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Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

The controversies over gifted education start with identifying who qualifies for that title.

For millions, the pandemic has meant a loss of income even as food prices are rising. The challenge for parents and grandparents is how to feed the youngsters in the family — and themselves as well.

Five Republican Senate incumbents are looking increasingly vulnerable, while fundraising reports provide glimpses of Democratic strength.

NPR member stations bring you a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves, including music from Sylvan Esso, Little Simz, SAULT, Paul Weller, Afel Bocoum and more.

The NPR/Marist survey has President Biden with a 42% approval rating. Americans also don't feel the direct payments or expanded child tax credits Democrats doled out helped them much.

Liane Hansen speaks with singer Petula Clark, best known for er 1960's top forty hits "Downtown" and "I Know A Place." A versatile erformer, Petula currently stars as Mrs. Johnstone in the touring production f the Willy Russell musical, "Bloodbrothers." 11:27 "Bloodbrothers" will be performed in Denver, CO on Jan

On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was etonated in the New Mexico desert. This marked the beginning of the nuclear ge, and the ignited the spark that fired the nuclear arms race. The test-bomb as designed and built with remarkable speed by some of the nation's top hysicists.

Daniel talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about the death of three top U.S. officials today on a muddy road near Sarajevo in Bosnia. The three men were architects of the Clinton administration's policy towards Bosnia. They died in what Clinton called a "tragic accident" when their vehicle rolled off the road.

Daniel speaks with Craig Buck about efforts to rebuild Bosnia's crippled economy. Buck leads a team from the US Agency for International Development. He says the top priorities for his team are creating jobs and rebuilding homes. He believes that economic recovery is essential for maintaining peace in the region.