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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jesse McCarthy about his debut novel, The Fugitivities. It's the story of a young, Black man trying to form his own identity.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian Josh Gondelman about incorporating the coronavirus pandemic into sets as comedy clubs open up.

The latest in the NBA playoffs, the NFL's decision to end the practice of "race norming," and an upcoming boxing match between former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and influencer Logan Paul.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with historian Julian Hayter, of the University of Richmond, about the push-back on using Critical Race Theory to teach American history.

NPR's Scott Simon details advice from experts on new federal safety standards for infant sleepers and how parents can help keep their babies safe while soothing them to sleep.

As foreign troops withdraw, the Taliban have seized parts of Afghan highways and closed in on cities. One arms dealer in the country says they're even buying heavier weaponry.

Facebook is keeping former President Donald Trump off its platform until at least January 2023, and it is ending a policy of treating politicians differently from other users.

After accidentally sending stimulus checks to ineligible foreign citizens living overseas, the Internal Revenue Service is now asking some banks to help recover money, creating a legal mess.

Yusef Salaam was wrongly convicted in the so-called Central Park jogger case. Kevin Whitehead reviews Black To The Future. Clint Smith visits places central to the history of slavery.

We've invited the Haims to play a game called "You're my Wonderwall." Three questions about Liam and Noel Gallagher, the brothers behind Oasis. Originally broadcast Dec. 19, 2020.