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Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5966624/opinion-remembering-annie-dillard-nature-writer
Published: September 19, 2026 12:00
With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work.
Week in Politics: Trump bans news outlets; Iran War; mail-in voting; interest rates
Published: September 19, 2026 11:46
The Trump administration was frustrated both home and abroad this week.
France, Poland and European allies warn of escalating Russian 'hybrid' attacks
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
The leaders of France, Poland, and other leading European nations are alarmed over what they describe as Russian "hybrid" attacks.
Iconic Carnegie Deli reopens in Midtown Manhattan after 10-year hiatus
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
Carnegie Deli, famous for its sandwiches piled high with meat, has reopened as a sit-down restaurant in New York City after a 10-year hiatus.
How Shorefront Legacy Center saves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
Saturday Sports: MLB's pennant race; NFL football is back
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973143/saturday-sports-mlbs-pennant-race-nfl-football-is-back
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball's pennant race and start of football season.
Energy expert Bob McNally on how to protect consumers from a looming gas price spike
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
Analysts are warning about an impending jump in gas prices. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bob McNally, of Rapidan Energy about how and even if the economic effects can be mitigated.
Immigration briefing: How fear of immigration sweeps keeps migrant kids from doctors
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
When someone dies in ICE detention, who actually tells their family- and what does that process look like? Also, pediatricians say immigration sweeps are keeping migrant kids away from the doctor.
The spy who shared my name: Nathan Hale discusses his graphic novel about Nathan Hale
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
Weekend Edition's Scott Simon talks with author Nathan Hale about his kids' graphic history book, "One Dead Spy." It's the story of Revolutionary War spy, Nathan Hale, no relation to the author.
Restricted and impoverished: Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return
Published: September 19, 2026 11:40
Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.
Netflix's 'Instadocs' series turns the latest news into full-fledged documentaries
Published: September 12, 2026 13:03
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Josh Tyrangiel, executive producer of the Netflix documentary series "Instadocs," which does long form documentary features with a very fast turnaround.
A war correspondent and a missing woman are at the center of Kate Atkinson's new postwar novel 'Our Noble Selves'
Published: September 12, 2026 13:00
In Kate Atkinson's new postwar novel, a former war reporter is the suspect when a French woman goes missing. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Atkinson about "Our Noble Selves."
Democrats and Republicans can agree: there should be more monetary support for child care
Published: September 12, 2026 12:47
The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to give childcare subsidies to married couples with a stay-at-home parent. Some Democrats have a similar proposal, with one major difference.
Manhattan's Trinity Church unveils new pipe organ, replacing one damaged in 9/11 attacks
Published: September 12, 2026 12:47
Manhattan's Trinity Church marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a concert featuring a new cathedral-sized pipe organ, replacing the hundred-year-old instrument damaged in the attacks.
Saturday sports: U.S. Open finals, NFL season begins, Texas Longhorns host Ohio State Buckeyes
Published: September 12, 2026 12:34
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the U.S. Open championship matches in tennis and the start of the NFL regular season.
'BRICS' forum brings together emerging economies, aimed at countering western dominance
Published: September 12, 2026 12:30
India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend. BRICS is a grouping of major emerging markets and developing countries.
Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks
Published: September 12, 2026 12:19
The Iran-backed Houthi militia captured a strategic Red Sea port city this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to April Longley Alley of the Washington Institute.
How shofars became the spiritual soundtrack of Rosh Hashanah
Published: September 12, 2026 12:10
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. For many Jews around the world, a highlight of the holiday will be hearing the shofar: an animal's horn blown like a trumpet.
Nate Amos releases new album 'The Singer in My Band' under his solo project, This Is Lorelei
Published: September 12, 2026 12:08
NPR's Scott Simon asks Nate Amos, who performs as This Is Lorelei, about his latest album, "The Singer in My Band."
Celine Dion returns to the stage after rare neurological diagnosis
Published: September 12, 2026 12:04
Despite a diagnoses of stiff-person syndrome, Celine Dion will perform 16 shows in Paris over the next two months.