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N.Y. Bill To Cordon The Costumed From Pedestrians In Times Square
Scott Simon talks with Councilmember Dan Garodnick about his support of a bill that would limit the movement of people in costumes in New York City's Times Square.
How Cacti Can Clean Drinking Water
NPR's Scott Simon asks engineering professor Norma Alcantar about how the innards of a cactus can filter water. She got the idea from her grandmother, who knew about its unique cleansing properties.
What Is — Or Should Be — Media's Role In Donald Trump's Rise?
There has been a lively debate in political and media circles about the extent to which Donald Trump's rise has been fueled by news media.
After Apple Case, Encryption Vs. National Security Dilemma Has Just Begun
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Ted Lieu about his bill to look at something pressing and still unresolved, despite the week's news: encryption and security.
'Earthquake Lady' Says We Need Better Buildings
Lucy Jones is ending her career as noted seismologist, but says her retirement won't be dormant. NPR's Scott Simon asks Jones about her career and what she plans to do next.
What Our Relationship To 'Junk' Says About America Through Generations
What to keep and what to throw away? Alison Stewart talks with NPR's Scott Simon about her new book "Junk: Digging Through America's Love Affair With Stuff."
The Biggest Sticklers For Typos Tend To Be 'Jerks'
A new study points out that people who are sensitive to typos and grammatical errors aren't that well liked.
104-Year-Old Gets First Tattoo — For Good
Jack Reynolds turns 104 on April 6th. To mark the occasion, and to raise money for charity, he's getting his very first tattoo. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about his late-in-life first.
In California, A 'Welcome Home' For The Japanese-American Queer Community
Japanese-Americans in California have been working hard to strengthen ties between the API queer community and its friends, families and allies. This new conference series is a start.