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'Quiero Creedence' Covers Creedence Clearwater Revival With A Latin Beat

9:19am July 30, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks to La Marisoul and Juan Manuel Caipo, two of the musicians on a new collection of covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It's called Quiero Creedence.

Russian Hacking, Spies, Wikileaks: "Breaking Cover" Has A Lot In Common With The Week In Politics

9:19am July 30, 2016

Former M15 boss Dame Stella Rimington talks with Scott Simon about her new book, and her previous career in espionage.

Books
Arts

Dentist Protagonists In Literature

9:19am July 30, 2016

Last week on the show author Dave Eggers and Scott Simon agreed that they couldn't think of any protagonists in fiction who are dentists. This week we have a correction, and literary dentist readings.

Travel NIghtmare: Monkey Business

9:19am July 30, 2016

In the latest story from listeners about their Travel Nightmares, Susan Ford Hoffert tells us about a monkey attack in South Africa.

National

Despite Mixed Reactions, White Activists Feel They Have A Role In Black Lives Matter

9:13am July 30, 2016

by Jake Ryan

White supporters of the movement have encountered responses (from welcoming to wariness) from some African-American activists. That hasn't stopped them from leading pro-BLM protests in Louisville, Ky.

The Week In Sports

9:13am July 30, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the Chicago Cubs, the American League, and what will happen in Rio at the Summer Olympics.

2,200-Year-Oly Mummy Shows Unhealthy Ancient Egyptians

9:08am July 30, 2016

A 2,200 year old mummy that recently went on display in Israel turned out to be a pretty unhealthy guy.

Researchers Report More Great White Sharks Along East Coast

8:57am July 30, 2016

by Craig Lemoult

A restoration of the seal population in the Northeast means more activity among their greatest predator. Researchers on Cape Cod are studying the their movements and educating the public about safety.

Muslim Community Takes A Page From African-American Churches To Get Out The Vote

8:52am July 30, 2016

by Chas Sisk

After an election year filled with criticisms of the Muslim community, some mosques are urging their worshippers to vote. To do so, they're borrowing a strategy used by African-American churches.

This scene of village life was painted on the wall of a northern coastal town in Mauritania.

Health & Safety

It Takes A Village To Determine The Origins Of An African Proverb

7:00am July 30, 2016

by Joel Goldberg

Hillary Clinton mentioned the "village" saying. Cory Booker warned of the dangers of going it alone. Are these really African proverbs, as the speakers claim? We ask the experts.