Remembering Debbie Reynolds
In 2013 NPR's Scott Simon interviewed Debbie Reynolds. She shared a lesson she learned from Fred Astaire on the set of Singin' in the Rain — that even great artists have to work hard.
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When Bats Squeak, They Tend To Squabble
Researchers have found new clues to how bats communicate. And it turns out they tend to argue — a lot. The research could lead to a broader understanding of animal communication.
Serious Losses For ISIS Could Pave Way For Resurgence From Adaptable Al-Qaida
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Middle East analyst Robin Wright about what the world might expect from the Islamic State in 2017. She says the group's recent losses may provide an opening for al-Qaida.
Amid China's Crackdown On Human Rights Lawyers, One Woman Fights On For The Future
The year 2016 ends in China amid an unprecedented crackdown on human rights attorneys. But the Communist Party's intimidation tactics sometimes have the opposite effect.
Amazon Echo Murder Case Renews Privacy Questions Prompted By Our Digital Footprints
Smart devices like the Amazon Echo record snippets of conversation when they're being used. NPR's Scott Simon asks Scott Stein of CNET to explain what happens to the data that is collected.
2016 In Sports: Overdue Victories; When Games Got Political
Was this the year of the activist athlete? NPR's Scott Simon looks back on the year in sports with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.
In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call
Trump's tweet about strengthening U.S. nuclear capability renewed conversations about proliferation. Arms Control Wonk blogger Jeffrey Lewis tells NPR's Scott Simon about a nuclear close call in 1983.
Living In America 101: When Refugees Arrive, What Do They Need To Learn?
How do you read a bank statement? Or a map? A program in Chicago is working to connect refugees with people who can teach them.
In The Service Industry, New Year's Is Often About Just Getting By
Linda Tirado spent 15 years working in the service industry, at gas stations, restaurants and bars. She says New Year's resolutions aren't really for people working dead-end jobs.
Despite Recent Production Boost, Wyoming Coal's Long-Term Outlook Is Dim
In 2016, the collapse of the coal industry hit the epicenter of U.S. production: Wyoming. Miners reflect on hard times, and how they're hedging their bets in a shrinking industry.