyghurs. -
9:28am Jul 31, 2021Sports Sports
Saturday Sports: Breaking Down MLB Trades And The Latest From The Olympics
Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media breaks down the biggest trades in the MLB and discusses the top stories out of the Tokyo Olympics, from Simone Biles' withdrawal to Suni Lee's gold medal victory. -
9:25am Jul 31, 2021Politics & Government Politics & Government
Week In Politics: New Notes Further Show Trump's Attempt To Stop Transfer Of Power
More troubles for former president Donald Trump, with the release of handwritten notes detailing the pressure he put on former Justice Department officials following the 2020 election. -
9:08am Jul 31, 2021Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety
Former CDC Director Discusses Balancing Science And Politics In Pandemic Response
Following new guidance on masks, Scott Simon talks with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden about how the agency has balanced science with the politics of the pandemic.
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