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Wayne Shorter, who turned 80 in 2013, won the NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll by a large margin.

Wayne Shorter And The Year's Other Passing Scenery

In a year where pop culture looked back at the 1960s, it makes sense that jazz critics lauded the 80-year-old Shorter, who made his first recording in 1959. His latest album displays him as enigmatic as ever — and as committed to finding new sounds.

Songs that make the movies and vice versa

There are some songs that are synonymous with - or are perhaps more famous than - the movies they accompany.

Alison Roman stresses that preparing dinner for others doesn't have to be a piece of performance art.

With 'Nothing Fancy,' Alison Roman Aims To Rebrand Having People Over For Dinner

In her new cookbook, Nothing Fancy, Alison Roman is rebranding how we think of having people over for dinner. You don't have to prepare a picture perfect moment to share a good meal with friends.

An Economic Perspective On The Newest Unemployment Numbers

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brookings' David Wessel about the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, both globally and in the U.S.

Naomi Osaka, left, and Carlos Alcaraz react during their second-round matches on Thursday at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York.

Two of tennis' biggest names are knocked out of the U.S. Open in the 2nd round

The final Grand Slam of the year isn't lacking in drama. Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz lost to no. 74 Botic van de Zandschulp in a stunning upset, while Naomi Osaka's comeback hopes were dashed.

2. Week In Review

SUSAN STAMBERG AND DANIEL SCHORR, WEEKEND EDITION'S SENIOR NEWS ANALYST, TALK ABOUT THE END OF THE REPUBLICAN'S "FIRST ONE HUNDRED DAYS" AND THE OTHER TOP NEWS STORIES OF THE WEEK.

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SIMON/POGGIOLI: PASTA: SCOTT SIMON TALKS WITH NPR'S SYLVIA POGGIOLI IN ROME ABOUT A REPORT PUBLISHED THIS WEEK IN THE NEW YORK TIMES THAT STATES THAT FOOD SCIENTISTS NOW BELIEVE THAT PASTA CARBOHYDRATES CAN BE FATTENING, EVEN WITHOUT THE SAUCE TOPPINGS.

Presidential Wannabe

NPR's Laura Knoy reports on another presidential hopeful. Alan Keyes, a former top state department and United Nations official will be the first Black to run as a Republican presidential candidate. Knoy reports that Keyes is a real long-shot.

1. Billboard + Simon/Rapoport

SPORTS: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION'S SPORTS COMMENTATOR RON RAPOPORT TALK ABOUT THIS YEAR'S MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PENNANT RACE, ONLY THIS YEARS' RACES ARE NOT FOR THE TOP SPOT.

Pineapple Burgers

From member station KPBS, Scott Horsley reports on the latest fast food craze in California. Jollibee is a Filipino chain that serves up classic American food with a taste of the islands: hamburgers are topped with pineapple, and dessert pies are filled with mango.

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